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From the Bucks Herald 2nd May 1885.   Lacey Green - Fatal Accident

On Wednesday last John Janes of Lacey Green aged 67, was returning home from [[Stocken Farm]] in charge of a horse and cart.   He was riding on the horse when he fell off onto his back, one of the wheels passing over his body.   He was taken to his residence and the surgeon, Mr Warren of Princes Risborough was sent for.   Mr Janes died before he could arrive.

'''Report by the Bucks Herald 9th May 1885 :-'''   '''Lacey Green -  The Fatal Accident to a Carter,'''

On Friday 8th inst., Mr Fell, coroner, held an inquest at Mrs Ginger's beerhouse ([[The Black Horse]]), on the body of John Janes,...(who was fatally injured) in a private road near Stocken Farm ... Simeon Smith, who saw the deceased fall, (said) that it was purely an accident; and Mr Warren, surgeon, said the right leg was fractured close to the ankle, and there were contusions on the thigh.  From what  could see be believed the wheel passed over the deceased's chest .... no doubt there were internal injuries.... the case (was) quite a hopeless one.   A verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned.

An inquest was arranged at Mrs Ginger's beerhouse ([[The Black Horse]]) where Mr Fell, the coroner passed a verdict of accidental death.

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