Neglect? Christopher Brain 1831 (Inquests)

by ChrisW , Wednesday, April 09, 2008, 07:33 (6081 days ago) @ ChrisW

Dec: An inquest was held on Tuesday, at Ruardean, before John Cooke, Esq. Coroner, on view of the body of CHRISTOPHER BRAIN, an inmate of the poor house, in that parish, whose death was reported by some of his family to have been occasioned by starvation and neglect of the Superintendent of the house. It appeared in evidence that the deceased had been so subject to fits of epilepsy, for the last 12 or 14 years, as to cause a derangement of his intellects, and he was in consequence become so weak, both in body and mind, as to be completely insensible of what he was about. Several witnesses stated that every attention the nature of his situation allowed was paid him, and he was also attended by Mr Abell, surgeon, of Mitcheldean, who adminstered every thing in his power, but without effect. After a patient investigation of several hours, the Jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of Died by the Visitation of God.

Record_ID: 84326
Entry Number:
Year: 1831
Month: Dec
Day: 21
Surname: BRAIN
Forenames: Christopher
Place of Residence:
Age at death: 32
Officiating Minister:
Event: Burial
Cause of death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register Reference: D6026 8/1
Page No: 101
Parish_Chapel: Mitcheldean Congregational
Soundex: B650