Eldest son of Charles Atkins, a carrier/labourer, and Maria Herbert who were married on the 2nd November 1844 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire.
He was baptized on the 4th January 1846 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton.
The 1851 Census states that William, aged 6, was living with his parents, siblings, and paternal grandmother, Bessie, at the High Street, in the village of Hillmorton, Rugby. His father, Charles, was employed as a labourer.
FATAL ACCIDENT - Coventry Standard - 23rd May 1851
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An inquest was held at the Crown Inn, Hillmorton, on view of the body of William Atkins, about six years of age, who died from injuries received on the 6th May. The deceased, with several other boys, was playing about the street, when Mr. Rathbone's wood carriage came by, to the tailpole of which they clung.
The man in charge drove the boys off, as he thought, but the little fellow, in haste to get away, put his foot upon the wheel and was drawn in between it and the body of the carriage. Both of his thighs and one of his arms were broken. He was carried to his father's house, close by, where he lingered until the ensuing Thursday, when he expired.
No blame could be attached to the driver of the wood carriage, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned by the jury.
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William died aged 5.
Laid to rest on the 11th May.
He was baptized on the 4th January 1846 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton.
The 1851 Census states that William, aged 6, was living with his parents, siblings, and paternal grandmother, Bessie, at the High Street, in the village of Hillmorton, Rugby. His father, Charles, was employed as a labourer.
FATAL ACCIDENT - Coventry Standard - 23rd May 1851
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An inquest was held at the Crown Inn, Hillmorton, on view of the body of William Atkins, about six years of age, who died from injuries received on the 6th May. The deceased, with several other boys, was playing about the street, when Mr. Rathbone's wood carriage came by, to the tailpole of which they clung.
The man in charge drove the boys off, as he thought, but the little fellow, in haste to get away, put his foot upon the wheel and was drawn in between it and the body of the carriage. Both of his thighs and one of his arms were broken. He was carried to his father's house, close by, where he lingered until the ensuing Thursday, when he expired.
No blame could be attached to the driver of the wood carriage, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned by the jury.
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William died aged 5.
Laid to rest on the 11th May.
Eldest son of Charles Atkins, a carrier/labourer, and Maria Herbert who were married on the 2nd November 1844 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire.
He was baptized on the 4th January 1846 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton.
The 1851 Census states that William, aged 6, was living with his parents, siblings, and paternal grandmother, Bessie, at the High Street, in the village of Hillmorton, Rugby. His father, Charles, was employed as a labourer.
FATAL ACCIDENT - Coventry Standard - 23rd May 1851
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An inquest was held at the Crown Inn, Hillmorton, on view of the body of William Atkins, about six years of age, who died from injuries received on the 6th May. The deceased, with several other boys, was playing about the street, when Mr. Rathbone's wood carriage came by, to the tailpole of which they clung.
The man in charge drove the boys off, as he thought, but the little fellow, in haste to get away, put his foot upon the wheel and was drawn in between it and the body of the carriage. Both of his thighs and one of his arms were broken. He was carried to his father's house, close by, where he lingered until the ensuing Thursday, when he expired.
No blame could be attached to the driver of the wood carriage, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned by the jury.
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William died aged 5.
Laid to rest on the 11th May.
He was baptized on the 4th January 1846 at St. John the Baptist's Church, Hillmorton.
The 1851 Census states that William, aged 6, was living with his parents, siblings, and paternal grandmother, Bessie, at the High Street, in the village of Hillmorton, Rugby. His father, Charles, was employed as a labourer.
FATAL ACCIDENT - Coventry Standard - 23rd May 1851
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An inquest was held at the Crown Inn, Hillmorton, on view of the body of William Atkins, about six years of age, who died from injuries received on the 6th May. The deceased, with several other boys, was playing about the street, when Mr. Rathbone's wood carriage came by, to the tailpole of which they clung.
The man in charge drove the boys off, as he thought, but the little fellow, in haste to get away, put his foot upon the wheel and was drawn in between it and the body of the carriage. Both of his thighs and one of his arms were broken. He was carried to his father's house, close by, where he lingered until the ensuing Thursday, when he expired.
No blame could be attached to the driver of the wood carriage, and a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned by the jury.
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William died aged 5.
Laid to rest on the 11th May.
Gravesite Details
Most of the headstones in this churchyard are in bad condition and impossible to read.
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