Obits: BUCHER, Michael, 1860, Hanover, York Co, PA

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Bucher Obituary
  
Last week we noticed briefly the fatal accident to Michael Bucher, Esq of   
Hanover. Since then we have learned the particulars. It appears that he was 
returning from a visit to some of his land, which lies a short distance from 
town and when walking through the upper end of Carlisle Street and in advance of 
a horse and wagon driven by a small boy through some means or other part of the 
harness attached to the horse gave way, and the animal becoming unmanageable, 
started off at a rapid rate, and, Mr. Bucher being extremely hard of hearing did 
not notice his approach and was struck by the shaft of the wagon on the back 
part of the head, and thrown down, the horse and wagon passing over him. He was 
immediately conveyed to his residence, and medical aid summoned, but all of no 
avail, he lingered until Friday Morning, when death came to his relief. He 
remained in an unconscious state till death took place, the injuries received 
being of such an awful nature as to completely paralyze his system. His remains 
were interred on the Sunday morning following in Mount Olivet Cemetery, whither 
they were accompanied by a long train of mourning relatives and sorrowful 
friends.

From the York Gazette December 25, 1860.