Nelson McClester - Enfield, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 59.053 W 072° 35.488
18T E 699524 N 4650830
The grave of Nelson McClester, who was killed in an explosion of a powder mill, is located in Enfield Cemetery on Route 5 in Enfield CT.
Waymark Code: WMX44C
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The grave of Nelson McClester is marked by a rectangular marble headstone. The cause of death is mentioned in italic script at the bottom of the headstone. The headstone is inscribed:

NELSON McCLESTER
died
Oct. 16, 1841
AE 35

Killed by the explosion
of a powder mill
in which he was at work

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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