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Subsequent to the discovery of the body, reports were circulated very prejudicial to the character of the husband; in justice to whom we feel bound to state, that there exists not the shadow of ground for such injurious surmises. Verdict - Died by the Visitation of God.Thursday 30 December 1830 On Thursday last, the body of a man was washed in on Saunton Sands, which proved to be that of JOHN MANLEY, of Southmolton, one from whom providence had witheld that share of intellect which was requisite to capacitate him for the performance of the duties of social life, and who, in a mendicant excursion, had by some unknown means perished in the river. Deceased said he would go across the fields, and wanted witness to go with him, but witness would not. Published: Thursday 25 January 1855 Newspaper: North Devon Journal County: Devon, England Type: Article | Words: 1655 | Page: 6 | Tags: none Various symptoms of derangement were proved on the Inquest. WebFuneral Notices & Online donation payments North Devon Journal Obituaries Local Newspaper Obituaries Please click on the following links to find further local newspaper Stephen Kent, of no fixed abode, appeared at Barnstaple Magistrates' court on April 24 where he pleaded guilty to five breaches, John has an incurable condition that attacks his organs and airways. It appeared in evidence, that COX left his house opposite the Ferry House, on Thursday about 12 o'clock, that he went to the Royal George, near the Quay-Gate, where he paid the labourers their wages. In consequence of some statements made by her to her sister and medical attendant, suspicions arose that some deleterious drug had been administered for the purpose of producing abortion. At the request of the Jury a constable was sent for these clothes. Does not think MRS F. has been in her right mind during the time she has known her. WebSearch North Devon Journal Death Notices Covering: South West, Devon North Devon Journal FirstnameSurname AllABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPQ RSTUVW XY Z Ian Michael Deceased was an apprentice bound by the parish of Churchtaunton, to Mr Richard Blackmore, a respectable farmer and maltster, with whom he had lived six years, during which time he had conducted himself with great propriety, and his master was much pleased with him. From the whole state of the evidence, the destitution of the woman appears to have been caused through her own obstinacy. He afterwards saw Leeson at the Swan, who said "d..n your blood what do you do here," and he was afterwards refused admission to the deceased's room and ordered out of the house by Leeson in a most insulting manner. We have obtained the following facts, in addition to the report inserted in our last. Medical aid was now sought and promptly rendered, it need not be said - in vain. A short time after he was sent for by the Magistrates to e examined, when he was found suspended by the neck and quite dead. Evidence was produced to shew, that the deceased had always been kindly treated by her grandfather, and that he was very fond of her. 28, at Tower-street, Bidelord, Mr. J Braund, a?ed At Br'jom.Au?. Mr Little was then sent for and came and examined the body. if he would go to Exeter with the deceased. Verdict - Accidental.Thursday 12 March 1835 Inquests held by T. Copner, Esq., Coroner. Coroner, on the body of SUSAN PALMER, who unfortunately fell out of a cart in returning from Oakhampton market, and instantly expired. ; On Friday last at Martinhoe, on the body of ELIZABETH LORD, a child five years of age, whose clothes accidentally caught fire the previous Tuesday, by which she was so much burnt, as to cause her death the following Thursday. Capt. Coroner for the county, on the body of JOHN DODD, who dropped down dead in a lane near Princess-street. The following day an Inquest was held on the body by T. Copner, Esq. He has left a widow and five children to deplore their sad bereavement, the youngest of whom was to have been baptised the day on which the Inquest was held on its father's body.Thursday 5 July 1832 Inquests held by Thomas Copner, Esq. He accordingly took out one of the pistols and when in the act of cocking it, when the cock, which (being a detonating one), had a remarkably strong spring, slipped from his hold back upon the cap, and produced instantaneous explosion, and MR CARLIN, who stood close by him, received the charge in the left side of his abdomen. Here Quaintance said he had bought it for the deceased SAMUEL WESTCOMBE, who gave him the money for it. The boatmen stated that being unable to swim, they could not dive for the body, which they could see lying at the bottom, and it was very speedily recovered with the boat-hook, and taken on shore; blankets were procured from the preventive station, and the most strenuous efforts used, under SIR EDWARDC'S directions, to resuscitate the body; it was subsequently removed to the station-house, and here again very means was adopted by Mr Luscombe, surgeon and other persons present, to