Daughter of Louis and Sarah Kirby. Wife of William D. Lanahan.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
19 February 1920, page 4
Albemarle Woman Dies From Burns.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Feb. 18. - The second tragic death in this community from the same cause occurred lats night at the University Hospital when Mrs. Nora A. Lanahan, wife of W. H. Lanahan, a farmer, residing near Ivy, this county, died from burns received yesterday morning at her home. In starting a fire in the kitchen stove Mrs. Lanahan in her haste, picked up a can of gasoline, thinking it was a can of kerosene. The can exploded, setting fire to the woman's clothing.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
19 February 1920, page 4
Albemarle Woman Dies From Burns.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Feb. 18. - The second tragic death in this community from the same cause occurred lats night at the University Hospital when Mrs. Nora A. Lanahan, wife of W. H. Lanahan, a farmer, residing near Ivy, this county, died from burns received yesterday morning at her home. In starting a fire in the kitchen stove Mrs. Lanahan in her haste, picked up a can of gasoline, thinking it was a can of kerosene. The can exploded, setting fire to the woman's clothing.
Daughter of Louis and Sarah Kirby. Wife of William D. Lanahan.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
19 February 1920, page 4
Albemarle Woman Dies From Burns.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Feb. 18. - The second tragic death in this community from the same cause occurred lats night at the University Hospital when Mrs. Nora A. Lanahan, wife of W. H. Lanahan, a farmer, residing near Ivy, this county, died from burns received yesterday morning at her home. In starting a fire in the kitchen stove Mrs. Lanahan in her haste, picked up a can of gasoline, thinking it was a can of kerosene. The can exploded, setting fire to the woman's clothing.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
19 February 1920, page 4
Albemarle Woman Dies From Burns.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Feb. 18. - The second tragic death in this community from the same cause occurred lats night at the University Hospital when Mrs. Nora A. Lanahan, wife of W. H. Lanahan, a farmer, residing near Ivy, this county, died from burns received yesterday morning at her home. In starting a fire in the kitchen stove Mrs. Lanahan in her haste, picked up a can of gasoline, thinking it was a can of kerosene. The can exploded, setting fire to the woman's clothing.
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