The Royal Cornwall Gazette, 10 December 1852

Coroner's Inquest James Spargo

(The following inquests have been held by J. Carlyon, Esq., coroner: - )
On the same day (Friday last), at Stithians, on the body of James Spargo, miner, aged 68 years. Deceased was an ore dresser at Carvannal mine, and had been following his occupation on Thursday morning, apparently in his usual health. About dinner time he went into the sump house, and whilst chatting with a comrade, he fell backwards and died. Verdict, "Visitation of God."

Transcribed by Karen Duvall