Died in jail or a lockup
Mary Stagg
Mary Stagg was the daughter of Jacob Alyea, an iron manufacturer in Newark, and came from a wealthy family whose relatives had tried to help her. She was held at the Essex County Jail in Newark, where she became ill with rapid consumption and died. Her body was taken from the jail to an undertaking establishment and buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, with a few female relatives in attendance.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness
Reported by: news reports.