Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Wednesday 6th February 1889

The Fatal Accident at Bishopsteignton: The funeral of the late Mr. John Lake, Radway Farm, Bishopsteignton, who, as already reported, met with his death on Friday afternoon by being thrown violently from a young colt while taking his rounds on the farm, took place in the Bishopsteignton churchyard yesterday afternoon. The deceased was very highly respected in the village and neighbourhood. Mr. Lake was also Quartermaster-Sergeant of the F Troop (Teignmouth) Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry Cavalry, being the oldest member of the Regiment, having joined in 1850. … (attendees included) … T. Pinsent …


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