Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
Death reports of Chief Hummingbird & Governor De Witt Clinton...
Item #589393
February 23, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, February 23, 1828 Page 439 of this issue carries the report of the death of Choctaw Chief Hummingbird, also known as General Hummingbird. "Died, on the 23d December, at his residence near the Choctaw agency, general Hummingbird, a Choctaw chief, a the advanced age of 75... a great friend to the United States, and has fought many battles w... See More
Death Of Dewitt Clinton...
Item #203762
February 18, 1828
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Feb. 18, 1828 Page 3 has a one paragraph report about the death of Dewitt Clinton. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. First leaf has a small hole in the outer margin, small piece missing in the lower left corner, traces of foxing.
Daniel Webster's wife dies...
Item #549252
January 26, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 26, 1828
* Daniel Webster's wife's death
Listed among the page 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of the United States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be removed to this City for interment..." and more, ... See More
No Harmony at New Harmony...
Item #558605
June 22, 1827
BOSTON RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Massachusetts, June 22, 1827
* New Harmony Indiana
* Robert Owen
Page 3 has a report: "New Harmony--Mr. Owen has sold a great part of his property at N. Harmony, leased the remainder, and left it on his return from Scotland. W. Maclure, in the Philadelphia Gazette, warns people not to trust Mr. Owen on his account".
Report is in a large... See More
Front page death report of Thomas Jefferson...
Item #649038
July 8, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 8, 1826 Nearly two-thirds of the first column on the front page is taken up with a report which begins: "A great man has fallen--THOMAS JEFFERSON, the liberal and the just, the wise and the good, hath departed from works to rewards. He left us on the 4th instant, at 10 minutes before one o'clock, the 50th anniversary of the day, and possib... See More
Commodore Thomas MacDonough...
Item #219683
November 30, 1825
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 30, 1825.
* Death of Commodore Thomas MacDonough
* Death of Commodore Thomas MacDonough
The Obituary Notices is a report stating that William Hull, a General during the Revolutionary War passed away. Also a report stating that Commodore Thomas MacDonough, late commander of the Constitution, died at sea, with a few other details. Top & bottom of these reports are black-bordered. Other ne
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Pauline Bonaparte death in 1825....
Item #221908
November 5, 1825
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 5, 1825.
* Death of Marie Pauline Bonaparte
* Early 19th century original reading
On page 2 under Foreign Obituary Notices is a report about the death of ...Marie Paulina Buonaparte, Princess of Borghese, aged 45, second sister of the late Napoleon Buonaparte... Has a few details about her life, plus some of the bequests she made showing ...t
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* Death of Marie Pauline Bonaparte
* Early 19th century original reading
On page 2 under Foreign Obituary Notices is a report about the death of ...Marie Paulina Buonaparte, Princess of Borghese, aged 45, second sister of the late Napoleon Buonaparte... Has a few details about her life, plus some of the bequests she made showing ...t
Mordecai Noah and his new Jewish homeland in the Niagara River... Horrors of the slave trade...
Item #649924
October 1, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 1, 1825 Page 5 has a nice half page article: "Ararat" which is about the plans for the famous Mordecai Manuel Noah, the first American-born Jew to attain national prominence (see hyperlink) to create a new homeland for the Jews on Grand Island in the Niagara River (see photos).
Also within: "The slave trade is prosperous, wit... See More
1825 James Monroe Proclamation...
Item #210046
February 14, 1825
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, NH Feb. 14, 1825 On the front page under By Authority. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, is a convention between the United States and the Emperor of all the Russias, signed in type: James Monroe. Text of the treaty is in French and English. Other headlines include: "Scene In The West" "Death Of Major Waldron" "... See More
David Ricardo's Death....
Item #221241
December 1, 1823
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH, December 1, 1823.
* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
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* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
1st newspaper printed in the Bengalee language...
Much regarding The Shakers - their customs and beliefs...
Item #651072
September 21, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1822 Starting on page 37 and continuing to the top of page 39 is, "The Shakers," which is a lengthy article providing at least one early 19th century perception of the beliefs and customs of the Shakers. Of note is their belief that there is to be no resurrection of the body upon death. The specific group of Shakers being described (... See More
The Denmark Vesey slave revolt...
Item #647595
July 13, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1822 The back page has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt, noting that six slaves were executed in Charleston. Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the plans were leaked and authorities at Charleston arreste... See More
1821 Death of The Queen of England...
Item #200229
September 25, 1821
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 25, 1821 Pg. 2 reports: "Death Of The Queen" and "Funeral of the Queen". "Tremendous Hurricane" on pg. 3 describes the worst tornado to ever occur in New England. Edge wear at the top, some foxing. Untrimmed.
Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #609745
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with small head: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only considere... See More
The death of Queen Caroline, in a London newspaper...
Item #648084
July 25, 1821
(50 issues) THE NEW TIMES, London, UK, July 25, 1821 thru December 5, 1821
A lot of at least 50 issues ranging from late July to mid-December, 1821. Coverage includes many articles related to Napoleon (who had just died) and several reports from America, but the most noteworthy content are the many articles related to Queen Caroline (beloved Caroline of Brunswick) including several relate... See More
James Monroe is re-elected... Rare mention of Daniel Boone...
Item #649930
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 16, 1820 The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected vice president..." with a bit more (see photos).
This issue comes with a "Supplement" which... See More
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
Item #203103
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #549655
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Slaves and their African homeland...
Item #643211
June 24, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1820 Page 2 has: "Colony of Free Blacks in Africa" which is: "...an asylum for such of our free blacks as are willing to return to the country of their ancestors..." taking about 3/4 of a column. Also: "Piracies begins: "Three persons have just suffered death at Boston for piracy & murder...". Further on is a r... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #638181
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820 The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...They fought at 8 paces with pistols---at the first fire both were wounded--com. Decatur through the abdo... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #639871
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820 The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...They fought at 8 paces with pistols---at the first fire both were wounded--com. Decatur through the abdo... See More
On the death of King George III...
Item #645260
February 5, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 5, 1820
* George III of the United Kingdom
* Death - best title to be had ?
The front page has "By the King, A Proclamation" concerning the death of King George III, prefaced with: "Requiring all Persons, being in Office of Authority or Government at the Decease of the late King, to Proceed in the Execution of their Respective Offices.&... See More
Death of King George III with coffin print...
Item #651047
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1820 This is a significant issue in British history, announcing the: "Death Of His Majesty King George III" as the very first article is headed, and which takes six pages of text each one with wide black mourning rules (see for portions).Near the back of the issue is another set of pages with wide black mourning rules headed: "... See More
Death of King George III's son...
Item #643769
January 25, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 25, 1820
* George III of the United Kingdom
* Death of his 4th son - best title to have
The front page is black-bordered for the announcement of the death of the 4th son of King George III, the page reading: "Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock; departed this life, at Sidmouth, after a short illness, His Royal Highness Edward Duke of Kent and S... See More
The Long Expedition creates an independent Texas...
Item #627483
September 11, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 11, 1819
* James Long (filibuster)
* Spanish Texas expedition
The most notable content is the nice ftpg. article: "Another Declaration of Independence" which is an historic letter signed: James Long, concerning this "Long Expedition" This was an 1819 attempt to take control of Spanish Texas led by James Long, which su
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* James Long (filibuster)
* Spanish Texas expedition
The most notable content is the nice ftpg. article: "Another Declaration of Independence" which is an historic letter signed: James Long, concerning this "Long Expedition" This was an 1819 attempt to take control of Spanish Texas led by James Long, which su
The Yellowstone expection... Is President Monroe dead?
Item #207123
June 26, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More
The Yellowstone expedition.... Death of President Monroe?
Item #625202
June 26, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More
Sale of 30 to 40 confiscated slaves...
Item #620321
May 1, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 1, 1819 Inside has a report headed: "Sale of African Slaves" which notes: "...the town of Milledgeville, will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder between 30 and 40 prime African slaves...Indisputable titles will be made, and prompt payment required." (see). Page 5 has an interesting article: "The Belt Saw - The s... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
Item #599850
April 24, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
Daniel Boone is not dead... Andrew Jackson & the Seminole Indian War...
Item #649044
December 26, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 26, 1818 The first 13 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the: "Seminole War" and includes a wealth of letters and documents including 6 signed in type by: Andrew Jackson.
About one-third of the back page is taken up with an item with a small head: "Col. Boone" which notes in part: "The account of col. D. B... See More
The death of Queen Charlotte of England...
Item #651994
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, November, 1818* The death of Queen Charlotte of England
* 1st black royal (?)
The first 3 pages report on the death of the beloved Queen Charlotte of England. Considerable details regarding her life and lineage are provided. The pages are black-bordered with mourning rules. See images for details.
Reports from throughout the world are found... See More
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
Death of General George Rogers Clark...
Item #650819
March 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1818 The back page has a short but historic item: "A great man has fallen--Gen. George Rogers Clark died at Locusts Grove, in Kentucky...in the 66th year of his age. He was considered as the father of the western country..." (see photo).
Much other news of the day including a great deal on politics. Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 ... See More
General Jackson's order to the Tennessee Volunteers...
