Spalding-Pike County GaArchives Obituaries.....Joseph W Oxford  June 28 1917
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Griffin Daily News and Sun, June 28, 1917

Pike County Farmer Killed by Lighting

Jos. W. Oxford Struck by Bolt From The Sky While Working on Farm Near Concord.

Concord, Ga., June 28. - Jos. W. Oxford, who operated the Ward Brothers farm 
here, was struck and instantly killed by lighting this afternoon, while 
plowing.  Two children who were working near him were badly shocked, but have 
recovered.  The mule he was working was also killed.
Mr. Oxford was a hard worker and was trying to finish a field before the rain 
came and for that reason failed to seek shelter.
A rough hole was torn in his straw hat where the bolt struck him and his scalp 
was slightly bruised, but no other abrasions were found on his body.
He leaves a wife and five little children who are heartbroken over the sudden 
calamity which has befallen them.
     

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