Inquest: Some County Tipperary Inquests - 1861/62

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SOME COUNTY TIPPERARY INQUESTS - 1861/62

A Return Of Inquests Held By Thomas O'Meara, Coroner For 
Part Of The North And Part Of The South Riding Of County 
Tipperary. Under The 9th And The 10th Victoria, Chap. 37, 
Commencing July 11th 1861 And Ending Feb. 26th 1862.

1. July 11th 1861 on Ellen Harrington, of Shanakill, 
Killevinogue, Barony of Eliogarty, Simple examination by Dr. 
Mullalley. Reported by Sub-Inspector Healy. Verdict-Disease 
of the hearth.

2. July 31st on Michael Purcell, of Thurles, Parish of 
Thurles, Eliogarty, Simple examination by Dr. Ryan. Reported 
by Sub-Inspector Bradshaw. Verdict-Accidental poisoning. 

3. August 1st. on Catherine English, of Roscrea, Barony of 
Ikerrin, simple examination by Dr. Powel. Reported by 
Constable Ruthledge. Verdict-Natural Causes.

4. August 3rd. on John Martin, of Dangansalla, Parish of 
Bourna, simple examination by Dr. Powell,. Verdict-Fall from 
a horse. Reported by Constable McKee.

5. Aug. 14th on a female child, at Mullanes, Parish of 
Thurles, Eliogarty. Post Mortem by Dr. Bradshaw. 
Verdict-Concealment of birth. reported by Sub Inspector 
Bradshaw.

6. Aug. 20th on Michael Maher, of Kilcooley, Parish of 
Kilcooley, Barony of Slievardagh, Post Mortem by Dr. Green. 
Verdict-Accidentally shot. Reported by Constable Price.

7. Aug 24th on Michael Slattery of Templemore, Barony of 
Eliogarty, simple examination by Dr. Forsayeth. Reported by 
Head Constable Quinn. Verdict-Disease of the brain.

8. Sept. 4th on Catherine O'Brien, of Roscrea, Barony of 
Ikerrin. Reported by Sub. Inspector Healy. Simple 
examination by Dr. Woods. Verdict-Epilepsy.

9, Sept, 29th on Cornelius Callanan of Knocknahorna, Parish 
of Glankeen, Barony of North Kilnamanagh, Simple examination 
by DR. Pinchin. Reported by Inspector Mullarky. 
Verdict-Accidental Burning.

10. Oct. 7th on Joseph Carew, of Thurles, Barony of 
Eliogarty. Simple examination by Dr. Bradshaw. Reported by 
Head-Constable McCloskey. Verdict-Disease of the heart.

11. Oct. 9th on Edmond Dwyer, Regalown, Parish of Toem, 
Barony of North Kilenamanagh, Simple examination by Dr. 
Power. reported by Constable Ahern. Verdict-Inflamation of 
the bowels.

12. Oct. 9th on Patrick Brophy, Parish of Kilcooley, no 
inquest. Inquest being held before I arrived. !. Reported by 
Constable Price.

13. Oct. 15th on James Casker, of Templemore, Parish of 
Templemore, Eliogarty. Post Mortem examination by Dr. 
Forsaythe. Reported by Constable Flynn. Verdict-Homicide.

14. Nov. 16th on Honora Dollard, of Harley Park, 
Ballingarry, Barony of Slievardagh. Simple examination by 
Dr. Rowles. Reported by Constable Tully. Verdict-Paralysis 
of the heart.

15. Oct 12th on a female child at Roscres. 
Verdict-Concealment of birth. Reported by Constable 
Ruthledge.

16. Nov. 17th on Patrick Power of Crohane, Barony of 
Slievardagh, Examination by Dr. Powell. Reported by 
Constable Gearan. Verdict-apoplexy

17. Dec. 6th on Patrick Delaney, of Barnaleshan, Parish of 
Templetuohy. Barony of Ikerrin. No Doctor. reported by 
Sub-Inspector Nowlan. Verdict-Rupture of a blood vessel.

18. Dec. 13th on Archibald Robinson, of Roscrea Workhouse, 
Parish of Roscrea. Barony of Ikerrin. Simple examination by 
Dr. Woods. Verdict-Manslaughter. Reported by Constable 
Healy.

1862. 19. Jan. 3rd 1862 on Joseph Rainsberry, of Templemore, 
Barony of Eliogarty, Simple examination by Dr. Forsaythe. 
Reported by Head-Constable Flynn. Verdict-Accidental 
Drowning.

20. Jan. 25th on John Jones, of Roscrea, Barony of Ikerrin. 
Post Mortem examination by Dr. Power. Verdict-Manslaughter. 
Reported by Inspector Healy.

