OVERHOLSER, Henry 1812 - 1867

OVERHOLSER

Posted By: Deborah Brownfield - Stanley (email)
Date: 3/15/2004 at 10:16:09

"The Fairfield Ledger"
August 15, 1867
Page 3, Column 3

MAN KILLED.-—Again we record another death by violence. On Monday last, the day of the show, Mr. Henry OVERHOLSER was in town with his family. He started home in the evening, and when about two miles East of town another team attempted to pass him. He whipped his horses, and while running them at good speed the tongue of his wagon came out of the neck-yoke. As soon as it struck the ground it upset the wagon, throwing Mr. OVERHOLSER and the others out. Mr. O.’S head struck the ground, and crushed his skull in a terrible manner, killing him instantly. The others in the wagon were not much injured. Mr. OVERHOLSER would weigh about two hundred pounds, and the force of his whole weight came on his head. He was a man about 55 years of age.

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