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Mrs. Allibone
Harper's Ferry Sorrows.—Mrs. Allibone, a sister of Turner, one of the Virginians who was killed at the Harper's
Ferry siege, has died at Charlestown, Va., of insanity produced by the circumstance of her brother's death.
A daughter of Frederick Douglas has died since the absence of her father. She got the idea firmly into her mind
that if the father came back he would have to go to prison or execution.
The wife of Oliver Brown and her infant child died at North Elba on the 2d inst. She was only 18 years of age,
and had been married only five months when her husband was killed at Harper's Ferry.
[28 Mar 1860, Paper: Farmer's Cabinet (New Hampshire) - Submitted
by K. Torp]
Daniel Ames
At Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 23d, Hon. Daniel Ames, 76, brother of the late Nathan E. Ames of this city. [1898-01-24; Springfield Republican
(Massachusetts) - Submitted by K. Torp]
George E.C. Augur
George Edmund Chambers Augur died Wednesday at his home, 46 Governor street, Hartford, Ct., of a lingering illness.
Mr. Augur was born in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., September 9, 1853, and was the son of George La F. and Jane Chambers
Augur. Mr. Augur was a 33d degree mason, and belonged to Washington commandery and Mystic shrine. He was the nephew
of Mrs. Sarah Chambers Gompf of this city. He leaves, besides his widow, who was Mary Seymore Bassett, one brother,
William C. Augur of the Security company of Hartford. His early boyhood was spent in this city as a pupil in the
Barrows grammar school and Miss Belle Strickland's private school. The funeral will be at his home in hartford
at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon. - 19 Jan 1900; Springfield Republican
(Massachusetts) Submitted by K. Torp]
Owen Brown
Owen Brown, son of old John Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame, died at his home on
the summit of the Sierrra Madreth mountains of California, on the 10. Owen was the last survivor of the Harper's
Ferry affair, and had lived for a number of years the life of a hermit.—Gainsville Register. [January 30, 1889 Cherokee Advocate (Oklahoma)
- Submitted by K. Torp]
Alfred Burton
Special Dispatch to The American
Martinsburg, W.Va., July 11
Alfred Burton, of Bolivar, near Harpers Ferry, W.Va., who was visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. Sponseller in Martinsburg,
W.Va., was taken suddenly ill and an immediate operation was found necessary. Mr. Burton was removed to the City
Hospital, Martinsburg. On account of his age - being in his eighty-sixth year - no anesthetic could be given, and
Mr. Murton objected on one anyhow, so he went through the entire operation without losing consciousness. His grit
was wonderful. His heroic fight was of no avail, as pneumonia developed and he died 10 hours from the time of the
operation. His wife, daughter (Mrs. Sponseller) and son (Howard) were with him constantly. He was born at West
Greenwich, R.I. February 13, 1826. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and Mason and was buried with full honors by both
orders on Sunday last in Bolivar. His widow, two sons (Howard, at home; Warren, in Montana); two daughters (Mrs.
D. Sponseller, Martinsburg; Mrs. G. Stewart) and five grandchildren survive him. [12
Jul 1911; Paper: Baltimore American; Submitted by K. Torp]
Jennie Chambers
(Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun)
Harper's Ferry, W.Va., May 11 - Miss Jennie Chambers, daughter of the late Edmond Chambers, died at her home here
today, aged 63 years, of apoplexy. She came of a prominent family of this place and had literary and artistic talents.
She was interested in all public movements of her town, and had filled several offices of trust. She was a member
of the Methodist Protestant Church. [12 May 1907; Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
William Deck
Killed by the Cars -- Wm. Deck, 16 years of age, living at Sandy Hook, near Harper's Ferry, was riding on a freight
train of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Sunday last, and in jumping from the train was caught between the cars,
receiving injuries from which he died. [10 Apr 1880; Wheeling Register
- Submitted by K. Torp]
John M. Forday
Frederick, MD., June 2 - John M. Forday, pastor of the Lutheran church at Harper's Ferry, West Va., was drowned
yesterday. [4 June 1877, Wheeling Register - Submitted by K. Torp]]
W. F. Gardner
Harpers Ferry, W. Va., June 10.—[Special]—W. F. Gardner, a farmer, of Jefferson county, died at his home, at Millville,
this morning. He had just risen from the breakfast table when he fell dead. He was a Confederate veteran, having
served in Captain Baylor's company, Second Virginia Regiment. He was a member of the School Board of Harpers Ferry
district. A wife and four children survive him. He was a half-brother of the sheriff of the county, J. W. Gardner. [11 Jun 1908; the Baltimore American - Submitted by K. Torp]
D. G. Hinkle Fell Dead
Harper's Ferry Man Dies On His Way To Work.
(Special Dispatch to the Baltimore Sun.)
Harper's Ferry, W Va. Dec 25.- D. Grove Hinkle, a resident of Bolivar and well known in this county, dropped dead
suddenly this morning on his way to work. He was employed as overseer by the Harper's Ferry Mining Company, operating
at Millsville three miles from his home. He was 52 (?) years old. A widow and daughter and an adopted daughter
survive him. [27 Dec 1905; The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Peter Jolly
On the 27th ult. at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in the 22d year of his age, Peter Jolly, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Jolly,
of Washington. [7 Oct 1834; the Baltimore Patriot - Submitted by K.
