The Fort Wayne Daily News, July 31, 1896 - Frank Etchey, a carpenter, stepped on a rusty nail Wednesday afternoon and has a badly swollen foot in consequence.
From the Fort Wayne News, account of Francis Etchey's death (he is mistakenly referred to as Frederick Etchey) Saturday, October 2, 1897, This morning Frederick Etchey died at his northside home of lockjaw, after a few hours of suffering. The deceased was 65 years old and has lived in Fort Wayne for many years. He was a Member of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a regular attendant with his wife and four children. The family has lived at 37 Wefel street for several years. Mr. Etchey was a carpenter and recently has been a commission merchant wheat at the local market. A week ago yesterday, While near his home, the deceased stepped on a rusty nail. The point penetrated his left great toe but did not inflict a painful wound. He quickly removed his shoe and poulticed the slight wound with a fresh moat. The soreness was soon removed and in two days he went about as usual and on Thursday night walked downtown without experiencing any discomfiture. When he retired that night his neck became sore and stiff. It was difficult for him to swallow. He went to sleep, however, thinking that it was merely the result of a slight cold. Yesterday morning when he arose his neck was so stiff that he could not move it. Later the muscles of his throat became paralyzed. He was almost motionless in bed. His family did not think that his condition was alarming, and Dr. Easlen was not called till 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. After a close Examination, he at once pronounced lockjaw. He informed the family and remained at the patient's side during part of the day and night. Last evening the jaws became fixed. The teeth were about half an inch apart and the jaw could not be opened or closed. the muscles and the bones seemed locked and immovable. During the early morning hours, the paroxysms peculiar to lockjaw made the dying hours of the patient one of torture. While in convulsions he died at 6 o'clock this morning. [Wow!]
Allen County, Indiana Record of Deaths index 1872- 1900- Frank Etchey Age 65, death date, Oct 2, 1897 (book Ch-1 pg. 37)
The burial plot of the Francis Etchey family at The Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne contains no headstones, (just empty space) The plot is 163 in section B. In checking at the cemetery office the secretary showed me all available info for the plot and provided copies of them and although no headstones are present 6 members of Frank Etcheys family are buried there. They are Frank Etchey, Oct 2, 1897, and Mrs. Frank Etchey (Lovina) Dec 14, 1899, and four of their grandchildren who died as children. They were Michael Etchey's children. Cornelius Etchey, Jan 18, 1901, Fred Etchey April 29, 1902, Cathy Etchey, Aug 18, 1904, George Etchey August 20, 1904. (Dates correspond to death dates)
There is also another burial in this cemetery in need of mentioning - that is the 1-year-old "Etkins Child" who died on August 12, 1879, who was interred on August 13, 1879. In the cemetery records, it states the child was born in Fort Wayne and is buried in section B plot 15.
Also buried in this cemetery, is Frank and Lovina's son Joseph. From Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery: ETCHEY JOSEPH d. Apr. 6, 1878 - interred Apr. 8, 1878 -bp. Wayne Twp..3m 12d -sec. sg, sp B, gr 19, row 5. And from records of St. Pauls Catholic church in Fort Wayne, buried April 8, 1878, s/o Frank and Ludwine nee Neuberger
From the Fort Wayne News, account of Francis Etchey's death (he is mistakenly referred to as Frederick Etchey) Saturday, October 2, 1897, This morning Frederick Etchey died at his northside home of lockjaw, after a few hours of suffering. The deceased was 65 years old and has lived in Fort Wayne for many years. He was a Member of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a regular attendant with his wife and four children. The family has lived at 37 Wefel street for several years. Mr. Etchey was a carpenter and recently has been a commission merchant wheat at the local market. A week ago yesterday, While near his home, the deceased stepped on a rusty nail. The point penetrated his left great toe but did not inflict a painful wound. He quickly removed his shoe and poulticed the slight wound with a fresh moat. The soreness was soon removed and in two days he went about as usual and on Thursday night walked downtown without experiencing any discomfiture. When he retired that night his neck became sore and stiff. It was difficult for him to swallow. He went to sleep, however, thinking that it was merely the result of a slight cold. Yesterday morning when he arose his neck was so stiff that he could not move it. Later the muscles of his throat became paralyzed. He was almost motionless in bed. His family did not think that his condition was alarming, and Dr. Easlen was not called till 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. After a close Examination, he at once pronounced lockjaw. He informed the family and remained at the patient's side during part of the day and night. Last evening the jaws became fixed. The teeth were about half an inch apart and the jaw could not be opened or closed. the muscles and the bones seemed locked and immovable. During the early morning hours, the paroxysms peculiar to lockjaw made the dying hours of the patient one of torture. While in convulsions he died at 6 o'clock this morning. [Wow!]