effect resuscitation, but without success. A little after seven o'clock in the morning he went in the ordinary course of his duty to bring home a supply of fodder for his horses; and about two hours after, he was discovered stretched on the ground in the field: medical assistance was instantly rendered, but the vital spark was extinct. - On Tuesday last, an Inquest was held in the Guildhall in this town, by Robert Budd, Esq., the Coroner for the Borough, on the body of MR HUGH BRAYLEY, maltster. Verdict, Died by poison taken in a state of Temporary Insanity.Friday 15 April 1825 Plymouth - Suicide. It appeared MR G. had gone to repose in a state of intoxication, with his face resting on a package of hemp; the team was under the care of a servant man, who was unconscious of his master's situation, the latter had drank to excess at Beaford. The Jury gave a verdict of manslaughter against the offender, who is committed to Exeter gaol, to take his trial at the next assizes. A Coroner's Jury sat on the body, who returned a verdict of "Died by the Inclemency of the Weather. "Thursday 3 September 1835 EXETER - Coroner's Inquest. Help organising your research by adding bookmarking your articles. Mr Mackrell deposed that the deceased was his servant. Nor was it until three hours afterwards, by the exertions of a boy named Wm. 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. DEATHS At Sunday last, the lady of P. Skinner, Esq., it very advanced age. I am Mr Editor, Yours &c. Charles Henry Woodley, Marshford Cottage, January 13th, 1829TORRINGTON - A melancholy accident happened here on Thursday night last: as RICHARD ISAACS, grist-man, in the service of Mr Martin, miller, was returning home from his daily occupation, between the hours of seven and eight o'clock, he unfortunately fell into the canal and was drowned. Search North Devon Journal All Announcements - Funeral Deceased was a female of considerable personal attractions, good character, and respectably connected: it is supposed that a love affair caused her to commit the rash act. One of them looked like the deceased. These facts were substantiated by the evidence of the medical gentlemen and other witnesses. Deodand one shilling on the pistol! The girl was presented to the Jury, and appeared also to be half starved. Findmypast | MR M. divided it into two equal parts, and put treacle into his, and sugar into deceased's brandy; this excited suspicion in the minds of the Jurors, and led to a post mortem examination of the body. Coroner, in the parish of Filleigh, on the body of MARY CURTIS, aged 52, who, while in the act of milking a cow, rose up, fell back, and never spoke afterwards. What led to the discovery was the appearance of the tail of one of the horses floating above water, which being grey, was mistaken for a swan by a man out shooting. Verdict Accidental Death. - We have this day to notice an occurrence which should be a warning to all young people who are inclined to the dangerous amusement of boating. The fire from the pan ignited the clothing, and hence the prompt discovery of his body already stated. - A most alarming fire broke out on Sunday morning last, about half past one o'clock, at the house of Mr S. T. Gilbert, draper, of "The Beehive," in the Market Place: which threatened destruction to several of the adjoining houses. A verdict of Accidental Death was returned, and a deodand of one shilling laid on the horse.Thursday 12 April 1832 GEORGE HONEYWELL WALTERS, a lad 14 years of age, who resided with Mr Rowland, painter, Plymouth, came by his death on Monday last in the following extraordinary manner:- Some days after the execution of Mary Kellaway, at the county gaol, he spoke of the unfortunate woman as having lived as a servant in his mother's house, and was very inquisitive as to the plan adopted in effecting the sentence of the law. - Verdict, Chance Medley.Thursday 27 December 1827 On Saturday last, as MR JOHN SHELDON, a farmer of Romansleigh, was returning home from Southmolton Market, on crossing Leg's Bridge, he by some accident fell over into the water and was drowned. JANE HILL, about 30 years of age, who resided with her parents in Davye's alms-houses, in Bartholomew-street, dropped down as she was entering the court in which they are situate, and expired instantly. The Jury returned a verdict of Insanity.On Sunday last, an Inquest was held by T. Copner, Esq. the Coroner immediately issued his warrant, and on the following day the offender was lodged in the County Gaol; whence, however, he has since been liberated on bail!! Most of the Jury objected to this evidence as it was merely a heresay, and the former witness had proved to the contrary. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. - An Inquest was held on Tuesday se'nnight, before A. The Coroner summed up the evidence, when a verdict of Died by the Visitation of God, was immediately returned.Thursday 21 May 1829 EXETER - Case of Poisoning at Whipton near this City. Prompt assistance was rendered, but he sank, and the body was not found until the 19th inst. