Taylor, Mary E
Death
1856-12-29
(aged 15 years)
Birth
1841-02
Gravestone
Location
SW.22.1
Obituary
Inquest. An inquest was held over the body of Miss Taylor, who died at the house of Mr. Vail, in this place, last week. We have not been furnished with the particulars, but understand that the jury arrived at the conclusion that the young lady came to her death in consequence of disease, aggravated by exposure, neglect and wrong treatment on the part of the keepers of the house. The young lady was put in a very open room, where the wind and snow had free access, and fed on brandy and pepper for inflammation in the bowels. No physician was called until death had done its work, although the deceased requested one several days previous. Quite a feeling of indignation among our citizens exists, in consequence of the facts elicited before the Coroner.
Mineral Point Tribune, January 6, 1857