what will be on a 1844 death certificate

[troods]

Hello All

Just a very basic question, what would I find on a 1844 death certificate in Exeter England?

I have the ref off Free BMD and was wondering would it be worth getting.

Many thanks
Troods

[Hackstaple]

The content will be very variable but Death Certificates are often important sources of information. Often the person who reported the death will be a great surprise like a child of whom you knew nothing. Cause of death will be reported but don't expect any great medical science in that. Often the year of birth is not what you expected and sometimes the place of birth is a surprise.

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi there troods

Death certificates in 1844 should contain:-

Number
When & Where Died
Name & Surname
Sex
Age (Often only Approximate)
Occupation
Cause of Death
Signature, Description & Residence of Informant
Signature of Registrar
When Registered
From 1866 onwards give age at death

Hope that helps

Chris in 1066Land

[troods]

Thanks alot for that Hackstaple and Chris.

I think  I will go ahead and purchase my death certificate it sounds like it could provide me with some valuable info.

Thanks
Troods

[GreySquirrel]

The content will be very variable but Death Certificates are often important sources of information... Often the year of birth is not what you expected and sometimes the place of birth is a surprise.

True... But on an 1844 death certificate there will be no reference whatsoever to the date or place of birth. There will be a recorded age which will give an indication as to the approximate year of birth.