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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: Lady Di on Monday 25 January 21 11:30 GMT (UK)
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I've found various versions of the death/burial record for John Somervell/Somerville.
He seems to have died at the end of April 1806 but ..
One burial record states he was bur 29th April 1806, others say 30 April. He was brought from "Charter House" and was aged 87 years.
Another burial record has: Buried 30 Apr 1806 John Somerville, Admitted 15 Mar 1793 , Died 25 Apr 1806 , aged 87. In Bunhill Fields.
I don't know what Deceased online has but if it's like others I've seen it probably has limited info.
Where did the extra information come from that has been recorded on a Burial record - ie he'd been in a workhouse for abt 13 years (not something I'd expect to see on a Burial record)
I'd love to find any records from a Charter house Workhouse if there was such a place in 1806.
Any idea where to find these records? Could that be where the above extra info came from?
Help or suggestions would be muchly appreciated :D
Thanks folks - have a great day and stay safe
Di
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Could “admitted” refer to John joining the non-conformist congregation, rather than a workhouse?
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It will probably be the date of his admission to the Charterhouse.
The Charterhouse is not a workhouse, but a charitable community. It still exists today, partly in the original buildings.
https://thecharterhouse.org/explore-the-charterhouse/
Most of the useful records are at LMA.
https://thecharterhouse.org/collections/family-history/
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The Registers of Charterhouse Chapel are online. It seems the admittance was to the hospital.
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Thanks Lily M & Bookbox
I haven't had anyone involved with Charterhouse before (apart from school attendees in the 1900's) so the concept is interesting. It certainly seems to have been a better option than the workhouse.
I'll follow the links and see what other information might be available
Appreciate your help :-*