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1843 DEATHS
OCTOBER
6 OCTOBER 1843, Friday
At Truro, on Tuesday last, Charles, son of Mr. Richard Minors, Union-place, aged 11 years.
At Truro, on Monday last, Mr. George Hall, in the 71st year of his age. For the last 15 years the deceased held the office of Surveyor under the Commissioners of the Truro Improvement Act; and for upwards of 30 years he was a member of the Independent Church in that town.
At Truro, on Tuesday last, after a short illness, Mr. Thomas Pine, late of Plymouth, aged 75 years; and on Wednesday, Mr. Henry Clift.
At Molingey, in the parish of St. Austell, on Monday last, after a lingering illness, Mr. John May, aged 71 years.
At St Austell, on Tuesday last, the infant son of the Rev. Samuel Christophers, Wesleyan minister.
At Polglaze, in the parish of Creed, Mr. S.T. James, aged 11 years.
At Camborne, on Tuesday last, Sarah, daughter of Mr. John Simons, aged 2 years.
At Hayle, on Saturday last, Mrs. Mary Ann Chinn, aged 45 years.
At St. Ives, on the 28th ultimo, the infant son of Capt. G. Anthony, of the schooner "Reward," aged 3 years; the wife of Mr. Thomas Quick, aged 30 years; and the wife of Mr. Robert Quick, aged 41 years.
At St. Ives, on Saturday last, the infant son of Mr. John Leddra.
At Penzance, on the 29th ult., Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Arthur Berryman, surgeon, aged 3 years.
At St. Just in Penwith, on the 28th ult., Mr. John Thomas, aged 43 years; and on the 29th, Mrs. Williams, aged 79 years.
At Gwinear, on Saturday last, Mr. John Beckerleg, blacksmith, aged 62 years.
At Ladock, on Sunday last, much respected, Mr. Edward Blake, aged 79 years.
At Charlestown, on Monday last, Mr. John [O?]rgin, aged 21 years.
At Tothill, Mrs. Edith Reed, aged 58 years, widow of the late Mr. John Reed, of [?].
At Portsmouth, the Rev. Robert Benham, supernumerary Wesleyan minister, late of I, aged 43? years.
At Blisford, Mr. John Ellis, the oldest resident of [?]town, aged 76 years.
13 OCTOBER 1843, Friday
At the Parade, Truro, on the 5th instant, of consumption, Susan Scaplin, third daughter of J.S. Stansmore Esq., collector of H.M. Customs, aged 23 years. She bore a long and trying illness with great meeknest and patience, and cheerfully resigned her spirit to her God and saviour.
At Truro, on Friday last, Elizabeth Anna, only daughter of Mr. Hugh Pearce, grocer, aged 13 years.
At Truro, on Wednesday last, Mr. Thomas Gatley, aged 75 years.
At Treworgey, in Ruanlanyhorne, on Monday last, the wife of Mr. John Bond, carpenter, aged 36 years.
At St. Agnes, on Friday last, Mrs. Ann Prost, widow of the late Capt. Thomas Prout, aged 80 years.
At Wheal Busy, near Chacewater, on Sunday last, in the 70th year of his age, Capt. Paul Ninnis.
At Illogan, on the 3rd instant, Mr. John Row, aged 44 years.
At Harris Mill, in Redruth, on the 7th instant, Miss Elizabeth Lawrence, aged 25 years.
At Praze, in the parish of Crowan, on Saturday, the 30th ult., Mrs. Blanch Coombe, aged 81 years.
At Angarrack, near Hayle, on the 7th instant, Mr. John Lawry, aged 52 years.
At Hayle, on Sunday last, Mrs. Mary Harvey, aged 37 years.
At St. Ives, on the 5th instant, Mrs. Burrell, aged 83 years.
At St. Ives, on Saturday last, Vivian, infant son of Mr. V. Grenfell.
At St. Michael's Mount, on Friday, Mary Hic[hen?]s, only daughter of Mr. Sennett, innkeeper, aged 16 years.
At St. Just Church-town, on Thursday, the 28th ult., Mr. John Thomas, grocer and draper.
