William Reid Dougan
WILLIAM REID DOUGAN, son of FIDELIA M. RANDALL and GEORGE BROWN DOUGAN, was born July 4, 1876 in No. 7th Street, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana,4931 and died September 8, 1902 in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.4931, 1831 He is buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.89, 1831, 4931
Obituaries
Indianapolis News, September 2, 19024700
TOOK A COLD PLUNGE.
Reid Dougan Stricken with Paralysis, Which May Prove Fatal.
[Special to The Indianapolis News.]
RICHMOND, Ind., September 2—Reid Dougan, a popular young man, is critically ill as a result of paralysis. Until a few weeks ago he was one of the most robust and healthy young men of Richmond, standing over six feet in h[e]ight and weighing more than 200 pounds.
Three weeks ago, while in a heated condition, he took a cold water plunge, and was instantly stricken with paralysis. It was believed that he would recover until a day or so ago, when a second stroke came. Dougan is a son of George Dougan, a prominent citizen, and is a nephew of Daniel G. Reid, the tinplate magnate.
Richmond Evening Item, September 8, 19021832
REID DOUGAN DEAD
Well Known Young Man Passed Away Early This Morning.
HAD SUFFERED FOUR WEEKS
Was Attacked Early In August and at First Expected to Recover - Sank Rapidly Until Death Came - Sketch of His Life.
Reid Dougan, one of the best known young men of this city and county, died this morning at 4:30 o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dougan, 1322 Main street, of paralysis of the spinal cord and abdominal cavity, the direct cause of his death being acute disease, or uremic poisoning. Mr. Dougan has been suffering for about four weeks. The first symptoms of the disease which caused his death were felt August 5, and on August 7 he was taken ill. For the first two weeks of his illness he displayed a cheerful disposition and hoped for recovery. He became gradually worse, however, and sank until yesterday afternoon, when death first began to hover round his bed. The end came very hard, the young man being possessed of so much vitality that his strength was long in passing.
William Reid Dougan was born on North Seventh street, this city, July 4, 1876. He was educated in the public schools of this city and later took a course in the Richmond Business college. Upon leaving school he took a position with the Nicholson Printing company. He later became one of the partners in the firm which published the Richmond Daily Register whose publication was discontinued several years ago. He afterward was a partner in the J. M. Coe Printing company and from this position graduated into a traveling representative of the Indianapolis Press, a daily newspaper which thrived a few years ago. For some time prior to his death Mr. Dougan was identified with the Simmons brothers in the cigar business in this city.
In all the history of medical science there have been only two cases of attacks such as that experienced by Mr. Dougan that have been known to recover.
The funeral will take place from the family residence, 1322 Main street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Zaccheus Test will officiate and the internment will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 to view the remains.
Fort Wayne News, September 8, 19021831
DEATH OF REED DOUGAN
Young Man Well Known Here Dies at Richmond.
A telegram received in this city this forenoon announces the death this morning at 3 o'clock, at his home in Richmond, Ind., of Reed Dougan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Dougan, and nephew of Mrs. Clark Fairbank and Frank M. and A. D. Randall, of this city. Death was due to paralysis. He had only been sick a few weeks. He was 25 years of age and was a bright and talented young man. He was well known here, having frequently visited in this city.
The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at Richmond, and Mrs. Fairbank and the Messrs. Randall will attend.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 12, 1880659 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| June 2, 1900112 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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