Genealogy Chat

Thanks Jennifer - that rules her out then!! In 1861 'my' Ann is married to Evan Edwards (although their marriage has eluded me so far!!). Her husband Evan has been a naughty boy and is in prison in Salford in 1861! Thought I had found her living with Evans parents (who I don't have anything on either!!) as a daughter, Ann, although they already had a daughter Ann, so I got really excited!! Living with them is a James aged 3, Ann's son. I found what I thought was the reference for his birth, but when I contacted Manchester Register Office, the father was not Evan. Never mind, life goes on. Best wishes Carol.

Thanks Shirley. Best wishes Carol

You do not state the year of the death, so do not know if this is of any help. The Rose RAFFERTY you found in the workhouse in 1871, in 1861 is living with an unmarried daughter Ann age 32. RG9; Piece: 2704; Folio: 31; Page: 58 Jennifer

Workhouses had Infirmeries too so often the inmate wasn't actually in the workhouse they were in hospital

Thank you all The date is 1872, the deceased is Ann Edwards (maiden name Rafferty) and the informant is given as Rose Rafferty, present at the death, Moverleys Court, Salford. The deceased is at the same address. I thought this was going to be easy, as it was so close to the census. But surprise surprise, Ann is at a different address in 1871 and the only Rose I can find is in the workhouse in Salford in 1871. Once people were in the workhouse, were they likely to stay there, or did people just sometimes go for respite, i.e. would it be likely for Rose to be living in a workhouse in 1871 and then living with a relative in 1872? The only Rose that I can find is 75 in 1871 and so I am 'presuming' she might be her mother. I would be grateful for any ideas. Thanks and best wishes Carol

I have several instances where the relationship is not shown, three examles are whre the informants were a daughter, a sister and a cousin. Jennifer

Some of the informants on my certificates just have Present ( or) in attendance at the death. These have often turned out to be neighbours, when I've checked census. Any others have relationship shown. Your informant could be a sister-in-law .... although mine like that have relationship shown. What date is this? Can you check the informant in a census? Gwyn

It is usual for the relationship of the informant to be entered onto the certificate. Kathlyn

Hi Does anybody know, when a person is the informant on a death certificate, apart from if it is a spouse, do they always state their relationship? I have the death of a 32 year old married woman and the informant is a woman with the deceaseds maiden name. I am just wondering if she is a relative, or would it state so, i.e mother, sister, etc if she was. Thanks in advance. Carol