Episode 3 of 3

Death Certificates Issued

When
April 1-2, 1880
Where
Biddulph Township
Part of
Black Donnelly Massacre kills five members of the Donnelly family in Biddulph Township, Ontario

Survivor William Donnelly provided information for death certificates for the five victims, dated April 1 and 2, 1880.

William Donnelly survived the massacre. He was listed as the informant on the death certificates for all five victims. The cause of death was recorded as "supposed to be murdered," reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the perpetrators at that time.

Sources

  1. Black Donnellys Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07

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