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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Monmouthshire => Topic started by: Mrs Food on Tuesday 21 March 06 17:23 GMT (UK)
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Hi there,
I am trying to find a report for an inquest held in 1912. The death occurred in Phillipstown, New Tredegar. Would anyone have any idea whereabouts this inquest would have been held? I am hoping to find a report in one of the Newspapers in circulation at the time but don't know where to start? I would be really grateful for any advice.
Many thanks.
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Hi Mrs Food,
I have tried to trace an inquest held in The George Inn, Brithdir (near New Tredegar) and was told that there were a number of possibilities for where the records (if they existed) could be held. It is fairly common for inquests to be held in loca pubs.
I found the datails of the inquest in the local paper - The Merthyr Express. It is available in local libraries, but be warned there are a number of different editions. I have found the details in Merthyr Tydfil Library and Bargoed Library. If you are not local, post me the details and I will have a look next time I am up the library for you.
Ore Dragon
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Hi Ore Dragon,
Thanks very much for your reply. I've got the date of the inquest and will certainly go and have a look at the Merthyr Express at Merthyr Library.
I didn't realise that inquests were often held in local pubs, I did think it was a bit much to expect the poor bereaved family to travel any great distance to attend an inquest
Thanks for your advice
best wishes
Mrs Food
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If it isn't in the merthyr Express try the South Wales Argus as this paper was in circulation then and has always covered Monmouthshire.
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Many thanks
Mrs Food