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Title: Coroner's Courts in Monmouthshire
Post by: Mrs Food on Tuesday 21 March 06 17:23 GMT (UK)
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.
Title: Re: Coroner's Courts in Monmouthshire
Post by: ore-dragon on Tuesday 21 March 06 22:13 GMT (UK)
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
Title: Re: Coroner's Courts in Monmouthshire
Post by: Mrs Food on Wednesday 22 March 06 10:31 GMT (UK)
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
Title: Re: Coroner's Courts in Monmouthshire
Post by: Ladkyis on Saturday 13 May 06 23:27 BST (UK)
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.

Title: Re: Coroner's Courts in Monmouthshire
Post by: Mrs Food on Monday 15 May 06 10:49 BST (UK)
Many thanks

Mrs Food