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Jacob Fueg

Case from Davisville, CA dated Oct 10, 1874

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Jacob Fueg

Male

Davisville

CA

1874-10-10

Jacob

Fueg

07/06/2026

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Jacob Fueg, a resident of Davisville, California, tragically died on October 10, 1874. Fueg, who was of Swiss origin, took his own life using a firearm. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling, as he left behind a note addressed to his brother. In this note, Fueg expressed his profound despondency and revealed that he had been blamed for a recent act of arson in Davisville. This accusation weighed heavily on him, leading to his decision to end his life.

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