Frank Whitsett (1885 - 1909)

Born 10 Apr 1885 in Eugene, Lane, Oregon, United States

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Died 9 Mar 1909 at age 23 in Shasta, California, United States

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Roseburg Review Thu, Mar 11, 1909 Page 3 A telephone message from Glendale announed that Frank Whitsett, aged about 23 years, son of James Whitsett, had been killed in a blast at the Jackson County mine. Fred Whitsett, younger brother of Frank, was severely injuried by the blast but is reportd out of danger. The two young men were born on South Deer Creek, east of Roseburg.

The Shasta Courier Tue, May 21, 1912 Page 2 Frank Whitsett was killed in an explosion at the Balaklala Consolidated Copper Company at Shasta, California. His brother Fred sued the company for damages asking for $50,750. Fred was also injuried in the explosion. The $750 is for his damages,the $50,000 is for Frank's death.

Frank Whitsett BIRTH 1885 DEATH unknown BURIAL Glendale Memorial Cemetery Glendale, Douglas County, Oregon, USA MEMORIAL ID 34867103

California, U.S., Death Index, 1905-1939 Name Frank Whitsett Birth Year abt 1886 Death Date 9 Mar 1909 Age at Death 23 Death Place Shasta, California, USA

Frank was born in 1885. He was the son of James Whitsett and Susan Murchison. He passed away in 1909.

Sources

• *1900 US Census, Population Schedule 1; Perdue, Douglas, OR; P. 7; Enumeration District 0056; FHL Microfilm 1241346; Frank, age 15, son of James Whitsett - Head of Household. From [1]