Other Events:

• Occupation: Waterman

Notes:

Inquest report in the Cheshire Observer, September 6 1884
BOATMAN KILLED ON THE WEAVER
An inquest was held yesterday (Friday) by Mr H Churton, county coroner, on the body of a man named Richard Leach, 40 years of age, who was accidentally killed on Thursday, at Dutton Locks, Acton Bridge, on the River Weaver. The deceased
was in an empty lock from which he ascended to assist another boatman. While he was engaged in turning the handle which opens the lock, it slipped from his grasp, owing to the weight on one side of the cylinder giving way. The rapidly revolving handle struck his forehead, and killed him instantly.