William Charles Inman

[m.allen]

Rector of Great Gonerby 1846-66.

Can anyone explain why he is reported in the papers as having committed suicide in 1860? From his date of death he clearly didn't!

[Isobelruss]

There was another Wm Chas Inman 1810 b Bedale Yorks

1851 census has him as unmarried perpetual curate Gt Gonerby
Typical misprint by the newspapers.

[m.allen]

But he is the only one I can find. He is also in 1861.

So who committed suicide?

[Geoff-E]

Just a false alarm, I think. 

The reports all apparently came from a common source - same wording - using the words intelligence and alleged.  Another way of saying "We have heard that ..."

The only death registration which matches the name occurred in 1866.

[m.allen]

I agree it could be false, but the date wasn't 1st April!

The accounts of a cut throat are a bit specific to be merely invention, although the lack of church attendance as a reason might mean it was something he threatened to do?

[enzedder]

A bit late coming in here, I know.  William Charles INMAN actually married 9 July 1861 to Judith MANSEL at Laughten en le Morthen, Yorkshire.
He belongs to my extended INMAN family.  Had no issue.  I too found that suicide report, and tied myself in knots for a bit.

[dcbnwh]

 In addition to the reports of his death, starting on 9th August 1860, obituaries were published on 18th and 21st.

 More bizarrely, on 18th August, the Benefice was advertised, value £100, with residence...The Rev W.C. Inman deceased.

It sounds as though he was missing, presumed dead.

Actual burial on 13th August 1866 at Great Gonerby.

David

[enzedder]

Thanks for that additional info, David.

Nancy.