Allen County, Indiana Record of Deaths index 1872- 1900- Frank Etchey Age 65, death date, Oct 2, 1897 (book Ch-1 pg. 37)
The burial plot of the Francis Etchey family at The Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne contains no headstones, (just empty space) The plot is 163 in section B. In checking at the cemetery office the secretary showed me all available info for the plot and provided copies of them and although no headstones are present 6 members of Frank Etcheys family are buried there. They are Frank Etchey, Oct 2, 1897, and Mrs. Frank Etchey (Lovina) Dec 14, 1899, and four of their grandchildren who died as children. They were Michael Etchey's children. Cornelius Etchey, Jan 18, 1901, Fred Etchey April 29, 1902, Cathy Etchey, Aug 18, 1904, George Etchey August 20, 1904. (Dates correspond to death dates)
There is also another burial in this cemetery in need of mentioning - that is the 1-year-old "Etkins Child" who died on August 12, 1879, who was interred on August 13, 1879. In the cemetery records, it states the child was born in Fort Wayne and is buried in section B plot 15.
Also buried in this cemetery, is Frank and Lovina's son Joseph. From Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery: ETCHEY JOSEPH d. Apr. 6, 1878 - interred Apr. 8, 1878 -bp. Wayne Twp..3m 12d -sec. sg, sp B, gr 19, row 5. And from records of St. Pauls Catholic church in Fort Wayne, buried April 8, 1878, s/o Frank and Ludwine nee Neuberger
The Fort Wayne Daily News, July 31, 1896 - Frank Etchey, a carpenter, stepped on a rusty nail Wednesday afternoon and has a badly swollen foot in consequence.
From the Fort Wayne News, account of Francis Etchey's death (he is mistakenly referred to as Frederick Etchey) Saturday, October 2, 1897, This morning Frederick Etchey died at his northside home of lockjaw, after a few hours of suffering. The deceased was 65 years old and has lived in Fort Wayne for many years. He was a Member of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a regular attendant with his wife and four children. The family has lived at 37 Wefel street for several years. Mr. Etchey was a carpenter and recently has been a commission merchant wheat at the local market. A week ago yesterday, While near his home, the deceased stepped on a rusty nail. The point penetrated his left great toe but did not inflict a painful wound. He quickly removed his shoe and poulticed the slight wound with a fresh moat. The soreness was soon removed and in two days he went about as usual and on Thursday night walked downtown without experiencing any discomfiture. When he retired that night his neck became sore and stiff. It was difficult for him to swallow. He went to sleep, however, thinking that it was merely the result of a slight cold. Yesterday morning when he arose his neck was so stiff that he could not move it. Later the muscles of his throat became paralyzed. He was almost motionless in bed. His family did not think that his condition was alarming, and Dr. Easlen was not called till 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. After a close Examination, he at once pronounced lockjaw. He informed the family and remained at the patient's side during part of the day and night. Last evening the jaws became fixed. The teeth were about half an inch apart and the jaw could not be opened or closed. the muscles and the bones seemed locked and immovable. During the early morning hours, the paroxysms peculiar to lockjaw made the dying hours of the patient one of torture. While in convulsions he died at 6 o'clock this morning. [Wow!]
