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124 In 1835, Benjamin Howe fell from a ladder attached to the high beams in the barn; he had nearly reached the top when the ladder swayed, and he fell to the floor, injuring him so badly that he died the third day. His age was 52.

In 1837, Daniel Gates was so injured by the upsetting of his wagon, (near the house of Amos Ray,) that he lived but a few days.

In 1842, Winslow Davis was wounded by falling from his wagon, causing his death in a few days. Amasa Leland was killed by a timber falling upon his head while taking down his barn. His age was 49. Silas, son of George W Davis, while sliding from a hay-mow, came forcibly upon a pitchfork, which entered his body causing his death. He was 10 years of age.

In 1844, Mrs. Joel Cowee died suddenly in her bed. Her age was 54.

In 1845, Horace P., son of David Bickford, was drowned. He was 5 years of age.

In 1851, Andrew Beard was found dead in his bed. His age was 79.

In 1852, a child of George Howe died in a fit. He was 2 years of age.

In 1855, Levi Richardson was found frozen in Mr. Ballou's mill, in the north part of the town. His age was 53. Hubbard Kendall was