Eliza Dayton, 14, the daughter of the deceased: On Thursday evening, my father came home from his work at about half past seven. He had his supper, and walked about the garden, and went to bed about nine o'clock. I heard nothing of him during the night. Between five and six the next morning, I was called up by George Berwick, who said he couldn't make my father hear. I went to his room, and found him dead. I got Mr. Berwick to come in. I never heard my father complain about anything. He ate well, and seemed well.

George Berwick, labourer, Raunds: I worked with the deceased for the last nine or ten days. He didn't complain of anything, and he was able to do his work. Towards the end of Thursday, yesterday, the work was heavier than usual, because we were mowing by the river side. The deceased only drank two pints of ale all day. I have known him fail a little on very hot days, but he did not do so on Thursday. When he got knocked up, he used to complain of a pain in his chest. Last year he fell several times. He used to lie still, and afterwards he got up and said he would try again. At such times he seemed short of breath.

Dr. John Crew, Higham Ferrers: I have examined the body of the deceased today. From the evidence I have heard here, and the appearance of the body, I am of the opinion that the deceased had died from trouble of the heart, probably over a long time.

The jury verdict was: "Death from NATURAL CAUSES".