Frederick C. Metz - Norwalk, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member chrissyml
N 41° 06.480 W 073° 24.900
18T E 633085 N 4551956
A victim of an explosion buried in Norwalk, CT.
Waymark Code: WM14BY7
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
Views: 2

Frederick Metz was aboard the steamer Adelphi, which exploded in South Norwalk on September 28, 1878. According to the historical society, Metz was a cigar maker and a passenger on the steamer. This grave in in Pine Island Cemetery, Mathews Park, Norwalk.
Type of Death Listed: Accident

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Explosion of the steamer Adelphi

Website (if available): Not listed

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