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Harry Hoover

died July 12, 1889 · Jacksonville jail, Jackson County, Oregon

Harry Hoover died on July 12, 1889, when a fire destroyed the jail at Jacksonville, Oregon, where he was being held. Two other people held there also died in the fire. The Hope Pioneer reported the deaths in its July 19, 1889 edition.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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