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Cause of Death

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Sheila

Sheila Report 24 Sep 2011 17:36

I have the death certificate for my Gr.Grandfather who died in 1882.
It just states "Paralysed for two years"
Do you think that means he had Polio?
I also thought that he may have had a stroke

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 24 Sep 2011 17:45

Oh heck that is a little vague!! I suppose that may have been a possibility, or it could have been work related.........what was his occupation?

Sheila

Sheila Report 24 Sep 2011 17:48

He was a Master Grocer

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 24 Sep 2011 17:52

Sheila........it could be a number of reasons as to why he was paralysed, could be medical or through an accident. Wonder if there could be a obit for him??

Sheila

Sheila Report 24 Sep 2011 17:58

Ann,

Thank you for the suggestion of an obituary.

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 24 Sep 2011 18:02

Have you got him on 1881 census? Just wondering if it offers any clues.
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Karen in the desert

Karen in the desert Report 24 Sep 2011 18:56


One of my ancestors, a bricklayer, who died in 1865, has Paralysis as his cause of death.
I presumed it was a stroke, as I felt there might have been a bit more info if he'd been ill or had an accident. Just my guess of course.


K

Researching:
Researching: MILLS & ROBERTS Cambs: TAGG Thames Ditton & East Molesey, Surrey: LEETON/LEADON Hunts & Cambs: LLOYD London/Middx: FROST London/Middx: ROSKAS, KISELIUS, BUDAS W.Lothian & Lanarks: ROSKAS, JAKAS/JAKAITE, JUSKEVICIUS, MICKEVICIUS Lithuania

Sheila

Sheila Report 26 Sep 2011 11:16

Sorry for delay in replying.

My first thought was that he had a stroke. I know that my grandmother his daughter suffered with High Blood Pressure as do two of my cousins.

Sheila