Extracted from the Smithfield Herald (Smithfield, NC)
Friday, November 18, 1910

Mr. L. L. Jernigan Found Dead With Head In Pond

Last Friday evening Mr. L. L. Jernigan, who lives four miles below here, fell into his pond and is thought to have drowned. He had spasms occasionably and is it thought that he fell in the water while seized with one. It is not known whether he drowned or died from the convulsion. When found he was lying with his head in the water about ten inches deep and had been dead for some time. Mr. Jernigan was 42 years of age and was married to Miss Mary Lee, a daughter of Henry Lee. Five children and his wife survive him.