John Haney
(0 - 05/21/1887)
Courtesy of The Lusk Herald, 05/27/1887
Fatal Accident
Last Saturday forenoon an accident occurred at Hat Creek, by which John Haney lost his life. Mr. Haney was employed by the Union Cattle Co., and just as the outfit was about to start from Hat Creek for the round-up, Haney stepped behind one of the boys and taking his six shooter out of the scabbard began to swing it around on his finger. The weapon was discharged by the action, and the ball entered Haney's body at the throat and came out under the left arm. He lived only a short time after the accident, and was buried on Sunday at Lusk.
The deceased was about 24 years of age, dark complexion, and is supposed to have come from Pittsburg, Pa.
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| Historical | First Burial in Lusk Cemetery May 1887 | View Record |