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Title: Deaths as sea
Post by: cattao on Sunday 13 March 16 06:09 GMT (UK)

Hi there
I have Thomas Coverdale a married mariner in 1851 census, child born 1854. Thomas not in 1861 census, wife (Esther) a widow back living with her mother.  Best place to see if I can find a death possibly at sea??? They were in Whitby 1851 census.  Help would be great.  Cheers

Title: Re: DEATHS AT SEA
Post by: KGarrad on Sunday 13 March 16 07:44 GMT (UK)

Try FindMyPast.

They have:
Deaths at Sea, 1781-1968    and
British Nationals Died Overseas, 1818-2005

Title: Re: DEATHS AT SEA
Post by: cattao on Sunday 13 March 16 08:02 GMT (UK)

Thanks, will do so.

Title: Re: DEATHS AT SEA
Post by: ShaunJ on Sunday 13 March 16 11:25 GMT (UK)

Have you looked at deaths registered in Whitby?

There are two Thomas Coverdale deaths registered in Whitby in the 1851-1861 period: one in 1857 and the other in 1860. The 1857 death was a young child (aged 1) per burial records. Which leaves the 1860 death - have you considered that one?

Title: Re: Deaths as sea
Post by: cattao on Monday 14 March 16 05:08 GMT (UK)

Thanks for the tip abou tthe 1857 one, will work on the 1860 one.
Cheers