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Sorry for asking a silly question; but I've only bought BMD certificates in Canada. (Actually, also one marriage cert in England.)

Believe I've found my ancestor's death, in 1842. May I ask what information might be included on her death certificate, please?

The date and the place the death took place. the name. age, occupation( if it is a woman, it usually says wife of ... or widow of...). the cause of death, the name and address of the informant (usually says the relationship to the deceased). the date registered

Thank you very much, Linda. :)

You'll get the date of death and where they died - full address if you're lucky, but it might be just a village name. Their full name, sex, and age - treat the age with some caution as the informant may not really have known it. Then the occupation - for a woman it usually says 'wife/widow of...' . Then cause of death and whether or not it was certified by a medical practioner. Then name and address of the informant - often a relative and it may give the relationship, but not always. Sometimes the informant might be a neighbour. It often says the informant was 'present at the death' but I think this can perhaps just mean in the house, not actually there. Then it gives the date of registration and the signature of the registrar. A woman's maiden name wasn't given until fairly recently. Angela

Thank you also, Angela. I've not researched this branch before, as there is so little to go on. Perhaps it's time I start, eh? Thank you again. :)