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eidsvold Sat 05-Jul-08 23:49:19

I have a relative who died in Charring Cross Hotel in the late 1890's. I contacted the hotel to ask about it but was told their records do not go back far enough. He died after surgery at Charring Cross Hospital.

I now can check times archive online. Have not been able to find anything.

SO what do you suggest next:

There was an inquest - do I try and find a coroners report?

Is there anyway you can get very old medical records?

Should I try and find out info for the company he worked for ( London based mining company - relative worked in Asia)

Any other suggestions???

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Shitemum Sat 05-Jul-08 23:50:39

company may have had to pay hospital bills or insurance so i'd start there.

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greenelizabeth Sat 05-Jul-08 23:52:01

What are you looking for? the cause of death?

You have the relative's name? ARe you looking for the exact date of their death so you can get a death certificate?

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eidsvold Sun 06-Jul-08 07:20:48

I have a photocopy of a death certificate but it lists the man as american BUT i know he was born in England. The will was probabted etc here in Aus as his wife and children were here. I have a copy of all that paperwork but wanted some more.

I wanted to know if there was any more information regarding him. I know the company sorted his burial and so was trying to find some burial information.

I am just trying to find out anything I can about this man to add to my family file.

Is is possible to get a copy of inquest information??

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Mercy Sun 06-Jul-08 11:54:52

I've found a list of Charing Cross Hospital records but it doesn't seem at first glance if it will be of any use to you.

Inquests are/were often reported in local newspapers so that might be one way to search. I think you should be able to get hold of Coroner's reports - try London Metropolitan Archives to see if they have anything on this hospital.

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eidsvold Sun 06-Jul-08 22:12:56

thank you mercy and shitemum for that information.

I shall keep looking. smile