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In Birmingham Daily Post dated 30 Dec 1886 it appears my gt gt grandad was in court for assault of a female named Emma Simcox "wife of ?? evidence showed that the parties......" - that is as much as I can read, can anyone help re the whole article. Thanks Debbie
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The gist of the article is that Emma tried to stop James hitting one of his children, so he then turned and hit her instead. Got sent to jail for a month.
Pam
Thank you Pam your response is much appreciated
Hi Debbie, did you find the article? If not let me know as i found it.
Hi Shippo l haven't seen the article yet as I don't subscribe to British Newspapers, can you just tell me the area the assault took place or which Court. Thanks Debbie
The article comes under the heading District News Longton. His address is given as Cross St. They were neighboursQuote:
Originally Posted by Debbiexx
LONGTON
VIOLENT ASSULT - At the Stipendiary's Court yesterday, James Deaville, coffin maker, Cross st, was charged with having assulted Emma Simcox, wife of a gravedigger - The evidence showed that the parties are neighbours and that on the 28th inst. the complainant interfered to prevent the defendant from beating on of his children, while he was under the influence of drink. Defendant was so much enraged at this that he took up a piece of wood and struck the complainant with it, causing an ugly wound on the cheek, immediatley below the eye and rendering her insensible by the violence of the blow. - There was no defence, and the defendant was committed to prison for a month, with hard labour, without the option of a fine.
Wow nasty man, we suspected he was a drinker. Deserved to go to prison. He ended up in the workhouse, my gt gt grandmother having had enough of him no doubt. Thank you so much for your effort and time in looking for this for me Debbie