Accidental death of Frank Danley, 1938

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New Jersey Mirror 21 Sep 1938:
The accidental upsetting of a lamp caused the death of Frank Danley, 75, a retired farmer at his home in Pointville on Saturday night. His body, from which most of the clothing had been burned, was discovered by John Mullen, a neighbor, on Sunday evening, when he investigated, not having seen the aged man during the day. It is believed that the overturned lamp set fire to Danley's clothing and that he was unable to extinguish the flames. The fire burned itself out, damaging the floor slightly. An investigation was made by Coroner Clarence S. Roberts, Jr., of Moorestown, who said death was caused by burns and shock. Danley is survived by a son, Ira, and two brothers, George and Charles, all of Pemberton.
Location: Pointville, Fort Dix, NJ 08640, USA

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