Saturday 29 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 5) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) At Aspatria, on Monday last, an inquest was held on the body of Thomas FORSTER, a guager, upon the Maryport and Carlisle Railway, who died from a gunshot wound, received under the following circumstances. On the previous Saturday evening, the deceased was prevailed upon by another railway labourer, named Joseph HODGSON, and one Joseph FEARON, a shopkeeper in the village, to accompany them into some neighbouring fields for the purpose of shooting lapwings. HODGSON and FEARON each had a gun. The party returned between ten and eleven at night, and sat down by the side of the railway, at the end of the village, where they drank half a gallon of ale, for which the deceased was sent by FEARON. A short time afterwards they withdrew to the stack yard of Mr. BROUGH, where they drank another gallon of ale. They had drawn from a straw stack several bundles, and piled them in front, for the purpose of sheltering themselves from the wind. FEARON laid his gun upon the top of this straw pile, and deceased placed HODGSON's gun inside of this straw heap. About two o'clock in the morning they rose to return home. HODGSON and deceased had walked two or three paces in the direction of the gate, when FEARON said, "I will take the guns," and was in the act of drawing out HODGSON's when it exploded. Deceased immediately called out "I am shot," fell sideways against the stack, and laid his hands upon his belly, a deadly paleness came over his face, and a stream of blood flowed from his body, his clothes were loosed by his companions when they discovered a large wound a little to the left of his navel, from which his bowels were protruding. HODGSON ran to the village, while FEARON remained with the unfortunate man. Mr. ELLIOT, surgeon, was in attendance in a few minutes, and had him removed to his dwelling, where he lingered until six o'clock in the morning, when he expired. Mr. ELLIOT interrogated deceased several times with a view to ascertain whether the wound was the result of accident or otherwise, the statements of the deceased were contradictory, and not to be relied on, partly owing to his state of intoxication and partly to exhaustion. He at first stated that FEARON did it on purpose, but immediately added "that answer would not do, it was accidental." The conduct of HODGSON and FEARON, as well in connection with the distressing circumstances, as in their statements in Court, called forth the censure of the Jury. It appeared that when Mr. ELLIOT was questioning the deceased, HODGSON interrupted him, and evinced great anxiety to prevent the deceased making any statements. The Jury after an investigation of several hours returned a verdict of "Accidental death," with a deodand of 10s. upon the gun. The Coroner afterwards, at the request of the Jury, sent for FEARON and HODGSON, and gave them a severe reprimand. A post mortem examination was made by Mr. ELLIOT, from which it appeared that part of the bowels were entirely divided, and in the back in a line with the external wound, the bulk of the shot and wadding, and one of the buttons of his trowsers which had been carried in by the force of the shot. (Before Mr. W. BRAGG.) BODY FOUND.-An inquest was held a few days ago in Eskdale, on view of the body of Robert WILKINSON, who on the day preceding was found dead in the vale. Verdict-"Died by the visitation of God."-The unfortunate object had from his boyhood been an inmate of the Whitehaven workhouse, and was known to every inhabitant of the town-children especially, by the appellation of "Silly Bob." The poor weak-minded creature, as had not unfrequently been his wont, rambled away from the workhouse, and having made his way to the mountains was unable to retrace his steps, and thus perished, it is supposed, from cold and want. (Before Mr. G. THOMPSON.) At Heasley, in the parish of Morland, Westmoreland, on Saturday the 22nd inst., on view of the body of John COOK of that place, aged 54. Deceased on the Thursday previous to the inquest, had gone to bed in his usual good health with his son, a boy about 13 years of age, who slept with him, and not getting up at his accustomed time next morning, his daughter went into his bed room and found him dead. His son at the time was asleep.-Verdict "Died by the visitation of God."-On Wednesday last, at the Hill, in Ravenstonedale, on the body of William PAGE, aged 38 years. Deceased who was a carpenter, was employed the previous Monday in taking the timber from the top of a barn, and was standing on the tie-beam for that purpose when it suddenly broke, and he fell to the ground with much violence. The noise of the falling timber and his cries brought assistance, and medical aid was called in, but deceased died the following day. Several of his ribs were broken, and his death was attributed to internal injuries which he had sustained in the fall. The jury returned a verdict to that effect accordingly.

Saturday 29 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 2) POISONING OF A WIFE BY HER HUSBAND.-In our last two numbers we gave the particulars of a charge brought against a Mr. BELANEY, a surgeon, from North Sunderland, for administering prussic acid to his wife. The case has again undergone investigation before the Coroner, and also before the Magistrates at the Thames Police Office, London, in the course of the present week. Evidence was brought forward from North Sunderland, and several letters were produced written by the prisoner, giving different accounts of his wife's death to his friends, and so strong did the circumstances appear against the prisoner, that the Magistrates remanded him till to-day (Saturday) for a final hearing, when the Magistrate stated he would be committed for the murder of his wife. Suspicions have also arisen, that the mother of Mrs. BELANEY came to her death by foul means.

