Harry Dodge (1894 - 1913)

Born 22 Aug 1894 in Big Timber, Sweet Grass, Montana, USA

Ancestors

Died 20 Apr 1913 at age 18 in Springdale, Park County, Montana, USA

Biography

Harry Dodge was born in 22 Aug 1894 in Big Timber, Sweet Grass, Montana, USA. He was the son of Alden Morris Dodge and Ellen Elizabeth Chambers. He passed away on 20 Apr 1913 in Springdale, Park County, Montana.^[1]

Reference Notes

He was dragged to death by a wild colt when he was trying to break it. Caught by his right Foot in cart. Dragged 500 Yards, his neck broken, skull fratured and dragged to death. This young man was very popular. Harry Dodge the son of Alden and Elizabeth Morris of Big Timber, Montanna on Sunday afternoon at the old Spencer Jarrett ranch, 11 miles west of this city. The particulars, as related by Sam Wilson, for whom young Dodge was working, are as follows: Mr. Wilson and Harry took the colt out after dinner, put the harness on, and drove it around the lot for awhile, then hitched it to a cart. Harry got into the seat and Mr. Wilson got hold of its head and started to lead. They had gone but a short distance when the animal began to kick, jerked loose from Mr. Wilson, ran up near a fence, then turned quickly. As it turned the cart titled, Harry falling out behind. His right foot caught between the X and a spring, and the animal then started to run. It took a varied course, crossing a bridge, then down through a coulee then over a creek, and up into some trees, where the wheels of the cart caught. Here the animal bucked and plunged until it broke the harness and ran away, leaving the broken cart and the body of Harry caught between the trees. The distance traveled by the animal was about 500 yards. Mr. Wilson hurried over to where young Dodge lay but he was unconscious. He was carried to the house, but lived only about 20 minutes, having passed away before Dr. A. P. O'Leary and Allen Dodge could leave this city. Death resulted from a broken neck and a fracture of the skull. In addition, the right leg was broken. The remains were brought to this city for interment, funeral services being held from the Congregational church at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Deceased was an exemplary young man, 18 years of age, and had been in the employ of Mr. Wilson a year on the 15th day of this month. His death was a particularly sad one and everywhere were heard the sincerest expressions of regret

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Norman Dodge, Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021. Replace this citation if there is another source.

• Violet L. Dodge Dyer, A Western Dodge Line, Name: Name: Name: Name: 1983;;;;, Pg. 10.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #66941764, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Big Timber, Sweet Grass County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by Norman Dodge (contributor 46853609) .