The following is an abbreviated version of the report published in the local newspaper following the inquest into my great grandmother's death.

( abbrievated but still quite long )

On 7th January, 1899, 22 year old Annie Catherine Elsegood committed suicide. After a bitter argument with her husband of barely six weeks, during which he had packed a bag and walked out, telling Annie he was going to be single again, Annie had placed her wedding ring on the table and gone to the level crossing in Southchurch. Annie was hit by ( Read more... )