Saturday 22 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In this city on Tuesday the 18th inst., Peter NICHOLSON, Esq., aged 78 years, author of several valuable works on mathematics, architecture, &c. At Harraby, on the 15th inst., John THOMPSON, son of John THOMPSON, aged 17 years. In Botchergate, on the 15th inst., Elizabeth, wife of Mr. John HODGSON, aged 40 years; on the 18th, Margaret BARCLAY, aged four months; and on the same day, Peter PORTUS, aged five months. At Burgh-by-Sands, on Thursday the 13th instant, Mr. John LONSDALE, farmer, aged 84 years. The deceased was higly respected by a numerous circle of friends and acquaintances. At Brampton, on the 14th instant, at his father's house, Mr. Wm. CHARLTON, aged 20 years. At St. Vincent, West Indies, on the 8th February last, most deeply lamented, Mr. John Wm. HASTON, merchant, son of the late Mr. James HASTON, of Brampton, in this county, aged 23 years. At Scale Rigg House, Haltcliffe, on the 14th inst., Mr. Thos. Muncaster HUDSON, aged 21 years. At Spittal, near Wigton, on the 17th instant, Mr. REDMOND, aged 84 years. At his residence, 35, Mark Lane, London, Daniel DIXON, Esq., aged 57 years. At Kirklebride, in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Durham, on the 11th inst., very suddenly, Mr. Adam PATERSON, farmer. At Woodfields, Gretna, on the 8th instant, Georgina IRVING, aged 34, wife of Mr. David BELL, farmer-much lamented. At Humshaugh, near Hexham, on the 4th inst., Mary, relict of the late Reuben CLARKSON, for many years supervisor of excise at Cockermouth, in her 89th year. At Dearham, near Maryport, on the 11th instant, Mr. Henry HURST, at the advanced age of 96 years. At Workington, lately, Grace SHERWOOD, aged seven years. At Liverpool, on the 12th inst., after an illness of only twenty four hours, Thomas, eldest son of Captain LITTLE, of the ship Souter Johnny, of that port, aged 15 years. At Egremont, on the 17th instant, Mr. LITT, surgeon, aged 34 years. At the Bridge End, Egremont, on the 11th inst., at the house of her brother, Mr. John DALE, jun., millwright, after a protracted illness, Sarah, youngest daughter of Mr. John DALE, sen., aged 26 years. At the Cottage, Hensingham, on Saturday the 15th inst., Mr. Daniel JACKSON, formerly a corn merchant in Whitehaven, aged 31 years. At Whitehaven, on the 13th inst., John HARRISON, Esq., a Deputy Lieutenant and one of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Cumberland, in the 79th year of his age; on the 10th, Elizabeth, widow of the late Capt. Henry BOOTH, of the Moor, of Whitehaven, aged 83 years. At Elswick Lane, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the 20th instant, aged 24, much and deservedly respected by a numerous circle of friends, Catherine, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John TAYLOR, Ryehill Nursery, and the beloved wife of Mr. Miers DUNN, of that town. At the house of Mr. J. ATKINSON, Kendal, on the 7th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth RICHARDSON, relict of the late Mr. John RICHARDSON, cabinet maker, Penrith, aged 45 years. In Kendal, on the 8th instant, Isabella, relict of the late Mr. Wm. ATKINSON, of Hay Close, near Kendal, yeoman, in the 54th year of her age; on the 10th inst., in the 26th year of his age, of consumption, John, eldest son of the late Mr. Jas. HALHEAD, upholsterer. At Deesa, on the morning of the 7th of April, 2nd Lieutenant Eustace Montalt MAUDE, of the 1st Bombay European Fusiliers, aged 17. Lieut. MAUDE was youngest son of the late William MAUDE, Esq., and grandson of the late Joseph MAUDE, Esq., of Kendal. DEATH OF THOMAS CAMPBELL, ESQ., AUTHOR OF "THE PLEASURES OF HOPE."-It is with sincere regret we announce the death of this amiable man, and celebrated and accomplished poet, which took place on Saturday last at Boulogne-sur-Mer, whither he had retired for the benefit of his health. Mr. CAMPBELL, we believe, was in his sixty-fourth year, and was a native of Glasgow. In early life he occupied the situation of tutor in private family, residing on the sea coast of the island of Mull, and while there planned, and partly executed, his celebrated poem "The pleasures of Hope." Mr. CAMPBELL afterwards removed to Edinburgh, and again, after a short interval, to London. He settled at Sydenham, and devoted himself to literature. The success of his poem, "The Pleasures of Hope," procured him admission into the most intellectual society of London, and he was universally recognised as one of the brightest stars in that bright galaxy of poets who shed a lustre on the first quarter of the present century.

Saturday 22 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. At Seascale, in Gosforth, on the 15th instant, the Lady of Captain PITMAN, R.N., of a son, who was immediately baptized by the name of John Senhouse PITMAN. At No. 1, Oxford Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Robert S. LIGHTFOOT, of a son. Marriages. At the Superintendant Registrar's Office, on the 15th instant, Mr. John BOWMAN, shoemaker, to Miss Rosannah WELSH, both of Botchergate; on the same day and place, Mr. Henry James ROUTLEDGE, Scotch Street, upholsterer, to Miss Mary TWEDDLE, of Bridge Street. At Kirkandrews upon-Esk, on the 11th instant, Mr. Robert BENSON, draper, Carlisle, to Miss Mary Ann LITTLE, daughter of Mr. LITTLE, of Guards Mill. At Crosthwaite Church, Keswick, on the 17th instant, Mr. Robert IRVING, clogger, of this city, to Miss Sarah IRWIN, dress-maker, Keswick. At Brampton, on the 8th inst., Mr. Wm. HAMILTON, Carding Mill, near Brampton, to Miss EDMONDSON, dress-maker. At Alston, on the 20th instant, by the Rev. Hugh SALVIN, Mr. EWART, of Wigton, surgeon, to Hannah, daughter of Robert BAINBRIDGE, Esq., solicitor, Alston; same day, Mr. Wm. STEPHENSON, of Nenthead, to Miss Ann WHITE, of Alston; also, at the Independent Chapel, Alston, Mr. John HOLMES, to Mrs. Elizabeth CRAIG, both of Blagill. At Annan, on the 3rd inst., Mr. Wm. ROBISON, nephew and shopman to Mr. James EWART, grocer, Annan, to Esther, second daughter of Mr. Thomas HILL, Annan. At Ponsonby, on the 11th inst., Mr. John GUNSON, junior, of Ponsonby, to Miss SHEPHERD, of the Stanley's Arms inn, daughter of the late Mr. SHEPHERD, of the King's Head inn, Bootle. At St. John's, Beckermont, on the 15th instant, Mr. John THEXTON, Ponsonby Old Hall, to Miss Hannah MAWSON, of Yeorton. At Hensingham, on the 8th inst., Mr. William SELBY, joiner and cabinet maker, to Agnes, daughter of Mr. WATSON, gardener at Linethwaite. At Kendal, since our last, Mr. Robert ARCHER, to Miss Mary Ann KELLY; Mr. William THOMPSON, to Miss Mary COOPER, all of Kendal.

