« on: Monday 16 April 18 11:37 BST (UK) »
I would love to hear others' opinions on the possible reasons for the seemingly long gap between death, burial and registration of a lady who died from childbirth complications. Here are my known facts
Jane Taylor gave birth to her second child, a daughter, the baptism record for infant Jane states she was born 25th August 1864, baptised 3rd September, daughter of Jane & Joseph Taylor (Runswick, mariner). Next is a burial record for infant Jane on 6th September 1864 aged 1 month. I have a funeral/death card for Jane Taylor which reads 'In memory of Jane Taylor, who died on the 3rd September 1864, aged 26 years. Janes' parish burial record states she was buried on 24th September 1864, aged 26 years. Interestingly the number 26 looks like it has been altered from 1 and the word month has been crossed out. This scenario has long puzzled me. I wondered if the 3 week delay before burial may have been because of an inquest and searched newspapers, archives etc toto no avail. I recently ordered the death certificate in the hope of clarification and am now even more puzzled. The death cert states Jane died on 5th September 1864, of child bed, 1 week, uncertified. The informant was her husband Joseph, in attendance, but the date of registration is 30th September 1864.
So, my main queries are, why the long delay between death and burial & how come she was buried nearly a week before the death was registered (My understanding is that a burial could not take place without a death certificate or coroners notice)
Any clarifications, explanations or suggestions are very welcome.
Christine
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