Stukes, the eldest son of Mr John Stukes, builder, David's-hill, a powerful young man, who heard of the accident in the city, and has before most meritoriously distinguished himself in this way, with all the speed he was capable of using, arrived at the spot. A few hours after, a person on entering the stable or linhay beneath the club room, discovered poor TUCKER suspended from a beam, quite dead. An Inquest was held upon the body by James Partridge, Esq. late of this town, need 11 years. On going away, deceased said, "If I am not in by nine, you are to feed my horse." Anna Plinsole again asked her what was the matter; she answered, "I have been dreaming." He had visited him two or three times after, and found he was sinking: on this last visit between ten and eleven o'clock, he was informed the man was dead; did not know, of his own knowledge, when the man died. - On Tuesday evening, an Inquest was held at the Stonehouse workhouse, by A. It appeared that in the afternoon of Sunday last, she as usual, left home for the purpose of attending church, but at the close of service, did not return. The examinations being gone through, the Coroner explained to the Jury, the distinction in law between Murder, Manslaughter and Justifiable Homicide, and told them if they considered under the circumstances Elliott had used all the forbearance that could possibly be expected from a man in his situation, and that the blows he had struck had been merely in self defence, he would be entitled to a verdict of Justifiable Homicide. At 2 o'clock this morning, (Saturday) the Coroner committed KESIA WESTCOMBE, the wife, for further examination, and Richard Quaintance for want of sureties and adjourned the Inquest to Wednesday next.EXETER - On Tuesday, an Inquest was held at the Black Horse, public house, Longbrooke-street, in this city, before S. Walkey, Esq. - At Branscombe, on the body of THOMAS ABBOTT, lime-burner, aged 42. 28, at Tower-street, Bidelord, Mr. J Braund, a?ed At Br'jom.Au?. On Sunday morning she was called to MRS CARSWELL'S assistance: she found the deceased quite dead; the body was removed into the house. He was employed with others to cleanse the back premises of a house in Richmond-walk, and one of his companions having broken his shovel, the deceased was despatched to Devonport for another. The deceased was found with his sleeve waistcoat turned inside out and buttoned, which he was in the habit of doing for the purpose of keeping it clean; his purse was in his breeches pocket tied up, and all his pockets were buttoned. Katherine Louise Bailey (Kathy), Age 94, of Glen Allen, Va., passed away on April 15, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. "Thursday 16 October 1828 Melancholy Occurrence. There were, however, no circumstances to support such an impression, and the Jury returned a verdict of found Drowned. The deceased took his food as usual up to Friday morning, and then breakfasted with his family, and asked his son-in-law whether he had seen the lighter, and who was about the coals - he went out, and not returning to dinner, the family supposed he was attending to his lighter which was discharging coals. From the testimony of Mr Torr, surgeon, who had examined the body, it appeared that there were no marks of injury on it to which death could be attributed. On reconsideration cannot positively say she died from drowning. The Jury after hearing the evidence, delivered the following verdict. When he left the room to go home, MRS FOWELL desired her children to bid him "good night," or "good bye" - a circumstance which to his recollection never occurred before. By the evidence, it appeared that the deceased was in the habit of going to Shute House to shave Sir W. t. Pole, on the above day, when he shaved that gentleman he appeared to be in excellent health and spirits. He appeared very cheerful and well, and desired to be called at half-past seven o'clock at which time the chamber-maid went to his bed-room door, and knocked for some time, but could not obtain any answer, and, on opening the door, found the rev. 152 talking about this. The remains of the unfortunate man were interred on Saturday last, in St. Sidwell's burial ground; and were followed to the grave by the whole of the theatrical company, with every possible mark of respect. The deceased had fallen from a haystack and was found dead: but as there was no appearance of injury upon him, nor any thing to induce an opinion that the fall had caused his death, it was supposed that he had been seized by apoplexy, and had expired before his fall. Tucker, apprentice to Mr Moore, ship-builder, stated that about 20 minutes before 5 o'clock, on Tuesday morning, as he was going to his work at Plymouth, along with James Davis and John Haddy, two more of Mr Moore's apprentices, he saw a man lying dead on the left hand side of the hill going down from Devonport. - On Tuesday evening, about nine o'clock, MR W. HAMBLING, in the employ of Messrs. J. Brutton and Co., of this city, was found dead in the road, near Powderham. It appeared that the poor in this workhouse are farmed out to the governess at the following rates:- for an able bodied person, (of which there are 9) 2s. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, at Leeds Lutheran Church with Pastor Connie Monson officiating. John Gilbert, a waterman, deposed to taking up the body, and giving information of the circumstance to proper persons. It was attempted to be shewn that HONEY was labouring under the influence of temporary derangement when he committed the fatal act. The body exhibited a mark of a severe blow in the face, and some suspicion was at first excited that he had met with foul play. She alarmed her neighbours; there was no marks of violence on the body, and it was proved they lived comfortably together. Phelps told him he was committing a trespass in being there; upon which the man pulled out a penny and jeeringly said, that if he was so that coin would satisfy it. A Coroner's Inquest was held on Saturday. Witness gave the things to Mr Little, who also took a pocket book from the deceased's pocket. The marriage has been an unhappy one, and for 6 or 7 years the parties have been separated, the husband during that time having been absent from this city, and cohabiting with other females, one of whom bore him a son. On Saturday morning, the deposition of the two witnesses Elizabeth Jones and Ann Chapple having been read, Mr Cutcliffe, surgeon, said that at the request of Dr Bignell (Mr Hiern being from home at the time) he had opened the head of the deceased, WILLIAM WATTS, to ascertain if his death was the result of a blow, or natural causes, and was of opinion that the deceased died of water on the brain. On coming to the hedge, he saw the cart and horses in the highway, near Thrusher's Causeway, about fifty paces from him, going at full speed, before they passed the turn in the road. Early on Sunday morning, strong suspicions were entertained that she had been delivered of a child, in consequence whereof, Mr Caddy, of Great Torrington, surgeon, was called upon to investigate the matter, and on examining her he told her she had been delivered of a child, which she admitted, but observed she had been with child only about four or five months, and that it was in the water closet, which was immediately searched, but no child could be found. The Jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death. An Inquest was held on the body the same afternoon, before S. Walkey, Esq. The idea suggested itself that she had hid herself on the premises, and it was not until after a fruitless search the horrid reality of suicide struck on the mind of the distressed relative, it being now near 11 o'clock, hastened with rapid steps her way to Mr William's, and dreadful to relate the first thing which presented itself on her arrival was a bonnet and shawl lying on the bank near the house. It appeared in evidence that ANN SMITH had received great kindness and attention as well from Lord and Lady Rolle, as from her fellow servants. - An Inquest was held yesterday, on the body of MR BATH, formerly a tradesman of this city, whose remains were taken from the river on Thursday. She had recently retired from business, and taken up her abode with her son, who keeps the post-office in this town; since her retirement she has been subject to much depression of spirits, and has more than once manifested aberration of mind. Verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.EXETER - On Thursday last, an Inquest was held at the Plume of Feathers Inn, North-street, before S. Walkey, Esq. on the body of LUCY VINNICOMBE, of that parish, aged 14 years. The Jury returned a verdict of Self-Destruction through Insanity.FATAL EVENT - Among the Fairs at Broadclist, near this city, is one annually held in the month of April, and which was so n Monday, the 2nd inst. at Axmouth, on Tuesday, 8th inst., on the body of JOHN HEPPLE. Passed away peacefully on Monday the 24th of April A visitor made a Donation on the Death Notice of, A visitor lit a candle on the Death Notice of, A visitor left a Tribute on the Death Notice of, A visitor added a Photo on the Death Notice of, This site is brought to you by Reach PLC who are a supplier member to. Notwithstanding this precaution, the deceased lingered near Elliott's door, and occasionally using violent expressions towards him, it will scarcely be wondered that they at length came again in contact, when BOWDITCH set on and struck Elliott, who did not return the blow, but saying, in reply to the offensive expressions deceased was using, "nonsense, nonsense," endeavoured to avoid him: the by standers also interfered and held BOWDITCH, who exclaiming "Elliott, it shall be your life or mine," burst from them and struck him a severe blow on the