Chirgwin, John
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Descendants of :
John CHIRGWIN
Generation 1
1. John CHIRGWIN was born ABT 1837 and died 08 May 1878 in Darlington, SA. He married Eliza COMLEY 27 Mar 1860 in Yankalilla, SA. She was born ABT 1838 and died 13 Aug 1907 in Delamere, SA, daughter of William COMLEY and Sarah ADLER.
Children of John CHIRGWIN and Eliza COMLEY:
i. James CHIRGWIN was born 14 Jan 1861 in Second Valley, SA and died 18 Mar 1861 in Second Valley, SA
ii. 2. Thomas CHIRGWIN was born 17 Feb 1863 in Little Gorge, SA and died 14 May 1944 in Gawler, SA
iii. Enoch CHIRGWIN was born 20 Mar 1864 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 28 May 1895 in Sapphire Town, Kangaroo Island, SA
iv. 3. Martin James CHIRGWIN was born 16 Jul 1865 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 22 Dec 1939 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA
v. 4. Samuel John CHIRGWIN was born 21 Mar 1867 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 10 Feb 1899 in Queenscliffe, Kangaroo Island, SA
vi. 5. Rose Anne CHIRGWIN was born 13 Sep 1868 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 18 Apr 1950 in Second Valley, SA
vii. 6. Marianne CHIRGWIN was born 03 Apr 1870 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 13 Apr 1925 in Adelaide, SA
viii. 7. Noah CHIRGWIN was born ABT 1872 and died 10 Dec 1939 in Normanville, SA
ix. 8. Elsford Christina CHIRGWIN was born 26 May 1874 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 20 Nov 1953 in Adelaide, SA
x. 9. Sarah Jane CHIRGWIN was born 28 Sep 1875 in Glenburn, SA
xi. Charles Robert CHIRGWIN was born 10 Aug 1877 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 10 May 1921 in Eastwood, SA
Generation 2
2. Thomas CHIRGWIN was born 17 Feb 1863 in Little Gorge, SA and died 14 May 1944 in Gawler, SA. He married Anne POTTER 13 Aug 1890 in Adelaide, SA. She was born 13 Aug 1870 in Gawler South, SA and died 14 May 1897 in Sapphiretown, Kangaroo Island, SA, daughter of Edward POTTER and Sophia UNWIN. He married Annie Elizabeth RUSBY 29 Dec 1898 in Port Gawler, SA. She was born 02 Mar 1876 in Gawler, SA and died 10 Oct 1960 in Magill, SA.
Children of Thomas CHIRGWIN and Anne POTTER:
i. 10. Ellen Mary CHIRGWIN was born 07 Nov 1890 in American River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 16 Dec 1949 in Fullarton, SA
ii. John Edward CHIRGWIN was born 08 Nov 1892 in Salt Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 17 May 1896 in Salt Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, S
iii. 11. Ada Elizabeth CHIRGWIN was born 30 Jan 1894 in Sapphiretown, Kangaroo Island, SA
iv. 12. May CHIRGWIN was born 10 Dec 1896 in American River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 14 Nov 1960 in Adelaide, SA
Children of Thomas CHIRGWIN and Annie Elizabeth RUSBY:
v. 13. Lily Audrey Annie CHIRGWIN was born 19 Sep 1899 in American Beach, Kangaroo Isalnd, SA and died 11 Sep 1957 in Gawler, SA
vi. 14. Hedley Thomas Leland CHIRGWIN was born 20 Aug 1905 in Gawler South, SA and died 22 Oct 1984
vii. 15. Dulcie Evelyn CHIRGWIN was born 30 Jan 1907 in Gawler South, SA and died 15 Feb 1999
viii. 16. Ronald Esmond Keith CHIRGWIN was born 27 Aug 1909 in Gawler South, SA and died 31 Jul 1971 in Gawler, SA
3. Martin James CHIRGWIN was born 16 Jul 1865 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 22 Dec 1939 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. He married Eliza Jane GASMIER 28 Mar 1893 in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, SA. She was born 16 Aug 1871 in Deep Creek, SA and died 23 Jul 1940 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA, daughter of Frederick George Henry GASMIER and Mary Ann Harriwell BONHAM.