At St. Ermo, on the 5th instant, Honour, wife of Mr. Richard Davis, of St. Agnes, aged 33? years.
At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Joel Clemow, grocer, aged 31 years.
At St. Columb, last week, Mr. John Brewer, aged 23 years.
At Fowey, on the 4th instant, Mr. Thomas Harris, late master of the sloop "Standard," aged 31 years.
At Illand, in the parish of Northhill, on the 27th ult., much esteemed by all who knew him, Mr. John Peter, yeoman, aged 87 years.
At Hexworthy farm, near Launceston, on Tuesday last, Miss Harris, aged 23 years.
At Little Petherick, on Sunday last, after a short illness, Mr. John Keast, sen., aged 70 years.
At East Looe, on the 6th instant, Mr. James Rogers, aged 31 years; and on the 10th instant, Helen, daughter of Mr. A. Hooper, aged 7 years.
At West Looe, on the 8th instant, Mr. Samuel Sargent aged 34 years.
At Plymouth, on the 5th instant, after a painful and protracted illness, aged 80 years, Mr. Richard Webb, late druggist of that town, and for many years proprietor of the Plymouth and Devonport Journal, much and deservedly respected as an honest, worthy, member of society.
At Buckfastleigh, Devon, on Monday last, Mr. James Powning, of Berkley Place, Falmouth, clerk of excise, aged 53 years. He was in life highly respected, and his death is much lamented by his numerous friends and acquaintances.
20 OCTOBER 1843, Friday
At Truro, on Saturday last, of apoplexy, Mr. Joseph Tregoning, aged 48 years. For a number of years he was sheriff's officer for the surrounding district, and discharged his unpleasant duties with so much kindness that he obtained the lasting friendship of many who in most cases look with displeasure on persons filling that office. He has left a widow and three children to lament his early death, and his men[?]y will long be cherished by his relatives and all with whom he associated.
At Truro, on Tuesday last, Miss Hornblower, aged 83 years.
At Truro, on Wednesday last, greatly respected by an extensive circle of friends, Rosemond, widow of the late Mr. John Blewett, aged 68 years.
At Ladock, on Thursday last, the infant daughter of Mr. George Miners.
At Tregear, in Ladock, on Wednesday last, Mr. Robert Hotton, yeoman, aged 77 years.
At Cheltenham, on Sunday last, after a protracted illness, sincerely regretted, William Rawlings, Esq., of Padstow, for many years a magistrate, and one of the deputy-lieutenants of this county.
At West Looe, on Tuesday last, the widow of the late Mr. William Hicks, of Shuts, St. Martn's, aged 87 years.
At Polbatbick, on Friday last, Nicholas, the only son of Mr. James Sansom, of Cutcrew Mill, St. Germans,
At Launceston, on the 15th instant, Miss Elizabeth Dingle, aged 19 years.
At Falmouth, on Wednesday last, Mrs. Mary Lumesden, aged 86 yers. Up to the last she retained full possession of all her faculties.
At Falmouth, on Wednesday last, Honor, the beloved wife of Mr. B. Barnes, aged 72 years, deeply regretted by a large circle of friends, Mrs. Barnes arouse the morning of her death, in her usual health, but whilst at breakfast was taken with a giddiness in the head, and an apoplectic fit soon followed, which deprived her of life in a few hours. She lived a Christian's life, and died in a Christian's death.
At Camborne, on Sunday last, Mrs. Mitchinson, aged 69 years.
At Hayle, on Friday last, Mr. Thomas Trathan, aged 32 years.
At Hayle, on Wednesday last, the infant son of Mr. Thomas Gregory.
At St. Ives, last week, John, son of the late Capt. William Hickes, aged 14 years.
At St. Ives, on Tuesday last, Miss Pattty Quick, aged 72 years. She was a faithful servant for the last 42 years in the family of William Bazeley, Esq.
At Penzance, on Saturday last, the infant daughter of Mr. Trounson; and on Monday, the wife of Mr. Nicholas Woolcock, aged 32 years.