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 30 August 1832 EXETER - Important Inquest. Dr Newbold was then sworn - I was present at the post mortem examination of MARY ANN MILDRUM; found many livid marks, as well as bruises, which appeared to have been inflicted some time previous to her death; remarked to Mr Flexman that it was not all fair play. On Thursday morning they did not appear at breakfast, and were called by some persons in the house, they replied they were coming soon. "On Friday last, an Inquisition was taken by T. Copner, Esq. There Dr Magrath and Mr John Fuge were sent for, attended promptly, but their efforts were in vain, for the wound was mortal, and MR CARLIN, after lingering about eighteen hours, during which time he was anxiously attended by Mr Gilbert, expired in great agony at half past 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. - It becomes our painful duty to record the death of MR GEORGE HARVEY, of this town, a gentleman well known for his high mathematical attainments. Forrester proved that CRAPP and Mrs Wylie had lodged in his house till some time in August, calling themselves Smail, and that Wylie had come and claimed his wife, who still refused to live with him. Deceased lingered, till the morning of Monday the 19th, when she expired. Verdict accordingly.Thursday 10 May 1832 SHOCKING SUICIDE - On Monday last, MR BROOM, of Weaver Mills, near Cullompton, in this county, put an end to his existence in the following awful manner: - He called one of his children to him, and asked him if he had a sharp knife; the child said his was not sharp; the father then desired the boy to go down and sharpen his knife, as he wanted to cut his corns. Phelps is a humane and well intentioned man, not at all given to bursts of passion, and held in high esteem by his master and all who know him; and it cannot be too much regretted that he should in this instance have suffered his usual complacency and habits of forbearance to be overcome by any conduct, however irritating. 516 4th St. NE 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. Death of MR AULD, the celebrated Harlequin. From the evidence called it appeared, the deceased had been many years subject to an internal complaint, which sometimes nearly choked her, and upon those occasions she vomited much, and that she was a woman of a violent and irritable temper. Coroner, on the body of ELIZABETH CABLE, wife of a man who is gardener to a gentleman of this city. held an Inquest on the body, which returned a verdict of 'Accidental Death'. ?onight, G>orgeham, Mr. George Chugg, aged 36. On Sunday morning last, MRS ANN BLACKLER, dress maker, of Modbury, whilst attending divine service in the Methodist Chapel, in that town, was taken suddenly ill, and within a few minutes after being removed to her residence was a corpse. Verdict - Temporary Insanity.On Monday last, at Morthoe, on the body of ELIZABETH PRICE, who was on a visit at Farmer Dunicombe's, a relative, at Morthoe, and whilst in the act of carving the dinner, fell backward and died instantly. We understand a distress for rent had been put into his house a few days previous. - On Monday the body of a poor woman named JANE LINDSAY, was found in the river near Trew's weir; and from the evidence produced on the Inquest subsequently held, it appeared that the deceased was the wife of a journeyman paper-maker, working at Countess Weir Mills, 42 years of age, married between 19 and 20 years, had had several children, of whom three are living. 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. Hallet, who occupies apartments in Mr Mackrell's house, deposed that she saw the deceased in the kitchen, about a quarter before 9 o'clock on Thursday night. Verdict - Insanity.PLYMOUTH - On Thursday evening a labouring man, named WM. - Verdict 'Visitation of God. They were not quarrelling, and appeared to be quite in friendship. A Coroner's Inquest found a verdict of - Suicide under the influence of Temporary Insanity.ILFRACOMBE - On Thursday last, a young woman, called ELIZA LOVERING, of this town, whilst at work at Admiral Bowen's, in Ilfracombe, was taken suddenly ill, and retired to her home, where in a few hours after she died. James Partridge, Esq., the Coroner for that division, held an Inquest on the body on the following day, when a verdict of 'manslaughter' was returned against Selly; and the day following he was conveyed to the County Jail, but it is said he is to be liberated on bail; he is about 30 years of age, and the deceased was 41.Thursday 12 June 1834 An Inquest was held by T. Copner, Esq. He died on Wednesday morning, about three o'clock. WebIn the North Devon Journal (2017) Provided by Peter Christie Extracts from past issues (1867, 1917, 1967, 1992) of the Journal. "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. He had been educated at an Institution for persons of this description in London, and having at length returned to his parents, had been brought to his father's business. 