Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2026 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= Chicago Evening Post Monday, 7 July, 1873 On the *th inst., EBENEZER JONES, a sailor on the schooner W. T. Allen fell from the masthead to the deck, and was killed. On the arrival of the vessel at his port, yesterday, the body was taken to the morgue, where an inquest will be held. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detroit Free Press Thursday, 11 December, 1873 (lake marine losses) EBENEZER JONES fell from the masthead of schooner W. F. Allen and instantly killed on the upward bound voyage. [Transcriber Note: The schooner is named as the W. T Allen and the W. F. Allen. Neither of these appear in the Merchant Vessel List of 1873.] ===============================================================================