Craven County NcArchives Court.....Roberson, Robert 1885
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Source: N C Archives
Written: 1885

Folder: Inquests 1885-1889
Name of deceased: Robert ROBERSON
DOD: 16 July 1885
Witnesses: H.B. FRISBEE [could be FISHER], Geo WOMBLE, Lewis BROWN
Witness statements: FRISBEE states he was in the cabin of his vessel writing. 
He the deceased fell overboard "(as I supposed)". Heard him holler and ran on 
deck and threw him a rope as he was going down the last time. Then went with 
others to grapple for him & got him after awhile. FRISBEE says he got his boy 
from Petersburg VA; got him to take care of. WOMBLE states he assisted in 
grappling for him. BROWN says he was about 150 yards from the boy when he fell 
out of the boat; saw him go down for the last time.
Inquest verdict: Inquest held on 16 July 1885 at New Bern. Came to his death 
by accidental drowning.


Additional Comments:
Citation: 
Craven County Coroner's Inquests 1870-1905 (broken series)
CR.028.913.2


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