Obituary of Mr. Smith NORTHROP Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives September 8, 2000 by Ann Pape < apape@plazaearth.com > *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** From the Racine Advocate September 12, 1866 (originally from the previous issue of "The Standard" Burlington, Racine county) Surnames: NORTHROP, DYER, DARLING, BENSON A SAD ACCIDENT.... Mr. Smith Northrop, an old resident of this place while attempting to get upon a loaded wagon was thrown down and the wheels passed over his body lengthwise, injuring him very severely--it is thought fatally. Drs. Dyer and Darling attended him. He is over 60 years of age, a single man and has been in the employ of Mr. E.C. Benson for some time. Mr. Northrop died between six and seven Tuesday evening: he had his senses quite to the last conversing freely with the family and neighbors who called in to see him. He was buried on Wednesday last.