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Henry Drier

Birth	:	1882 California, USA
Death	:	3 Aug 1892 Colusa County, California, USA
Burial	:	Benton Cemetery, Benton, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1798770, -84.6558460
Plot	:	Old Cemetery, Lot 15, Grave 9
Description	:	Henry was the son of Sophia (Myers) Baker Drier and Henry Drier Sr. The cemetery records have a different date of death for Henry than what is on the tombstone. Weekly Colusa Sun – Saturday, August 6, 1892 Burned almost to death The dreadful accident that happened to an eight year old boy. Tuesday, about three o'clock p.m., the fire bell was sounded and the department turned out immediately. Upon investigation, it was found that Henry, the eight year old son of Mrs. Drier, had been almost burned to death. The little fellow was pouring coal oil in the cooking stove on the wood when the explosion... Read More	Henry was the son of Sophia (Myers) Baker Drier and Henry Drier Sr. The cemetery records have a different date of death for Henry than what is on the tombstone. Weekly Colusa Sun – Saturday, August 6, 1892 Burned almost to death The dreadful accident that happened to an eight year old boy. Tuesday, about three o'clock p.m., the fire bell was sounded and the department turned out immediately. Upon investigation, it was found that Henry, the eight year old son of Mrs. Drier, had been almost burned to death. The little fellow was pouring coal oil in the cooking stove on the wood when the explosion took place. The child was all covered with flames in an instant. A physician was summoned, but it is doubtful whether the poor little fellow will recover. Little 8 year old Henry Drier died at an early hour Wednesday morning as a result of the accident of Tuesday afternoon.

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Where is Henry Drier's memorial?
Henry Drier's memorial is located at: Benton Cemetery, Benton, Polk County, USA.
When did Henry Drier death?
Henry Drier death on 3 Aug 1892 in Colusa County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Henry Drier's memorial?
Latitude: 35.1798770
Longitude: -84.6558460

Family Members:

Parent

Sophia Myers Drier

(1845 - 1910)

Siblings

William Baker

(1861 - 1903)

Catherine “Katy” Baker Warmby

(1869 - 1902)

Henora Baker

(1876 - 1876)

Flowers:

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