Robert Machesney and Hiram Pierce - Hazardville, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 59.209 W 072° 32.428
18T E 703741 N 4651239
The common grave of Robert Machesney and Hiram Pierce is located in Hazardville Cemetery in the Hazardville section of Enfield, CT.
Waymark Code: WMRMN3
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member MountainWoods
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Powder mill explosions were an all too common common event in 19th century America. The grave of Robert Machesney & Hiram Pierce indicate that they were killed by a powder mill explosion in 1839. A rectangular marble headstone is inscribed:

ROBERT MACHESNEY

Æ 22

HIRAM PIERCE

Æ 21

were instantly killed
by the blowing up of a
Powder mill in which
they were at work.
March 11, 1839

Type of Death Listed: Accident

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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