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Did Jefferson Davis die

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In November 1889, Jefferson Davis traveled to Brierfield Plantatain to resolve some family business. As he traveled to the plantation, Davis was exposed to cold-rain in New Orleans. The rain caused Davis to develop a case of bronchitis and a severe cold, which was further complicated by malaria.

Jefferson Davis later died at the home of a friend on December 6, 1889 between 12:30 AM and 1:00 AM.

This is what many of the Southern newspapers read after the death of Davis:

"Throughout the South are Lamentations and tears; in every country on the globe where there are lovers of liberty there is mourning; wherever there are men who love heroic patriotism, dauntless resolution, fortitude or intellectual power, there is an sincere sorrowing. The beloved of our land, the unfaltering upholder of constitutional liberty, the typical hero and sage, is no more; the fearless heart that beats with sympathy for all mankind is stilled forever, a great light is gone----Jefferson Davis is dead!"

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Yes, Jefferson Davis died on December 6, 1889

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Jefferson Davis traveled to Louisiana during a period of heavy and cold rain. This resulted in a cold and a case of bronchitis. His illness was further complicated by a case of malaria resulting in his death.

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New Orleans, LA As the story goes:

In November 1889, Davis left for Brierfield Plantation to take care of family business. As he traveled through New Orleans, Davis was exposed to a cold-rain that caused him a severe cold and bronchitis that was further complicated by Malaria. Milo Copper, a former servant of the Davis family, upon hearing of Davis' illness, made the long trip from Florida to New Orleans to be near Davis' side. As Cooper entered Davis' sick room, he burst into tears and fell on his knees and prayed that God would spare the life of Jefferson Davis and bless the family. Jefferson Davis died between 12:30AM and 1:00AM on December 6, 1889. The news of his death hit the front page of many Southern newspapers.

The body of Jefferson Davis laid in state at the city hall of New Orleans, Louisiana from midnight, December 6, 1889, to December 11th. The United States and Confederate flags hung from above and in the city hall that was covered with many flowers. http://spofga.org/

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