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Cause of Death .... this is a great one
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Gerry | Report | 18 May 2007 17:35 |
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Just seen certifcate for 1866 which gave cause of Death for a man of 77 as 'Decay' . Isnt that great? ................. Gerry :-)) |
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MarilynB | Report | 18 May 2007 17:40 |
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Hi Gerry When I have been looking through church records for any deaths there have been quite a few giving cause of death as decay, now they just say old age. Must admit it does sound a bit better now!! Marilyn |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 18 May 2007 17:43 |
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...and probably loneliness if the decaying process included the smell!!!! maggie |
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MarionfromScotland | Report | 18 May 2007 19:33 |
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I have one senile decay and another of 'old age 74!! One of 84 as AGE. Marion |
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Foggy | Report | 18 May 2007 19:50 |
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I have two from Scotland stating < Worn out> |
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Just Jo | Report | 18 May 2007 21:27 |
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My gt.gt.grandfather died of 'general decay' at the age of 75. Jo |
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Heather | Report | 18 May 2007 21:40 |
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I shall have to find the amusing deaths thread for you if its still on here. Ill nudge it up. |
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