Smallpox victim buried by the railroad. Lisa Y. Henderson 6 months ago Tom Roberts, a laborer, died in Toisnot township on 31 March 1914. Per his death certificate, “no physician … supposed to have died from Small pox.” Perhaps due to concerns about contagion, he was buried “on the A.C.L. [railroad] Right of Way.” Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print More Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr