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inquests death caused by drowning

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Ingrid

Ingrid Report 3 Oct 2007 00:09

my great great grandfather robert williams lived in penmorfa caernarvonshire north wales, he was born about 1834. on his death certificate was last seen alive on 6thnovember 1882. death certificate issued then 21st november 1882. he was a butcher by trade. anyone out there can direct me how to find out more? thank you all for your help.

MrsBucketBouquet

MrsBucketBouquet Report 3 Oct 2007 00:48

Ingrid

Look for newspaper cuttings!

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 3 Oct 2007 08:25

In those days inquests would be held within a couple of days of the death (or within a couple of days of him being found), and it would be reported in the newspaper either on the same day or within a couple of days, so it shouldn't be too difficult to track down a newspaper article covering the inquest.

Back copies of local newspapers are usually kept on microfilm at reference libraries, so you just need to get in touch with the nearest library to where the death took place.

If you don't live near there, just google the town name+library - most libraries have an email address.

Kath. x

Ingrid

Ingrid Report 3 Oct 2007 19:27

thanks for that information i will get in touch with the nearest reference library.

Ingrid

Ingrid Report 7 Dec 2007 23:03

sorted thanks for your help.