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    A general question if anyone can help please?

    On a burial record (not death certificate) in England around 1850 to 1870 what sort of information could I expect to find?

    Many thanks.
    Ewen

  • #2
    On those that I have looked at which are mainly Worcestershire and Gloucesteshire parishes there is usually just the date of burial, name of deceased, age of deceased and officiating minister.
    Helen in Glos

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    • #3
      Thank you, I was hoping that relations may have been recorded.

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      • #4
        Some records I have for Hampshire give details, such as - son of or wife/widow of. Just depends who filled in the details.
        Wendy



        PLEASE SCAN AT 300-600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!

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        • #5
          I had a few, also in Hampshire, where the vicar had recorded the cause of the death in the margin, e.g, one 'kicked in stomach by colt, died 3 days later'', another 'died of fever', and also mentioned relationships occasionally. Very much the exception to the rule obviously, but goes to show they are worth checking, the answer is I wouldn't expect too much, but until you look you never know.

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          • #6
            The minimum will be burial date, name of deceased. Often it gives the age. You may find it gives "wife/widow" or "son of" It may give an address, or cause of death.
            ~ with love from Little Nell~
            Chowns, Dunt, Emms, Mealing, Purvey & Smoothy

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            • #7
              Thank you everyone for all your comments regarding information from a burial record, it does seem like it varies according to the area and even the vicar. I am looking for the name of the husband of the deceased so hopefully that record will give those details.
              Ewen

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              • #8
                Have you tried the death certificate? For women it often says who they are 'the property of' in the occupation column. For example "wife/widow of John Smith, butcher" or "daughter of Joesph Brown, labourer". Similarly with children.

                Unfortunately you rarely get this information for men.

                Anne

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                • #9
                  Another useful clue is to see if they share a grave - once you have the grave number.

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