At Budleigh Salterion, on the 11th instant, Frances Maria, infant daughter of the Rev. G. H. Kempe.
At his residence, Stapleton, near Bristol, on Sunday morning last, John Foster, Esq., the celebrated author of Essays, and other valuable works, aged 73 years.
At Clifton Wells, near Bristol, on the 11th instant, the Right Rev. Dr. Bownstead, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, aged 42 years.
At Carlogie Cottage, in Aberdenshire, on the 2nd instant, Rear Admiral Sir Arthur Farquhar, K.C.B., and K.C.H., aged 71 years.
At Paris, on the 10th instant, Mr. Bean, proprietor and editor of the Liverpool Albion, sincerely and extensively lamented.
At Calcutta, on the 5th of August last, Eliza, the beloved wife of George Parker, Esq., 74th regiment, B.N.I., youngest daughter of John Marshall, Esq., surgeon-general, Calcutta.
At Bermuda, in the West Indies, Stephen, eldest son of Mr. James Martin, of Trevaunance, St. Agnes.
27 OCTOBER 1843, Friday
At Truro, on the 19th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Randall, aged 73 years.
At Point, on the 24th instant, Mrs. P. Olive, aged 87 years.
At Falmouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. Benjamin Barnes, aged 73 years. Mr. Barnes, whilst attending the funeral of his wife, whose death appeared in our obituary last week, became so overpowered by his feelings, that he was obliged to leave the corpse, and take rest in the house of a friend on the way. He had apologised for his intrusion, and, for a moment or two, spoke cheerfully; but it was a struggle of Christian fortitude against nature, and, on the conflict, he fell back on a sofa, and yielded up his spirit without a groan. His death excited universal regret, especially under its peculiar circumstances; for in every relation of life the deceased was highly esteemed by his fellow-townsmen. With very limited means, he was a friend and supporter of various charitable and philanthropic institutions, and many of the poor of his neighbourhood will sadly feel the want of his benevolence. Like his lamented wife, he was waiting his summons to eternity, and died the death of the righteous.
At Green Bank, Falmouth, on the 21st instant, William Gregory, Esq., aged 78 years.
At Falmouth, on Sunday last, the infant son of Mr. Polglaze, ironmonger, &c.
At St. Agnes, on Friday last, after a long and severe illness, which was brought on by a close attention to his professional duties, Mr. Richard Doble, surgeon, aged 44 years.
At Redruth, on Friday last, Mr. Peter Thomas, aged 51 years.
At Tuckingmill, on the 19th instant, Frances Ann, infant daughter of Mr. Joseph Pringle, boot and shoe maker.
At Ninnis-bridge, in the parish of Lelant, lately, Mr. Thomas Edwards, aged 40 years. For the last 37 years of his life he was totally blind.
At Nineveh, in the parish of St. Erth, on the 19th instant, Mr. John Morgan, who for 45 years kept the Star Inn, at St. Erth church-town.
At St. Erth church-town, on Wednesday last, Louisa Davy, aged 14 years.
At Regent-terrace, Penzance, Mary, wife of Mr. Williams, innkeeper, St. Just in Penwith, aged 22 years.
At Helston, on Tuesday last, the infant son of Mr. J.C. Harry, ironmonger.
At Troon, in the parish of St. Keverne, on Wednesday last, Penn, wife of Mr. Michael Saunders, and sister of Mr. J. Rogers, author of Anti-Popery, &c., aged 37 years.
At Bodinnock, near Fowey, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., Miss Susan Roscarle, aged 22 years.
At the London Inn, Liskeard, on the 19th instant, after a protracted illness, Mrs. Cox.
At his house, Boutport-street, Barnstaple, on the 16th instant, after a long illness, Mr. Roger Pengelly, aged 61 years. The reformers of Barnstaple have lost a very staunch supporter by the death of this gentleman.
At Whimple, on the 17th instant, in the 90th year of his age, the Rev. Thomas Heberden, rector of that parish, and Canon Residentiary of the Cathedral Church of Exeter.
At the College, near Salisbury, on Monday last, Wadham Wyndham, Esq., M.P. For that city, aged 70 years.
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