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. who came and saw the deceased. In later years when Hospitals appear, people can be dying away from their parish after having been admitted to that institution, and the Inquest is therefore conducted where the death occurred, rather than where the person was living. - On Friday evening an Inquest was held on the body of a poor man named BOLT, who was found dead at the Exeter lime Kilns. per week and afterwards 2s., but this being so small she was compelled to pawn all the things belonging to the deceased; when this source was exhausted and also her own means, the deceased was again taken home to Elizabeth Harding's where her malady increased, and after remaining there about a week, was conveyed to the workhouse; where, in a little more than 6 weeks, death put a period to her sufferings. - An Inquest was held on Thursday evening, before S. Walkey, Esq. After the Jury had been sworn, and the Coroner had stated an outline of the case, and pointed out the law which was to regulate them, Mr Gilbert sent in a message, requesting to be heard before any witnesses were examined, as what he had to say would probably shorten the enquiry. Verdict accordingly.Thursday 23 April 1829 EXETER - Coroner's Inquest. Verdict - Died of apoplexy, occasioned by excessive drinking.Inquests held by Mr Partridge - On Monday at Washfield, on ELIZABETH PARKER, wife of a dairyman, whose clothes caught fire unperceived while she was plucking poultry by the fire-side - no persons being in the house, she was so much injured as not to live more than a week. - The deceased was about 19 years of age, of very sober and industrious habits, and, by his exertions very essentially contributed to the support and comfort of his family.SOUTHMOLTON - Fire and Loss of Life. Verdict, Accidental Death.Thursday 28 January 1830 EXETER - Dreadful Accident - We have the painful duty to record one of the most melancholy catastrophes that we ever remember to have occurred. There was a cut on his forehead, and another severe one on his hand. A 10-year-old girl who went missing in Devon, sparking a police appeal and a search operation, has been found, police said. Although an alarm was given the moment he plunged in, it was an hour before the body was found. The deceased was a labourer in the employ of Mr R. Rowe, by whose testimony and that of his servant, Robert Broom, it appeared that up to Tuesday night the deceased was in good health and high spirits. Elizabeth Jones, examined - Lives in Bear Street: was at the house of her sister Catherine Norwill, on a Friday morning about nineteen weeks ago: WILLIAM WATTS, who occupied a room of the house, came down stairs. An Inquest was held on the body before Thomas Copner, Esq., Coroner, and a verdict of 'Accidental Death' returned.An Inquest was held on Tuesday last, by H. A. Vallack, Esq., at the house of Mrs Elizabeth Ashton, in the parish of Merton, on the body of MR JOHN HUMPHREYS, who died in bed on Monday night last, whilst in a violent fit. It appeared in evidence, that the youth had caught the colt by the tail in sport, and that the animal had retaliated by the fatal blow. On Friday evening an Inquest was held on the body, when the Jury returned a verdict that the deceased died by the Visitation of God.INQUESTS HELD BY ISAAC COX, ESQ. Though the most diligent search was instituted, the body was not discovered till the Sunday following. In the trench a boat might have remained without his notice, as the bastion caused a whorle at that place. Crowds attended the Jury to the spot, where, in a moment of frenzy, he committed the act of self-destruction, and a more dreadful death could not be conceived. who lived at Northlew, and that in going to Northlew they had to pass over Wadland Down, where the murder was committed. Since his commitment he has expressed the utmost sorrow for the unfortunate occurrence.Friday 6 May 1825 EXETER - MR W. HUNTER HUTCHINSON, aged 22, son of THOMAS HUTCHINSON, Esq. Verdict - 'Accidental Death. the horse was found in such a position in the pit that it appeared impossible for the animal to kick the deceased; the horse was up to his belly in mud, his gambrels against two strong withy bushes which grew across the pit and proved a barrier between the hind part of the horse and the head of the deceased; in this position the poor creature was literally wedged in, with his hind legs under his belly and the man lying on his face at the horse's tail. this stone was cut out from about half an inch from the lungs. The aperture of the wound in the back was rather larger than a sixpence - and the ball entered obliquely - the wound in the lung was much smaller - the wound in its total length was about 11 inches. Next morning he went to MRS FOWELL'S to enquire what o'clock it was; did not see his playmates. GRIBBLE, who was found dead the preceding day in his father's workshop. - On Friday at two o'clock an Inquest was held at the Red Lion Inn, St. Sidwell's, by S. Walkey, Esq. Verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God. The deceased was found floating in the