Upwards of twenty witnesses were examined, and at six o'clock on Monday evening, no further evidence being adduced, the Coroner solemnly and impartially charged the Jury in an address of nearly two hours. the youngest son of Thomas Davy, Esq., surgeon, in his year. A Coroner's Inquest was held on the body on Tuesday, and a verdict returned of "Died by the Visitation of God." Deaths* At Wednesday last, Edward Kemp, Esq., yci man. Witness went up with another man called Dolling, and they got deceased into the cart, and drove him to Exeter. On the large bed he saw a white sheet hanging like a curtain, which prevented the bedding from being seen. "APPLEDORE - On Sunday last, a young man called WILLIAM PIM, shipped on board the brig Shepherdess, Cap. As they were not expected at any particular hour, their absence at night, or on the following morning, did not excite any uneasiness in MR L'S family; and at eleven in the forenoon of Saturday the horrid fact was ascertained of their having perished, together with the driver of the chaise, and two valuable horses, between Starcross and the Warren, in consequence of the high tide and darkness of the night. The date of the letter being the day after he destroyed himself, is another proof of the deranged state of his intellect. She exhibited no previous symptoms of ill health. Verdict - Visitation of God.Thursday 13 December 1827 On Sunday last an Inquest was held at Combmartin by T. Copner, Esq. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. At this town a fair was held on the 7th inst. The deceased visited a young woman with whom he was keeping company on Monday evening, and left her very much depressed. Obituaries & obituary notices in Barnstaple. 2023 BBC. Verdict - Insanity.PLYMOUTH - On Thursday evening a labouring man, named WM. - On Thursday evening last, a man of this town named WILLIAM JONES, young in years, but having a wife now enciente, left his home to spend Christmas with his friends at Ilfracombe; and on his way thither he called at the public house at Prixford, where he drank rather freely; from thence he proceeded to Guineaford-pool, and at the public-house in that village he drank still more, till he became intoxicated, and quarrelling with a man he there met with, they fought for some time; from thence he pursued his way towards Ilfracombe, and at day-light the following morning he was seen a little below Twopotts Turnpike Gate, reclining on the bank by the roadside; a person passing by spoke to him, to whom he said, as well as he was capable of articulating, "take me to Ilfracombe;" thither he was accordingly conveyed, and in the course of the forenoon expired - the wretched victim of dissipation and intemperance. In consequence of his getting better he was discharged from the Asylum, but having no fixed residence, he was in the habit of sleeping in stables and hay-lofts, generally resting during the day, and wandering by night. She was a servant in the employ of Mr Mackrell, a druggist of this town, and had on Thursday evening obtained leave to spend the evening with her mother, for which purpose she left her master's house at 8 o'clock, but did not again return. 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. About seven o'clock on Sunday morning last, she went to ANN SMITH'S bedroom, and finding her unwell she asked her to take tea, which she refused, stating that she was going to get up. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 12 November 1835 An Inquest was held on Monday last, at Huntshaw, before H. A. Vallack, Esq., on the body of Joannah Gould, who was on that day killed by the overturning of a cart in the turnpike road. WebKenneth Kenny Lunde, 70, of Leeds, ND passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND. "Thursday 4 September 1834 BARNSTAPLE - Coroner's Inquest. He had had two seizures in the course of the preceding week. MRS F. replied that it would have been of no use. A Father Killed by a Son. He had not left Sir William's dressing room above 5 minutes, when the butler on going into the servants' hall found him on his knees, resting against a bench, and gasping for breath. Burial will be held at Brinsmade Lutheran Cemetery at a later time. WebPuppy who fell from cliffs near Ilfracombe rescued after six hour ordeal Public The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saved a cockapoo puppy from an isolated cove when GREEN, it is stated, was an excellent swimmer, as was the boatman OATWAY, but through the severity of the cold, their skill became unavailable. Verdict - Divine Visitation.Thursday 20 January 1831 EXETER - Distressing Occurrence. Death of MR AULD, the celebrated Harlequin. "Thursday 11 December 1834 BARNSTAPLE - Coroner's Inquest. Verdict, Accidental Death.A third Inquest was held on Thursday evening, at the Star Inn, by S. Walkey, Esq. Witness observed that although no accurate discovery had been made of the nature of acrid taken yet it is possible that a large dose of arsenic might have been swallowed, and the stomach so emptied of its contents by vomiting, that it could not be discovered. Four Police Officers