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christmassy
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COSTELLO inquest
« on: Sunday 05 July 09 17:35 UTC (UK) »
I am trying to trace more information about a fatal accident at Gossages Soapworks, Widnes in 1902.

My ancestor, Timothy Costello of Warrington, was working there as a bricklayer's labourer. He died of injuries received in the accident on 31 May 1902 when he fell from a plank. He died on 4 June 1902 in Warrington Infirmary, the inquest was held by Lancashire coroner S Brighouse on 5 June and the verdict was Accident.

Is there any way of getting more information about the inquest, the accident (a record book maybe?) or finding out more about Gossage's? Would it have been reported in the press? If so, which paper?

Thank you all in advance for your help.
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Re: COSTELLO inquest
« Reply #1 on: Monday 06 July 09 11:27 UTC (UK) »
christmassy,

These sort of incidents and any subsequent inquests were often reported in full in the local newspaper of the day.

Warrington Library have an archives and local studies section and may well have micro films of the local newspaper.

http://www.warrington.gov.uk/libraries/local_library/Warrington_Library.aspx

It may be worth you emailing them. Some Libraries if you give them a specific date and if they have the available time and staff will provide you with a photocopy of a newspaper article.

odessa.
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Re: COSTELLO inquest
« Reply #2 on: Monday 06 July 09 13:03 UTC (UK) »
Thank you very much Odessa. I'll try following up your suggestion. Smiley
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christmassy
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Re: COSTELLO inquest
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 09 July 09 09:07 UTC (UK) »
Thanks for the advice. Look what treasure I found.
thanks again, Christmassy

INQUESTS AT WARRINGTON

Mr Brighouse held three inquests in his court at the New Police Building on
Thursday evening The first commenced at eight o'clock and was on the body of Timothy Costello.
Margaret Ward said the deceased was her father,who was 60 years of age and was a bricksetter's labourer. He lived at 37 Old Road, Warrington, and was brought home injured on Saturday the 31st last month. Dr. Langdale attended him until the following Monday,when the deceased was removed to the Infirmary where he died on Wednesday.
Edward Evans, bricksetter's labourer,Nelson St,said the deceased and himself
were employed by  Mr Peter Rigby,builder and contractor, Warrington, and they were building a large chimney for Messrs Gossage, soapmakers Widnes.  At 11.45 am on saturday morning, the 31st ult. he saw the deceased walking across a plank which was placed on the base of the chimney when he missed his footing and fell to the ground, a distance of 9ft.6in.
Mr Rigby who was represented by Mr W J Forshaw Solicitor said the walk was
2ft wide. It had been erected by the deceased himself.
Evans said six people had used the walk for a fortnight  The "foot plank"
had been erected by deceased himself.
              A verdict of  "Accidental death " was returned.
From Warrington Guardian dated Saturday  7th June 1902 .
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Re: COSTELLO inquest
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 09 July 09 15:18 UTC (UK) »
hi christmassy,

Glad you were successful, and so quick too! There's lots of useful stuff in the local papers, it's just getting to them and having the time to sit and search  Wink

There is a possibility that the accident to Timothy Costello was described in an earlier issue - one for future investigation?

odessa.
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Re: COSTELLO inquest
« Reply #5 on: Friday 10 July 09 12:44 UTC (UK) »
Ah yes, time! Forever chasing that elusive thing! Roll on retirement!
all the best Smiley
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