21. Feb. 8th on John Butler of Roscrea, Barony of Ikerrin. 
Simple examination by Dr. Woods. Reported by Inspector 
Healy. Verdict-Falling off a load of hay.

22. Feb. 11th on a female child at Thurles, Post mortem by 
Dr. Bradshaw, reported by Inspector Bradshaw, 
Verdict-Concealment of birth.

23. Feb. 16th on thomas Splint of Roscrea, Ikerrin. Simple 
examination by Dr. Power. verdict-Disease of the heart. 
reported by Inspector healy.

24. Feb. 18th on Patrick Ryan, of Carrigloughmore, Parish of 
Loughmore. Eliogarty, Simple examination by Dr. Mullaly. 
Verdict-Disease of the heart. Reported by Constable 
Loughnane.

25.Feb. 22nd on John Hackett, of Ballynastick, Parish of 
Boulick, Barony of Slievardagh, Simple examination by Dr. 
Calcut. Reported by Constable Whelehan. Verdict-Accidental 
falling of a stone in a coal pit.

26. On James Ryan of Killenaule, Barony of Slievardagh. No. 
Inquest. Considered not necessary.

The above is a correct return of inquests held by me since 
last return. Thomas O'Meara, Coroner. Bouladuff House, 
Thurles, March 3rd. 1862

A returnof inquisitions held by John Ryan M.D. Coroner for 
the South Riding of the County Tipperary, commencing July 
3rd 1861 and ending Feb. 21st. 1862.

1. 3/7/1861 on Johanna Ryan, of Suir Castle, Religmurry, 
Clanwilliam. Post Mortem. Drs. B.W. Bradshaw and Mathew 
S.Kennedy. Reported by George McCarthy Esq. S.I. Bansha. 
Verdict- Died from extensive fracture of the back of the 
head , by being thrown accidentally from a donkey car.

2. 8/7/1861 on Edmond Whelan, of Tipperary Workhouse, Parish 
of Cordangan, Barony of Clanwilliam. Post Mortem by Dr. 
Tobias J. Morressy, and Jeremiah Dowling. Reported by 
William Saville. Verdict-Died accidentally by falling from 
the shop front of Mr. Carrigan, Tipperary.

3. 20/9/1861 on Thomas Ryan, of Silver Hill, Donohill, 
Kilnemanagh, Simple examination by Dr. Thomas Hewitt. 
Reported by William Saville. Verdict-Apoplexy.

4. 25/9/1861 on William Stapleton, of Church-Street, 
Tipperary, Clanwilliam. Simple examination by Dr. Hewitt. 
Reported by William Saville. Verdict-Drowned in  a stream of 
water in Church-Street.

5. 23/10/1861 on Catherine Clohessy, of Newtown, Parish of 
Clonbeg, Clanwilliam. Simple examination by Dr. 
B.W.Bradshaw. Verdict-Died from disease of the heart. 
Reported by George McCarthy.

6. 27/10/1861 on William Trehy, of Crossoyle, Donohill, 
Kilnemanagh. Simple examination by Dr. William J. Power. 
Reported by Constable M. Hughes. Cappawhite. Verdict-Died 
from falling into a dyke of water.

7. 14/11/1861 on Edmond Quirke, Cahernahalla, Parish of 
Toem, Kilnemanagh. Simple examination by Dr. William J. 
Power. Reported by Constable M. Hughes, Cappawhite. 
Verdict-Died from concussion of the brain.

**8 . 29/12/1861 on Patrick Holohan, of Carrigeen, Parish of 
Clonoulty, Barony of Kilnemanagh, Reported by Constable 
McDonagh. Carrigeen. Verdict-Died from suffocation while in 
a fit of apoplexy.

9. 13/1/1862 on Michael Hanly, of Spital, Parish of 
Cordangan, Clanwilliam. Simple examination by Dr. Tobias J. 
Morreesy. Reported by William Saville. Verdict-Died from 
apoplexy and disease of the heart.

10. 22/1/1862 on Timothy Hanly, of Kilross, Parish of 
Clonbeg, Clanwilliam. Simple examination by Dr. Thomas B. 
Ryan. Reported by William Saville. Verdict-Died from 
visitation of God.

11. 29/1/1862 on Michael Hayes, of Tipperary town, Parish of 
Tipperary. Clanwilliam. Simple examination by Dr. Tobias 
Morressy. Reported by William Saville,. Verdict-Accidentally 
drowned.

