The Ouachita Telegraph - William C. Nessen Shoots Wife, Kills Self
Submitted by: Lora Peppers  October 2000

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The Ouachita Telegraph
Sunday, April 25, 1886
Page 2, Column 4

A New Orleans Tragedy
 NEW ORLEANS, April 24. – William C. Nessen, aged 62, attempted to kill his
wife, yesterday, aged 40, shooting her through the arm and breast and then
placing the muzzle of the revolver in his mouth fired, killing himself
almost instantly.  Mrs. Nessen has seven children, the youngest eight months
old.  Jealousy caused the trouble.