Another unusual hunting story from Miami County, Ohio...

This story is from the Reminiscences of Joseph Coe and was first Published 1837 & 1868 The Troy Times Newspapers.

The traditional reminisces of Mr. Coe are not filled with adventure that would claim public Interest. He states he has studied the art of living well at home as better agreeing with his natural temper. He however has a few stories worth recording.

One story is of a Delaware Indian who boarded some months with his family, and with whom they lived on terms of most confidential intimacy. The spirit of this man would never submit to the drudgery of common labor, for which he seemed to entertain a profound contempt, but he would toil incessantly in hunting.

One day this man was out near Piqua, and shot at a raccoon. The breech pin of the gun burst out and entered his forehead, the whole length of the flange that secures the barrel to the stock –After recovering from the first shock, the man arose, drew it out, gathered up his game and equipment, and returned home. The brain was sticking about the wound, and could be distinctly seen within the skull, but after he got well, his returned to his accustomed occupation.

The family always inquired after him when any of his tribe came to the house. He remained well for several years: but at last while hunting on the Loramies, in the company of others, he suddenly stood up and fell dead.

It is generally supposed when the brain is thus injured, death is the immediate, inevitable consequence, but this is by no means a solitary instance of restoration after a portion of the brain in front of the head has been destroyed.