water, close to the quay, on the previous night about ten o'clock, by a waterman. They were both committed to High Gaol for trial at the next Assizes. "And this day, in Swymbridge Newland, in the parish of Swymbridge, on the body of JAMES BLAKE, a little boy, son of WILLIAM BLAKE, a labourer of that village, whose clothes accidental caught fire a few days ago, and the injury he sustained thereby resulted in his death. The Inquest was adjourned from the 18th to the 20th, when a very strict investigation took place, and it was then further adjourned to Monday last. The Coroner read the letters found on his person, according to their dates, two most interesting epistles from his wife, and two from his employers, dated March 30, and April 1, another to his wife, dated Modbury, Friday afternoon, which he evidently had no resolution to send. Mr Crossing subsequently stated that when he asked the mother how the children came by these marks, she replied that they were noisy and would not go to sleep, - so she took a cane and beat them. 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. She had been missing since Sunday night, and the body was first discovered by a young gentleman who was fishing near the spot, who, on observing something very unusual in the river, most properly applied to the House of Reception, and, by the assistance of the drags, his suspicions were confirmed, the body having been found with the head downward. Verdict - Found Drowned.Thursday 7 June 1832 EXETER - On Saturday morning, a man named TRIST, in the employ of Mr Westren, grocer, of this city, having been detected stealing some raisins was taken to the Guildhall, and placed in a room adjoining the Council Chamber. who acted as Coroner, in the absence of Mr Squire, dwelt most impressively on the great danger which attended the administration of that drug to infants, and stated that he should consult with the Mayor on the propriety of fining the vender, a Mrs Julian, in the penalty of 5l. 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." The woman Dunn has had four illegitimate children, and report says she is now with child by the prisoner CUDMORE.Thursday 12 November 1829 An Inquest was held on Tuesday before S. Walkey, Esq. The Jury found a verdict accordingly. When he called to see him again he was requested by Mr Ferris to sanction the man's removal; and when asked if he thought he could be removed, he said, with proper care, he thought he might; if he were wrapped up in blankets, and conveyed in a carriage; he did not think such a vehicle as a covered cart at all proper for such a purpose. on the body of RICHARD HOSKING, who was unfortunately drowned in the Sound on Monday last by the swamping of a boat, in tow of a barge belonging to Mr Billing, on her return from the Breakwater - verdict Accidentally Drowned, and a deodand of 20s. Coroner, and a verdict of "Accidentally Drowned" was returned.Accident - On Monday last, ANN CALE, a girl about twelve years of age, whilst riding through a stream of water, about 20 yards from the mill, in the parish of Brendon, was, by the violence of the wind, blown off the horse, and drowned in the sight of several persons, who had no means of rendering her assistance. of Lobb, in the parish of Braunton, on the body of GEORGE WEEKS, a man servant, whose death was occasioned by taking a quantity of arsenic. She was preceded in death by The deceased was assisting in a hay field of Mr Rowsell, a neighbouring farmer, and was on the rick with a man named Board, receiving hay, for the purpose of making the stark, from two men named Joseph Rowland and John Davey. An Inquest was held on the body the same evening, when a verdict of "Temporary Insanity" was returned.Thursday 4 June 1829 Inquests Held by Isaac Cox, Esq. It appeared that the deceased had for some time been insane, and on Saturday last cut his throat with a knife. She called for assistance, and the fire was soon put out. Robin, Robin, I shall die, I shall die," he then pulled out the pick from his breast and instantly expired. The Jury returned a verdict of "Died by the Visitation of God. Verdict - Lunacy.On Sunday, the 8th inst., at Hartland, on the body of JOHN HOPKINS, who was found drowned in the Abbey River. As he lay Elliott repeatedly called on him by the most opprobrious names to rise; the unfortunate man was, however, insensible to these and all other earthly calls, and in this state the bystanders removed him to his own house. Passed away peacefully at Meadowside & St. Francis Care Home on 19th April Michael Sargent, aged 72. Frederick Starks corroborated this statement. Though it appears but an indifferent swimmer, he reached the opposite bank of the river, and with a youthful companion on either side, was on his return, when unfortunately he struck into a part where from the inequality of the bottom the water is of far more than the ordinary depth. on Tuesday. the Jury occupied all the day in the investigation when the foreman returned a verdict of Natural Death.

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