Other events in the life of Martin James CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1939, Kingscote Cemetery, SA
Electoral roll: 1939, gardener, Cygnet River, KI
Children of Martin James CHIRGWIN and Eliza Jane GASMIER:
i. Vincent James CHIRGWIN was born 25 Mar 1894 in Wisanger, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 08 Sep 1914 in Wisanger road, K.I., SA
ii. 17. Adelaide Millicent (Millie) CHIRGWIN was born 21 May 1895 in Wisanger, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 14 Jan 1977
iii. 18. Victor Russell CHIRGWIN was born ABT 1898 and died 31 Jul 1969 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA
iv. 19. Hilda Blanche CHIRGWIN was born 10 Jan 1902 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA
v. 20. Cecil Clinton CHIRGWIN was born 22 Oct 1904 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 21 Sep 1989
vi. 21. Pearl Lydia Jane CHIRGWIN was born 31 Aug 1906 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 01 Sep 1977
vii. 22. Ivy Rose CHIRGWIN was born 02 Oct 1908 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 16 Dec 1961 in Adelaide, SA
viii. 23. Horace Martin (Horrie) CHIRGWIN was born 25 Feb 1910 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 22 Jun 1979
ix. 24. Coral May CHIRGWIN was born 12 May 1915 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 25 May 1980 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA
x. 25. Roy Oswald CHIRGWIN was born 29 Aug 1916 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 15 May 1980
4. Samuel John CHIRGWIN was born 21 Mar 1867 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 10 Feb 1899 in Queenscliffe, Kangaroo Island, SA. He married Laura Louisa GASMIER 11 Jun 1894 in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, SA. She was born 18 Apr 1878 in Laura, SA and died 1953 in Northam, WA, daughter of Frederick George Henry GASMIER and Mary Ann Harriwell BONHAM.
Other events in the life of Samuel John CHIRGWIN
Burial: 11 Feb 1899, Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Children of Samuel John CHIRGWIN and Laura Louisa GASMIER:
i. Harris John CHIRGWIN was born 10 Jan 1895 in Normanville, SA and died 22 Aug 1950 in Kilburn, SA
ii. 26. Promise CHIRGWIN was born 09 May 1896 in Queenscliffe, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 02 Oct 1967 in Northfield, SA
iii. 27. William Fredrick George CHIRGWIN was born 24 May 1897 in American Beach, Kangaroo Island, SA
5. Rose Anne CHIRGWIN was born 13 Sep 1868 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 18 Apr 1950 in Second Valley, SA. She married Francis (Frank) JONES 26 Aug 1886 in Second Valley, SA. He was born 05 Aug 1863 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 05 Jul 1948 in Victor Harbor, SA, son of Daniel JONES and Ellen HOLLY.
Children of Rose Anne CHIRGWIN and Francis (Frank) JONES:
i. 28. Walter John Daniel JONES was born 22 Dec 1886 in Second Valley, SA and died 23 Feb 1963 in Woodville, SA
ii. 29. Sydney JONES was born 02 Mar 1888 in Second Valley, SA and died 20 Aug 1960 in Woodville, SA
iii. 30. Eliza Mary Ellen JONES was born 15 Sep 1889 in Second Valley, SA and died 20 Jun 1942 in North Adelaide, SA
iv. Francis Harrold JONES was born 02 Feb 1892 in Second Valley, SA and died 20 Mar 1916 in Second Valley, SA
v. 31. Percival Charles JONES was born 23 Feb 1895 in Second Valley, SA and died 07 Jun 1965 in Daw Park, SA
vi. 32. Sylvia May JONES was born 14 May 1909 in Adelaide, SA and died 23 Apr 1995
6. Marianne CHIRGWIN was born 03 Apr 1870 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 13 Apr 1925 in Adelaide, SA. She married John JONES 25 Jan 1892 in Glenburn, SA. He was born ABT 1863 and died 04 Feb 1932 in Dunleath, SA, son of Daniel JONES and Ellen HOLLY.