were immediately dispatched after the parties, but they were not to be found.Thursday 13 September 1832 EXETER - Inquest. It appears that the unhappy woman had addicted herself for several years to this destructive vice, to which she sacrificed all the earnings of her husband, and all the comforts of her family. After two adjournments, the Jury returned the following verdict. Coroner, at the Devon and Exeter Hospital, on the bodies of WM. Verdict, Died by poison taken in a state of Temporary Insanity.Friday 15 April 1825 Plymouth - Suicide. On Thursday last, at No. Several other witnesses were called, who corroborated the above, and it was further proved that deceased was ill, and vomited several times before he came to the Swan. The deceased was driving in his master's cart, when the horse taking fright suddenly ran off, and overturning the vehicle he was killed on the spot.And on Monday last, in the parish of Eastdown, on the body of WILLIAM HERAPATH, aged 70, who on the Wednesday preceding being in the field at work in company with a female, who accidentally struck by a pike the woman was using in turning peat, which entering just below the eye, inflicted so severe an injury as to cause his death on the following Saturday.Thursday 26 April 1832 TORRINGTON - An Inquest was held on the morning of the 19th inst., before F. Kingdon, Esq., in the parish of Yarnscombe, on the body of JAMES ASHFORD, who died suddenly on the preceding evening, in the public road, on his return home, whilst conducting his master's carriage with passengers. A dispute arose about a table which the husband claimed - the table was upstairs, and deceased was very violent, and threatened to stab her husband if he attempted to fetch it, and then went to the front door and called "Murder." She called for assistance, and the fire was soon put out. Verdict - "Accidental Death. Verdict, "Hung herself in a fit of Insanity. - An adjourned Inquest was held at the Richmond Inn, on Saturday last, on the body of JOHN TAYLOR, an infant nine weeks old, who died on the 13th inst. He was sitting on the bedside as if in the act of cleaning his musket, but to the surprise and horror of his comrades he leaned over the muzzle, and touching the trigger with a broom handle discharged the piece, and in a moment was dead, the ball having passed through his heart. The following is the substance of the evidence laid before the Jury. Mr Woodward the surgeon, attended the Inquest - he stated that it was not uncommon for children having the hooping cough to die suddenly, and it was his opinion that the deceased had died in convulsions. Verdict - Found Drowned.Thursday 19 December 1833 EXETER - On Wednesday last, an Inquest was taken before J. Gribble, Esq., one of the Coroners for Devon, at Adams' King's Arms Inn, St. Thomas on the body of JACOB ISAACS, otherwise PARK, a Jew, which had been found in the river Exe, on the preceding afternoon. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 11 June 1835 BARNSTAPLE - A melancholy incident occurred here on Tuesday morning, about five o'clock; a young gentleman, 27 years of age, eldest son of THOMAS HEATHCOTE, Esq., proprietor of the Rawleigh Lace Factory, went to bathe in the river near the Black Rock, on the Tawstock bank, and when in the water he swam down the river, but as he approached the bridge he was noticed by some persons on the lime kiln to be in distress, and they heard him call aloud for assistance, but no help could possibly be afforded him, and they saw him sink in the middle of the river. OATWAY has left a widow and five small children in the greatest possible distress, bereaved of their only means of subsistence. Did this woman die because her genitals were cut? About an hour after this, BOWDITCH was seen in search of Elliott, with the avowed intent of provoking him to renew the fight; at a Mrs Barnes' where he called and Elliott was, the latter shrunk back in his chair so as not to be observed by his antagonist, and Mrs B. denied him. On Tuesday last, as Henry Squire, a servant of Mr Fulford, yeoman, of Buckland Brewer, was snapping his master's gun in his absence, it unfortunately went off, the contents of which lodged in the head of SARAH GLOVER, another servant in Mr Fulford's employ, which caused her instant death. "An Inquest was held on Tuesday last, by Thomas Copner, Esq. 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. 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. Verdict - Accidental Death.Friday 13 July 1827 PLYMOUTH - Adjourned Inquest on the Infant CHAS. Witness did not see any other marks of violence. Thinks vomiting would happen in a minute after taking a large quantity of poison, and the disposition for vomiting would continue till exhaustion took place. