Hi Joanna
Yes , if Jane was significantly younger than John it all makes much more sense.
I also have to apologise , I put the wrong date on the Newcastle Courant Inquest report.
Newcastle Courant Sat July 25th 1829
Inquest held on Wed on the body of Samuel Tulip. On 25th ult. he was going upon the wagonway at Heworth with a bundle of sticks on his back and was run down by the waggon. He lived until Tuesday last. He was 86 years old and very deaf. Verdict Accidental Death, deodand 5s.
So, the initial accident was on the 25th June, he died 21st July(Tue) and the inquest was 22nd July (Wed).
That would suggest to me that his injuries may have been relatively minor and that he didn't die of shock or blood loss, but if bedfast for a month he could have died of pneumonia or some other complication.
Isn't it fascinating to know that our many times great grandfather was very deaf!
Ellen