FINN, Thomas

Source: Greencastle Times 14 March 1889 p 1

Thomas Finn, son of Mr. Bat Finn of Fox Ridge was out hunting last Friday afternoon and was accidentally shot and killed by his own weapon. He was in the act of climbing a fence, placing his gun over first and then following it. The rifle was discharged the ball first passing through his hand then into his neck, causing death in a few minutes. He was 16 years of age. The funeral occurred Sunday from the Catholic Church. -kbz