Charles Edgar Schell

M, #3840, b. 23 December 1860, d. 5 June 1896
FatherHenry Schell b. 16 Jun 1798, d. 3 Sep 1881
MotherHannah Hugill b. 18 Feb 1815, d. 18 Dec 1904
     Charles Edgar Schell was born on Sunday, 23 December 1860 at North Branch, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA. He and Mary Ellen McClintock, daughter of Edward McClintock and Jane (?) McClintock, were married on Tuesday, 4 October 1887 at North Branch, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA. Charles died on Friday, 5 June 1896 at Deerfield Twp., Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA, at age 35 years, 5 months and 13 days, instantly, killed by lightning while shutting a window during a thunderstorm. His body was seared from head to foot, his undergarments were burned to a crisp, his outergarments seemed intact. His child received an electric shock and did not regain consciousness for 2 days. His mother was hurled from one room to the next but was unhurt.

Family

Mary Ellen McClintock d. 8 Feb 1896