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Title: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: amandab on Thursday 23 April 09 16:53 BST (UK)
Does anyone out there have any historical information relating to Great Coxwell?

I have two brothers - William and Thomas Adams aged 14 and 11 - both being buried in the church yard at Great Coxwell on 2 August 1809.  The vicar was marked the register with the remark that he has reported the incident but does not say what the incident was.

When I found this at the records office I asked about possible newspapers from the time but they didn't think there was anything.  I've also been to the churchyard and found the gravestone but no luck there either!

Any help or pointers would be appreciated.

Thank you
Amanda   
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: bearkat on Thursday 23 April 09 17:05 BST (UK)
You could try asking at the records office to see if there was an inquest.
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: behindthefrogs on Thursday 23 April 09 21:17 BST (UK)
Were there any other parish records at the record office?  It would seem worthwhile looking at the vestry minutes if they are available and possibly some of the accounts.

David
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: amandab on Thursday 23 April 09 21:38 BST (UK)
Thank you both for your suggestions.  Wasn't sure when inquests started but its worth a try.  I did ask in general when I was in the records office about whether there would be any way of finding out more but they were a bit vague. 

I'll try to go back and ask for more specific records.

Many thanks
Amanda
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: bearkat on Thursday 23 April 09 21:47 BST (UK)
The National Archives has a useful leaflet about Coroners' Inquests

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=175&j=1

Good luck in your search.
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: lone_star on Wednesday 20 November 13 22:17 GMT (UK)
Hi Amanda, I was intrigued by your post as my maiden name is Adams and my paternal line originated in Great Coxwell. When I looked at my tree I saw that William and Thomas were the sons of Thomas Adams and Hannah Acott. William 1795-1809, Thomas born 1808 but no date of death, however I have their brother John 1798-1809. I hope I have the dates right but you've now got me thinking about your story, which I've never heard and I want to know more. Did you ever resolve it ?  If not  then I think I would like to try to find an answer :) I appreciate this is an old post so I hope you're still researching and using this site.

Robert Adams born 1737 at Great Coxwell is my 5 x ggrand father.
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: MargP on Wednesday 20 November 13 22:22 GMT (UK)
Hi  and welcome to Roots

Amanda was on line yesterday, so I think she will reply shortly

Margp
Title: Re: Two Boys Dying in 1809
Post by: lone_star on Wednesday 20 November 13 22:26 GMT (UK)
Thankyou margP, looking forward to making some new friends  :)