leeds mercury dated 20th feb 1868

[gloryer]

I dont suppose anybody has access to the Leeds Mercury paper dated 20th February 1868.
There is a report of one of my ancestors who died in a boiling VAT on 18th February. I believe it says the name of the firm that he worked for.
HIram Pickles was his name.

[Uncle John]

The story might have been syndicated in other papers too. But I don't have access to Gale newspapers on my library ticket.

[Elaine ..Spain]

Found this in the Liverpool Mercury

Liverpool Mercury etc (Liverpool, England), Friday, February 21, 1868; Issue 6262.

[JayG]

There's several hits for Hiram Pickles & an article in the Liverpool Mercury 21/2/1868.

PM me your email address & i'll send you a copy.

Will see if I can see any Yorkshire ones.

[JayG]

There's a report in the Leeds Mercury 20/2/1868, the wording is just about the same as the Liverpool Mercury.

[gloryer]

Thanks for that. Such a tragic death. WOnder if its to late to sue on grounds of health and safety!! They hadnt long been married. 5th august 1867 so only about 6 months.