Clay County AlArchives News.....Dwelling of G.C. Hamlin struck by lightning.  May 1883
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Ashland Banner May 1883
The dwelling of Mr. Geo. C. Hamlin, in this county, was recently struck by 
lightning, and the family made a miraculous escape. Mr. H.'s father sends these 
facts. They were awake and in bed when the house was struck by lightning about 9 
or 10 o'clock. They were rendered insensible, and don't know how long they 
remained so, but when they came to their senses, they lay for several minutes 
unable to speak or move. At length they realized that the house was on fire and 
were able to get out and save their children, and all got to the old house where 
we found them. The house burned down to the sills, and everything in it was 
consumed by fire. I sent at once for Dr. McDiamid, and went home and got 
clothing for them till next morning. My son had his nose and ear blistered, and 
his hair singed. Two children were in bed with my son and his wife. The babe, 
about five weeks old, was in its mother's arms, and was shocked considerably. 
The others were not butt My son has not yet recovered from the shock.

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