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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ John P. Mead
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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John P. Mead
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| LAST NAME: Mead
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FIRST NAME: John
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MIDDLE NAME: P.
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| BORN: Abt 1857
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DIED: 5 Oct 1874
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BURIED: 5 Oct 1874
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| BIRTH PLACE: Marion Co., Oregon
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| DEATH PLACE: Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon
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IOOF - John P. Mead, age 17 y's 10 m's 13 d's, born in Marion Co., died in Oregon City, of an accidental shooting.
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OBITUARY:
MEAD A telegram was received last evening by M. M. Mead, of this city, conveying the sad intelligence of the accidental shooting and killing of his son, John Mead, a young man about eighteen years of age, well known in Salem. The accident occurred while out hunting near his uncle’s, Griffith Jones, of Oregon City. No particulars have been received as yet, only that it was a case of accident. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in this their sudden bereavement.
Daily Oregon Statesman 6 Oct 1874 3:4
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Last evening’s express train from below brought with it all that is mortal of the once bright youth, John Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Mead of this city, who on Monday last met his death near Oregon City under the following sad circumstances: himself and a companion were out hunting in the woods, and Johnny had just clambered over a huge log when his companion requested him to take his gun while he climbed over likewise. The rifle was an "Under-Striker," the hammer being beneath the barrel, and as it was drawn across the log the hammer was raised and flying back with a spring exploded the cap and sent the ball whizzing through his brain, killing him instantly, it entering midway between the eyes. The Coroner was called, an inquest held, and a verdict returned in accordance with the facts. The funeral will take place to-day at 2 o’clock p.m. from the residence of his parents in this city. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
Daily Oregon Statesman 7 Oct 1874 3:4
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IOOF Register of Burials
DOS 6 Oct 1874 3:4
DOS 7 Oct 1874 3:4
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