face; still the other endeavoured to avoid him, but being again struck, appeared much irritated, and ordering those interposing to stand out of the way, the combatants closed, and several blows passed: the rally ended in favour of Elliott, the deceased falling upon his hands and knees, - he recovered his legs without assistance, and the spectators again interposed, upon which Elliott threatened to serve one of them in a similar way if he did not keep back: BOWDITCH coming instantly on, and planting the first hit - he essayed to repeat the blow, but mistaking his distance, missed and staggered forward; - while in this position Elliott's blow took effect, and the deceased went down on his face. each. Coroner. I was present when he was examined, and assisted in the examination: his right arm was very much torn, and the arm bone and elbow joint were fractured. Struggling Torquay mum on DWP benefits sells car to stay afloat. In High-street, this town, Tuesday last. A Jury, under direction of S. Walkey, Esq. Witness's father saw the overseer afterwards, who told him the deceased must not be removed in a covered cart. ; he had paid several bills on the road, and 15l. Two surgeons attended the investigation: they stated that they had examined the body, and were of opinion, from the contents of the stomach, that the death of the deceased had been caused by drinking ardent spirits: and the Jury returned their verdict accordingly.At Ottery East Hill, on the 21st inst. On Tuesday evening, after nearly 20 hours investigation, the Jury returned a verdict - "That the infant CHARLES GREENWOOD, died by the Visitation of God." No decided evidence appearing that the boy was poisoned, the Jury returned a verdict of "Found Dead." "Thursday 15 April 1830 EXETER - A melancholy accident occurred on Wednesday night, which deprived a wife of her husband, and five children of their father, by the death of WM. "Thursday 12 March 1829 Distressing Circumstance, Attended with Loss of Lives. On Monday night two commercial gentlemen, Mr Joseph Gilbert and MR JOHN CARLIN, who were staying at the Royal Hotel, and were on most friendly terms, went out to walk together, and after making a call or two, were on their return through Queen street, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when Mr Gilbert, putting his hand into the pocket of his travelling great coat, and finding there his pistols, which he had forgotten to put by on coming in from his journey, and which were loaded with ball, said jokingly "let us fire a salute." - On Saturday last, a woman of this town, called ANN ULPH, the wife of a mason, and mother of three children, who had been about her usual domestic employment, and was seen in the street conversing with a neighbour, in the morning, by twelve o'clock was found reclining on her bed, a corpse. They were not quarrelling, and appeared to be quite in friendship. It was stated at this inquest that the uncle of the deceased many years ago in going to the same well to draw water, was so overcome with the nauseous smell emitted from it, that he sickened and never recovered. It appeared the horse and cart were under the care of a boy, who was riding in the latter, and who, to avoid an object on the other side of the road, kept so near to that on which the child was, that he drove over her, without perceiving her there. On Tuesday last, after being engaged during the earlier part of that day in the delivery of sheets to the troops in garrison, he proceeded to the apartment he occupied in the Citadel, and was shortly after found dead with his throat dreadfully lacerated from a wound inflicted by a razor. He was a young man of excellent character and much respected. It was proved by several witnesses, that his mental faculties were quite perfect on the previous evening, and he was never seen to enjoy better health or to be in better spirits than on the night before his death. The blinds of the chaise having both been closed, it cannot be said whether these unfortunate individuals died by suffocation or by drowning; but the glass behind having been broken by the grappling iron, the chaise completely filled then, if not before. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.Friday 24 September 1824 Barnstaple - An Inquest was held on Friday last, before Charles Roberts, Esq. The bodies of poor OATWAY and the female are not yet found; the other three have been picked up, and carried to Appledore, where a Coroner's Inquest has been taken. Verdict, "Came to her death by the kick of a bullock. The Coroner expatiated to the witnesses on the evil of drunkenness, a vice to which sailors were especially addicted: and the Jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death by drowning through Drinking to Excess. Coroner. On the preceding evening the deceased, RICHARD BOWDITCH, a labourer, about 30 years of age, quarrelled on the Beach with George Elliott, a