HATHAWAY, John J.
Source: Greencastle Star 7
Feb 1880 p 3
Two persons were burned to
death in th is county on the same day, Jan 28 – Miss Emma Cox in Marion
Township and a little five-year-old son of Milton Hathaway of Reelsville (an
account which can be found in the Washington township correspondence). Both
caught fire while standing in front of an open fireplace.
“Washington Township” – We
are pained to record the sad accident that befell the little
five-year-(actually 4 years, 3 months 3 days) old son of Milton Hathaway, of
Reelsville. On last Tuesday while
playing near the grate, his clothes caught fire and burned him fatally. He lingered until the next day when death
released the poor little fellow. The community deeply sympathizes with the
bereaved parents.
Born: 25 Nov 1875 – Died: 28
Jan 1880 – Age 4 Years 3 Months 3 Days