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How do I find out if there was an inquest?

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Jane

Jane Report 23 May 2005 08:42

Thanks for your help everyone - I'll start by getting his death certificate for an exact date and then check the papers! Thanks again, Jane x

Unknown

Unknown Report 23 May 2005 00:08

Inquests are routinely reported in the papers, but I also understand that inquest papers are also routinely destroyed and it seems to be a decision the coroner can make if he sees fit. I found my great-grandfather's inquest report in a local paper on microfilm at a local history centre. nell

Germaine

Germaine Report 22 May 2005 18:44

I would agree in checking the local newspapers my sister and my Grandad where both killed in accidents (my sister before I was born ) I found reports on both inquests in the local paper. Germaine one in 1925 one in 1947 so it looks like it was the done thing back then.

Carol

Carol Report 22 May 2005 18:37

Hi, If there is an inquest report you wont be able to view it as they are not released for public viewing until 75 years after the inquest which is what I found when I was looking for an inquest report. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Check though as maybe it was just my local authorities rules.

Unknown

Unknown Report 22 May 2005 18:07

I can only agree, the death cert will state if there was an inquest and when it was held. If you have a good idea when in 1940 he died, you can check the papers in the local records office or at Colindale Newspaper Library. Even if there wasn't an inquest, there might be a report of the accident. nell

Julie

Julie Report 22 May 2005 17:08

Hi The death cert will tell you if there was an inquest held or you could check local newpapers for the area at the time of the accident. Having the death cert will give you a date making it easier to search papers. Julie

Jane

Jane Report 22 May 2005 17:04

A distant relative of mine apparently worked in Shawclough mill and died in an accident there in 1940. The story goes that he got caught up in a flywheel and went up and over the pulley - he was only 26. I've found his death reference but haven't yet sent off for the death certificate - does anyone have any suggestions about how I can find out if there was an inquest? Haven't had much luck Googling. Thanks, Jane.