12. 31/1/1862 on a male infant, name unknown, of 
Masterstown, Parish of Knockgraffin, Barony of Clanwilliam. 
Post mortem exaination by Dr. Mathew S. Kennedy. Reported by 
Constable S. Sullivan. Verdict-Died from violence and 
neglect.

**Went to Glenough in the barony of Kilnemanagh, where 
deceased lived and from thence to Clonoulty to have the body 
disinterred, being a distance of 20 miles and 7 furlongs.

John Ryan Coroner.

James John Shee. Coroner

1. 9/7/1861  on John Byrne, of Abbey, Inishlounaghty, Iffa 
and Offa East. Simple examination by Dr. Fitzgibbon. 
Reported by Constable Adams. Verdict-Diseaseof the heart.

2. 20/7/1861 on John Cuddihy, of Kilmore, Parish of 
Lisronagh, Iffa and Offa East. Post Mortem examination by 
Dr. Fitzgibbon. Reported by Constable Kittson. Verdict-Died 
from disease of the heart and not from any hurt or injury 
received.

3. 27/7/1861 on Laurence Morrissey, of Clonmel. Parish of 
St. Mary's. Iffa and Offa East. Post Mortem examination by 
Dr. Scully. Reported by Constable Kittson. Death from 
disease of the heart.

4. 29/7/1861 on John Kilfoyle, In goal, Clonmel. Parish of 
St. Mary's. Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by Dr. 
Shiell. Reported by the Governer of Goal. Verdict-Death from 
natural causes.

5. 30/7/1861 on Denis Ryan of Carrick-on-Suir. Parish of 
Carrick. Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by Dr. 
Edmundson. Reported by Constable Parr. Verdict-Death from 
natural causes.

6. 3/8/1861 on Lional Meskill, of Marlfield, Parish of 
Inishlounaghty, Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by 
Dr. Fitzgibbon. Reported by Constable Adams. Verdict-Death 
from bronchitis and want.

7. 3/8/1861 on Philip Deady, of Carrick-on-Suir, Parish of 
Carrick.Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by Dr. 
O'Ryan. Reported by Constable Parr. Verdict-Accidental death 
caused by an engine on the Waterford and Limerick Rail Line 
at Kilsheelan.

8. 3/8/1861 on John  Kickham of Mullinahone, Parish of 
Kilvemnon, Barony of Slievardagh. Simple examination by Dr. 
Going. Reported by Constable Flanagan. Verdict-Accidental 
death caused by the explosion of a gun.

9. 8/8/1861 on Edmond Bourke, of Carrigeen, Parish of Caher, 
Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. Stokes. 
Reported by Constable Sullivan. Verdict-Death from natural 
causes.

10. 10/8/1861 on James Slattery, of Clonagoose, Parish of 
Kilvemnon, Barony of Slievardagh. Simple examination by Dr. 
Going. Reported by Constable Flanagan. Verdict-Death by the 
visitation of God.

11. 19/8/1861 on Thomas Quinn, Rathkenny, Parish of 
Peppardstown, Barony of Middlethird. Dr. Burgess. Reported 
by Constable Delaney. Verdict-death from accidental 
poisoning.

12. 22/8/1861 on Mary McGrath, of Carrigeen, Parish of 
Cahir, Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. Stokes. 
Reported by Constable Sullivan. Verdict-Death from a rupture 
of a blood vessel of the lungs.

13. 2/9/1861 on Ally Looby, of Tullamaine, Parish of 
Kilbragh, Barony of Middlethird. Simple examination by Dr. 
Moloney. Reported by Constable Brennan. Verdict-Accidental 
burning.

14. 7/9/1861 on Ellen Heffernan, of Dranganbeg, Parish of 
Kilaldriff , Barony of Clanwilliam, Post Mortem by Dr. 
Stokes. Reported by Constable Sullivan. Verdict-Death from 
disease of the veins of the heart.

15. 18/10/1861 on John Britt, of Mullinahone, Parish of 
Kilvemnon, Barony of Slievardagh. Simple examination by Dr. 
Going. Reported by Constable Flanagan. Verdict-Death from 
epilepsy.

16. 19/10/1861 on William Munroe, of Clonmel.Parish of St. 
Mary's. Iffa and Offa East. Post Mortem by Dr. Palmer. 
Reported by Captain William Morriss. Verdict-death from 
rupturing of a blood vessel of the brain..

17. 23/10/1861 on John Whelan, of Glenacunna, Parish of 
Templetenny, Iffa and Offa west. Simple examination by Dr. 
Walshe. Reported by Constable Browne. Verdict-Death from 
natural causes.

