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Leora Duvall

Birth	:	31 May 1886 Berea, Madison County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	1905
Burial	:	Lippincott McCrary Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7333300, -91.9166700
Description	:	DEATH BY HER OWN HAND - - - - - A Respected Young Girl Takes Poison. - - - - - MANY HOURS OF SUFFERING - - - - - Dr. Russell Was Soon There, But the Deadly Potion Had Already Done Its Work. We have the sad task this week of chronicling the death of a young girl of this community by her own hand. For several weeks past Miss Leora Duvall, 19-year old daughter of Mr. Andy Duvall, a respected farmer residing about three miles south of Keosauqua, has been employed in the millinery department of the Wormley-Philo... Read More	DEATH BY HER OWN HAND - - - - - A Respected Young Girl Takes Poison. - - - - - MANY HOURS OF SUFFERING - - - - - Dr. Russell Was Soon There, But the Deadly Potion Had Already Done Its Work. We have the sad task this week of chronicling the death of a young girl of this community by her own hand. For several weeks past Miss Leora Duvall, 19-year old daughter of Mr. Andy Duvall, a respected farmer residing about three miles south of Keosauqua, has been employed in the millinery department of the Wormley-Philo store at this place. Last Wednesday Leora took a notion she would go on a visit to friends in Illinois. She did not know these friends, but she thought she should visit them and get acquainted with them. She left her new hat and other apparel here. When it was suggested that she leave her address and have her things sent to her, she said she would write back for them when she reached her destination. She departed from here on Wednesday evening's east bound train. The next day - Thanksgiving day - Mr. Duvall was in town, and was told of his daughter's departure, which was a surprise to him as he knew nothing of her intended visit. He took the first train for Keokuk and there fortunately found his daughter at the depot, where she was inquiring the price of a ticket which would carry her on her journey. When she saw her father she fainted, but soon recovered and readily consented to return with him. About 12 o'clock the next day, Friday, Leora complained that she was sick. A few minutes later she complained again that she was very sick. Her mother asked her what was the matter, and after some hesitation she said she had taken Rough on Rats, and also carbolic acid. She had taken the poison about 10.30. Dr. Russell was hurriedly summoned, and it so happened he was soon there, as he was passing by from a visit to another patient in the neighborhood. But the poison had already been in the stomach of the unfortunate girl too long and she grew worse and worse until 8 o'clock in the evening, when death came to her relief from her terrible suffering. The only reason the unhappy girl gave for the act was, "I am tired of living." It is indeed a sad blow to her bereaved parents and the family in their affliction have the sympathy of all who know them. No one doubts that the dear unfortunate girl's mind was unbalanced. BIOGRAPHICAL. Miss Leora Duvall was born near Berea, Kentucky, May 31, 1886. She came to Iowa with her parents when quite young. She had spent her girlhood days in and around Keosauqua. Funeral services was conducted from the home Saturday afternoon, after which she was laid to rest in the Lippincott cemetery. A large number of the neighbors and friends were present to cheer and comfort the hear broken family. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book E, Page 60, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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Leora Duvall's memorial is located at: Lippincott McCrary Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.7333300
Longitude: -91.9166700

Family Members:

Parent

J Andrew “Andy” Duvall

(1867 - 1947)

Sally Witt Duvall

(1868 - 1928)

Siblings

Vena Duvall Bennett

(1888 - 1975)

Iska Duvall

(1891 - 1964)

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Coordinate: 40.7333300, -91.9166700

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