OBIT:  BROWN, John D.; 1863; Summerhill, Cambria Cnty., PA

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The Alleghanian
Ebensburg, Pa.
Thursday, 12 Nov 1863
Volume 5, Number 7


Shocking Casualty – Man Killed 

On Wednesday of last week, 4th inst., a young man named John D. Brown, 
formerly of Summerhill, this county, but latterly a resident of Gloucester, N. J., 
came to his death under the following circumstances:  He had gone out hunting, 
alone, in the vicinity of Summerhill, on the morning of the above day and when 
attempting to climb over a fallen tree, his gun – loaded with shot – was 
accidentally discharged, the load taking effect in his right temple, fracturing his 
skull and tearing away a portion of the brain.  Strange to say, he was not 
instantly killed; when found, in the afternoon, he was still living and continued to 
breathe until about 7 o'clock when he expired.  The distressing condition of the 
sufferer was first discovered unto his friends thro' the fidelity of a dog that had 
accompanied him on his ill-starred expedition.  When Mr. B. fell, the animal, with 
wonderful instinct, made its way back in the direction of home until it came up 
with two men, whom it induced, by means of pitiful howling and singular 
behavior generally, to believe that something was wrong.  Accordingly the men 
followed into the woods, the faithful dog leading the way, and in a short time the 
bleeding form of the unfortunate man was revealed to their astounded view. 
Medical aid was immediately summoned but the sufferer was declared beyond 
the reach of earthly skill to heal.

The deceased was an intelligent young man of a good moral character and much 
esteemed by a large circle of friends. His remains were forwarded to Gloucester, 
N. J.  He was aged about 21.