Samuel L. Watton - Enfield, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 00.382 W 072° 36.082
18T E 698635 N 4653266
The grave of Samuel L. Watton, who was "killed by cars", is located in Thompsonville Cemetery in Enfield, CT.
Waymark Code: WMY9GD
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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The grave of Samuel L. Watton, which is marked by a sandstone obelisk, is located in a family plot in Thompsonville Cemetery in Enfield, CT. One side of the obelisk is inscribed:

CHILDREN OF
SAMUEL H. &
BETSEY E.
WATTON
ALEXANDER
DIED
OCT. 17, 1861
AGED 5 WEEKS.
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SAMUEL L.
KILLED BY CARS
AT WINDSOR LOCKS
JUNE 2, 1866
AGED 21.
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ELIZABETH U.
WIFE OF
WM. H. WADSWORTH
DIED
APRIL 1, 1875
AGED 27.

Since there were no automobiles in 1866 and cars is plural, it might be that he was killed by railroad cars.

Type of Death Listed: Killed by something

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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