7. Noah CHIRGWIN was born ABT 1872 and died 10 Dec 1939 in Normanville, SA. He married Mary Isabella Ellen JONES 20 Apr 1899 in Glenburn, SA. She was born 28 Dec 1882 in Rapid Bay, SA and died 18 Oct 1960 in SA, daughter of William Daniel JONES and Diana Ruthena COX.
Other events in the life of Noah CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1939, Bullaparinga Cemetery, SA
Children of Noah CHIRGWIN and Mary Isabella Ellen JONES:
i. 33. Mary Ethel Ellen CHIRGWIN was born 30 Aug 1899 in Delamere, SA and died 26 Jan 1966 in Woodville, SA
ii. Enoch Vincent Noah CHIRGWIN was born 19 Sep 1900 in Delamere, SA and died 29 Jan 1904 in Delamere, SA
iii. William John CHIRGWIN was born 18 May 1902 in Delamere, SA and died 29 Jan 1904 in Delamere, SA
iv. 34. Ada Ruthina Liza CHIRGWIN was born 28 Jun 1903 in Delamere, SA and died 13 Dec 1995
v. Muriel Rose CHIRGWIN was born 01 Apr 1905 in Delamere, SA and died 02 Apr 1905 in Delamere, SA
vi. 35. Gladys Rosalie May CHIRGWIN was born 22 Apr 1906 in Second Valley, SA and died 27 Jul 1969 in Woodville, SA
vii. 36. Rose Maud CHIRGWIN was born 13 Mar 1908 in Second Valley, SA
viii. Noah John CHIRGWIN was born 03 Jun 1910 in Delamere, SA and died 11 Apr 1993
ix. 37. Constance Doreen CHIRGWIN was born 20 Aug 1912 in Second Valley, SA and died 08 Oct 1982
x. Harry CHIRGWIN was born 18 Sep 1914 in Second Valley, SA
xi. Lionel Joseph (Happy) CHIRGWIN was born 01 Sep 1917 in Normanville, SA and died 04 Aug 2007
xii. 38. Loral Joyce CHIRGWIN was born 03 Aug 1920 in Yankalilla, SA and died Nov 2001 in South Australia
8. Elsford Christina CHIRGWIN was born 26 May 1874 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 20 Nov 1953 in Adelaide, SA. She married Daniel FLYNN 09 Nov 1891 in Adelaide, SA. He was born ABT 1870.
9. Sarah Jane CHIRGWIN was born 28 Sep 1875 in Glenburn, SA. She married Isaac JONES 04 May 1893 in Adelaide, SA. He was born 03 Aug 1868 in Glenburn, SA and died 09 Apr 1945 in Second Valley, SA, son of Daniel JONES and Ellen HOLLY.
Generation 3
10. Ellen Mary CHIRGWIN was born 07 Nov 1890 in American River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 16 Dec 1949 in Fullarton, SA. She married James Dickenson TUCKEY 24 Feb 1915 in Gawler West, SA. He was born 04 Oct 1893 in North Adelaide, SA and died 21 Sep 1931 in Adelaide, SA, son of Alfred TUCKEY and Charlotte DICKENSON.
11. Ada Elizabeth CHIRGWIN was born 30 Jan 1894 in Sapphiretown, Kangaroo Island, SA. She married Harrold Gladstone HARVEY 12 Jun 1916 in Goodwood, SA. He was born 13 Jul 1891 in Eudunda, SA and died 08 Apr 1919 in Adelaide, SA. She married William ROGERS 17 Mar 1920 in Glenelg, SA. He was born 09 Aug 1881 in Adelaide, SA and died 09 Feb 1941 in Colonel Light Gardens, SA, son of Nicholas ROGERS.
