Tragic death of Jane Burden in weare gifford devon

[indigo78]

Hi i was wondering if anyone has access to newspaper articles surrounding the death of Jane Burden born abt 1849 died 1951 daughter to a Henry and Betsey Burden Weare Gifford Devon. Story has it she was involved in a tragic accident. Also their next daughter Lucy Burden born abt 1851 died 1856 i wonder if there is any info on how she died?

Any info on this family would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

[BumbleB]

FindMyPast have the article on Jane's death - North Devon Journal of 24 April 1851.

9 April - Mother (Betsey) left Jane (19 months) in the house whilst she went to the well.  Jane's clothes caught fire, she ran outside and was seen by a neighbour who stripped her clothes off.  Jane died the following afternoon. 


Added - also Exeter & Plymouth Gazette - 19 April 1851

[BumbleB]

I can't see anything about Lucy.

[indigo78]

FindMyPast have the article on Jane's death - North Devon Journal of 24 April 1851.

9 April - Mother (Betsey) left Jane (19 months) in the house whilst she went to the well.  Jane's clothes caught fire, she ran outside and was seen by a neighbour who stripped her clothes off.  Jane died the following afternoon. 


Added - also Exeter & Plymouth Gazette - 19 April 1851

Thank you how sad.

[indigo78]

I noticed on GENUKI there are inquests for the period 1895-1904 in Devon i wonder if there are records anywhere earlier than 1895?

[rosie99]

Also their next daughter Lucy Burden born abt 1851 died 1856 i wonder if there is any info on how she died?

You probably need the death certificate

[indigo78]

Also their next daughter Lucy Burden born abt 1851 died 1856 i wonder if there is any info on how she died?

You probably need the death certificate

Thank you. In the case of Jane Burdens accident do you think there would have been a inquest held and if so any ideas how i would be able to find the details?

[BumbleB]

Yes, there was an inquest - J H Toller, Esq, Deputy-Coroner was the official - verdict = Accidental death by burning.  Taken from the newspaper entry.

[indigo78]

Yes, there was an inquest - J H Toller, Esq, Deputy-Coroner was the official - verdict = Accidental death by burning.  Taken from the newspaper entry.

Thank you