Curtis Hitchcock
1838 - 1920 (82 years)-
Name Curtis Hitchcock Birth 1838 Connecticut, USA Gender Male Death 1920 East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA Burial East Bloomfield Cemetery, East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA Notes - Ontario County Chronicle, May 15 1901
Bristol, N. Y. - A very shocking tragedy occurred in the western part of this town last Friday when Curtis Hitchcock, a well-to-do and respected farmer made an attempt at suicide but failed for the time being in his undertaking. His wife was about to make an afternoon call when Mr. Hitchcock persuaded her to remain at home for awhile. In a few minutes Mrs. Hitchcock and Geo. Briggs, a young nephew who lives there, heard three reports of a revolver which came from a room in the upper story of the house. They hurried to the scene above and found Mr. Hitchcock in a very critical condition slashing himself in and around the arms with a large jackknife. Mr. Briggs finally succeeded in getting him quieted, only after a hard struggle. Upon an examination they found that three bullets had entered his chest, besides the gashes in his arms. At the present writing he lies in a critical condition. The cause of this step is hardly understood. While many theories arise as to the cause of this act, it still remains a secret. Of late he has been afflicted with the grip which fact accounts for his state of despondency. His wife and daughter have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction.
Person ID I21068 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 25 May 2013
Family Ruth S. Briggs, b. 24 Jun 1846, Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA d. 1938, East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA (Age 91 years) Marriage 30 Nov 1865 Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA Children + 1. Lena Briggs Hitchcock, b. 24 Feb 1867, Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA d. 1950 (Age 82 years) Family ID F5953 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 25 May 2013
- Ontario County Chronicle, May 15 1901
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