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Wilhelmine “Minnie” Koppin Klyne Guessford

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Birth	:	10 Aug 1870 Germany
Death	:	3 Oct 1910 Silvis, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
Burial	:	West End Cemetery, West End, Townsville City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-19.2657130, 146.8011430
Description	:	First wife of John William Guessford, Minnie died at age 40. When riding on a streetcar in Silvis, Illinois someone yelled "Fire, jump!" Several people did jump from the trolley without incident, but Minnie and another woman were fatally injured. Without regaining consciousness, she died in a Silvis hospital 55 hours after the accident. Minnie's maiden name is also found spelled "Kline" and "Klein." Her first husband's given name was Fred. * * * * * * * * FUNERAL FOR MRS. GUESSFORD TOMORROW P. M. Victim of Friday's Deplorable Street Car Accident Will be Buried Tomorrow Afternoon -- Tragic... Read More	First wife of John William Guessford, Minnie died at age 40. When riding on a streetcar in Silvis, Illinois someone yelled "Fire, jump!" Several people did jump from the trolley without incident, but Minnie and another woman were fatally injured. Without regaining consciousness, she died in a Silvis hospital 55 hours after the accident. Minnie's maiden name is also found spelled "Kline" and "Klein." Her first husband's given name was Fred. * * * * * * * * FUNERAL FOR MRS. GUESSFORD TOMORROW P. M. Victim of Friday's Deplorable Street Car Accident Will be Buried Tomorrow Afternoon -- Tragic Death Causes Much Sorrow The funeral services of the late Mrs. John Guessford will be held from the Christian church tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. E. Leake officiating, and interment will be in the Newton cemetery. The accident which resulted in the death of Mrs. Guessford was a most deplorable one and occurred at Moline, Illinois last Friday afternoon shortly after seven o'clock. A (missing word) burned out, filling the car with flames, which were not in the least dangerous, but some thoughtless person shouted for the people to jump for their lives. A lady by the name of Miss Ball and Mrs. Guessford jumped while the car was running and the unfortunate move resulted in the death of both. Mrs. Guessford was taken to the hospital but never regained consciousness and passed away Sunday night, shortly after twelve o'clock. Mrs. Minnie Kline Guessford was a most loving wife and mother and the deplorable accident which took her [life] has caused much sorrow to the family and among her many friends. She leaves, besides the bereaved husband, two daughters, Misses Dora and Louise Kline of this city.

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Wilhelmine “Minnie” Koppin Klyne Guessford's memorial is located at: West End Cemetery, West End, Townsville City, Australia.
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Wilhelmine “Minnie” Koppin Klyne Guessford death on 3 Oct 1910 in Silvis, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
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Latitude: -19.2657130
Longitude: 146.8011430

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John William Guessford

(1887 - 1964)

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