Lois BROADBENT [3844]

   Cause of her death was Found drowned in water tank on property at Kadina, Sth Aust.

  General Notes:

(Image Courtesy Brown Family Tree - Ancestry)

1841 The S.A. Biographical Index 1836-1885 records the birth of Lois Broadbent as 1841.
1842 The Gray Family Tree on Ancestry.com gives a specific date of 30 April 1842.

1877 SA Death 82/91 BAILS Lois Joseph BAILS (H) Daly

Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912) Fri 20 Jul 1877
SUICIDE AT KADINA.
Kadina, July 19.
At the inquest upon the body of Lois Bails, which was held at Battams Kapunda Hotel, the jury returned the following verdict:'97" The late Lois Bails came by her death by being drowned in the tank near the house, and that there is no evidence to show how she came there; but we are of opinion that she threw herself into the tank whilst in a state of unsound mind."

Kadina Cemetery, (Path 27 Block 64 #1329)

  Research Notes:

(Information Courtesy of Lance Bails)

Friday,July 20th 1877.

DEATH.

BAILS:- On July 19th, Louisa, Wife of Joseph Bails, aged 36 years.

An Inquest,

Was held at the Royal Exchange Hotel, Kadina (sic) yesterday, on the body of the wife of Mr Joseph Bails, before F W Gurner, Esq, JP and a jury of 13, Mr J J Christmas being foreman.

William Newman Robinson, MD, deposed - Am a duly qualified Medical Practitioner, (sic) I was called this morning about 8 o'clock to see Mrs Bails. I went immediately and found her in the back room of the house. She had been recently removed from the tank. She presented the usual appearance of a person somewhat recently drowned, appeared to be quiet dead, and must have been dead sometime. There were no marks of violence on her body. I have attended Mrs Bails for sometime, she was suffering from debility, and was rather desponding at times, Mr Bails told me at night he has had to follow her, as she seemed to wander about. She always appeared to me rational. There was no possible means of resuscitating the body.

Benjamin Rough deposed - At about 8 o'clock Mrs Perry came to me telling me that Mrs Bails was lost, and she thought she must be in the tank. I went to the big tank, but could not lift the lid. I then went to the little tank; the lid was off. I said "Good God, Mrs Bails is in there" I took a clothes prop, and brought out the body of Mrs Bails. My brother came and assisted me. I saw Mrs Bails about 4 o'clock yesterday, and in answer to my enquiries she said she was much better.

Elizabeth Perry deposed - I saw the deceased last at half - past nine yesterday evening; she seemed quite well. Asked her to call at my place; she said she did not think she could, as she expected the master home, meaning Mr Bails. She appeared in great spirits I might say cheerful. The lid was on the tank all safe. I always go round to see that all is right when Mr Bails is away. About three months ago she came to live near me, and seemed to be very low spirited; but lately appeared better. Ellen Scoop came and asked me if her missus was there; she did not think she had been in bed for the night. I said "we must search for her" I went to Mr Drews and then to Mr Rough; he searched the tank and found the deceased, who was quite dead.

Ellen Scoop confirmed the previous witness's statement.

Harriet Bails deposed - Last saw my mother alive at about half - past eight; she seemed very cheerful. I went to bed about that time. I did not hear her go out. I did not observe anything peculiar versation (sic). She seemed better. I missed my mother first this morning when I was going to take the baby to her. I did not sleep with my mother last night, as I expected my father home from the farm. My father is not at home.

The Jury, after deliberation of 45 minutes, brought in the following verdict - " That Louisa Bails came by her death by being drowned in a tank near the house, and that there is no evidence to show how she came there; but are of opinion, that she threw herself into the tank while in the state of temporary insanity. "

Lois married Joseph2 BAILS [3835] [MRIN: 1282], son of Thomas2 BAILS [3833] and Dorothy DOBSON [12100], on 22 Dec 1859 in Wesleyan Chapel, Clarendon, South Australia. (Joseph2 BAILS [3835] was born on 17 Aug 1837 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, died on 13 Mar 1929 in Unley, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 14 Mar 1929 in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.). The cause of his death was Senility.

  Marriage Notes:

SA Marriage 1859 40/270 BAILS Joseph BROADBENT Lois, Adelaide

Occupation of Groom: Cordwainer
Residence of Groom: Queenstown
Residence of Bride: Cherry Gardens