B.F. Downing, residing five miles west of this city, was seriously and possibly fatally, injured yesterday while entering his barn during the prevalence of the the strong wind which visited this locality yesterday. The heavy door of the barn was blown violently against him, knocking him down and fracturing his skull. We understand that a portion of his body is paralyzed from the effects of his injuries and that his condition is indeed critical.
Later - Since writing the above we have learned that Mr. Downing has died at an early hour this morning.
B.F. Downing, residing five miles west of this city, was seriously and possibly fatally, injured yesterday while entering his barn during the prevalence of the the strong wind which visited this locality yesterday. The heavy door of the barn was blown violently against him, knocking him down and fracturing his skull. We understand that a portion of his body is paralyzed from the effects of his injuries and that his condition is indeed critical.
Later - Since writing the above we have learned that Mr. Downing has died at an early hour this morning.
Inscription
Died, but lives in memory still.
42yrs, 3m, 22d
Gravesite Details
headstone knocked over
Family Members
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Emeline A Downing Fitch
1851–1896
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Anna Lydia Downing Hathorn
1853–1922
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Caroline A Downing
1856–1866
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Charles B Downing
1857–1903
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Jennie Celestia Downing
1861–1878
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Melissa Sarah Carrie Downing Graham
1861–1919
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Ida Harriet Downing Scott
1862–1930
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Lottie G Downing
1865–1866
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Marvin Benjamin Franklin Downing
1868–1958
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Laura Downing
unknown–1866
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