12. May CHIRGWIN was born 10 Dec 1896 in American River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 14 Nov 1960 in Adelaide, SA. She married George Frederick HARRIS 27 Mar 1920 in Gawler East, SA. He was born 22 Apr 1899 in Parkside, SA and died 16 Jul 1985.
13. Lily Audrey Annie CHIRGWIN was born 19 Sep 1899 in American Beach, Kangaroo Isalnd, SA and died 11 Sep 1957 in Gawler, SA. She married Sydney TRENOWDEN 14 Jun 1924 in Gawler West, SA. He was born 24 Dec 1896 in nr Willaston, SA, son of James TRENOWDEN and Elizabeth CHILDS.
14. Hedley Thomas Leland CHIRGWIN was born 20 Aug 1905 in Gawler South, SA and died 22 Oct 1984. He married Ivy Jane BELL 07 Sep 1932 in Adelaide, SA. She was born 25 Oct 1912 in Aberdeen, SA and died 24 Mar 1984, daughter of Robert Victor BELL.
15. Dulcie Evelyn CHIRGWIN was born 30 Jan 1907 in Gawler South, SA and died 15 Feb 1999. She married Edward William HEPWORTH 24 Sep 1932 in Gawler West, SA. He was born 30 Jul 1907 in Brompton Park, SA and died 23 Mar 1975.
16. Ronald Esmond Keith CHIRGWIN was born 27 Aug 1909 in Gawler South, SA and died 31 Jul 1971 in Gawler, SA. He married Kathleen Avis HURST 1941 in Victoria. She was born 26 Jun 1914 in Willaston, SA and died 05 Oct 1891 in Gawler, SA.
17. Adelaide Millicent (Millie) CHIRGWIN was born 21 May 1895 in Wisanger, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 14 Jan 1977. She married Ernest Herman (Harry) BOETTCHER 10 Dec 1921. He was born 17 Nov 1894 in Blyth, SA and died 16 Nov 1991 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA, son of Johann Frederick (John) BOETTCHER and Martha Sophia Minna SCHULZE.
Other events in the life of Adelaide Millicent (Millie) CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1977, Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
18. Victor Russell CHIRGWIN was born ABT 1898 and died 31 Jul 1969 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. He married Florence Sylvia CHIRGWIN - m. She was born ABT 1907 and died 27 Aug 1985.
Other events in the life of Victor Russell CHIRGWIN
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
19. Hilda Blanche CHIRGWIN was born 10 Jan 1902 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA. She married Albert Thomas (Bert) DICK 13 Aug 1924 in Kent Town, SA. He was born 19 Sep 1902 in Mundoora, SA and died 26 Apr 1975. They divorced 9 Dec 1942.
20. Cecil Clinton CHIRGWIN was born 22 Oct 1904 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 21 Sep 1989. He married Rhoda COLE 25 Apr 1928 in Glenburn, SA. She was born 22 Dec 1903 in Delamere, SA and died 31 Mar 1977.
Other events in the life of Cecil Clinton CHIRGWIN
Burial: , Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
21. Pearl Lydia Jane CHIRGWIN was born 31 Aug 1906 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 01 Sep 1977. She married Irvin Douglas Edward (Douglas) BURGESS 19 Aug 1933 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. He was born 02 Aug 1911 in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 14 Sep 2010 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA, son of Edward (Ted) BURGESS and Wilhelmine (Mina) TILKA.
Other events in the life of Pearl Lydia Jane CHIRGWIN
Electoral roll: 1941, Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
22. Ivy Rose CHIRGWIN was born 02 Oct 1908 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 16 Dec 1961 in Adelaide, SA. She married Ernest Alfred LANDON 11 May 1935 in Parkside, SA. He was born 10 Apr 1907 in Port Pirie, SA and died 30 Jul 1962 in Woodville, SA.
23. Horace Martin (Horrie) CHIRGWIN was born 25 Feb 1910 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 22 Jun 1979. He married Thelma Annie MOSS ABT 1942. She was born 29 Apr 1912 in Keswick, SA and died 13 Aug 1991.
