Richard Prickett

Shawano County Journal

Nov 11, 1876

 

A distressing accident occurred in the Town of Maple Grove, in this county, last Sunday night, by which Richard Prickett lost his life. He was hunting after his cows in the woods when he ran against the string attached to a gun set for deer, and the whole charge of buckshot struck him. The night was very dark and rainy, and he was not found until the next morning. This should be a warning to all not to set guns where there is a possibility of anyone passing.

 

Richard Prickett

Enlisted as Cpl 3 Wis Cav Co I on 3 Jan 1862 at Appleton

Mustered out as Cpl 3 Wis Cav Co I on 17 Feb 1865

Time served 3y 1m 14d

Died 5 Nov 1876 in the Town of Maple Grove, Murdered by accident

Buried Unknown

Parents Richard Prickett (1777-1847) and Wa-saw-mo-quaw

Siblings Joseph, Mary (Polly), Elizabeth, Talbot, William (also a Civil War Soldier)

Wife Margaret