Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....McDaniel, Fred B.  February 23, 1919
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The Butler Herald, February 27, 1919
The Butler Herald
Thursday, February 27, 1919
Page Two

Three-Year-Old Child Fires Gun That Fatally Wounds Father

Mr. F.B. McDaniel Victim To Unusual Accident At His Home Near Reynolds Saturday

Mr. Fred B. McDaniel, 40 years of age and prominently connected, was mortally
wounded Saturday morning about 8 o’clock, the sad occurrence being one of the
most unusual cases ever recorded in this section.

Mr. McDaniel had just returned to his house from a nearby field where he had
been shooting birds and met Mrs. McDaniel, who was returning from a visit to the
stores, in the yard.  Both paused for a short conversation and while there
engaged their youngest child, a boy of about three years ran up to greet the
parents. The child’s hand accidentally touched the trigger of the gun, the
muzzle of which was turned towards the father.  Instantly the gun discharged its
contents entering Mr. McDaniel’s body a few inches under the right arm producing
a most ghastly wound.  The shot, wadding, particles of clothing and three
shattered ribs were embedded in the wounded man’s left shoulder, while one lung
was penetrated.  All three physicians of Reynolds were summoned and rendered the
best medical attention possible, but this proved of no avail and after hours of
great suffering Mr. McDaniel passed away Sunday night about 10 o’clock.

He is survived by a grief-stricken wife and four small children, who have the
tenderest sympathy of their many friends.  Two sisters and two brothers also
survive the deceased.  He was the son of the late P.E. McDaniel of Reynolds.

Mr. McDaniel was an enterprising young businessman being engaged in the garage
business.

The news of his misfortune and untimely death was a severe shock to the whole
town in which he resided all of his life and numbered his friends by his
acquaintances.  He was a member of the Baptist church of Reynolds.  The funeral
and interment took place at the Reynolds cemetery Monday afternoon attended by a
large gathering of sympathizing friends.

The Butler Herald
Thursday, March 6, 1919
Page Two

Card of Thanks

In the hour of our bereavement we wish to thank the good people of the community
for their kindness shown us in the death of our husband and father. We thank the
doctors, especially Dr. Turk and those who sent floral offerings.  May God, who
doeth all things well, bless our dear friends.

Mrs. F.B. McDaniel and Children


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