Son of Mary Jane (Messenger) and George Langrish.
From The Hampshire Herald 14 August 1896:
Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses.
About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener & bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank.
He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish.
The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well.
The body of the boy was recovered about midnight.
Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.
From The Hampshire Herald 14 August 1896:
Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses.
About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener & bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank.
He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish.
The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well.
The body of the boy was recovered about midnight.
Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.
Son of Mary Jane (Messenger) and George Langrish.
From The Hampshire Herald 14 August 1896:
Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses.
About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener & bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank.
He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish.
The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well.
The body of the boy was recovered about midnight.
Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.
From The Hampshire Herald 14 August 1896:
Father and son both found drowned in a lake in the grounds of W. Wickham MP. There were no witnesses.
About 8.30, Wednesday, J. Rogers (head gardener & bailiff to William Wickham) was taking a short cut, through the grounds, he heard a noise similar to someone shaking trees but was startled by a loud cry or moan. He started to look around, when nearing the portion of water bordering the Wickham Copse, he saw a hat and coat lying on the bank.
He looked at once into the water and about 12 feet from the bank, saw a body. He broke away the guard surrounding the water and tried with the aid of this to reach the body. He himself fell into the water. He managed to get onto the bank and raised a cry for help, which was soon forthcoming.
On getting the body to the bank they were horrified to find it was Mr. George Langrish.
The family was notified and William Langrish went to the lake and said that he believed his eleven year old brother must be there as well.
The body of the boy was recovered about midnight.
Father and son had been seen in the village round about 8 pm near Wyck Green which is close to the lake. It is believed the child fell into the water and the father tried to save him. Verdict Accidental Death.
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