Leslie, William 1873 - 1896

LESLIE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/24/2016 at 15:48:26

Iowa Plain Dealer May 15, 1896, FP C5

Wm. Leslie, aged 23 years, a son of Magnus Leslie was drowned at Chester Sunday afternoon while bathing. He is reported to have been an indifferent swimmer and in attempting to cross a deep hole in the pond went down. One of the bathers attempted his rescue but failed. He is reported to have been an estimable young man, unmarried, but leaves a large number of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely death.

Source: Decorah Republican May 21, 1896 P 3 C 1

Wm. Leslie, aged 23 years, was drowned at Chester Sunday afternoon May 10th, while bathing. He is reported to have been an indifferent swimmer and in attempting to cross a deep hole in the pond went down.

Chester Hill Cemetery
 

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