Joseph R Player was born on 17 Jun 1875 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA.
Joseph R Player married Mary Centillia Rogers.
Camden, August 18, 1922 – Joseph R Player, 47 years of age, a resident of the Hermitage Mill village, took his own life here Thursday night, August 17, 1922, about 8 o’clock, shooting himself in the head while in the woods near the home of J. F. Christmas, with whom he was residing.
Mr. Player’s wife died a few months ago, other members of his family are now under treatment in hospitals. He had been brooding over these troubles for some time and is said to have told friends that he intended to take his own life. Mr. Player used a shotgun, practically blowing the top of his head off. An inquest was held and a verdict that he had taken his own life was brought in.
He is survived by six children, three married daughters and one son residing at Rockingham, N. C.
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News Article Issue 11473 Page [1]
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Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
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