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Hello, I have a record from a non-conformist baptism register. I had assumed the subject had become a catholic, but it seems his new faith cannot necessarily be determined from this record. Does anyone have any thought on this matter? Thanks, Chris.

I've come across a bit of an enigma in my research. Matthew Kennedy of Chepstow died on 18th January 1898, aged 75, at a property in Chepstow adjacent to his son's business premises. His son, James, was the informant on the death cert. Forty-one days later, Matthew's second wife, Mary Ann, died aged 68. One might have thought that Matthew's wife, if not in hospital when she died, would at least have been in the care of his family. However, she died in the Chepstow Union Workhouse. The informant was the workhouse master.

Has anyone got any suggestions as to why someone might be in the workhouse, when close family lived nearby. Obviously there are numerous possibilities that might account for the situation, but I'd be interested in any thoughts on the matter.

Many thanks,
Chris.

On researching a particular individual in 1905, lodging in Chepstow, I've come across his application to be added to the electoral register. The application was made in the Revision Court of Chepstow. From reading the newspaper report of the applications (thanks, FindMyPast for the current free access!), it's clear what the purpose of the court is, but I can't find anything online, at least not for the UK. Can anyone point me in the direction of something that gives a summary of the Revision Court?
Thanks,
Chris.

Anyone care to hazard a guess at what this note in the address column of the 1939 Register says:

I'm researching James Kennedy, who died in Chepstow in Dec 1911. The Cemetery Officer for Monmouthshire Council has searched the burial records of Chepstow Cemetery and not found his grave. It's highly unlikely - though not impossible - that he would be buried elsewhere, so I'm wondering if the fact he was a Catholic might be relevant. Does anyone know if Catholic burials would have taken place in the town cemeteries in 1911, or were there perhaps alternative graveyards in the town?
Thanks,
Chris