Hannah Irene Lewis
1890 - 1911 (21 years)
Generation: 1
1. Hannah Irene Lewis was born 1890, Mason, West Virginia, USA; died 1911; was buried , Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA. Other Events:
- Find-A-Grave: 98751161
- Reference Number: 55532
Notes:
Miss Hannah Lewis, daughter of postmaster John F. Lewis, met with quite a serious accident at Knoxville, Tenn., Friday when a street car up¬ on which she was a passenger, caught fire, presumably from defective wiring, and came near cremating the one hundred and more passengers.
Miss Lewis has been at the General Hospital in Knoxville, for the past year, at which place she is studying to be trained nurse, and on Friday afternoon last, accompanied by two young lady companions, Miss Wrinkle and Miss Bergen, also of the Hospital staff, started for the Exposition grounds, just outside the city, when the controller on the street car on which they were passengers, caught fire, spreading in a moment to every part of the car, causing a panic, during which she either jumped out of the window, or was pushed out, falling on head, causing a double fracture of the scull. Her companions say that the last they saw of her she was climbing over the back of a seat and it is presumed that she jumped from the car, as it was a case of jump or he burned to death.
One woman lost her life and ten others were seriously injured, among them the two young ladies that was with Miss Lewis.
Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Lewis, left for Knoxville immediately upon receipt of the news and will remain until she is out of danger. Miss Lewis was taken to the General Hospital, where she was employed and where she is now receiving the best attention that skilled surgeons and good nurses can give her.
Miss Lewis had just recently returned to Knoxville after spending her vacation here with her parents, and her many friends here will hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Edith Whaley, of this place started to the Exposition with her but owing to the crowded condition of the car, was compiled to wait for the car following.
Telegrams received here yesterday from her parents, state that while she is in a critical condition, hopes are held out for her recovery.
Wednesday, September 28, 1910
The Point Pleasant Register
Buried:
Lone Oak Cemetery
- Mary Agness Lewis was born 12 Dec 1888, Mason, West Virginia, USA; died 11 Aug 1920, Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA; was buried , Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
- 1. Hannah Irene Lewis was born 1890, Mason, West Virginia, USA; died 1911; was buried , Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
- Sallie B Lewis was born 1896, Mason, West Virginia, USA; died 29 Sep 1920, Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA; was buried , Point Pleasant, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
- Harry F Lewis was born Abt 1892, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
- Katie L Lewis was born Abt 1901, Mason, West Virginia, USA.
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