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How do i get hold of a post mortem report?

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Sarah

Sarah Report 22 Jul 2004 18:47

Ive just found out a relative died in Bridge Chartham Kent County Lunatic Asylum in 1912.................. I have the death cert but a relative and myself would like to see the report as we would like to know a little more................ I do know there is a hospital of some sort still in the area........... Any help will be great........ Sarah

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 22 Jul 2004 18:58

I'm not absolutely sure, but I think if you wrote to the Coroners Office for the area, they might be able to point you in the right direction. I don't think hospitals keep records that long. Kath

Sarah

Sarah Report 22 Jul 2004 19:22

Hi Kath I also thought that, but i was wondering if someone knew another way to get around it. I guess i will still have to keep digging. Thanks Sarah

Kelly

Kelly Report 22 Jul 2004 20:06

Hiya Im not sure but i think the 100 year closure period applies. I think it applies post mortem & coroners records. Perhaps local newspaer records may hold some clues, maybe in the obituarys. I have had some success in digging up info this way. Anyway im sure there is someone on here more knowlegable on here than me who can tell you. Kelly xx

*ღ*Dee in Bexleyheath*ღ*

*ღ*Dee in Bexleyheath*ღ* Report 22 Jul 2004 20:48

Bridge Chartham (according to Google) now registers as Canterbury and Swale district...so try here: Canterbury with Swale Wellington House, St Stephen's Road, Canterbury, CT2 7RD. Tel: 0870 243 7788. E-mail: canterbury.register-office*kent.gov.uk My daughter who works in a hospital mortuary suggests you contact the PUBLIC mortuary for the area and ask their advice on how to obtain PM reports. Replace the asterisk with an at sign! Good luck Dee x

Sarah

Sarah Report 22 Jul 2004 22:08

Thank you everyone, i will give everything a try . Take care Sarah