Mary Jane Hamblin

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• Also Known As: Mary Jane Hambleton

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Died:
Mary Jane Edgell died 16 January 1902 and was buried 19 January 1902 St Mary Magdalene, Writhlington at the age of 46.

Her husband said she went downstairs around 4.40 a.m.

She had thrown back the covers because she said she was very warm and that she must to go downstairs for something to drink. He said there was no need for that as there was water in the room.

Witness explained that he had been suffering from erysipelas and she said the water for him and they were using separate vessels. She then said she wanted to go outside but they had conveniences downstairs and upstairs. He then heard her descend the stairs and go out.

About 300 yards from the house there flowed the river Somer and James and his son went continuing their search. About 30 yards from the bridge which spans the river. He discovered Mary Jane in the river, her body towards the bank. River at this spot was 10 to 12 foot deep.

Mary Jane had been under the care of Dr Worger for some time past and took a gloomy view of things. He said she had been a little better lately. The verdict was Mary Jane committed suicide whilst suffering from temporary insanity.

Mary married James Edgell on 30 Mar 1880 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK. James (son of Richard Edgell and Truth Bush) was born in 1855 in Coleford, Somerset, England, UK; died on 13 Jun 1903 in Writhlington, Somerset, England, UK; was buried on 16 Jun 1903 in Writhlington, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ada Blanche Edgell was born on 12 Feb 1881 in Coleford, Somerset, England, UK; died on 4 Mar 1969 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was cremated on 6 Mar 1969.
2. Bertie Thomas Hamblin Edgell was born on 4 Nov 1882 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; died on 26 Jan 1969 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; was cremated on 31 Jan 1969.
3. Dorothy Eleanor Edgell was born on 20 May 1890 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK; died on 31 Mar 1983 in Poole, Dorset, England, UK; was buried in Writhlington, Somerset, England, UK.
4. Francis James Edgell was born in 1894 in Clutton, Somerset, England, UK; died on 19 Oct 1923 in Paulton, Somerset, England, UK; was buried in Writhlington, Somerset, England, UK.

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• Also Known As: Thomas James Hamblin
• Occupation: Butcher
• Occupation: Innkeeper
• Baptism: 22 Apr 1821, Kilmersdon, Somerset, England, UK; Address:
  St. Peter and Paul Church, Kilmersdon, Somerset, England, UK

Thomas married Priscilla Lewis on 20 Oct 1842 in Radstock, Somerset, England, UK. Priscilla (daughter of John Lewis) was born in 1819 in Kilmersdon, Somerset, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Engineer

John married Elizabeth Ashman on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Coalminer