submitted by Laura Horton Martin |
CORONER'S INQUEST |
Inquest held at Fairfield on the 18th day of June, 1934
on the body of EMILY AGNES HEADLEY
Names of Jury:
O.E. BROCK
T.A. BLEAKLEY
W.L. MONTGOMERY
CHAS. B. BOZE
EVERETT L. THOMAS
J.C. COLBERT
Witnes | Residence | Occupation |
H.D. WEBBER | Fairfield | Mgr of Wholesale Grocery |
Charlie BAIN | Fairfield | Janitor |
Charles P SHAW | Golden Gare | Farmer |
Emma SHAW | Golden Gate | Housewife |
Claude HEADLEY | Fairfield | Laborer |
Verdict of Jury:
"We the Jury sworn to inquire into the death of EMILY AGNES HEADLEY
on oath do find that she came to her death by apoplexy."
Affadavits at Inquest of EMILY AGNES HEADLEY:
H.D.WEBBER, 50; Fairfield being duly sworn said:
"I was in attendance last evening at the Pentecostal Church in Fairfield.
The services had closed and several of the women were praying near the
altar. I saw MRS. HEADLEY turn from the group of women and walk to
the other side of the house. She sat down on a seat and rested her
head on her arm on the back of the seat. In a minnute or so she slumped
forward between the seats. Several of the ladies present rushed to
her aid but she was apparently dead when they reached her. I came
uptown and got DR. HILLIARD. The doctor pronounced her dead upon
his arrival."
Charlie BAIN, 49, Fairfield:
"I agree with the testimony given by MR. WEBBER. It is correct
in every way."
Charles P. SHAW, 41, Golden Gate, R.F.D. Farmer and School Teacher:
"I was present at the church service as testified by MR. WEBBER.
There was no unusual emotion expressed at the sevice in any way.
I agree with the testimony of MR. WEBBER and believe it to be correct and
true."
Emma SHAW, 40; Golden Gate; R.F.D; Housewife:
"I am the wife of CHARLES P. SHAW. I was present at the church
seice and saw MRS. HEADLEY fall from her sest, as soon as I got to her
I realized that she had been stricken with death. I agree with the
testimony that has been given. It is true and correct."
Claude HEADLEY, 48; Fairfield; Laborer:
"I am the husband of the deceased. About three years ago she
suffered a heart attack and was treated by DR. HILLIARD. She apparently
made a complete recovery however at timesw she complained of hurting
in her head, hot flashes, and dizziness. She had not complained of
any illness recently excepting a severe headache. She lost a brother
last October in the same way that she passed away."
Feb 3, 2003
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