carpenter, but both latterly employed in the Mackerel Fishery, about his (deceased's) share of a small quantity of fish just taken; it being contended that as he had lain asleep on the Beach while the sean was shut he was not entitled. WebDeaths. - On Tuesday evening last, an Inquest was held before Samuel Walkey, Esq. Verdict, Accidental Death.A third Inquest was held on Thursday evening, at the Star Inn, by S. Walkey, Esq. The first, however, probably was successful, when, as is a too common but very dangerous custom, he leaned on the gun looking out for a second shot. SIR EDWARD immediately rushed into the water towards the spot pointed out by his sons, but finding he could not swim with his clothes on, he was obliged to return to the shore, and having taken off his clothes, again went into the river. The Beds and Furniture, with the whole of the little property of this poor industrious family, was destroyed, and they are hereby left destitute of every thing save the cloaths they had on; but the most agonizing part of the business is, that the child who was the fatal cause of this calamity, perished in the flames; the head and limbs being entirely consumed and the trunk alone remaining; the two younger children were saved from the raging element. My thoughts are with his family and friends today.". B. Everyone is welcome to live stream the service on the Nelson Funeral Home Facebook Page. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was among those who paid tribute. Coroner, at Instow, on the body of JOHN FURZE, aged two years and half, whose clothes accidentally caught fire, and he was so dreadfully burnt as to cause his death in about an hour after. At length, however, he became but too sensible that this was the proper course, but even then he was able to walk to the Hospital. An error occurred, please try again later. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.On the 20th instant, at Bradworthy, on the body of MARY ANN HANCOCK, aged 2 years, who was found drowned in a Mill Leat. 4.1.1917 The deceased has been for a year or two past subject to violent pains in the head, which always affected his spirits, sometimes sinking them to a state of great despondency, and at others exciting him to a great degree of irritability. Had witness been aware that his certificate would have been used in that manner, he would not have given it, and if he had had any idea of the man being removed in the way he was, he should have opposed it, on the ground of great danger. The boat then passed under the stern of the Lyra towards Southdown. The Jury, after hearing several witnesses, returned a verdict of Accidental Death, and a deodand of 5s. Victory would confirm a return to the second tier after a 13-year absence. Elizabeth Spiller, a person who regularly slept with the deceased, stated that she left her about seven o'clock, to go to a neighbouring farmer for some wood, and did not return till a little before nine; and on her return she found the door fastened inside, and after calling in vain to the deceased for admittance, and not getting an answer, she fetched deceased's son and requested him to draw the staple f the door; this was done, and on going up stairs they discovered the deceased with her head (which was covered with blood) leaning on the edge of the bedside, and partly resting on a chair near: a pan was under her mouth, in which was a quantity of phlegm and blood, and blood was flowing from her mouth and nose. Coroner, at Bishop's Tawton, on the body of MRS ANN TANNER, aged 72, formerly housekeeper t Charles Chichester, Esq. - On Thursday last, at East Buckland, on the body of GEORGE LEWIS, servant to Mr Smith. Verdict - Accidental Death.BIDEFORD - On Friday a girl named GRIFFEY, about 14 years of age, fell over the Quay in Mr Burnard's yard, and was drowned. It is said that the unhappy mother of this girl, who lives in the town, was so shocked when the news was communicated to her, that she has remained since in a state of stupor, and fears are entertained that her reasoning faculties will never return.Thursday 25 April 1833 On Saturday last an Inquest was held by Thomas Copner, Esq., Coroner, on the body of MR RICHARD REDFERN, of the borough of Newport: this unfortunate individual had for some considerable time past been in an unsound state of mind; and on Thursday morning he got up early and went out, only partially dressed; not returning at his usual breakfast time. Devon and Cornwall Police said the alarm was raised after she was last seen at about 06:00 BST in Exeter. The deceased was seized on Wednesday the 14th of October last, in a very strange manner, with a violent sickness and a burning heat in her stomach, which in a few days terminated in her death. "PLYMOUTH - Inquest. