Henry March

Henry March was convicted of the murders of Henry Bridewell and Thomas Mays 76.

Henry March had worked at farm as a blacksmith for Thomas Mays who was a retired veterinary surgeon and who carried on a small farm and also ran a business as a shoeing smith for which he had employed Henry March for some 30 years. Henry Bridewell had also worked for Thomas Mays.

However, Thomas Mays planned to retire and he gave Henry March and Henry Bridewell notice that he intended to give the business up and that he would not require their services after Christmas.

It was said that the matter preyed on Henry March's mind and he was said to have expressed his dissatisfaction at having to look out for another situation at his time of life.