Saturday 22 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 2-3) INQUEST.-An inquest was held at Penrith, on Wednesday last, before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner, on the body of Mr. George HETHERINGTON, a highly respectable farmer in that town, who committed suicide by drowning, on the evening of Sunday last. The unfortunate gentleman had been absent on business from Thursday till Sunday morning. In the evening of the latter day he invited his wife to have a walk, which she was obliged to decline on account of indisposition. He then left home, and in the course of the evening was met by several persons walking at a rapid pace in the direction of Edenhall, along the Alston turnpike. He was apparently much excited, and did not recognise many parties with whom he was acquainted. Not having returned home, his friends became alarmed, and a search was immediately commenced, but no discovery of the body followed till Tuesday evening, when he was found in a pond near to Edenhall village. He had all his clothes upon his body, and in his pocket was found a good deal of money. The jury returned a verdict of insanity. THE LATE PETER NICHOLSON.-We this week have to record, in our obituary, the death of Mr. Peter NICHOLSON, the celebrated architect, which melancholy event took place in this city on Tuesday morning last. He was well known in the scientific world, having, by his numerous works, contributed more to the extension of science and the useful arts than perhaps any other man in the country. He was born at Haddington, of respectable parents, and after receiving the rudiments of his education at the parish school, was apprenticed by his father, who was a stonemason, to a cabinet-maker in the village of Linton. Here his natural abilities soon began to display themselves, and by the time he had completed his apprenticeship he had made, during his leisure hours, considerable proficiency in the science of mathematics. He resided in Edinburgh for some time afterwards, and thence proceeded to London, where, whilst working as a journeyman, he opened an evening school, in which he taught his fellow-workmen the application of geometry to joinery and carpentry. He has long been before the world as an author, having published many of the most popular works of the day, on mathematics, architecture, &c. So intense, however, was his devotion to these pursuits, that he paid but little attention to business matters; and the profits realized by his works enriched not him but his publishers. A meeting was held in Newcastle, in 1831, to raise a fund to purchase an annuity for him in his declining years; and a subscription was entered into; but from some cause or other with which we are unacquainted the project was abandoned, and we believe Mr. NICHOLSON never received any of the advantages which it seemed at first to hold out. It is the too common lot of genius to feel the pinchings of indigence while alive, although persons of a shrewd turn for ordinary business amass large fortunes: and such was the lot of Mr. NICHOLSON. He died in his 78th year, after a life of usefulness devoted to science and the arts of his country. SUSPECTED MURDER OF A WIFE BY HER HUSBAND.-In our last we stated that a Mrs BELANEY who was represented in the London papers as a native of Westmoreland, had died in London, from the effects of Prussic acid; and that her husband, a surgeon, was in custody on a charge of wilfully administering the deadly poison. The case has since undergone further investigation before the Coroner, and some important evidence has been produced. It now appears, that instead of being natives of Westmoreland, the deceased and her husband were from North Sunderland; and a letter was intercepted from the latter to a friend giving a very different account of the cause of death, were that given by him to one of the surgeons who made the post mortem examination. It also appears that two letters have been received from him by friends in North Sunderland; in one of which it is stated that Mrs. B. is very ill, and that two physicians are in attendance upon her; and in the other he announces her death. Both letters were written after her death. The deceased was the daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. SKELLY, of North Sunderland, was 22 years of age, and highly respected. The Tyne Mercury says-"It is said that the body of Mrs. SKELLY, the mother of the deceased, will be disinterred, as there are suspicions afloat as to the cause of death; more especially from the strange manner in which the funeral was conducted."

Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 1) MURDER OF A WIFE BY HER HUSBAND.-The circumstances of a lady of great respectability, and of extreme beauty, the wife of a surgeon in Westmorland, and the sister of a clergyman at Arlington, in Essex, having died suddenly on the morning of Saturday last, from the effects of prussic acid, and the apprehension of her husband on the serious charge of being accessory to her death, has caused the greatest consternation and excitement in the neighbourhood of Tracey-street, Stepney, London, in which the lamentable affair occurred. Mr. BAKER, the coroner, was engaged on Monday and Tuesday in the investigation as to the cause of the lady's death, and at seven o'clock on the evening of the latter day the coroner again adjourned the inquest. The name of the deceased lady is Rachael BELANEY, about twenty-one years of age. Her fine figure, extreme beauty, and personal charms were the theme of every tongue, and procured for her the appellation of the "Rose of the North;" and it appeared she had innumerable suitors to her hand, but, about sixteen months ago, bestowed it upon her present husband, Mr. BELANEY, a young surgeon, of a very respectable family, to whom she was most devotedly attached. It appeared also that the unfortunate lady was enceinte, and near upon the period of her confinement. Mr. and Mrs. BELANEY arrived in town from Westmorland on Tuesday week, and took lodgings for a short period at the house of Mrs. HIPPINGSTALL, situate near the Fountain public-house, in Tracey-street, Stepney. They were both strangers to London. The lady possessed some property in her own right, but, we believe, not to any great extent. Her husband is at present out of practice as a surgeon, but possesses some small property in some lime-kilns in a remote part of Westmorland. The case was heard before the magistrates at the Thames Police Office, on Wednesday, and medical evidence having been heard, the prisoner was remanded for a week. The prisoner's statement to one of the medical gentlemen who made the post mortem examination was as follows:- "I have been in the habit of taking three drops of prussic acid. On Saturday morning I was about to take that quantity, and, in endeavouring to remove the glass stopper from the bottle, I experienced some difficulty in doing so, and with the handle of a tooth-brush I used some little force, and the neck of the bottle containing the prussic acid broke off. Some of it was spilled, and being anxious to be careful with the remainder, and not having another bottle, I put it into a tumbler, and placed it on the drawers on the other side of the room, and shortly afterwards proceeded into the front room, to proceed with the writing of a letter to my friends in the country. I heard a scream soon afterwards proceed from the bed-room. I immediately went into the bed-room, and found my wife in convulsions. My wife said, 'Oh, dear me, I have taken some of the strong drink out of the tumbler-give me some cold water.' I then called the landlady immediately."

