Bradford, Robert August 27, 1864 Mariposa Free Press
Fatal Casualty
Our Coulterville correspondent, "Redivivus," writing under date of August 11th, says: Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Robert Bradford were interred. His death resulted from injuries received while descending the Jacksonville Hill, he being on his return from Stockton with his team. It occurred about noon on Monday, the 8th inst. It is supposed that the lock chain gave way, causing the horses to run- the wagon tongue striking his remaining leg, (he having been a cripple for several years) and fracturing it- of which fact it seems that he must have been unconscious at the time. At the same time, the stage from Big Oak Flat was ascending the hill. Mr Bradford seeing that a collision was inevitable, jumped from his seat in the saddle, and alighting on his newly broken leg, fell under the wagon wheel which passed over the body. One of the fore wheels breaking was the means of stopping the team, just in time to prevent a collison with the stage, which had several passengers who undoubtedly have been injured had it occurred. One of Mr. Bradford's horses was killed and two crippled during the run. He lingered in agony from his injuries until about half past two a.m. Tuesday, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Bradford was a man of sterling integrity and uncommon energy and fortitude, an affectionate husband and tender father. He leaves a widow and five children who are commended to the traveling public as they journey up Pino Blanco Mt."
Fatal Casualty
Our Coulterville correspondent, "Redivivus," writing under date of August 11th, says: Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Robert Bradford were interred. His death resulted from injuries received while descending the Jacksonville Hill, he being on his return from Stockton with his team. It occurred about noon on Monday, the 8th inst. It is supposed that the lock chain gave way, causing the horses to run- the wagon tongue striking his remaining leg, (he having been a cripple for several years) and fracturing it- of which fact it seems that he must have been unconscious at the time. At the same time, the stage from Big Oak Flat was ascending the hill. Mr Bradford seeing that a collision was inevitable, jumped from his seat in the saddle, and alighting on his newly broken leg, fell under the wagon wheel which passed over the body. One of the fore wheels breaking was the means of stopping the team, just in time to prevent a collison with the stage, which had several passengers who undoubtedly have been injured had it occurred. One of Mr. Bradford's horses was killed and two crippled during the run. He lingered in agony from his injuries until about half past two a.m. Tuesday, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Bradford was a man of sterling integrity and uncommon energy and fortitude, an affectionate husband and tender father. He leaves a widow and five children who are commended to the traveling public as they journey up Pino Blanco Mt."
Bradford, Robert August 27, 1864 Mariposa Free Press
Fatal Casualty
Our Coulterville correspondent, "Redivivus," writing under date of August 11th, says: Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Robert Bradford were interred. His death resulted from injuries received while descending the Jacksonville Hill, he being on his return from Stockton with his team. It occurred about noon on Monday, the 8th inst. It is supposed that the lock chain gave way, causing the horses to run- the wagon tongue striking his remaining leg, (he having been a cripple for several years) and fracturing it- of which fact it seems that he must have been unconscious at the time. At the same time, the stage from Big Oak Flat was ascending the hill. Mr Bradford seeing that a collision was inevitable, jumped from his seat in the saddle, and alighting on his newly broken leg, fell under the wagon wheel which passed over the body. One of the fore wheels breaking was the means of stopping the team, just in time to prevent a collison with the stage, which had several passengers who undoubtedly have been injured had it occurred. One of Mr. Bradford's horses was killed and two crippled during the run. He lingered in agony from his injuries until about half past two a.m. Tuesday, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Bradford was a man of sterling integrity and uncommon energy and fortitude, an affectionate husband and tender father. He leaves a widow and five children who are commended to the traveling public as they journey up Pino Blanco Mt."
Fatal Casualty
Our Coulterville correspondent, "Redivivus," writing under date of August 11th, says: Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Robert Bradford were interred. His death resulted from injuries received while descending the Jacksonville Hill, he being on his return from Stockton with his team. It occurred about noon on Monday, the 8th inst. It is supposed that the lock chain gave way, causing the horses to run- the wagon tongue striking his remaining leg, (he having been a cripple for several years) and fracturing it- of which fact it seems that he must have been unconscious at the time. At the same time, the stage from Big Oak Flat was ascending the hill. Mr Bradford seeing that a collision was inevitable, jumped from his seat in the saddle, and alighting on his newly broken leg, fell under the wagon wheel which passed over the body. One of the fore wheels breaking was the means of stopping the team, just in time to prevent a collison with the stage, which had several passengers who undoubtedly have been injured had it occurred. One of Mr. Bradford's horses was killed and two crippled during the run. He lingered in agony from his injuries until about half past two a.m. Tuesday, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Bradford was a man of sterling integrity and uncommon energy and fortitude, an affectionate husband and tender father. He leaves a widow and five children who are commended to the traveling public as they journey up Pino Blanco Mt."
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