Allen County, Indiana Record of Deaths index 1872- 1900- Frank Etchey Age 65, death date, Oct 2, 1897 (book Ch-1 pg. 37)
The burial plot of the Francis Etchey family at The Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne contains no headstones, (just empty space) The plot is 163 in section B. In checking at the cemetery office the secretary showed me all available info for the plot and provided copies of them and although no headstones are present 6 members of Frank Etcheys family are buried there. They are Frank Etchey, Oct 2, 1897, and Mrs. Frank Etchey (Lovina) Dec 14, 1899, and four of their grandchildren who died as children. They were Michael Etchey's children. Cornelius Etchey, Jan 18, 1901, Fred Etchey April 29, 1902, Cathy Etchey, Aug 18, 1904, George Etchey August 20, 1904. (Dates correspond to death dates)
There is also another burial in this cemetery in need of mentioning - that is the 1-year-old "Etkins Child" who died on August 12, 1879, who was interred on August 13, 1879. In the cemetery records, it states the child was born in Fort Wayne and is buried in section B plot 15.
Also buried in this cemetery, is Frank and Lovina's son Joseph. From Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery: ETCHEY JOSEPH d. Apr. 6, 1878 - interred Apr. 8, 1878 -bp. Wayne Twp..3m 12d -sec. sg, sp B, gr 19, row 5. And from records of St. Pauls Catholic church in Fort Wayne, buried April 8, 1878, s/o Frank and Ludwine nee Neuberger
From the Fort Wayne News, account of Francis Etchey's death (he is mistakenly referred to as Frederick Etchey) Saturday, October 2, 1897, This morning Frederick Etchey died at his northside home of lockjaw, after a few hours of suffering. The deceased was 65 years old and has lived in Fort Wayne for many years. He was a Member of St. Mary's Catholic church and was a regular attendant with his wife and four children. The family has lived at 37 Wefel street for several years. Mr. Etchey was a carpenter and recently has been a commission merchant wheat at the local market. A week ago yesterday, While near his home, the deceased stepped on a rusty nail. The point penetrated his left great toe but did not inflict a painful wound. He quickly removed his shoe and poulticed the slight wound with a fresh moat. The soreness was soon removed and in two days he went about as usual and on Thursday night walked downtown without experiencing any discomfiture. When he retired that night his neck became sore and stiff. It was difficult for him to swallow. He went to sleep, however, thinking that it was merely the result of a slight cold. Yesterday morning when he arose his neck was so stiff that he could not move it. Later the muscles of his throat became paralyzed. He was almost motionless in bed. His family did not think that his condition was alarming, and Dr. Easlen was not called till 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. After a close Examination, he at once pronounced lockjaw. He informed the family and remained at the patient's side during part of the day and night. Last evening the jaws became fixed. The teeth were about half an inch apart and the jaw could not be opened or closed. the muscles and the bones seemed locked and immovable. During the early morning hours, the paroxysms peculiar to lockjaw made the dying hours of the patient one of torture. While in convulsions he died at 6 o'clock this morning. [Wow!]
Allen County, Indiana Record of Deaths index 1872- 1900- Frank Etchey Age 65, death date, Oct 2, 1897 (book Ch-1 pg. 37)
The burial plot of the Francis Etchey family at The Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne contains no headstones, (just empty space) The plot is 163 in section B. In checking at the cemetery office the secretary showed me all available info for the plot and provided copies of them and although no headstones are present 6 members of Frank Etcheys family are buried there. They are Frank Etchey, Oct 2, 1897, and Mrs. Frank Etchey (Lovina) Dec 14, 1899, and four of their grandchildren who died as children. They were Michael Etchey's children. Cornelius Etchey, Jan 18, 1901, Fred Etchey April 29, 1902, Cathy Etchey, Aug 18, 1904, George Etchey August 20, 1904. (Dates correspond to death dates)
There is also another burial in this cemetery in need of mentioning - that is the 1-year-old "Etkins Child" who died on August 12, 1879, who was interred on August 13, 1879. In the cemetery records, it states the child was born in Fort Wayne and is buried in section B plot 15.
Also buried in this cemetery, is Frank and Lovina's son Joseph. From Fort Wayne Catholic Cemetery: ETCHEY JOSEPH d. Apr. 6, 1878 - interred Apr. 8, 1878 -bp. Wayne Twp..3m 12d -sec. sg, sp B, gr 19, row 5. And from records of St. Pauls Catholic church in Fort Wayne, buried April 8, 1878, s/o Frank and Ludwine nee Neuberger
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