My ever alert correspondent in Dorset has pointed out to me that there was a typo (or mistake by the optical character recognition software) in the below death notice. (The newspaper is not at fault this time!) Correctly it should have been: At Fontmell Rectory, Dorset, on the 6th inst., aged 36 years, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. John BROWNE, curate of that parish. FONTMELL (FONTMELL MAGNA) is close to Blandford. With humble apologies, Petra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Petra Mitchinson Sent: 24 January 2014 19:16 To: Cumberland Mailing List; Westmorland List Subject: [CUMB] Carlisle Journal, BMD, 15 Jun 1844 (2) Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At Footmell Rectory, Dorset, on the 6th inst., aged 36 years, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. John BROWNE, curate of that parish.

Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In Barwise Court, English Street, on the 12th inst., Margaret, wife of Mr. John WELSH, tailor, aged 47 years, who has been a kind wife and affectionate parent; she bore her affliction with christian patience. At 39, English Street, on the 8th inst., Mr. George ARMSTRONG, in the 77th year of his age. In the Grey Goat Lane, English Street, on the 10th instant, Hannah, wife of Mr. George ROWELL, painter, &c., in her 52nd year; much and deservedly respected. In English Street, on the 10th inst., Mr. John HUTTON, calico printer, aged 76 years. Mr. HUTTON was a well-known bird-stuffer, in which line he possessed considerable abilities, and was much respected through life. At Stanwix, on the 7th inst., Mr. Joseph FOSTER, fish-monger, of this city, aged 39,-much and deservedly respected. At the Irish Gates, on the 9th inst., Mr. Geo. HENDERSON, aged 51 years. In Crosby Street, on the 5th inst., Mary Amelia, daughter of Edward ROGERS, aged 10 months. At Pernambuco, on the 11th of April, William Henry, youngest son of the late Mr. Joseph STODDART, of this city. At Harraby, on the 12th inst., Jos. THOMPSON, aged 8 years. At Scotby, on the 8th inst., Mr. John PENRITH, aged 74 years. At Lime Kiln Nook, on the 2nd inst., Robert, youngest son of Mr. Joseph RELPH, aged 31 years. At Crosby on-Eden, on the 10th inst., Mr. Richard HETHERINGTON, aged 70 years; much respected. He was in the service of Mr. Thos. WRIGHT and family upwards of 50 years. At Wreay, near Carlisle, on the 31st ult., William LONGRIGG, draper, aged 18 years. He was a young man of amiable disposition, and third son of the late Mr. James LONGRIGG, of the above-named place, and is much lamented by a very large circle of acquaintances. At Armathwaite, on the 10th instant, Ann, widow of the late Mr. Wilfrid GATE, builder, of this city, aged 84 years, much and deservedly respected. At the Union Workhouse, Wigton, on the 10th inst., Abraham BRYAN, aged 35 years. At Wigton, on the 11th instant, Edward, youngest son of Mr. Joseph LAMONBY, shoemaker, aged 16 years. At Penrith, on the 11th instant, Mr. James PEARSON, yeoman, aged 77 years. At Albierigg, in the parish of Canonbie, on the 11th inst., Mr. Wm. POTT, farmer, in the prime of life. His kind disposition endeared him to a numerous circle of friends. At Cockermouth, on the 11th inst., Mr. Johnathan BROUGH, grocer, aged 49 years. At Maryport, on the 8th instant, after a few hours illness, Mr. John WILSON, clerk to the Trustees. At Edinburgh, on the 3rd inst., T. W. MORRISON, Esq., M.D., formerly of Maryport, in the prime of life. At Newtonholm, parish of Abbeyholm, on the 4th inst., Mary, the wife of Mr. William PAPE, in the prime of life. At Workington, on the 6th instant, Isabella, daughter of Mr. Thomas WARD, aged 18 years. At High Harrington, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Isabella COULTHARD, widow, aged 57 years. At Aspatria, on the 9th inst., in the prime of life, Mr. Robert CROSTHWAITE, stone cutter. Mr. C. was a first-rate artist in his line of life, as many of his tomb stones and monuments in the church-yards of the west testify, evincing both talent in design and execution rarely to be rivalled in the county. At tbe North Toll Bar, Egremont, on the 8th inst., Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Jonathan IRVING, aged 12 years. At Gutterby Gate, near Egremont, lately, Jane, wife of Mr. Alexander KNIGHT, aged 58 years. At St. Bees, on the 5th instant, Margaret, relict of the late Mr. William WHINNERAH, of Seaton, near Bootle, in the 80th year of her age. At Footmell Rectory, Dorset, on the 6th inst., aged 36 years, Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. John BROWNE, curate of that parish. At Whitehaven, since our last, Mr. John BARWISE, innkeeper, in the 41st year of his age; Mrs. Jane WHITE, widow, aged 82 years; Mr. Henry PEARCE, in the 34th year of his age; and at the Union Workhouse, Mrs. Ann TROUGHTON, aged 62 years, late of Cleator. At Appleby, on the 8th instant, Mr. George ATKINSON, printer, aged 62 years. At Colbylaithes, near Appleby, Mr. John STEPHENSON, advanced in years. At Castle Crescent, Kendal, on the 8th inst., after a few hours illness, Mrs. ATKINSON, relict of the late Mr. Wm. ATKINSON, of Hay Close, near Kendal, in the 55th year of her age. At Greenhead, Lambrigg, near Kendal, aged 70, Mr. Joseph HAYTON, late innkeeper at High Burrow Bridge. At Ambleside, on the 31st ult., Mr. James SIMPSON, several years landlord of the Royal Oak Inn, aged 70. At Lindale, in Cartmel, on the 1st inst., in the 56th year of his age, John BRAMWELL, Esq., only son of the late Rev. John BRAMWELL, many years incumbent of Lindale Church. SUDDEN DEATH OF W. BACKHOUSE, ESQ.-Much excitement of a painful nature was awakened in Darlington, on Sunday last, by the sudden death of Mr. W. BACKHOUSE, the senior part- [sic] of the old and respectable banking establishment of BACKHOUSE and Co., Darlington. Mr. BACKHOUSE, being a member of the Society of Friends, attended the meeting-house in the evening as usual. He arose to address the congregation, and whilst in the act of speaking, fell down, and immediately expired.-Tyne Mercury.

Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Marriages. At Stanwix Church, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. T. WILKINSON, vicar, the Rev. Robert ROBINSON, B.A., curate of Beaumont, and Kirkandrews-upon-Eden, to Jane, only daughter of Mr. Joseph LOWRY, of Cargo. At Burgh-by-Sands, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. J. LOWRY, Mr. Robert MARTIN, cooper, to Miss Rebecca FERGUSON. At Ainstable, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. John BIRD, M.A., Mr. John HARRISON, of Beck Brow, to Mary, the third daughter of Mr. John BOWMAN, Bramery. At Wigton, on the 9th instant, Mr. Thomas ROBINSON, to Miss Sarah SCOTT. At Penrith, on the 13th inst., Mr. John BELL, tin-plate worker, to Miss Ann WRIGHT. At Millom, on the 4th inst., by the Rev. H. PICKTHALL, vicar, Mr. T. S. BACKHOUSE, of Liverpool, to Mary, only daughter of the late Mr. Henry LOWTHER, of Millom. At Arlecdon Church, on the 8th instant, Mr. John BOADLE, of Wright Green, to Miss Hannah DICKINSON, daughter of Mr. John DICKINSON, of Kidburngill. At Harrington, on the 10th inst., Captain Joseph DAVIDSON, of the brig Confidence, to Miss Isabella BELL, both of Harrington. At Workington, on the 4th inst., John Thomas ROWSELL, Esq., of Stamford Hill, Middlesex, to Eliza, youngest daughter of the late Benjamin THOMPSON, Esq., Workington. At Gosforth, on the 4th inst., Tomas FISHER, Esq., of Standfield, Liverpool, to Anne, only daughter of the late Joseph ROBINSON, Esq., of Bolton Hall. At Saint Lawrence Church, Appleby, on the 11th inst., by the Rev. J. MILNER, M.A., Mr. Thomas HARRISON, son of Mr. John HARRISON, of Dufton, to Miss HORN, eldest daughter of Mr. Mark HORN, Appleby. At Ulverston, on the 5th inst., Mr. Thomas JACKSON, cabinet maker, to Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. HARTLEY, Low Mill, Ulverston, manufacturer. At Kendal, on the 8th inst., Mr. Frederick GROSSMITH, superintendent of police, to Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert DOVER, of Kendal, innkeeper. At Hawkeshead, on the 1st instant, Mr. Thomas ULLOCK, gardener, to Miss Jane SHARP, both of Graythwaite Hall, servants to J. J. RAWLINSON, Esq.

Hi Irene, I can't find them either. There is a Thomas HAISTON with wife Elizabeth but her surname at their marriage in June Quarter 1858 was CLEGG. This may not have been her maiden name as she brought two CLEGG children into the marriage. So it seems unlikely that this is the correct couple unless Elizabeth CLEGG was Thomas's second wife - he clearly was married before as he also brought a child into the marriage. Info from the marriage certificate would be crucial to find them - are their ages given? Thomas's' occupation? Petra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steel Genealogy Sent: 23 January 2014 11:29 To: 'irene moores'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Huston Irene I can not find any sign of them in Kendal, or in fact any obvious ones anywhere else. There is only one Huston family in Kendal in 1861 and this is Elizabeth and James so is not the same. Barring spelling/transcription errors it would seem they did not stay in Kendal. Do you have the marriage certificate, does that have anything that would throw any extra light on it. John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of irene moores Sent: 23 January 2014 10:20 To: [email protected] Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Huston Hello could sks please find the Huston family in Kendal during 1851 and 1861? William Huston and Elizabeth Mills married in Kendal on 13th April, 1853. cheerio,    Irene

Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. W. CARRICK, Coroner.) HORRIBLE AND FATAL ACCIDENT.-An inquest was held at Kirkandrews' Bone Mill, in the parish of Kirkandrews'-upon-Eden, on the 13th instant, on view of the body of James BLAKE, aged 38 years, whose death was occasioned in the following manner:-The unfortunate man, during last season, was employed by Mr. MATTINSON, in grinding bones for manure. On Tuesday last, he waited upon Mr. MATTINSON, and besought him again to give him employment. Mr. MATTINSON had no occasion for his services, but being moved by his destitute condition and want of work, told deceased to go and try to find a job. BLAKE accordingly set himself to work. At mid-day, he prevailed upon the man who was occupied in feeding the mill to exchange their labour, and deceased attended to the mill till five o'clock, the hour at which all the workmen finish their day's work. At that instant Mr. MATTINSON heard a cry proceed from the mill, whereupon without a moment's loss of time, he threw the mill out of gear and on looking for deceased, found his chest squeezed in between the two cog wheels, his right arm severed from his body, and lying in a pool of blood upon the platform below. The whole viscera was torn most frightfully, so that death must have been instantaneous. His head was not at all injured. BLAKE has left a widow and numerous family in the deepest poverty. The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental Death."-Deodand, 1s. Before Mr. LUMB. CHILD MURDER.-On Thursday week, the remains of a new-born child were discovered in a water butt in the neighbourhood of Great Broughton, in consequence of permission having been given to the neighbours by the owner to draw off the water for their use. The body was covered over with a slate, which it is supposed had been thrown into the butt by some mischievous boys. An inquest was held on the body on Monday week, before Wm. LUMB, Esq., coroner, when it was proved by Mr. BELL, of Cockermouth, who had made a post mortem examination, that the child had been born alive, and that its death had been caused by drowning. This melancholy affair has created great sensation in the neighbourhood, and the inquest was very properly adjourned to afford time for further inquiry. The adjourned inquest was held on Monday last. Mr. FLETCHER, the Superintendent of Police, in Whitehaven, was in attendance, and most rigidly investigated this mysterious affair, but was unable to bring the charge home to any one. It appears, from the depositions, that one of the witnesses stated most distinctly, that the body of the child, which was found on the evening of Thursday fortnight, was not in the butt on the morning of that day, as she had examined it particularly in order to see what quantity of water it contained. The evidence of Mr. BELL left no doubt on the minds of the jury that the child (a male) had been born alive, and that it came to its death by being drowned in the water butt, consequently they returned a verdict of "Wilful murder against some person unknown." (Before Mr. G. THOMPSON, Coroner.) On Monday last an inquisition was held touching the death of Ruth ALLAN, the wife of Richard ALLAN, of Milburn Grange, Westmoreland, who was found dead in bed. Deceased had for several months previous to her death, been afflicted with paralysis, and the jury returned a verdict of "Died by the visitation of God."

