Daughter of John Dexter Struck by Lightning-1861

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Posted By: cheryl Locher moonen (email)
Date: 2/6/2020 at 20:54:00

The Dubuque Herald, Wednesday, Jul 17, 1861, Dubuque, Iowa, Page 1

A girl aged 15 years, a daughter of John Dexter, was severely injured by lightning in the house, at Davenport on Monday last, and a dog lying at her feet was killed. The fluid then passed out of the building and entered a chicken enclosure and killed two dozen chickens.