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Badger Bill, Worthing

Badger Bill, Worthing Report 19 Jan 2004 22:16

Hi Jeanette There is a central repository in London somewhere, Newspaper Library is part of it's title. Apparently they have copies of all newspapers sent to them. Read about it recently, but will have to find the article for more info. Dead tired, and brain dead! Regards Badger Bill Worthing

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 19 Jan 2004 21:37

Thanks for the info ladies. I'm going to the library on Thursday so I'll ask. Jeanette

Judy

Judy Report 19 Jan 2004 19:44

Yes, it is customary in US for a lot of family information be included in obituaries. I don't know about way back when but today how much information is included in obituary depends on how much the deceased's family is willing or can afford to include such information as family pays for obituary to be put in the paper (part of the cost at the funeral parlor.) The more information included adds to cost of funeral/burial. Judy

Sandra

Sandra Report 19 Jan 2004 19:18

My local library in Oswestry has a complete A-Z index of everybody who has been included in BMD columns since about 1847 in our local newspaper. Takes up a lot of room and is a nightmare to search through but very informative. All cards relate to microfilm and are cross referenced with spouses, maiden names etc. Also included are notable wedding anniversaries and commemorative items. You could maybe try asking at the local library if anything similar is in the area you are searching.

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 18 Jan 2004 23:15

I have been sent some obituaries of American ancestors in the 1800's. They are very informative, giving dates, names of relatives, what they did for a living etc. and generally painting a picture of the people and their lives. Does anybody know if it was customary to do so in this country? And if so where would they be kept? Jeanette