18. 12/11/1861 on Rev. Richard De.Courcy, of Clonmel. Parish 
of St. Mary's. Iffa and Offa East. Simple examination by Dr. 
Scully. Reported by Constable Golden. Verdict-Death by 
visitation of God.

19. 16/11/1861 on Julia Kennedy, of Drangan, Parish of 
Drangan, Barony of Slievardagh, Simple examination by Dr. 
Going. Reported by Constable Going. Verdict-Death from 
natural causes.

20. 20/11/1861 on Helen Atkins, of Clonmel, Parish of St. 
Mary's, Iffa and Offa East. Post Mortem by Drs. Sargent and 
Stokes. Reported by Constable Connor. Verdict-Death from 
disease of the heart and Dropsy.

21. 21/11/1861 on James Ahearne, Ballyhassetbeg, Parish of 
Tullahorton, Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. 
Stafford. Reported by Constable McCarthy. Verdict-death from 
natural causes.

22. 27/11/1861 on Johanna Daniel, of Fethard, Parish of 
Fethard, Barony of Middlethird. Simple examination by Dr. 
Burgess. Reported by Constable Dawson. Verdict-Accidental 
burning.

23. 28/11/1861 on Patrick Walshe, of Ballymacadam, Parish of 
Cahir, Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. Stokes. 
Reported by Constable Sullivan. Verdict-Accidental death 
caused by falling out of a car while under the influence of 
intoxication drink.

24. 3/12/1861 on Mary Healy of Clonmel, Parish of St. 
Mary's, Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by Dr. 
Hewston. Reported by Constable Kittson. Verdict-Accidental 
burning.

25. 7/12/1861 on James Kerwan, of Aughnagomane. Parish of 
Ballysheehan, Barony of Middlethird. Simple examination by 
Dr. Graham. Reported by Constable Thompson. Verdict-Found 
drowned.

26. 9/12/1861 on Mary Conn of Clonmel, Parish of St. Mary's. 
Iffa and Offa East. Simple examination by Dr. Scully. 
Reported by Constable Kittson. Verdict-Death from disease of 
the lungs.

27. 23/12/1861 on Anne Robinson, of Clonmel, Parish of St. 
Mary's, Iffa and Offa East. Simple examination by Dr. 
Hewston. Reported by Constable Kittson. Verdict-Accidental 
Burning.

28. 7/1/1862 on Patrick Stapleton, of Graigue, Parish of 
Tullahorton, Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. 
Stafford. Reported by Constable McCarthy. Verdict-Accidental 
Burning.

29. 10/1/1862 on John Slattery, of Clonmel, Parish of St. 
Marys, Iffa and Offa east. Simple examination by Dr. 
Prosser. Reported by Constable Kittson. Verdict-Found 
drowned in the river Suir at Clonmel, in the County of 
Tipperary on the 9th Jan. inst. and we further find that the 
deceased was discharged from the County of Tipperary Gaol at 
Clonmel on the evening of the 7th inst. where he had been 
confined from the 21st of September last as a dangerous 
lunatic. We consider that it would be advisable that 
lunatics should be examined by the Doctor immediately 
previous to their discharge.

30. 31/1/1862 on Judith Kenna, of Park, Tullamainen, Iffa 
and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. Stafford. Reported 
by Constable Duggan. Verdict-Death from apoplexy

31. 4/2/1862 on Richard Meaher, of Ardfinan, Parish of 
Ardfinan, Iffa and Offa West. Simple examination by Dr. 
Stafford. Reported by Constable Williams. Verdict-Accidental 
suffocation.

32. 5/2/1862 on Thomas Handrahan of Caher, Parish of Caher, 
Iffa and Offa West, Simple examination by Dr. Stokes. 
Reported by Constable Sullivan. Verdict-Death from 
compression of the brain.

James John Shee. Coroner. 27/2/1862

From 1st July 1861 to 1st March 1862. T.T. Abbott Coroner

1. July 8th 1861 on William Smith,of Curragh, Lower Ormond, 
simple examination by Dr. Garvey. Reported byPolice. 
Verdict-Died suddenly in his own yard on the on the 7th July 
1861 from an attack of appoplexy. Milage 10s.

2. July 29th 1861 on Alice Blake, of Kilfithmore. (probably 
Kilfithmone) Eliogarty, Post Mortem examination by Dr. J.P. 
Quinlan. Reported by Constabulary.Verdict-Accidentally 
killed on the road 28th July 1861 by the upset of a car. 
Milage 9s.

3. August 5th 1861 on a male infant, at Nenagh, Post Mortem 
by Dr. G. Frith. Verdict-Found dead on the lands of Nenagh 
North. Reported by Constabulary.

