Henry Ackley

Henry Ackley was twelve years old when he died on May 27, 1879, while held at the Philadelphia House of Refuge, a juvenile facility in Philadelphia. The Canton Register reported that he had been locked in a dark cell as a punishment. According to that account, he became terrified and killed himself. The newspaper report was published on June 6, 1879.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide

Reported by: news reports.

Source

• Canton Register, June 6, 1879, page 6 Canton Register, June 6, 1879