Saturday 15 Jun 1844 (p. 2, col. 7) BODY FOUND.-On Wednesday, the 5th instant, a body was seen floating at the foot of the river Nith, near Carsethorn, which proved to be the remains of Robert NICHOLSON, eldest son of Mr. Wm. NICHOLSON, Port Carlisle, who was unfortunately drowned in the Solway Frith last November. When found he had a couple of watches, some money, and other small articles in his pockets. His remains were interred on Friday, in the church-yard of Kirkbean, Dumfries-shire. The body of the gentleman who committed suicide near High Borrow Bridge, between Shap and Kendal, as mentioned in the Journal of last week, has been claimed by his relatives, and removed to Paisley for interment. The name of the ill-fated individual was GIBSON, and his connections at Paisley are said to be highly respectable.

Irene I can not find any sign of them in Kendal, or in fact any obvious ones anywhere else. There is only one Huston family in Kendal in 1861 and this is Elizabeth and James so is not the same. Barring spelling/transcription errors it would seem they did not stay in Kendal. Do you have the marriage certificate, does that have anything that would throw any extra light on it. John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of irene moores Sent: 23 January 2014 10:20 To: [email protected] Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Huston Hello could sks please find the Huston family in Kendal during 1851 and 1861? William Huston and Elizabeth Mills married in Kendal on 13th April, 1853. cheerio,    Irene ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello could sks please find the Huston family in Kendal during 1851 and 1861? William Huston and Elizabeth Mills married in Kendal on 13th April, 1853. cheerio,    Irene

Saturday 08 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. In Scotch Street, on the 2nd inst., Mr. James CREIGHTON, aged 69 years. In Langcake's Lane, Scotch Street, on the 4th instant, Mrs. Eleanor ASHBRIDGE, aged 69 years. In Rickergate, on the 6th instant, Peter, youngest son of Mr. John TEASDALE, barber, aged 14 years. In the Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, the 28th of May, after a short and severe illness, borne with Christian fortitude and patient resignation to the will of God, the Rev. Hugh ELLIOT, aged 45 years, the much respected vicar of Castlesowerby, in Cumberland. Mr. ELLIOT has left an afflicted wife and six small children to lament his early removal out of this sinful world. The time of our continuance here is but short, very short. We are travelling to a better country-even a heavenly one. Though clouds and darkness at present surround us, this shall not always be the case. A few more days, and months, and years, and our earthly course will be ended-the aching pains which torture the body shall be felt no more. Amidst all the cares of woe with which this life abounds, the believer still keeps his eye fixed on that crown of glory which is reserved for him hereafter.-Correspondent. At Rockliff, on the 1st inst., Mrs. Mary NIXON, wife of Mr. Thos. NIXON, officer in the Customs, aged 64; same place, lately, Mrs. Elizabeth CARTNER, wife of Mr. John CARTNER, innkeeper, aged 81 years. At Great Corby, on the 26th ult., Mr. John CAPSTICKS, aged 70 years. At Low Hesket, on the 2nd instant, after a lingering illness, borne with christian patience and resignation, Jane, only daughter of Mr. Robert HODGSON, in the 18th year of her age. At Brampton, on Tuesday last, Mr. Joshua PARKER, aged 56,-much respected. At Caldbeck, on the 25th May, Mrs. Ethew WATSON, aged 62, relict of the late Mr. Thomas WATSON, innkeeper, after a long and severe illness, which she bore with a truly Christian fortitude and resignation, and her loss will be long and deeply deplored by her relatives and numerous acquaintances in the neighbourhood where she had long resided. At Wigton, on Thursday, the 30th May, after a long illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude, Mr. John ROPER, aged 17 years, spirit merchant and grocer with the late Mr. BUSHBY, greatly respected by all who knew him. In the Royal Horse Guards, Knightsbridge, London, on the 18th May, John, second son of Mr. John WILSON, yeoman, Fort Putman [sic - should be Putnam], Greystoke, in this county-highly esteemed by a numerous circle of friends. At Penrith, on the 31st ult., Mr. John ROBINSON, weaver, aged 50 years; on the 2nd instant, Ann, infant daughter of Mr. Wm. KIRKBRIDE, druggist; same day, Nanny, wife of Mr. John CALVERT, farmer, aged 57 years. In the Union Workhouse, at Cockermouth, on the 31st ult., John STAMPER aged 58 years. The deceased was a man of unsound mind, and one of the most eccentric characters in the Borough: he regularly attended divine service in the church, not only on Sundays, but on all occasions when duty was performed during the week, and was invariably present at all funerals. His remains were interred on Sunday, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and a more numerous or more respectable funeral has seldom been witnessed in Cockermouth. Amongst many other marks of respect paid to the remains of this well-known and harmless individual, the bells were muffled and rang a mourning peal.-Mr. SLOAN presided at the organ, and the church singers were in attendance. At Temple Sowerby, on the 5th inst., Jane, infant daughter of Mr. Thomas BLENKINSOP. At Drybeck, near Appleby, on the 4th inst., Mr. William BEWSHER, aged 49 years. At Milburn Grange, on the 28th ult., Ann, wife of Mr. John CHEESEBOROUGH, aged 60 years. At Seaton, near Workington, on the 1st instant, Mr. Thomas HODGSON, aged 89 years. The deceased was in the employ of Mr. PEAT's family, of Salmon Hall, for four generations, a period of 55 years. The years of servitude of Mr. HODGSON and another servant who is still living, amount to 112 years-the one as farm servant, and the other employed in the fishery. At Ennerdal Bridge, in child-bed, on the 31st ult., Mrs. PONSONBY, wife of Mr. Wm. PONSONBY, landlord of the Huntsman inn, in the prime of life. At Nenthead, on the 3rd inst., Miss Hannah STEPHENSON, aged 24 years. At Caulderton, near Egremont, lately, Catherine, wife of Mr. John HAILE, aged 44 years. At Beck Green, Egremont, on the 27th ult., Mary, wife of Mr. William LITTLE, miner, aged 32 years. At Cleator, on the 25th ult., Mrs. GAYTHWAITE, widow of the late Mr. Septimus GAYTHWAITE, aged 66 years. At Bootle, on the 31st ult., William, son of Mr. TAYLOR, aged 18 months. At Kiskin, near Bootle, on the 30th ult., Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. Thomas GAWITH, of Thornthwaite, in Woodland, aged 19 years. At Hensingham, on the 2nd instant, in the prime of life, Mr. DARNLEY, a Custom-house officer belonging to Whitehaven. At Whitehaven, since our last, Esther, wife of Mr. Thomas FRANKS, carpenter, aged 54 years; Mr. John DAWSON, aged 64; Miss Ruth HARTLEY, aged 77; Mr. Thomas HEARD, saddler, aged 42; Mrs. Ann RENNIE, widow, late of Egremont, aged 79. At Kendal, on Monday the 3rd instant, Mr. J. B. HEWITSON, proprietor of the Kendal Mercury. At London, on the 30th ult., after a short but severe illness, Mr. William LOONEY, currier, formerly of Whitehaven, in the 32nd year of his age. At his residence, in Ulverston, on the 27th ult., in consequence of an accident about a fortnight previous, Mr. John ROPER, chemist and druggist, aged 44 years. In Kendal, since our last, Mr. John BATEMAN, miller, aged 23 years; William DIXON, black and white smith, aged 37; Esther, wife of Mr. George RUSHFORTH, aged 58. At Appleby, on the 2nd instant, Mr. Jos. TAYLOR, printer, aged 20 years. At his residence in Berkeley Square, London, on Wednesday last, Thomas THORNHILL, Esq. This gentleman possessed large estates in Yorkshire, as well as in the county of Norfolk, but had not for many years resided at his Yorkshire seat (Fixby Hall, near Huddersfield).

Saturday 08 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. At the Bucks Head Hotel, Glasgow, on the 18th ult., Mrs. MACDONALD, of a son. Marriages. At St Mary's Church, on the 1st inst., Mr. William PATTERSON, of this parish, to Miss Elizabeth MITCHELL, of Atterburn, Northumberland; on the 5th, Mr. Thomas SEWELL, saddler, Scotch Street, to Miss Jane WRIGHT, of Abbey Street; on the 6th, Mr. George HIND, of Warwick Bridge, to Miss Mary BEATTIE, of Crosby Street. At Kirklinton Church, on the 2nd instant, by the Rev. George BELL, Mr. Richard CARRUTHERS, of Scaleby, blacksmith, to Margaret, third daughter of Mr. Joseph TURNBULL, of East Clift, Kirklinton. At Wigton, on the 4th inst., Mr. William HARDING, hatter, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. David GRAHAM, blacksmith, both of Wigton; on the 5th, Mr. Thomas MILLER, draper, to Miss Ann FERGUSON, of Plumbland. At Penfith [sic], on the 4th instant, Mr. Richard Hodgson DODD, of Newbiggen, Westmoreland, to Miss Elizabeth WATSON. At Cockermouth, on the 2nd inst., Mr. William CULLEN, innkeeper, to Miss Mary STODDART. At Lamplugh, on the 1st inst., Mr. Joseph WOOD, of Kirkland How, in Arlecdon, to Miss Ann JACKSON, of Woodend, in Lamplugh. At Egremont, on the 3rd instant, Mr. John BAILIFF, to Miss Catherine CLARK; on the 1st, Mr. William BENN, to Miss Ann SPEDDING, both of that parish. At Alston, on the 6th inst., Mr. Isaac WAILS, of Galligill, to Miss Margaret GLENDINNING, of Nentsbury. At St. Bees, on the 26th ult., Mr. H. PATTINSON, shoemaker, son of Mr. PATTINSON, of Hensingham, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. ROBINSON, of Ginns. At Whitehaven, on the 1st inst., Capt. BRANTHWAITE, of the barque Fortfield, of that port, to Miss Ann MARSHALL, daughter of the late Mr. Robert MARSHALL, of Green Bank; Mr. Wm. MADDREAL, to Miss Eleanor ATKINSON. At Bowness Church, Windermere, on the 1st inst., Mr. Matthew BOURBANK, bobbin turner, to Miss Margaret GRAVES. At Bongate, Appleby, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. T. BELLAS, A.M., Mr. Thomas DOWTHWAITE, miner, to Miss Ann THOMPSON, both of Murton; on the 4th, Mr. George BELLAS, to Miss Elizabeth ELLISON, both of Murton. At Appleby, on the 3rd inst., by the Rev. J. MILNER, M.A., Mr. George WHARTON, cabinet maker, to Miss Jane WILLIAMSON, both of Appleby. At St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle, on the 26th ult., Thomas Cram GIBSON, Esq., of Whalton, to Ellen, third daughter of the late George ROBSON, Esq , of Fawdon House. At St. George's, Bloomsbury, by the Hon. and Rev. Edward PELLEW, A.M., Charles James Fox BUNBURY, Esq., eldest son of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Edward BUNBURY, of Barton Hall, in the county of Suffolk, Bart., K.C.B., to Frances Joanna, daughter of Leonard HORNER, Esq., of Bedford-place.

Saturday 08 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before W. LUMB, Esq., Coroner.) An inquest was held on Friday last, in Whitehaven, on view of the body of Thomas HERD, whose death, it was reported, had been occasioned by ill usage received in the police station. The inquiry satisfactorily showed that the deceased had been treated by the police in the most humane manner, and the court entirely acquitted them of all blame whatever. Verdict: "Died by the visitation of God."-An inquest was held at Ellenborough, on Monday, before the same coroner, on view of the body of Hannah FEARON, a child of ten years of age, who died on Sunday in consequence of injuries received by her clothes accidentally taking fire on the 20th of May last. Verdict: "Accidental Death."-Another inquest was held the same day, before the same gentleman, at Hensingham, near Whitehaven, on view of the body of William DARNLEY, a custom-house officer at that port, aged 37 years, who was found dead in bed on Sunday morning last. Mr. D. had been in a declining state of health for some time past. Verdict: "Died by the visitation of God." Before G. THOMPSON, Esq., Coroner. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Saturday last, an inquest was held at Milburn, Westmorland, touching the death of Wm. CHEESEBROUGH, of Skirwith, near the above place, husbandman, aged 45 years, who was struck by a horse on the preceding Thursday. At the time of the accident, deceased was cleaning the horse between its hind legs, and hold of the tail, when it suddenly struck out and forced him against the wall. Two of Mr. John BRUNSKILL's sons were present, and immediately called for assistance. Deceased died on the following Saturday morning, from, it is supposed, internal injury in the lower part of the abdomen, no outside marks being apparent. He was a person highly respected in the neighbourhood. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death, with a deodand of 1s. on the horse."

Saturday 08 Jun 1844 (p. 3, col. 3) SUICIDE ON SHAP FELLS.—A distressing occurrence took place Thursday week, at Hucks. The Glasgow Mail, on its road from Lancaster, having passed through Kendal at about ten o'clock in the morning, reached Hucks' Brow, on the south side of High Borrow Bridge, about 11, and as usual drew up on the steep, to afford time for the guard to put on the drag. Here a gentlemen [sic], one of the passengers, got down stating his intestion [sic] to walk down that hill, and up the next, which is frequently done for exercise by travellers. The coach in due course changed horses at Hucks', and when ready to proceed on its journey, as the gentlemen had not been observed to pass, the guard blew his horn, to give notice of departure; but the passenger still not appearing, it was thought that he might have gone by unnoticed during the bustle of changing, and have proceeded up the hill. The coach accordingly resumed its journey.—About 12 o'clock at noon, as a son of Mr. WARD, and some other persons, were returning home with carts laden with peats, on reaching the top of the brow, they noticed, on the other side the wall fence, a man lying in a small gravel pit, and, on going near, they found thet [sic] he was literally surrounded—head, feet, and sides—with a pool of blood. They then got over the wall, and found that the stranger was still breathing, though unable to stir from weakness. Beside him lay a penknife with four blades, one of which was open, and that and the others were clotted with blood. On raising the unfortunate man, they found that his throat had been cut with three deep gashes. He was conveyed as speedily as possible to the inn of Mr. BURTON, whence a messenger was immediately despatched to Kendal for Mr. ATKINSON, surgeon, who arrived about three o'clock, and after dressing the wounds, expressed an opinion that, under favourable circumstances, a recovery might take place. Mr. ATKINSON remained with the patient till about 4; the latter, however, was unable to rally, and expired about 5. Deceased was about 5 feet 6 inches high, was of gentlemanly address and appearance, and was dressed in black. In his pockets were found a gold watch, containing a warranty for 6 years, dated in 1838, from Messrs. SAVORY and Sons, London, a silver pencil case, a fruit knife, pocket book, key, 16s. 4d. in silver, and 3d. in copper, also an invoice, dated "Paisley, 11th April, 1844: Andrew GIBSON, jun., Esq., bought of Thos. H. Mc.FARLANE, wine and spirit merchant, 5 galls. of Highland whiskey, at 10s., £2 10s.; 1 doz. port wine at 39s., £1 19s.; total £4 9s." Another document was a receipt of policy from the Scottish Union Insurance Office, dated "11 Novr., 1843. Mr. Andrew GIBSON, jun. paid premium and duty, £1 5s. on insurance of £500 up to Martinmas, 1844." No. of policy, 61,557. The linen and stockings of deceased are marked "A. G. P."—It appeared that, at some time the head of the unfortunate man had been shaved; as the hair was short, of uniform growth, and bristly, though of some advance; and in one of the pockets was found a wig. An inquest was holden on the remains on Friday, when a verdict was returned of "temporary insanity."

MANORIAL COURT APPLEBY. Summonses have been issued to the Jury to attend a Court Leet of SIR HENRY TUFTON, Bart., on Thursday, June 4th, at the Tufton Arms Hotel, at two o'clock. ___________________________________________________________ barb, ontario, canada.

PETTY SESSIONS. KIRKBY STEPHEN - MONDAY, MAY 25. (Before DR. SIMPSON, and CAPTAINS CHAMLEY and GRIMSHAW) ASSAULT. - WILLIAM BIRTLE, servant with MR. GEORGE THORNBORROW, Gale, Stainmore, was charged by WILLIAM CARTER, farmer, Park House, Stainmore, with assaulting him, and with hounding some ponies on the 13th inst. - Fined £1, including costs. TRESPASS ON THE RAILWAY. - JOHN COATES was charged by the North-Eastern Railway Company with trespassing on the South Durham Line on Stainmore. - Fined £1, including costs. SELLING DRINK DURING PROHIBITED HOURS. - ROBERT DIXON, beerhouse keeper, Nateby, was charged by P.C. HUTCHINSON, with selling drink during prohibited hours on the 17th inst., - Fined £1, including costs. STEALING WEARING APPAREL. - MARY ANN ALDERSON was charged by DOROTHY FAWCETT, Great Ormside, with stealing a quantity of wearing apparel, her property, of the value of 15s., on the 1st of May. - P.C. HUTCHINSON,on receiving information, apprehended the prisoner in Kirkby Stephen Workhouse, where the stolen articles were recovered. - The prisoner was committed for trial at ensuing Quarter Sessions. ___________________________________________________________ barb, ontario, canada.