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1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« on: Sunday 25 May 08 14:09 BST (UK) »
I have a bunch of Henstocks in my tree,started off in Ashover area, and went down to Wolverhampton i the mid 1800s. I've just discovered that at least seven of them died very close together, and I'm wondering if there might have been an epidemic of something around that time. Huh
 I haven't sent for any death certs. yet - trying to be as economical as I can[ practically] but may have to resort to that.....
At the moment, I have September quarter 1849, Wolverhampton v17 p407
Deaths registered:
Ellen Henstock
Emmanuel Henstock
George William Henstock
Hannah Henstock
James Henstock
Mary Ann Henstock
Robert Breedon Henstock

They're a mix of adults and children. 
Any ideas that I might follow up would be most welcome, many thanks Jacky
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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 25 May 08 14:21 BST (UK) »
Could have been the cholera epidemic of 1849?

Not sure that I know how to post links but I'll try, found this:

http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/willenhall_in_history.htm
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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 25 May 08 14:25 BST (UK) »
Hi
you could as try wolverhampton archives
http://www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/index.shtml

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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 25 May 08 16:17 BST (UK) »
Excellent, many thanks Cheesy
I'll try those - wondered if it might be cholera.
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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 25 May 08 16:19 BST (UK) »
Quote from: DudleyWinchurch on Sunday 25 May 08 14:21 BST (UK)
Could have been the cholera epidemic




Yes there was a cholera epidemic there -  my 3x grt grandmother and at least 4 of my collateral ancestors died in it Cry

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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 25 May 08 17:24 BST (UK) »
'1848/9 Further cholera outbreak - approximately 500 die in Wolverhampton '

http://www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/local_health_time.htm

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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 25 May 08 19:35 BST (UK) »
 Grin

Thanks to everyone on the really speedy responses - as usuall, Rootschatters came up trumps!!  Brilliant site Wink
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Re: 1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 25 May 08 20:08 BST (UK) »
There is a memorial garden and stone in Willenhall down off Doctors Piece that gives further details of the outbreak. I work that way, next time I am down there I will make a note of the inscription for you if you want?

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« Reply #8 on: Sunday 25 May 08 22:12 BST (UK) »
Debbie, that would be wonderful - if you're sure you don't mind  Grin  Thanks ever so much!
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