Vincent, Thomas
Death
1873-09-15
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Cause of Death
Trauma due to mining accident
Gravestone
Location
SW.31.1
Transcription
Thomas Vincent
Obituary
Fatal Mining Accident. Last Monday morning, as Mr. Thomas Vincent began descending into his diggings, the rope broke, and he was precipitated to the bottom of the shaft, a distance of 40 feet. He was found in an insensible condition, taken out and carried to his home, when surgical examination showed the rear part of his skull shattered in fragments, and pressing upon the brain. Everything possible was done for him, but in vain; he lingered in an unconscious state until evening, when he expired. Mr. Vincent had been a resident of Mineral Point a great many years, and was respected as a good citizen and exemplary christian by a large circle of acquaintances. His bereaved wife and family have the sympathy of the entire commuinity.
Mineral Point Tribune, Sept, 18, 1873