An article regarding the death of my GGGGF Alfred SLUSHER (b Page Co, Va 17 Apr 1807 - d Paxton, Ford Co, Illinois 10 Sep 1875), He married my GGGGM Nancy Ann SKIDMORE, d/o Andrew SKIDMORE and Elizabeth Taylor STONESTREET, on 27 Sep 1837. Nancy (b 15 Nov 1813 Pendleton Co, Va/WVa - d Sep 1862 Bluegrass/Middle Fork, Vermilion Co, Illinois). Their eldest son was George William SLUSHER (b 2 Jul 1838 Hardy Co, Va/WVA - d 15 Nov 1908 blvd in/near Clinton Co, Ohio). George married Susan Catherine JUDY, d/o Adam JUDY and Mary KIMBLE, on 7 Sep 1858 in Pendleton Co, Va/WVa. Susan (b 23 Jul 1841 Pendleton Co, Va - d 3 Apr 1934. Washington Court House, Fayette Co, Ohio). The following newspaper article is from the "Paxton Record" newspaper, Paxton, Illinois, Thursday, Sep 9, 1875: Page 3, Column 3: "FATAL ACCIDENT" "The 1:15 train on Tuesday last collided at the Ottawa Street crossing with a covered buggy containing two elderly gentlemae, Mr. S. H. Downs and Alfred Slusher, with a fatal result to the latter, for, though he is not yet dead, his physician pronounces his injuries necessarily fatal. The manner of the accident can be told in a few words. Just above the street crossing is a deep cut in which a train is invisible to parties approach- ing from the east and a strong south wind on this occasion prevented the sound of the approaching train from reaching the occupants of the caarriage and they did not discover the approaching train until the horse was across and the buggy upon the track. The horse, upon seeing the train, became terrified and stopped stone still, shrinking back on it's haunches in fright. There was but a second for thought and action. Both attempted to spring out and Mr. Downs succeded, but his escape was so narrow that the engine struck his foot and threw him upon the ground brusing him severely but not injuring him materially, though yesterday he was feeling much the worse for the adventure. Not so fortunate was his companion who was carried with the buggy against the fence and thrown some 25 or 30 feet from the crossing, alighting on his right side on the ends of the ties. His visible injuries were confined to severe contusions only, but an examination revealed the fact that his right shoulder blade was broken, 4 ribs on his right side fractured, and evidently the bones had punctured his right ling as he soon commenced vomiting blood. The train was stopped and the conductor and employees rendered all the aid possible in caring for the injured man, leaving orders as the left that everything should be done for which the company would pay. Dr J. D. Wylie of this city was on the train and gave Mr. Slusher all the relief possible. As soon as it could be done, he was removed to his residence on College Hill but soon became insensible in which condition he remained up to 2:00 yeterday. While in the instance the engineer did everything he could do to avert the accident, after discovering the danger, and the most humane care was bestowed upon the injured may by the employee, it still remains a fact that this crossing, though one much used, is dangerous for the reasons above given and train men should be required to run slowly while passing this point, and signal by whistle as well as by bell, their approach, and the company should replace the sign which has been down for a long time. Had these precautions been observed, this accident is all probability would have been avoided. P. S. Mr. Slusher was still alive at noon today and apparently breathing easier. It is impossible, however, that he can recover." My GGGGF, Alfred Slusher, died the next day. ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Otis Slusher