Vitals: DERRY - A Return of Inquests - 1841 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Derry Index Copyright ************************************************ Transcribed and contributed Mary Heaphy VITALS: DERRY - A RETURN OF INQUESTS - 1841 A return of inquests held by several coroners of the counties and cities of Ireland for each month during the year 1841. Giving name, date of inquest, where held, and finding of each inquiry. BERRY, Alexander Gawsen, (a child), on the 12th Sept., at Killyfaddy, accidentally drowned in a pool of water. BIGLEY, Hugh, on the 30th Oct., at Paterstewart, died by the bursting of a blood vessel in his lungs. BLAIR, Isabella, on the 1st Dec., at N. Limavady, died from the improper use of ardent spirits. BRADLEY, Charles, on the 15th Jan, at Killawen, died from excessive intoxication, assisted by suffocation. BURKIT, George, on the 11th August, at Moneymore, either died from internal rupture of a blood vessel or by visitation of God. CAMERON, James, on the 29th July, at Blakes, accidentally drowned at Downhill Strand. CAMPBELL, Robert, on the 23rd March, at New Buildings, found drowned. CLARK, John, Jnr., on the 20th Nov, at Drumcrow, died from a gun-shot wound inflicted by Thomas JOHNSTON, unintentionally, when firing at a hare. CLEMENTS, William, on the 5th Nov, at Londonderry, died by visitation of God. CONNELL, Michael, on the 22nd Feb., at Dinmeil, came by his death in consequence of injuries inflicted on his person by Thomas CAMPBELL and James CAMPBELL. DINNEN, Michael, on the 29th Nov., at Dreenan, fell into a ditch and was drowned or suffocated when intoxicated. DOHERTY, James, on the 28th Nov., on board a steam-boat at Londonderry, died by the visitation of God. DOHERTY, James, on the 31st March, in Londonderry, found drowned. DOHERTY, Michael, on the 29th July, at Articlave, accidentally drowned at Downhill Strand. DONITY, Samuel, on the 20th April, at Taranamore, that the deceased was subject to epileptic fits, fell on the road and died. DURNION, William, on the 4th Dec., at the Rock at Londonderry, was found drowned. EKIN, John, on the 22nd Oct., at Druminard, being old and infirm, and intoxicated, fell into a ditch and was suffocated. EVENING, John, on the 25th Jan, City of Londonderry, died by visitation of God. FARREL, Thomas, on the 7th Oct, at Kilrea, died by visitation of God. FORREST, William/MARTIN, George, , on the 17th July, at Articlave, both accidentally drowned at Downhill Strand. GALLAUGHER, Charles, on the 15th Feb, at Ballyarnet, died by visitation of God. GAWD, John, on the 9th Feb, in the Gaol of Londonderry, died by visitation of God. GIBSON, Catherine, (a child), on the 19th Oct, at Kettle-House, accidentally burnt by her clothes taking fire. HAMPSIE, John, on the 21st August, at Coolcoskeran, found drowned in a pool of water, whether accidentally or otherwise not stated. HARROTT, John, on the 6th May, in Londonderry, died by visitation of God. HARTIN, John, on the 4th Oct, at Coleraine, died from congestion of the brain, brought on by over exertion and excitement of the mind. HASSON, James, on the 12th Nov., at Maghera, died by visitation of God. HEGARTY, William, on the 1st Dec, at N. Limavady, died from the cold and drinking spirituous liquors to excess. KANE, Anne, on the 16th Nov., at Letterlone, burnt to death while under the influence of whiskey. KEENAN, Edward, on the 26th May, at Leitrim, drowned accidentally in a bog hole. KEENAN, James, on the 25th Sept, at Cloney, came to his death by a horse and cart having falling on him in the gripe of the road, and was drowned. KELLY, John, on the 1st Dec, at Gartmore, hung himself whilst in a state of insanity. Kane, Mary Anne, on the 9th Nov., at Killowen, was burnt to death, in consequence of being in the care of Anne KANE, who was under the influence of whiskey. LEMRON, Michael, on the 17th Oct, at Mullaghbuoy, fell into a well and drowned. LIGHTON, Catherine, on the 30th April, at N. Limavady, died by visitation of God. McCANNA, Mary, on the 22nd Oct., at Ballinteer, drowned accidentally. McCLOSKY, Michael, on the 21st Oct., at Maghera, was found dead in a well, but how or by what means did not appear. McCUROY, on the 19th Nov., at Ballywillan, fell into a tub of boiling water, and died from the effects of scalding. McLEANE, John, on the 6th July, at Coleraine, died by visitation of God. McNICKLE, Catherine, on the 1st Nov, at Coolcoskeran, burnt by her clothes accidentally taking fire. MEDLIN, Catherine, on the 14th Jan, at Coleraine, died from inflammation of the stomach. MILLER, John, on the 20th Feb., at Kiltinny, died by visitation of God. MONAGHAN, Michael, on the 30th May, in the Gaol of Londonderry, died by visitation of God. NICOLL, James, on the 22nd May, at Ballyagan, that the deceased was found suspended from a tree in his own garden, and that he hung himself while labouring under temporary derangement. O'NEILLE, Sarah, on the 28th April, at Londonderry, died by visitation of God. PATTERSON, William, on the 29th Jan, City of Londonderry, drowned by accident. ROSS, Mathew, on the 29th June, at Articlave, accidentally fell into a tub of boiling water and was scalded to death. SMYTH, George, on the 3rd July, at Kirkistown, found drowned in a mill-dam. STEEN, Robert, on the 23rd Jan, at Literlone, died by visitation of God. STEWART, Charles, (an infant), on the 21st May, at Fillinkissy, was drowned in a well or pool of water. STEWART, Henry, on the 29th August, at Lisalbenagh, killed by a fall from his horse. Spellings as per book ("Mc" names were changed froms "M'" for ease in search) Source: The British Parliamentary Papers on Ireland. Note: "VISITATION FROM GOD" was a death where the cause was unknown.