Killing of Thomas Hawkins 1826 of Christchurch (Inquests)

by ChrisW , Monday, October 06, 2008, 22:17 (5891 days ago) @ ChrisW

Jun 12. MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE. On the evening of yesterday se'nnight, about twenty persons were assembled at a cyder house, on the banks of the Wye, near Coleford, when several of them became intoxicated, and at length two of the party began fighting. The wife of one of the pugilists, with an infant in her arms, attempted to withdraw her husband from the fray, when she was knocked down by GEORGE GOODE, the father of the other combatant, and the child unfortunately received a blow which ultimately caused his death. An inquest was subsequently held on the body before Wm Joyner Ellis, Esq. one of the Coroners for this county, when a verdict of Manslaughter was returned.

Aug 5. COMMITMENTS. On Monday last, by W Joyner Ellis, Esq. Coroner, GEO. GOODE, charged with killing and slaying THOS. HAWKINS, at St Briavels.

Record_ID: 59839
Entry Number: 44
Year: 1826
Month: Jun
Day: 2
Surname: HAWKINS
Forenames: Thomas
Place of Residence: Christ Church
Age at death: [not stated]
Officiating Minister: T.R. Garnsey
Event: Burial
Cause of death:
Memoranda: Infant
Notes:
Register Reference: P82 IN 1/1
Page No: 6
Parish_Chapel: Christchurch
Soundex: H252