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Newspaper - Chesterton Staffordshire

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Leonie

Leonie Report 19 Jan 2009 13:02

The article did not enlighten us to how David ended up in the canal. What a sad way for an 81 year old to end up.

At that age, I can only guess he slipped or fell. I don't like to think of it being anything more sinister.
Perhaps had a heart attack or stroke, although the autopsy says he drowned.
Will never know for sure.

Julia

Julia Report 18 Jan 2009 08:01


Leonie - how did he end up in the canal? I am intrigued! Glad you got such a positive and helpful response from the archive. Best regards, Julia

Leonie

Leonie Report 18 Jan 2009 04:35

I have had a wonderful response from Stoke-on-Trent Archives, giving me details of the newspaper article I was looking for.

It is so helpful to have these facilities available and thanks to Sam of Stoke for recommending this contact.

Leonie

Leonie Report 13 Jan 2009 13:22

Thanks for the offer Sam.

I have flicked an email to Stoke on Trent archives and will get back to you once I hear from them.
It may be that I will ask you to look into the article.

Regards
Leonie

Sam

Sam Report 12 Jan 2009 12:19

If they can't help, I will be visiting eventually but probably not till easter time if you can wait that long. Although I only live 1/2 mile, away, their late night opening is on the only night I have to work!!

Sam x

Leonie

Leonie Report 12 Jan 2009 11:53

Thanks so much for this info, Sam.
I will certainly give it a try.
Leonie

Sam

Sam Report 12 Jan 2009 11:34

It will probably have been reported in the local paper which was/is the Sentinel and Stoke on Trent Archives hold copies on microfilm.

Unfortunately I won't be visiting for a while otherwise I would look it up for you, maybe if you contact them they will do it for you?

Stoke on Trent City Archives
City Central Library
Bethesda Street
Hanley
Stoke on Trent
ST1 3RS

By telephone: (+44) 01782-238420
By fax: (+44) 01782-238499

By email: [email protected]

Leonie

Leonie Report 12 Jan 2009 11:07

I have recently obtained my Ggrandfather's Death Certificate and discovered that he died at the age of 81yrs on 11/11 1934.
David Beddall, Master cooper (retired) of 1 Lower St, Newcastle under Lyme.
Cause of death asphyxia caused by drowning. Dead body found in canal.
Place of death was listed as Chesterton, Staffordshire.
I wonder if anyone can suggest where I would find more information about how this could have happened.
As I am in Oz, I have no chance of visiting local libraries or such.
Thanks
Leonie