Torp]
Jacint Laval
Death of Colonel Laval.—We have just learnt, by a letter from Harper's Ferry, (Virg.) dated Sept. 2d, of the death
of Colonel Jacint Laval, our respected and excellent fellow-citizen. He was in the office of military store-keeper
at Harper's Ferry — and a few days since was seized with bilious fever. Col. Laval came originally from France,
with the celebrated La Fayette: he was a man of sterling courage and ability, has served his adopted country with
fidelity, and reaped many a laurel in the field of honour. [12 Sep
1822; The City Gazette (South Carolina) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Thos. Leeson
At Harper's Ferry, Va., April 3, Thos. Leeson, of this town, a member of the 34th Mass Regiment. [14 Apr 1864; Pittsfield
Sun (Massachusetts) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Berry Lemmon
Mr. Berry Lemmon, a worthy young man, died suddenly at Harper's Ferry, Va, on Sunday. [20 Mar 1861, The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Lydia R. Marmion
Miss Lydia R. Marmion Dead - Special Dispatch to The American
Harper's Ferry, W. VA., July 15 -- Lydia Rosalie Marmion, daugher of the late Dr. Nicholas Marmion, died at her
home here this morning, after a prolonged illness. She was the youngest child of 14 children. Surviving her are
Dr. William B. Marmion, of Washington, D.C.; Mary S., Isabella P., and Anna P. Marmion, of Cumberland [16 Jul 1911; The Baltimore American - Submitted by K. Torp]
John A. Mater
John A. Mater, who lived at Bolivar, an employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for many years as stonemason,
died at his home this evening of cancer of the liver aged 54 years. A widow and six children survive him. [27 Dec 1905; The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Wm. McGuire
Died on the 24th ult. col. Wm. McGuire, United States' military store keeper at Harpers Ferry. [22 Dec 1820, National Messenger (District of Columbia) - Submitted by K. Torp]]
F.J. Merriam
The Mr. F. J. Merriam of Boston, who has died of his wounds received at Harper's Ferry, was, says the Transcript,
a young man well known in this vicinity. His father was in the house of Curtis & Merriam, dry goods jobbers
in Kilby st. and his mother is the daughter of Francis Jackson, Esq., the famous abolitionist and non-resistant.—
Young Merriam had been an extensive traveller, having had ample means to indulge his taste for foreign scenes.
He was very impulsive, and has fallen victim to the most foolish and mad enterprise of our times. He had a superior
education, and was of more than ordinary intelligence. His father died when he was quite young, and his mother
is now the wife of Mr. James Eddy, the artist. [9 Nov 1859; Farmer's
Cabinet (New Hampshire) - Submitted by K. Torp]
Mary C. Mills
Mrs. Mary C. Mills, 67, widow of James Mills, died at her home, 37 McKnight street, yesterday morning. She was
born in Harper's Ferry, W.Va., and leaves three daughters. [28 Dec
1898; Springfield Republican (Massachusetts) -
Submitted by K. Torp]
Daniel Mountfort
Died at Harpers Ferry, April 7th - Daniel E. Mountfort, aged 22 years. The deceased was one of the first to respond
to the call of his country, and joined the lst Maine Regiment of volunteers, and served during the time of its
first enlistment. He returned with them in enfeebled health, and again entered its service, as Hospital Steward,
when it became the 10th Regiment. He will long be remembered by his friends in Portland, who knew and loved him,
as a young man of great moral worth, kind and affectionate in ei cry relation in life, and sincerely mourned by
family and friends. Funeral services will be performed by Rev. Mr. Burgess, at St. Luke's Church, tomorrow at 3
o'clock. [14 Apr 1862; Portland Daily Advertiser (Maine) - Submitted
by K. Torp]
Daniel B. Newcomer
Aviation Student Buried
Harpers Ferry, W.Va., Feb 6 -- The body of Daniel B. Newcomer, 19 years old, who died at the aviation camp at San
Antonio last Wednesday, arrived here Tuesday night. Services were held this morning in the High School auditorium
and burial was made in Harper cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Newcomer.
[7 Feb 1918; The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
George Piper
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. — George Piper, 27 years old, a repair hand in the Baltimore and Ohio yard at Brunswick,
was found frozen to death Sunday morning on the road leading to Silver Grove, on the Loudoun side of the river.
An inquest was held, but no signs of foul play were discovered. [27
Dec 1915; The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
James W. Riley Dead
Harpers Ferry, W.V. Jan. 5. — James W. Riley, aged 72 years, died last night in Loudoun county, one mile from this
place. He was a Confederate veteran, serving in Col. John Moaby's command and Col. Elisha White's Batalion. At
the close of the war he conducted a ferry on the Shenandoah river here and for the last 20 years had been collector
of tolls for the Loudoun and Harpers Ferry Bridge Company. Surviving are his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Lewis
Virts, Shenandoah Junction and Mrs. Charles Harding, Loudoun. [6 Jan
1918; The Sun (Maryland) - Submitted by K. Torp]
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