Scalded to Death: An inquest was held subsequently on the body of a three-year-old child; named Frank Pinsent, the son of John Arthur Pinsent, a shoehand, residing in the Green Lane Road, on Saturday morning. The father stated that on Saturday morning he went to work as usual, about 7.30, leaving the child in charge of its great-grandmother. When he returned at dinnertime, he found the child wrapped up in a blanket, suffering from scalds, and took it to the Infirmary. Elizabeth Pinsent, a widow, stated that the deceased had lived with her at 170, Green Lane Road. On the morning in question the boy was playing in the yard, while the witness was working in the house. There was a puncheon containing hot water in the living room. Witness had occasion to leave the room for a moment, and while away heard the deceased scream. On running back, she found him sitting in the water, having apparently fallen backward into the vessel. Witness sent for Dr. Clarke, who ordered the deceased to be taken to the Infirmary. Dr. Phillips said when the child was brought to the institution he was suffering from scalds on the trunk and thigh. Death was due to shock, resulting in scalds. A verdict of death from accidental cause was returned.
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Referenced
GRO0229 Tiverton: Elizabeth Johnson: 1837 – 1909
GRO0323 Tiverton: Frank Pinsent: 1896 – 1899
GRO0516 Tiverton: John Arthur Pinsent: 1875 – 1942