Item #647293
March 3, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, March 3, 1818 On the ftpg. under an engraving of the Great Seal are three "Acts", each signed in type: James Monroe. There is also an engraving of the Great Seal in the masthead.
Of particular interest is a pg. 2 report under "The Seminole War" that has a few details about concentration of troops at Fayetteville, as appointed by G... See More
Constitution of the State of Indiana... Paoli monument...
Item #647149
October 4, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 1817 Inside has what appears to be the entire text of the Constitution of the State of Indiana - taking multiple pages (see images). Also included is a resolution for the construction of a monument to be placed in Paoli, Pennsylvania, in honor of those who died in the Paoli massacre at the hands of the British - with considerable det... See More
Baptists in America...
Item #600105
August 16, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 16, 1817 Inside has a full page on the life of: "Dupont De Nemours" who had recently died. He was also father of E. I. duPont De Nemours, who would begin a business dynasty in America. The back page has a chart listing the: "Baptists in the United States" by state (see). Also a chart of the: "Altitudes of Mountains" ... See More
Details on the Declaration of Independence, by an eye-witness...
Item #646661
June 28, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1817 Inside has more than a full page headed: "Declaration of Independence" dated at Philadelphia, June 16, 1817. This is a lengthy letter from Thomas McKean, a member of the Continental Congress & signer of the Declaration of Independence, in which he clarifies the errors noted concerning the men who had actually declare... See More
Yale University...Timothy Dwight Death 1817...
Item #212931
January 21, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 21, 1817.
* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
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* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
Timothy Dwight's Death, 1817...
Item #219627
January 14, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 14, 1817.
* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
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* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
Death of Gouverneur Morris...
Item #565867
November 13, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, November 13, 1816
* Gouverneur Morris death
* American Statesman
Among the "Deaths" listed on page 2 is one that reads:
* At his seat near New-York, the 6th inst. the Honorable GOVERNEUR MORRIS, after a short but distressing illness, aged 65. Then a bright lamp was extinguished. He was ranked foremost in the grade of eminent citizens... See More
Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...
Item #561934
June 26, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816
* William S. Smith death
* Abigail Adams
Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More
The founding of the American Bible Society... John Jacob Astor named director...
Item #630749
May 15, 1816
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, New York City, May 15, 1816 The front page has a headline "American Bible Society". "It is with much pleasure we announce, that the Convention of Delegates from the numerous Bible Societies in the United States, which convened in this City on Wednesday last, have after long and mature deliberation formed an institution, entitled 'The American Bible Soci... See More
Kidnapped slaves from the War of 1812...
Item #608875
September 30, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 30, 1815
* Virginia slaves kidnapped by British
Over six pages are taken up with: "Neglected Documents - Captured Slaves" (see for portions). This lengthy item, including several correspondences, concerning the kidnapping by the British of Virginia slaves from during the War of 1812.
Also within this issue are articles ... See More
Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...
Item #615066
June 17, 1814
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814 The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.
Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #615461
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #645494
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme Court. Also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
General William Hull is sentenced to death...
Item #626756
May 17, 1814
THE WAR, New York, May 17, 1814
* General William Hull death sentence
* Cowardice and neglect of duty
* Pardoned by James Madison
The front page includes: "Convention For the Exchange of Prisoners" 'Proclamation of Blockade" which takes most of a column & is signed: Alexander Cochrane; "Trial, Sentence, and Pardon of General Hull" for his surrendering... See More
Death of Tecumseh... Speech of Tecumseh...
Item #617022
November 6, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 6, 1813 Near the back under the heading: "Events of the War" is a very brief yet significant notice reading: "A letter to the editor from Chilicothe states it as a thing believed, that Brig. Gen. Tecumseh was killed in the fight on the Thames." There are also many other items on the War of 1812 including a "Proclamation" sign... See More
Funeral of the famed Lawrence and Ludlow...
Item #613515
August 25, 1813
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 1813 Page 3 has a lengthy report; "Interment Of The Remains of the Naval Heroes, LAWRENCE & LUDLOW", Capt. Lawrence uttering the famous line: "Don't give up the ship!" just before his death. This report takes over 2 columns. Page 2 has another related report on Lawrence & Ludlow as well (see).
Four pages, very ni... See More
Captain James Lawrence: "Don't Give Up the Ship!"...
Item #644591
July 10, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 10, 1813 An inside page has a report headed: "Captain James Lawrence" which reports his death and gives a short biography of his life as well. The text includes: "...our griefs were renewed by the capture of the Chesapeake & death of Lawrence; a pride of the navy..." and telling a bit of his life it says: "The bod
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