Died in Guernsey on holiday, born in England - how do I find info?

[Lemmey]

Death certificates are not enormously helpful though it should give his birth date which will narrow down your search for that certificate.      You should be able to find him on a census for 1901 if he was 64 in 1955.   I assume the date you give for birth should be 1892?   

Yes I am looking to confirm a birth year of 1892.  I figured the death certificate would give me age and year of death and I could work backwards from there.

His marriage certificate might be a better bet to find as that will give his age, occupation and father's name and occupation and confirm if the birth one you have is correct.
Andrea

Yes I know but ahem they weren't married ahem although my nan did 'live under his name'.  I assume she was still married to her previous husband (my grandad) and there were difficulties in getting a divorce.   Fortunately that was a not very well hidden 'secret' or else I would be even more stuck!

[sillgen]

Oops!   Did he do National service or fight in the wars?     Those records might help.
Hope you find him....
Andrea

[Lemmey]

Thanks Andrea.  Unfortunately all we know about him is what we have.   His name, a possible name for his sister, who he lived with and where while my aunt was a child (so after census years) and when and where he died. 

I must admit I haven't had time to follow any leads yet so the new replies to this thread was a fortunate reminder

[kismet]

You should try contacting:

The Judicial Greffe, The Royal Court House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2PB for the death certificate.  Their telephone number is 01481 725277. 

This is where one applies for a copy of a death certificate.  They are most helpful.

Kismet