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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (West Riding) => Topic started by: Bridgebabe on Tuesday 08 August 23 09:47 BST (UK)
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Enquiring for a friend. Family member Emma Jane Midgley born Keighley 1870 and died 14 Nov 1940 at High Royds Hospital Menston. My friend would like to find her burial place and has looked at burial records for the High Royds Burial ground, and for the cemeteries at Utley (Keighley), Morton (Keighley) and Oakworth (Keighley). Might be cremation, but not sure how to access records and would welcome any suggestions and advice Many thanks
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As you know her exact death date you could contact the records office to see if they can help - they may charge so check first
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This is always a tricky problem. The funeral and burial / cremation would usually be organised by a family member or close friend of the deceased, so could be anywhere of their choosing, unless the deceased had left specific instructions in a will or other document. Has a will (if any) been checked?
She could be buried with other family members who predeceased her. Have you checked local newspapers for that time period? Although as it was war-time there might be more pressing news in them
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Thank you folks for the suggestions; I will pass on to my friend and sure she will appreciate your help
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1939 she is living on Aireworth Street never married DOB 10 November 1870
with her is Elizabeth Thornton DOB 3 April 1879 (sister)?
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Yes she her sister is Emma Jane was a witness when Elizabeth Ann married Riddrough Thornton
12 June 1905 at Ingrow and Hainworth. the other witness is Walter Wilson