4. Aug. 5th on J. Cormack of Nenagh, Barony of Lower Ormond. 
Simple examination by Dr. G. Frith. Reported by the Governer 
of the Gaol. Verdict-Died suddenly by a fit of appoplexy.

5. Aug. 7th on a female infant, of Nenagh, Lower Ormond. 
Post Mortem by Dr. G. Frith.Reported by 
Constabulary.Verdict-Found drowned in the river at 
Rathnaleen.

6. August. 10th on J.Ryan of Newport, Owney and Arra, Simple 
examination by Dr. Wm. Harris, Reported by Constabulary. 
Verdict-Died suddenly on the road at Newport of natural 
causes.

7. Aug. 15th on Maria McElliott, of Lattera, Upper Ormond, 
Reported by Constabulary.Verdict-Died from injuries having 
accidentally fallen into hot water.Milage 4s 6d.

8. Aug. 20th on James Lawler, of Shragh, Barony of Upper 
Ormond, simple examination by Dr. M. McGarvey. Reported by 
Constabulary.Verdict-Died suddenly from a fit of appoplexy. 
Milage 7s.

9.Sept. 13th 1861on Mary Cuddy of Nenagh, Lower Ormond, 
simple examination by Dr. G. Frith. Reported by the Governer 
of the Gaol. Verdict-Died in Gaol Infirmary from disease of 
the lungs.

10. Sept. 14th on Patt Gleeson of Shallee, Barony of Owney 
and Arra, simple examination by Dr. McKeogh. Reported by 
Constabulary. Verdict-Killed by a bank of earth while 
working underground.

11. Sept. 14th on Mary Gleeson, of Nenagh, Lower Ormond. 
Examination by Dr. Frith. Reported by Governer of the Gaol. 
Verdict- Died from an attack of erysipelas, attended with 
fever.

12. Nov. 11th on Abbey Walsh of Borrisokane, Lower Ormond. 
Examination by Dr. McGarvey. Reported by Master of the 
house. Verdict-Found dead in bed in the workhouse. Heart 
Disease. Mileage 5s.

13. November 16th on Michael Connors of Newport, Owney and 
Arra, simple examination by Dr. W. Harris, Reported by 
Constabulary. Verdict-Died suddenly from natural causes. 
Milage 8s.

14. Dec. 6th on male infant of Kilcoleman, Owney and Arra, 
simple examination by Dr. Frith. Reported by 
Constabulary.Verdict-Found dead in a stream of water. no 
cause proved.

15. Jan. 7th 1862 on W. Fogarty, of Lisbrien, Upper Ormond. 
Post Mortem examination by Dr. McKeogh, Reported by 
Constabulary. Verdict-Died from a rupture accelerated by a 
fall given by J. Mara. Milage 2s 6d.

16. Jan. 11th on D. Loughnane, of Scarrough, Lower Ormond. 
Post mortem examination by Dr. Coughlan. Reported by 
Constabulary.Verdict-Found drowned in a boat filled with 
water on the Shannon.

17. Jan 18th on Fanny Murphy of Nenagh, Lower Ormond. 
examined by Dr.N. Quin. Reported by the Master of the House. 
Verdict-Found dead at the rear of the workhouse.

18. Jan 18th on F. Ryan, of Nenagh, Lower Ormond. 
Examination by Dr. N. Quin. Reported by Constabulary. 
Verdict-Died suddenly in a fit of epilipsy.

19. Jan 29th on P. Kennedy, at Ballylina, Lower Ormond Post 
mortem examinationby Dr. M.McGarvey.Reported by 
Constabulary. Verdict-Found dead on the roadside, no 
evidence of cause. milage 7s.6d.

20. Feb 8th 1862 on T. McDonnell of Curraquin, Upper ormond, 
Simple examination by Dr. N. Quin. Reported by Constabulary. 
Verdict-Died suddenly from from a fit of appoplexy. Milage 
4s.

21. Feb. 13th on Bridget Gleeson of Nenagh, Lower Ormond. 
simple examination by Dr. F. Cahalan. Reported by 
Constabulary. Died suddenly at Nenagh from brain disease.

22. Feb. 18th on F. Grace, Portroe, Owney and Arra, simple 
examination by Dr. G. Frith. Reported by 
Constabulary.Verdict-Found dead in bed from attack of 
appoplexy.

22 inquests @ 30s, �0�533.
162.5 miles @ 6d per mile, �0�54.1s.3d.
I certify this account to be true in every particular.
T.T.Abbott, Coroner.
1st March 1862.


From originals held at Tipperary Library.