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William Vanoy

died October 23, 1900 · Sangamon County, Illinois

William Vanoy, a former postmaster of Teutopolis, Illinois, was held in the Springfield jail for several months. Soon after he was brought to Springfield, he showed signs of insanity. On the evening of Monday, October 22, 1900, he was taken from the jail to St. John's hospital, where he died the following day.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

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