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« on: Wednesday 29 August 07 00:17 BST (UK) »
Hi, I have the death certificate of Penelope Bayley who died in October 1850 and the cause of death was described as"disease of the brain 8 years". Any ideas as to what this disease might have been? Jayson.
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 00:30 BST (UK) »
Any idea how old she was? Stroke? epilepsy?
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 01:42 BST (UK) »
Yes, she was only aged 54.
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 09:24 BST (UK) »
Jayson,

I have one of these too.  Died in 1847 aged 41 - "disease of the brain".  As well as those already mentioned, it could be a brain tumour, or mental illness.  I honestly don't think there is any way of finding out - I wish there was!!!  :( :( :(

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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 10:52 BST (UK) »
Hi Marie

Yes it's really frustrating not to be able to say what the actual cause of death was :( Your suggestions - brain tumour and mental illness are certainly strong possibilities  ;)

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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 11:01 BST (UK) »
Mental illness is certainly a possiblity but brain tumour lasting 8 years is not as likely although one never knows.
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 11:05 BST (UK) »
hi Jayson

you could try looking at this website

http://www.rmhh.co.uk/medical.html
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 11:07 BST (UK) »
Hi Jayson
Or this website

http://www.genproxy.co.uk/index.htm

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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 29 August 07 15:44 BST (UK) »
Brilliant! Thanks very much for the links ricky ;D I've got quite a few death certificates with unusual diseases on them. Jayson ;)
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