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James V. Weatherston

Birth	:	23 Apr 1866 Scotland
Death	:	22 Apr 1912 Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3510017, -97.9813995
Description	:	From a 1912 Nance County, Nebraska, newspaper clipping file, transcribed by Linda Berney: Death of James Weatherston - The funeral of James Weatherston, who died from a wound received in a mixup at Belgrade last Saturday night, was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. K. Driver conducted the services. As far as we have learned, Mr. Weatherstone had been to Belgrade Saturday evening and was in a room with a number of men, when some trouble arose between them, and one of the men picked... Read More	From a 1912 Nance County, Nebraska, newspaper clipping file, transcribed by Linda Berney: Death of James Weatherston - The funeral of James Weatherston, who died from a wound received in a mixup at Belgrade last Saturday night, was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. K. Driver conducted the services. As far as we have learned, Mr. Weatherstone had been to Belgrade Saturday evening and was in a room with a number of men, when some trouble arose between them, and one of the men picked up a scale weight and aimed it at one of them. The fellow it was intended for dodged, and the weight struck Mr. Weatherston in the head, inflicting a most ugly wound, and knocking him senseless instantly. He was taken home, and Sunday an operation was performed by Drs. Wad Johnson and W. H. Barber to remove pieces of the skull, which had been crushed in. We understand that five pieces were taken out. The operation was so far successful, that the patient rallied considerably, and the chances seemed favorable for his recovery, but he soon sank again, never regaining full consciousness, and died Tuesday. One of the men who were in the fray has been apprehended, and is in jail at Fullerton. We have not learned anything as to whether there have been any more arrests at this writing, or not, but understand that there is considerable feeling wrought up over the affair, and some of the ellows are pretty well scared. ~~~~ Death From Accident at Belgrade - A very unfortunate affair occurred last Saturday evening when James Weatherston, a farmer living southeast of town was hit on the head with a scale weight. A number of men, including Frank Main, John Hack, Jim Weatherstone and John Main were gathered at Hayford's cream station using the scales to weigh each other. Hack (not John -- Hack the carpenter) had one leg of his overhalls slightly torn and just for devilment Frank Main reached over and tore them a little more and continued tearing them, a little each time until Hack got mad, picked up a scale weight and threw it at Main. The weight missed its mark and caught Weatherston on the head, causing blood to flow and leaving him in a dazed condition for several days. - Belgrade Herald Later - Weatherston died from the effects of the blow and was buried at Fullerton Tuesday. Hack is in custody at the county jail awaiting further developments. ------------------- From a later article about the trial of John Hack for the death of Weatherston: ...a verdict of not guilty was returned...it was contended by the defendant that he was so drunk at the time that he could not have thrown the weight and that he knew nothing about what took place during the afternoon and evening of the tragedy. Mrs. Weatherston, wife of the deceased, Jake Weatherston, his brother, and Mr. Hollister, a neighbor, who helped take care of the deceased, all took the stand, swore that James Weatherston told them before he died that Mr. Hack did not strike him and that he was not hit by a weight, but that he was assaulted by two large men, who struck him over the head with something about 12 inches long....

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James V. Weatherston's memorial is located at: Fullerton Cemetery, Fullerton, Nance County, USA.
When did James V. Weatherston death?
James V. Weatherston death on 22 Apr 1912 in Fullerton, Nance County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.3510017
Longitude: -97.9813995

Family Members:

Parent

John Weatherston

(1837 - 1925)

Rachel Weatherston

(1847 - 1947)

Siblings

Andrew Weatherston

(1863 - 1896)

Elizabeth Ritchee “Bessie” Weatherston Craig

(1890 - 1952)

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Coordinate: 41.3510017, -97.9813995

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Coordinate: 41.5108000, -97.8384000

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Coordinate: 41.4317017, -97.7319031

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