"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Sunday, October 8, 1871 A Young Girl Burned to Death. A most heart rending occurrence took place at Parkville, on the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs railroad, on Thursday evening. A daughter of T. H. McDONALD, aged fourteen years, had it seems lit a match, which she let fall on the floor. Instead of going out, it blazed up; the flames communicated to her clothing, and before assistance could possibly be rendered, she was burned so badly that she died in about two hours. The sufferings of the poor young girl are said to have been intense, and the agony of parents may be better imagined than described. The sad affair has thrown a gloom over the entire neighborhood. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ====================================================== neirbo10