Season 1, Episode 4

Time: 11:19

Death by Duel

In March 1826 two soldiers stationed in St. John’s, NL squared off in a pistol duel. One of them died. This is the story of that event… and the ghost story it spawned.

Read the Blog Post

Read the blog post for more information, references and images.

HERE: Newfoundland's Last Death By Duel

Sources & Further Reading

1. The Last Duel, Encyclopedia of Newfounald and Labrador

2. The Mercantile Journal, April 20, 1826

3. Customs of the Past, James Murphy

4. Notable Events in the History of Newfoundland, M.A, Devine

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