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God. A surgeon was presently on the spot, who applied the stomach pump with effect, and the wretched man was carried off to confinement. PHILLIPS, of Black Torrington, a servant of the late Mr Leach of that place, who was found drowned in the river Lue, in the parish of Hatherleigh: it appeared that the deceased was returning home from Okehampton Market the night before, and unfortunately fell in. He went up stairs, for the purpose it was supposed, of changing them. Charles Thomas Hannaford being sworn and examined, stated that he is apprentice to Mr Mackrell, and has known deceased about two years and a half. One of them, however, a young man named HENRY JASPER BROOKS, the son of a farmer of Abbotsham, about 18 years of age, was so affected, partly by the water and partly by fright, that he shortly afterwards expired. About noon on the above day, MR CHARLES SHEPPARD, son of MRS SHEPPARD, of Marle-field House, Mary-pole-head, being about to proceed in a gig to Bradninch, whither the family intended shortly to remove, his mother, who was coming to this city, expressed her intention to accompany him through Peater lane, to the head of St. Sidwell's. - On Saturday last, an Inquest was taken before James Partridge, Esq., one of the Coroners for Devon, at the Horse and groom public-house, Upton Pyne, on the body of WILLIAM HOSGOOD, who had been found dead in that parish on the preceding Thursday evening. WILLIAM CRISPIN, a servant of Mr George Snell, of Zeal Monachorum, on Friday last returning from Exeter, with his master's cart and two horses, and three people whom he had bargained to carry from Exeter to Bow, stopt about an hour at the Oat Sheaf Inn in Crediton; and about 6 o'clock in the evening proceeded on their journey; at the end of the town, with his company and CRISPIN himself riding in the cart without reins, the horses went off at full speed. The Coroner having summed up the evidence, the Jury returned the following verdict:- "That the deceased came to his death in a natural way from extensive inflammatory disease, which appeared to have been unchecked for a considerable period by adequate medical means; and the Jury cannot too strongly express their disapprobation of unqualified persons presuming to interfere in medical and surgical cases; and they feel desirous to record their unanimous thanks to the medical gentlemen who have been instrumental in bringing this case before the public. The deceased had been in an infirm state for some years, and was left by his wife about one o'clock as well as usual. The deceased was 31 years of age, and eldest son of MR HOSGOOD of the Thorverton Stone Quarry. Frederick Pearce Webb, gunner of his Majesty's ship Lyra, which is moored directly opposite the north west bastion of the Gunwharf, and about 100 yards from the place where the body was found, deposed that he kept the watch on board that vessel from 12 till 4 o'clock on Friday morning. Coroner, on the body of ELIZABETH CABLE, wife of a man who is gardener to a gentleman of this city. Read about our approach to external linking. Coroner, at Mrs Harding's Anchor Inn, Castle-street, on the body of ROBERT REYNOLDS, a young man about 18 years of age, a native of Truro, who had, for some time previously, been employed as assistant and traveller, to Mr Abraham, optician, High-street, and who died suddenly at his master's house, on the morning of the same day. Mr Patch was sent for to the deceased on Tuesday last, whom he found in bed, and in a state of intoxication. The continued irritation raised the anger of Phelps, and he told him if he did not quite the grounds he would compel him to do so. This unfortunate victim to intemperance has left a widow and three children residing at Ilfracombe.An Inquest was held by T. Copner, Esq. Neither of the party having escaped, to tell the sad and mournful tale, we have only conjecture on which to found it; but it is presumed that the coachman, while going the under road, across the sands, from Starcross, and when a little beyond the residence of General St. Leger, mistook the light of a ship for the turnpike light, and inadvertently got into deep water, where, as the tide was drifting strong, and the wind rather high, the vehicle was in an instant overwhelmed. at Newhouse in the parish of Upottery, on the body of JAMES PYKE, aged 4 years, son of ROBERT PYKE of that parish labourer. ', Report problems or contribute information, Inquests 1824-1835 - from the North Devon Journal. The pony is not materially injured, and it is not a little singular was the winning horse the preceding day, having been ridden in a match by Mr James Day. Ann Bryant, widow, with whom the deceased lodged, Mary Turner, and Elizabeth Patey, her nearest neighbours, continually visited the deceased during her illness, corroborated the sound state of mind of the deceased, who stated to them that she had had the oil of vitriol by her eight days, and had concealed the phial under the bed-tye.

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