Obit. Francis Walker, Esq. 1829 of Chaceley (Inquests)

by ChrisW , Tuesday, April 08, 2008, 14:56 (6083 days ago) @ ChrisW

Sep 5. OBITUARY. On Tuesday last, died, at New Hall, Chaceley, in the 52d year of his age, FRANCIS WALKER, Esq. of the Hill, in the parish of Staunton, Worcestershire. He was engaged in the sports of the field, with his friend Mr JOHN WALKER, of the former place, when he was seized with an apoplectic attack, and falling to the ground instantly expired. He was immediately conveyed to the New Hall, where surgical aid was promptly called in, but all in vain, as the vital spark was irremediably extinguished. His kind, warm hearted and generous disposition had rivetted the sincere regard of a numerous circle of friends, all of whom deeply deplore the awful termination of his life; whilst the distress experienced by an affectionate wife, upon so sudden a bereavement, may be better conceived than described. An inquest was held upon the body on Thursday; verdict, died from apoplexy, by the visitation of God.