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Offline wiilams83

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« on: Sunday 30 July 23 18:42 BST (UK) »
Where would I find a burial record for an adah Townsend as she died in 1913 Burnley workhouse. (
Died at the union infirmary (workhouse) 118 Briercliff Road

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Re: Workhouse
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 30 July 23 20:29 BST (UK) »
Try Council Archives, not sure where they would be but perhaps a Record Office.
Hope you have some success.
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Re: Workhouse
« Reply #2 on: Monday 31 July 23 08:46 BST (UK) »
Don’t assume that died in the workhouse means buried at or by the workhouse. I had a person who’s entry states something to the effect “body buried by friends”.

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Re: Workhouse
« Reply #3 on: Monday 31 July 23 10:07 BST (UK) »
Her burial isn't in the Burnley cemetery records via family search org, perhaps she's buried with her husband
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