Obit: Christy, Benjamin (1859? – 1870)

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Surnames: Christy

---------Source: Clark Co. Republican (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 7 Sep 1870

Christy, Benjamin (1859? – 30 AUG 1870)

Benjamin Christy , 21 years of age, drowned in Black River at Mormon Ripple, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1870. The deceased was well known through the county; Was respected as a good man, and admired as one of the best lumbermen on the Black River. To his bereaved mother, to all who knew the dutiful son, tender hearted sympathy. Up to Tuesday the body had not been found, though diligent search has been made by a party of men who have been near the scene of the unfortunate occurrence constantly.