Other events in the life of Horace Martin (Horrie) CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1979, Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island, SA
Electoral roll: BET 1941 & 1943, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
24. Coral May CHIRGWIN was born 12 May 1915 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 25 May 1980 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. She married Heinrich Ewald (Bill) GEISLER 11 Apr 1933 in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, SA. He was born 24 Oct 1911 in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 24 Oct 1997 in Adelaide, SA, son of Johann Carl Heinrich GEISLER and Maria Pauline (Marie) MADER.
Other events in the life of Coral May CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1980, Kingscote Cemetery, Kangaroo Island
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
25. Roy Oswald CHIRGWIN was born 29 Aug 1916 in Bay of Shoals, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 15 May 1980. He married Annie Ruth (Ruth) BURGESS 28 Dec 1938 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. She was born 28 May 1916 in Glenelg, SA and died 17 May 2003 in Victor Harbour, SA, daughter of Edward (Ted) BURGESS and Wilhelmine (Mina) TILKA.
Other events in the life of Roy Oswald CHIRGWIN
Burial: 1980, Currency Creek Cemetery, SA
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island
26. Promise CHIRGWIN was born 09 May 1896 in Queenscliffe, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 02 Oct 1967 in Northfield, SA. He married Elma Dorothy FLORANCE 24 Apr 1924 in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA. She was born 01 Oct 1901 in Hawks Nest, Kangaroo Island, SA and died 16 Aug 1996, daughter of Alfred John Leonard FLORANCE and Millicent Ann THOMSON.
Other events in the life of Promise CHIRGWIN
Electoral roll: BET 1939 & 1943, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
27. William Fredrick George CHIRGWIN was born 24 May 1897 in American Beach, Kangaroo Island, SA. He married Daisy Belle KING 25 Jun 1924 in Bunbury, WA.
28. Walter John Daniel JONES was born 22 Dec 1886 in Second Valley, SA and died 23 Feb 1963 in Woodville, SA. He married Rosa May CHENOWETH 16 Mar 1912 in Second Valley, SA. She was born 13 Oct 1891 in Inman Valley, SA and died 12 Sep 1957 in Victor Harbor, SA.
29. Sydney JONES was born 02 Mar 1888 in Second Valley, SA and died 20 Aug 1960 in Woodville, SA. He married Annie MORRIS 28 Feb 1912 in Glenburn, SA. She was born 24 Aug 1887 in Bullaparinga, SA and died 14 Apr 1968 in Woodville, SA, daughter of John Henry MORRIS and Elizabeth WILLIAMS.
30. Eliza Mary Ellen JONES was born 15 Sep 1889 in Second Valley, SA and died 20 Jun 1942 in North Adelaide, SA. She married Robert William McKENZIE 28 Feb 1912 in Glenburn, SA. He was born 28 Jul 1882 in Warooka, SA and died 08 Nov 1968 in Minlaton, SA.
31. Percival Charles JONES was born 23 Feb 1895 in Second Valley, SA and died 07 Jun 1965 in Daw Park, SA. He married Amy Annie ARTHUR 23 Sep 1922 in Adelaide, SA. She was born 22 Sep 1901 in Wallaroo, SA and died 18 Feb 2004.
32. Sylvia May JONES was born 14 May 1909 in Adelaide, SA and died 23 Apr 1995. She married Garnet George STACEY 04 Jun 1930 in Adelaide, SA. He was born 10 Mar 1908 in Finniss, SA and died 11 Jan 2000.
33. Mary Ethel Ellen CHIRGWIN was born 30 Aug 1899 in Delamere, SA and died 26 Jan 1966 in Woodville, SA. She married Bertram Lawrence Vivian BEASLEY 13 Oct 1917 in Stansbury, SA. He was born 07 Sep 1897 in Queenstown, SA.
34. Ada Ruthina Liza CHIRGWIN was born 28 Jun 1903 in Delamere, SA and died 13 Dec 1995. She married Albert Clarendon MAKEPEACE 20 Apr 1922 in Semaphore, SA. He was born 11 Apr 1898 in Strahan, Tasmania and died 11 May 1961 in Woodville, SA.
