Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1855 - Melancholy Occurrence

On Saturday night last about 9 o'clock, Mrs. Robert Skead was drowned at the slide at the Chaudiere Falls; she left the house as was supposed, for the purpose of taking a short walk about the premises, and not returning, Mr. Skead went out to look for her. After calling repeatedly and receiving no answer, he became alarmed for her safety, and a vigorous search was commenced and continued through Saturday night and Sunday, but without success. On Monday her body was found floating at the base of the cliff opposite Upper Ottawa. The jury returned a verdict of "Found Drowned," there being no clue whatever to the cause of this melancholy event. The deceased was the daughter of William Graham, Esq., one of the earliest settlers in Bytown. Her sudden death is much lamented by a large circle of friends, among whom whe was greatly respected. - Ottawa Citizen

The Argus
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
June 19, 1855

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