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. ============================================================================= Detroit Free Press Tuesday, 30 August, 1859 Fatal Accident - MR. JAN KEMPS, of the township of Zeeland, died last week in consequence of injuries received by being drawn into the cylinder of a thresh- ing machine. His foot and ankle were crushed, and amputation was delayed until too late to save his life - Holland Register, Aug 20. ===============================================================================