35. Gladys Rosalie May CHIRGWIN was born 22 Apr 1906 in Second Valley, SA and died 27 Jul 1969 in Woodville, SA. She married Thomas Francis HEGARTY 30 Jun 1924 in Terowie, SA. He was born 17 Feb 1903 in Terowie, SA and died 12 Sep 1993.
36. Rose Maud CHIRGWIN was born 13 Mar 1908 in Second Valley, SA. She married Clarence Enos MALE 18 Jan 1937 in Yankalilla, SA. He was born 10 Feb 1906 in Palmer, SA and died 29 Aug 1960 in Lobethal, SA, son of Enos Oliver MALE.
37. Constance Doreen CHIRGWIN was born 20 Aug 1912 in Second Valley, SA and died 08 Oct 1982. She married Eric Harry WENZEL 1934 in East Coolgardie, WA. He was born 11 Jul 1907 in Port Augusta, SA and died 22 Sep 1989.
38. Loral Joyce CHIRGWIN was born 03 Aug 1920 in Yankalilla, SA and died Nov 2001 in South Australia. She married Edwin John (Jack) (Fritz) COGAN 26 Nov 1938. He was born 17 Jul 1913 in Auburn, SA and died 17 Apr 1998.
Last updated: 10 February 2023
About CHIRGWIN, John
CORONERS INQUESTS.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—The City Coroner (Mr. Thos. Ward, J.P.) held an inquest at the Flagstaff Hotel, South-road, on the body of John Sherwin [sic], who died the previous day from the effects of an accident. Mr. Jas. Culver was chosen Foreman of the Jury. Martin James Sherwin, son of deceased, said his father was a labourer living at Rapid Bay. His father, Arthur Hardy, and himself left Mr. Bennett's place at Rapid Bay on Monday, May 6. They started from the Victoria Hotel, Tapley's Hill, on Thursday morning. His father had had plenty to drink, but could walk steadily. He seemed a little tipsy when they reached the Flagstaff Hotel, where he had some more drink. His father was driving the bullocks (six) in the dray, and he was riding behind on horseback. When about a mile from the Flagstaff he saw his father on the pole of the dray. He was getting down when his foot slipped, and he fell on his face close to the near side wheels which passed over his back. His father called out to him to stop the bullocks, and he did so. He twisted about, but could not get up and did not speak again. Two men brought him along to the Flagstaff Hotel in a buggy. The dray contained iron harrows and furniture. William Hamilton Ayliffe, of Darlington, stockholder, said he was driving to Adelaide in company with Mr. Brown on Thursday. When about a mile from the Flagstaff Hotel he saw a man on his face in the road. His son was standing by crying, and the bullocks and dray were some distance in advance. The man gave a gasp as he was being lifted, into the trap. Witness sent for Dr. Forster. Edmund Cliffe Brown corroborated the last witness's evidence, and said deceased died in his arms about 10 minutes after his arrival. Dr. Forster said he was summoned to the assistance of the deceased, but when he got to him he found that life was quite extinct. The dray had passed over the small of the back, and dislocated the bones. There must also have been internal injuries to cause death so soon. He bad no doubt; the liver was crushed. The immediate cause of death must have been internal injuries received by the passing of tbe dray over the back, in addition to the dislocation of the vertebrae. John Bennett, farmer, of Rapid Bay, gave evidence as to the identity of the body, and stated that he last saw deceased alive at Reynella on Wednesday. Deceased was in his employ, and sometimes drank too much. He had left a wife and large family wholly unprovided for. The Jury returned the following verdict:—"That the deceased met his death by accidentally falling from the pole of a dray, dislocating the vertebrae and occasioning other internal injuries." The Jurors handed £3 2s. 6d. to the Coroner on behalf of the widow, who is left in destitute circumstances, and has nine children, only two of whom are able to work.
Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), Saturday 11 May 1878, page 2