Craven County NcArchives Court.....Lisbon, Oliver 1869
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Source: N C Archives
Written: 1869

Inquests 1860-1869 (broken series)	
Oliver LISBON	
30 Apr 1869	
Alex GOSLIN, Ed HARVEY, R.H. LISBORN, H. MOORE	
Inquest held at George St. In New Bern.

GOSLIN testified he was train engineer, passenger train was about 3/4 mile 
above depot in New Bern, saw man crossing track. Blew his whistle and used 
brakes, but man continued across track. Right bumper of train hit man; 
engineer went back and picked him up, took him to next station. 

HARVEY certified above. 

MOORE testified LISBON left home to go to field about 6:45 AM; field is 3/4 
mile above depot (Duffy plantation). 

LISBON was hard of hearing. 

R.H. LISBON certified MOORE's statement. 

Verdict: LISBON died from blow from train, no blame to engineer. Train signal 
unnoticed due to high wind and deafness of victim.


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Craven County Coroner's records

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