OBIT: John COY, 1873, Blair County, PA

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COY - A young man named John Coy, a brakeman, while coupling cars, in 
Altoona, some days ago, was thrown on the track, and two cars passed 
over him, killing him instantly.

The Register, Hollidaysburg, Pa., Wednesday, January 29, 1873

Fatal Accident.

  A young man named John Coy, a brakeman, while in the act of coupling 
cars in the company's yard at the lower shops last Friday, was thrown 
on the track, when two cars passed over him, killing him instantly.  He 
was formerly from Bell's Mills, and was universally respected in the 
circle of his acquaintances.

Altoona Sun, Altoona, Pa., Friday morning, January 24, 1873