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. The mother applied, through another person, before the death of the child, for relief, to the proper officer of the City, but it was refused, as she believed, on the ground of the mother's refusal to go to her parish, or into the workhouse, as she was advised to do. He thought it an uncommon thing to see a boat pass at that time, though boats did some times pass up and down during the night. No reason can be assigned for his having done so. William Honeycombe is a sawyer in H.M. Dockyard, and works with the father of the deceased. Coroner, on the body of JOHN CHALLACOMBE, of Morthoe, who hung himself the day preceding; the deceased, who was a single man, lived with a relative in that parish, and being possessed of some property, he abandoned himself to indolence and intemperance, spending the major part of his time in public-houses; in consequence of which, when not under the excitement of drink, he was in a state of great debility, which had latterly much increased upon him. "Thursday 29 January 1829 On Saturday last, an Inquest was held by T. Copner, Esq. "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. WINSLEY went in instantly to discover the body, and finding the water deeper than he expected, when about breast high, he became a little alarmed, and called his companion to his assistance, who had no sooner reached him and taken him by the arm, than both fell forward together, and were almost immediately drowned. I knew the deceased RICHARD SANDERS; he was employed in Mr Beal's mill as an assistant under me, on Saturday morning last, the 22nd inst. In her treatment of the children, MRS F. was sometimes kind, and sometimes, without any assignable cause, the contrary. Lord Rolle and another magistrate, attended the Inquest, who gave every facility to the investigation. Last week, at Tonington, Mr. Joseph aged 27. DR HENNIS was about 30 years of age, he had practised as a physician in Exeter about 4 years, his great professional skill, truly estimable qualities of mind, and liberal conduct in dispensing freely his valuable aid to the poor had procured him a more than common share of respect and esteem; it appears from all accounts that his death is regarded as a public calamity as well as a heavy affliction to his nearest friends: he was on the eve of being united to an amiable young lady, the daughter of a clergyman who resides a few miles from Exeter. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 31 May 1832 On Friday last, an Inquest was held at Tawstock, by Thomas Copner, Esq. Coroner, on the body of a little girl, about three years old, daughter of FARMER HOLMAN, in the parish of Westleigh, whose death was occasioned by sipping some tea from the spout of a tea-pot, just as her mother had poured the boiling water into it. Inquiries were set on foot, but without success. An Inquest was held on the body by T. Copner, Esq. The wife is called DINAH HODGE, and is generally known by the name of Diny Clampit - the mother, husband, and wife had been drinking together, and were much intoxicated. About 7 or 8 months since the husband returned; and the connection with his wife was resumed, and from that time to Wednesday last, they lived together at Weir, but not it is conjectured happily; the thoughts of her husband's inconstancy, preying constantly on her spirits, and producing repeated altercations. A Coroner's Inquest was held the same evening, and a verdict returned of Accidentally Drowned.PLYMOUTH - Melancholy Occurrence. That there are seventeen wounds and bruises on and about the head of the deceased, but how, and by what means the deceased came by his death, no evidence thereof appears to the Jurors. West Devon Borough Council's returning officer, Steve Mullineaux, said elections in other wards would go ahead as scheduled on 4 May. on Board exclaiming to Rowland, "you have stuck the pick in him, his reply was, "It's a d--d lie, I han't to be sure." On his entrance he was cautioned by the Coroner not to say any thing which might criminate himself but he replied that he had only a plain tale of truth to tell, which must be borne out by all the witnesses to be examined. The case, although of an alarming character from the extent of the injury went on tolerably well for a fortnight. Witness then went down to Mr Leeson and Mr Ferris, who were in the bar, and told them that the deceased said he could not be removed, and Mr Leeson said, "d..n it take him up, bed and all, and take him out by force." If this be true, the conduct of the landlord cannot be too severely reprobated, and we should think it cannot escape being noticed in the proper manner by the Magistrates. Or* the instant, Thames, Mr. Stephen Bright* e,), brother Mr. Briglilwell, bookseller, this >vtD, aged 56. Ann Selly, a witness, stated, that on Friday last, between the hours of ten and eleven in the morning, she was coming from a neighbour's house to that of her mistress, Mrs Darke, with a saucepan of boiling water in her hand, and as she was about to enter the door, the little boy suddenly ran against her, and the scalding element fell over his face and bosom; she instantly took up the child in her arms and wiped him with her apron, till his mother coming in received him out of her arms. Coroner, on the body of JOHN BREWER, aged 58, who resided in Lower North-street. The Jury thought CUDMORE had been instigated by Dunn to the commission of the crime, and returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against both. It was thrown with such violence, that as it struck in the breast of the deceased, the handle of it swung round and struck Board a violent blow on his arm. Mr S. Collyns Walkey, surgeon, stated that he was called to MR SKINNER on Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, and on examination found a severe contusion at the posterior part of the head, but no apparent fracture. The fire engines (three in number) were on the spot as soon as possible, but notwithstanding the utmost exertions were used, the fire could not be got under until the house with nearly all the furniture and stock, was entirely consumed. Sometime afterwards she told him they died a natural death - and that people said she had murdered them. Coroner for the borough, on Monday last, when a verdict was returned of "Accidental Death. He was occasionally insane, and a verdict accordingly was returned.Thursday 19 January 1832 EXETER - Sudden Death. The man was then attacked with shiverings, and the formation of an abscess was suspected. 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. 6d. Verdict - Accidental.A distressing accident occurred at Honiton on Saturday last occasioned by the accidental breaking of a ladder, forming part of a mason's scaffold, on which were two men Wm. The bodies were found at the place where MRS GLASS' horse started, and there, no doubt the murder had been previously committed. at Wembury-House, the residence of the Right Hon. The deceased who had called himself WM. The deceased was an exciseman residing at Sheepwash, of more than ordinary respectability. Coroner, at Knowle Cottage, and a verdict of Found Drowned was returned. On Saturday evening a Jury was empanelled by A. 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 the body of JANE ROWLAND, an infant daughter of JOHN ROWLAND, of that parish, labourer. she awoke and found ANN SMITH out of bed; she asked her what was the matter; ANN SMITH replied "nothing;" she remained in bed till about three o'clock in the morning, when she quitted the room with a candle, and returned again at four o'clock without a candle, and came into bed apparently in great pain, holding the bedsteads with both her hands. His body was picked up about 3 hours afterwards. The medical attendant of the family was immediately sent for, but death had executed its work long before the doctor arrived. John Traverse Birdwood, of Plymouth, stated in substance as follows: - That he was particularly acquainted with deceased, having known him several years. The Jury returned a verdict of 'Found Drowned.' On Sunday morning, about half-past Ten o'[clock, inquired of the servant for him, who, after visiting his room instantly returned in great agitation, and told him the discovery she had made; he immediately went to his room, where he was on the bed, and saw him move, and instantly ran to summon medical assistance. - On Saturday last, at Ilfracombe, on the body of JOHN GEEN, aged 70, who whilst employed in a boat with two other men, dredging for oysters, as he was pulling the rope of the dredge, was drawn overboard into the water; one of his companions caught him by the leg, and drew him back into the boat, but the shock was too great for him, and he died soon after. At what point, or by what means ROWDEN and WILCOCKS separated from Howe is not at present known, but the latter got safely home; their residences being however apart on the Powderham estate, this circumstance was unknown to the friends of the two former, (who under great anxiety had waited up all night,) until the following morning, when an instant search was set on foot for the missing men, and by tracking the Marsh in the usual direction they were soon found on the respective sides of one of the dikes, MR ROWDEN quite dead, and WILCOCKS with scarcely a perception of life remaining. contact us on northdevonnews1@outlook.com. Kenneth Kenny Lunde, 70, of Leeds, ND passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND. Matthew Bremfield - "I am a miller in the employ of Mr Strong, and went with the deceased, Stone, Coombs, Hobbs and one or two others, on the 24th November last, to the Round Tree Public House to have some beer; we all had a pint each; we had some before at the Mill but we were not drunk, the deceased and George Coombs had been jarring one with the other for some time, and they left at 10 o'clock, except BALLMAN and myself: when we had another pint of beer; Coombs afterwards came back, and Stone who had been in the kitchen came in and drank with us; it was then about 11 o'clock, and the landlord said he must shut his doors; we then quitted the House, but the deceased left a pint of beer unpaid; Coombs said to him "why don't you pay your reckoning like a man." The first evidence called was Mr Pridham, surgeon, of Exeter, who proved the result of his experiments upon the particles found in the stomach of the deceased, to be a conviction that death had been occasioned by swallowing arsenic: he spoke also of the chemical experiments made by Dr Collins. When it was pointed out