Death Cert Info

[Old Salian]

I'm thinking of applying for a copy of an ancestor's death cert. He died in 1878 and there is a rumour in the family that he committed suicide. Does anyone know whether this would be recorded as the cause of death if it were true?

[KiteRunner]

If that is what the inquest determined, yes.

[Old Salian]

Thanks I wasn't sure as to the level of detail at that time. I'll probably apply for the cert and see if we can clear up a family mystery!

[Little Nell]

It should say the cause of death and whether it was self-inflicted or not. My gt x 3 grandfather's death cert from 1884 states cause of death as

"
Committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor - lived 20 days"

[Uncle John]

Scottish suicides are often recorded as an entry in the Register of Corrected Entries (RCE) after the Procurator Fiscal has held his enquiry.

[Liz from Lancs]

If there was an inquest, you an then apply to the library reference section in the area the death happened. I have done this by e mail and they have found a newspaper report of the incident and the inquest and posted to me. In one case for free, the other for a minimal admin charge.

Fills out more detail. Good luck with it.

[Old Salian]

Thanks everyone - will definitely apply for the cert