Jacques Futrelle

American journalist and mystery writer (1875-1912).

Born April 9th, 1875 in Pike County. [ref]

Died April 15th, 1912 at 37 years old in North Atlantic Ocean (drowning). [ref]

Occupations
journalist, novelist, writer
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It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson