Hi Guys I've got three siblings who died together in a train accident in 1867 Not quite the same as 4 , but it made me stop and think Run over on a level crossing in Colney Hatch it seems - offspring of John Roddis - 1842-1866 Here's what the paper said Sept 27 1867 Newspapers. On Saturday 21st September at the Colney Hatch Railway Station three children belonging to one family were cut to pieces. They were upon one side of the line and as a train had passed they ran across the railway, just as the 11.55 am express up Midland was passing through. The result was that the children were dismembered and smashed, their blood and brains being scattered over the engine. Their remains were collected and conveyed away to await an inquest. No blame is attached to the company, as although it is a level crossing a bridge has been erected for the safety and convenience of the public. The mother of the deceased , the widow of a gentleman` coachman resided at No 4 Ada Cottages, where her husband died fourteen months ago, leaving her with six children, three out of that number being killed as described. The shock to the poor woman was so excessive that it is feared she will not survive. Dr Trevor is attending her and that gentleman gives but little hope of her recovery. The inquest was held at the Railway Tavern, Colney Hatch on Tuesday when after a long investigation the Coroner (Dr Hardwicke) gave the resolution that The Jury empanelled at the Railway Hotel, to inquire into the deaths of Fanny Eliza Roddis, Mary Ann Roddis and Henry Albert Roddis have returned a verdict of accidental death, are of an opinion that all public crossings and roads on railway lines should have proper superintendence and protection for the prevention of such accidents in the future. It seems that she did survive , and went on to remarry later regards Neil -- Neil Hartwell The Garden House 74 Lostwithiel St Fowey PL23 1BQ 01726 832785