"THE NEW ERA", HUMESTON, IOWA, 18 MARCH, 1896
PAGE 4, COLUMN 3
A sad accident happened five miles south of town on last Monday morning, resulting in the death of Wm. Coffey. He was assisting at a horse power wood saw, and the belt coming off, he started to stop the power, when the tumbling rod between the power and the jack came apart and one portion struck Mr. Coffey on the back of the head with such force as to knock him several feet and kill him instantly. An inquest was held which gave a verdict in accordance with above facts. Mr. Coffey was esteemed by all who knew him, and his death causes deep regret. He leaves a wife and six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at his home.
Children:
Cress C. Coffey 1874 – 1949
Newton Coffey 1875 – 1969
Effey Coffey 1877 –
Elmer D Coffey 1880 – 1903
Clyde Coffey 1883 – 1958
Vivian Coffey 1885 – 1885
Zillah Coffey 1887 –
Benjamin Tecumseh Coffey 1888 – 1972
Ethel Coffey Poland 1891 – 1973
Loren Otto Coffey 1893 – 1960
PAGE 4, COLUMN 3
A sad accident happened five miles south of town on last Monday morning, resulting in the death of Wm. Coffey. He was assisting at a horse power wood saw, and the belt coming off, he started to stop the power, when the tumbling rod between the power and the jack came apart and one portion struck Mr. Coffey on the back of the head with such force as to knock him several feet and kill him instantly. An inquest was held which gave a verdict in accordance with above facts. Mr. Coffey was esteemed by all who knew him, and his death causes deep regret. He leaves a wife and six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at his home.
Children:
Cress C. Coffey 1874 – 1949
Newton Coffey 1875 – 1969
Effey Coffey 1877 –
Elmer D Coffey 1880 – 1903
Clyde Coffey 1883 – 1958
Vivian Coffey 1885 – 1885
Zillah Coffey 1887 –
Benjamin Tecumseh Coffey 1888 – 1972
Ethel Coffey Poland 1891 – 1973
Loren Otto Coffey 1893 – 1960
"THE NEW ERA", HUMESTON, IOWA, 18 MARCH, 1896
PAGE 4, COLUMN 3
A sad accident happened five miles south of town on last Monday morning, resulting in the death of Wm. Coffey. He was assisting at a horse power wood saw, and the belt coming off, he started to stop the power, when the tumbling rod between the power and the jack came apart and one portion struck Mr. Coffey on the back of the head with such force as to knock him several feet and kill him instantly. An inquest was held which gave a verdict in accordance with above facts. Mr. Coffey was esteemed by all who knew him, and his death causes deep regret. He leaves a wife and six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at his home.
Children:
Cress C. Coffey 1874 – 1949
Newton Coffey 1875 – 1969
Effey Coffey 1877 –
Elmer D Coffey 1880 – 1903
Clyde Coffey 1883 – 1958
Vivian Coffey 1885 – 1885
Zillah Coffey 1887 –
Benjamin Tecumseh Coffey 1888 – 1972
Ethel Coffey Poland 1891 – 1973
Loren Otto Coffey 1893 – 1960
PAGE 4, COLUMN 3
A sad accident happened five miles south of town on last Monday morning, resulting in the death of Wm. Coffey. He was assisting at a horse power wood saw, and the belt coming off, he started to stop the power, when the tumbling rod between the power and the jack came apart and one portion struck Mr. Coffey on the back of the head with such force as to knock him several feet and kill him instantly. An inquest was held which gave a verdict in accordance with above facts. Mr. Coffey was esteemed by all who knew him, and his death causes deep regret. He leaves a wife and six children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at his home.
Children:
Cress C. Coffey 1874 – 1949
Newton Coffey 1875 – 1969
Effey Coffey 1877 –
Elmer D Coffey 1880 – 1903
Clyde Coffey 1883 – 1958
Vivian Coffey 1885 – 1885
Zillah Coffey 1887 –
Benjamin Tecumseh Coffey 1888 – 1972
Ethel Coffey Poland 1891 – 1973
Loren Otto Coffey 1893 – 1960
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