How did Mark Twain's brothers die?

Answer 1

Orion

Answer 2

Sam Clemens (Mark Twain) was the sixth if seven children, only four of whom survived childhood. His brothers were Orion, Henry, Benjamin, and Pleasant. His sisters were Pamela and Margaret.

Answer 3

He was working on a riverboat when it exploded. He lived through the explosion but seared the insides of his lungs. He probably died of a morphine overdose that Twain himself ordered because he didn't want his brother to be in pain.

Answer 4

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) had the following brothers and sisters:

• Orion (July 17, 1825 - December 11, 1897)
• Henry (July 13, 1838 - June 21, 1858)
• Pamela (September 19, 1827 - August 31, 1904)
• Margaret (May 31, 1830 - August 17, 1839)
• Benjamin (June 8, 1832 - May 12, 1842)
• Pleasant (1828-1829)

Answer 5

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) had the following brothers and sisters: Orion (July 17, 1825 - December 11, 1897); Henry (July 13, 1838 - June 21, 1858); Pamela (September 19, 1827 - August 31, 1904); Margaret (May 31, 1830 - August 17, 1839); Benjamin (June 8, 1832 - May 12, 1842); and Pleasant (1828-1829).

Answer 6

Mark Twain's two brothers, Henry and Orion, both died of cholera. Henry died in 1858, and Orion died in 1877.

Answer 7

Yes Mark Twain did have siblings. He had 6 but 3 died at an early age.