Woolwebber

 

Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, 18 June 1866, page 1

NEWPORT


DROWNED-A young man named Woolwebber, belonging to the unassigned recruits at Newport Barracks, was drowned in the Ohio River, a short distance above the mouth of the Licking on Thursday. He had gone into the water for the purpose of bathing, but was unable to swim.

Deceased formerly resided a few miles back of Cincinnati. He was buried with military honors on Friday. About a week ago, a soldier at the Barracks named Birch, was drowned under similar circumstances.

 

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