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William Plummer, a recruit for the 8th MD Regt., falls asleep on train tracks near Point of Rocks, is struck by train, and dies from resulting injuries. [from Frederick Examiner]
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: August 29th, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
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