Burning of Ann Matthews 1808 at Newnham (Inquests)

by ChrisW , Monday, October 06, 2008, 22:17 (5701 days ago) @ admin

Apr 11. We are much concerned to state, that yesterday se'nnight died, at Newnham, in this county, aged 58, greatly lamented by her numerous friends and acquaintances, Mrs MATTHEWS, wife of Mr JOHN MATTHEWS, attorney, of that place. Her death was occasioned by her cloaths taking fire, whilst alone in a room above stairs on the preceding day; and, although every assistance was immediately given, by several of the family, who heard her screams, she was so dreadfully burnt, as to survive the melancholy accident only about twenty four hours. Mr MATTHEWS, and one of his clerks, who ran to the spot on the first alarm, were much burnt in their endeavours to extinguish the flames; but, we are happy to announce, they are both in a fair way of recovery; and Mr MATTHEWS, in other respects, sustains this awful trial with exemplary resignation.

Record_ID: 101877
Entry Number:
Year: 1808
Month: Apr
Day: 8
Surname: MATTHEWS
Forenames: Ann
Place of Residence: [not stated]
Age at death: 58
Officiating Minister: [not stated]
Event: Burial
Cause of death: [not stated]
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register Reference: P228 IN 1/4
Page No: 0
Parish_Chapel: Newnham
Soundex: M320

May 16. On Thursday last died, aged 60, JOHN MATTHEWS, Esq. an eminent solicitor, of Newnham, in this county - after a most lamentable and painful illness, occasioned by the injury he sustained in endeavouring to extinguish the flames which caused the death of Mrs MATTHEWS, as mentioned in our paper of the 11th ult.

Record_ID: 101882
Entry Number:
Year: 1808
Month: May
Day: 18
Surname: MATTHEWS
Forenames: John
Place of Residence: [not stated]
Age at death: 60
Officiating Minister: [not stated]
Event: Burial
Cause of death: [not stated]
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register Reference: P228 IN 1/4
Page No: 0
Parish_Chapel: Newnham
Soundex: M320