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The Common Room / Mourning period
« on: Friday 23 October 20 12:14 BST (UK) »
My ancestor married for a second time in England in 1840. I have a copy of the marriage certificate.
In November 1839, she is mentioned in a newspaper article as being dressed in black. I suspect she ma have been mourning the death of her first husband. I suspect he died in 1839 but cannot find his death certificate in 1839 or 1838 or 1837.
I wondered how long a widow would mourn at that time? Thanks
In November 1839, she is mentioned in a newspaper article as being dressed in black. I suspect she ma have been mourning the death of her first husband. I suspect he died in 1839 but cannot find his death certificate in 1839 or 1838 or 1837.
I wondered how long a widow would mourn at that time? Thanks