Citation - Essex Gazette: 1771.12.03

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Index Entry Musician, Schneider, John, committed suicide 
Location Annapolis 
Citation
EG.771.054
26 Nov-3 Dec 1771:742 (4/175)
Annapolis, (Maryland) October 31.  On Saturday the 29th
instant, about 2 o'clock in the morning, John Schneider, a
Musician, and an inhabitant of this city, cut his throat
through the windpipe, after which he got out of bed and was
found lying on the floor; his groans waked the family, and
tho' a surgeon was immediately sent for, and every possible
assistance given, by sewing up the wound, &c. he died on
Saturday evening last.  'Tis said he had frequently been
disordered in his mind.  A Jury of Inquest were summoned to
view the body, who brought in their verdict--- Lunacy.


Generic Title Essex Gazette 
Date 1771.12.03 
Publisher Hall, Samuel 
City, State Salem, MA 
Year 1771 
Bibliography B0016122
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