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Domestic tragedy and suicide in Crawford County tale
The Leavenworth Independent reports Milton Williams shot himself in the left breast at his home near Fredonia after a separation from his wife Myra Williams. Williams died from the wound after being cared for by Dr Hawn. He served in Company C 17th Indiana volunteers during the Civil War and was known as a brave soldier.
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Crawford County
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Myra Williams
North Goodson
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Indiana Volunteer
Press. J. O'Bannon