Killed by Lightning Mrs Adrian Cope

Last Monday, about four miles west of the city, Mrs. Adrian Cope and her little brother were at work in a field near their house, when a bolt of lightning struck Mrs. Cope, and also severely shocked the little boy.  The mother of the lady was near by, and was also knocked down by the lightning, but being but slightly injured, she went to her daughter, whose hair was set on fire by the lightning.   She succeeded in putting out the flame.   Mrs. Cope breathed but once or twice after being struck.   The little boy, we hear, has recovered from his injuries.

Jackson News - July 5, 1882

Submitted by Don Bankston