that there was no ladle, Benson supplied one inscribed He that gave the bowl gave the ladle. The woman was certainly in great distress, and she believed, on her oath, that the child died of want. Report says that some family dissentions had produced in his mind, not naturally strong, a high degree of excitement, and in the absence of his wife he committed the fatal act. Mr Whiteford recapitulated the evidence, and the Jury, after a short consultation, returned the following verdict:- "The Jury are of opinion that the deceased committed the act which caused his death when in a state of Mental Derangement, under which he had been labouring for some months previous. Coroner, held an Inquest on the body of MARY HARDING, aged 67, a pauper in the workhouse at Stoke Rivers, who had dropped down and died suddenly, on the morning of the same day. at Buckland Brewer, who hung himself the day before in a barn belonging to Mr Fulford, with whom he lived as servant. From the testimony of evidence, and a view of the body, the Jury were satisfied that the report before alluded to was altogether groundless, and returned a Verdict of Died by the Visitation of God.Thursday 5 February 1829 Melancholy Catastrophe. There was a cut on his forehead, and another severe one on his hand. Verdict - Found Drowned.It seems almost incredible, that the frequency of accidents arising from the incautious handing of fire-arms, and the many warnings given in the public prints, are insufficient to put a stop to the foolish and dangerous (we had almost said guilty) practice of triffling with these agents of destruction. - Verdict - Accidental Death.At Mohuns Ottery, in Luppitt, on the body of JAMES EVANS, aged 11 years, parish apprentice to Mr John Bishop, a most respectable farmer. Verdict - Divine Visitation.On Tuesday last, at Pilton, on the body of ELIZABETH MAYNE, aged 46, the wife of a mason, who on the previous evening complained of acute pain in her head, and retired to bed; her daughter who attended her, finding her grow worse, went for a doctor, but before his arrival, she had expired. His name was THOMAS PARSLEY, he had been in Mr Dene's employ but a few months, and has left a wife who is out in service. She complained to him about six months since of a circumstance of a particular nature, owing to cold. Bone, Esq. A Coroner's Inquest was held on the body, which returned a verdict, "Hung himself in a fit of Insanity. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. MR BODLEY was well known, not only in this city and county, but throughout many districts of England, as an ingenious and skilful practical mechanic, and as the inventor of the useful kitchen apparatus known as "BODLEY'S Stove. - Another of these accidents, by which human life is so frequently sacrificed, and which in many cases are mainly imputable to the thoughtlessness or negligence of their natural protectors, occurred on Saturday morning last, to a little boy, two years and eight months old, son of a sawyer, called GEORGE PARKMAN, residing at Summerland, in this town; the father being gone to his labour, and the mother still in bed, having just before been confined, the child went down stairs, and seating himself before the fire, in his loose night dress, a spark flew out and set him on a blaze; the mother hearing the shrieks of the child ran down stairs, and wrapping a cloak around him, extinguished the flames, but not until the little sufferer was so much burnt as to cause his death at twelve o'clock at night of the same day. on the body of LUCY VINNICOMBE, of that parish, aged 14 years. The deceased, finding she could not subsist upon this sum, applied to the Select Vestry for her regular pay, viz. It is supposed his death was the effect of an apoplectic seizure. - On Wednesday last, a labourer in husbandry, of the name of JENKINS, of the Parish of Marwood, in the employ of Mr John Corney, of Lee House, in that parish, when threshing in the barn, hung himself by the rope with which he had been making up his reed; he had previously had a quarrel with a neighbouring farmer, in whose service his son was employed; whether this might have had any effect in producing the fatal catastrophe, cannot be determined, but no other cause appears to which it is imputable. 2023 BBC. Verdict - Accidental Death.Thursday 26 November 1835 BARNSTAPLE - Child Burnt. Verdict, "Died by the Visitation of God.Thursday 14 May 1829 Inquest. It is conjectured that from the rapidity and extreme darkness with which the night set in they missed their way, and becoming confused, were unable to recover the track. On Sunday evening she informed the person with whom she resided, that she had an engagement to work the next day at the house of Mr J. C. Williams, near the Lime Kilns, on the banks of the Exe, and that for the purpose of being in proper time, should go that evening and sleep in the house; - her sister was present, and as she knew her to have worked for Mr William's family, no suspicion was excited, particularly as it was proposed that the woman with whom she lodged and the sister should accompany her to Mr William's door.