Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Cooke, Edward July 5, 1875
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Bristol News, July 13, 1875

The Steam Tug, Lumberman, of Norfolk, was run into on the evening of the 
5th, by the Steamer, Isaac Bell, while returning from a pleasure party from 
Fortress Monroe. She at once sank in 50 feet of water. Nine lives were lost. 
The following a list:
Mrs. Elizabeth Hudgins, a widow lady, and her colored servant; George W. 
Wilson, Mrs. Jessee Frederici, Mrs. G. W. Baber, Captain Edward Cooke, 
Norfolk; Miss M. Borum, of Matthews County, and the engineer of the 
Lumberman.
Captain Brown of the Lumberman was struck on the head and seriously injured 
by the wheel of the Bell, but had the strength left to rescue his wife. Who 
had to crawl through the window of the pilot house to avoid being carried 
down by the first sinking of the boat. Mrs. Brown was severely injured and 
it is feared she will not survive.


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