Coroner’s inquiry into the death of Louisa Hewett, a child
From the pages of the West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser (1). comes a report of the coroner’s inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Louisa Hewett. Louisa was the second daughter of Samuel Hewett and Harriet Curtis and granddaughter to James Hewett, brother to my 3 × great grandfather Hugh Hewett.
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James Benny, d.1841
James Benny, agricultural labourer, died at St Wenn on February 25, 1841 at 8 a.m., aged 79 years. The cause of death was recorded as seizure.
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People: James Benny (c.1762-1841), Mary Leddicoat
Places: Cornwall, St Wenn
Mary Strongman, d.1848
Mary Strongman, widow of Martin Strongman, died at St Wenn on February 25, 1848, aged 74 years. The cause of death was recorded without certification as natural decay.
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People: Martin Strongman, Mary Trethewey (c.1774-1848), William Vivian
Places: Cornwall, St Wenn
James Pennyliggon, d.1872
James Pennyliggon, farm labourer, died at White Cross, St Breock on March 28, 1872, aged 76 years. The cause of death was certified as disease of the heart.
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People: Ann White (c.1795-1875), James Penhaligon (c.1796-1872)
Places: Cornwall, St Breock, White Cross
Committed!
The following is a recent transcription of an item from the West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser for March 2, 1849.
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