Genealogy Chat

Anybody know of any churches or cemetries that are near the old hospital in Chester? Thanks, Janie

Try a google search or contact the hospital or the local archives or the local council.

Hi Janie, I live near Chester.. are you able to tell me which Hospital, as there are two main ones that are now demolished. The chester royal infirmary, which used to be in the city centre, and also the city hospital which was slighty out of the centre bordering on vicars cross. the city hospital in latter years was used as a geriatric hospital, i think it closed early 1980's. the royal infirmary was first used as a general hosp, then accident and emergancey, also gyne probs..both hospitals opened in the 1800's i think. Of course, chester now has countess of chester hospital ( in Upton) this opened early 80's on the site where the psychitric hospital still stands, this used to be called Deva hosptital, and again opened in the 1800's. The tow hospitals are a couple or so miles away, but with 18 graveyards around the city centre it would be easier if we could pin point which hospital. the main cemetary in chester is at Blacon.. but i think this opened 20th century, before that it would have been a church graveyard, If you have any more info please contact me and i will help all i can . Em

Thanks Em, I have pm'd you explaining things. Will reply on here when I find out which hospital. Thanks again, Janie x

Hi Em, They were born at the old royal infirmery in 1942. And they think she was buried in something like Conner Key or something Key in Chester. Any ideas? Janie x

Hi, do you think it's Connah's Quay in Flintshire / Wales. Perhaps they were born in Chester but died in Connah's Quay. Just a thought. Lou

Thats definitely a possibility, if there's nothing called that in Chetser? Thanks!

Hi Janie If you find out it is Connahs Quay, I live there and I will visit the cemetary for you if you wish. Jo xx

Not sure if this is going to make any sense but will just throw it out there anyway. He thinks its something like Conners Key in Walls. Does that make any sense? Janie

Hi Janie It is likely to be Connah's Quay in Wales. What are the names you are looking for? Jo xx

Of course, that makes sense! Sorry I am chatting with my cousin on msn and she has been told the info by her Dad, me thinks 'chinese whispers' is setting in!!! lol! Anyway, its Patricia Wain, she was born 26/6/1942 and died a few days or weeks later. Is there anything else you need to know?

Hi Janie Just checked the BMD on ancestry, her death was registered in the Sept qtr of 1942 in Chester ref 8a 361. If you wish I can visit the cemetary at the weekend and take a look for you. Do you know if she was buried with anyone else? Jo xx

Janie Were her parents Gertrude & William Wain? Jo xx

Hi Jo, we don't think she was buried with anyone, not that we know of anyway. My family aren't from that area, we are from the East Midlands but my gran and grandad lived in Chester due to their jobs but later moved back here. It would be great if you could look, if it's not any trouble. She was a twin and my Uncle survived and would like to visit her. He visited when he was younger which is where the 'dodgy' info is coming from (old mind I'm afraid, lol!). Thanks so much, you're very kind! Janie xx

No problem Janie, will take a look at the weekend and will pm you. Jo xx

Hi Janie, You could try contacting Flintshire County Council, Housing and Community Services, Cemeteries Section, County Offices, Flint, Flintshire. CH6 5BD. Tel: 01352 703360 and give the date of death and see if they can check their records for a buriel. If they've got it they may give you the plot number, or an alternative cemetary. In the past I have contacted cemetaries and given the date of death and some have been very helpfull and given me date of buriel and plot number etc. It might be worth a try. Lou

Thanks Lou, will give that a try. Janie

Hi Janie, I have Pm'd you Just seen that Jo lives in Connah Quay, I only live a couple of miles down the road too! what a coincedance :)

Hi Em, have pm'd you too. Thanks so much for everyones help!!! Janie xxx