This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shockey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZVHBAIB/271 Message Board Post: I copied this information from a Decatur newspaper dated January 6 and 7 1899. >From Decatur, IL newspaper Jan. 6, 1899 UNCONSIOUS: William Shockey injured at Bement: FOUND BY RAILROAD TRACKS: And No Clues to the Accident--Wabash Officials are Making Investigation of the Case. William Shockey, son of W. W. Shockey of this city, was found last night in an unconscious condition beside the Wabash tracks at Bement. He went to Danville severl days ago to do some work. Shockey was brought to Decatur and taken to his home, No. 1327 North Clinton street and Dr. E A Morgan called to attend him. Dr. Parish, the Wabash surgeon, was called in consultation. Shockey has been unconscious since this accident and his condition is regarded as serious. It is not known how the accident happened and the Wabash officials are investigating the case. Mr Shockey is 30 years old, has a wife and four children and is a man of good habits. >From Decatur newspaper Jan. 7 1899 Shockey’s Condition. This afternoon William Shockey was slightly improved. He is at times rational, but although he talks about other matters it is impossible for him to tell anything about his accident. The manner in which Shockey was hurt on the railroad at Bement still remains a mystery.