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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales Resources => Topic started by: Gwaelodian on Tuesday 05 September 23 20:04 BST (UK)
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Rootschat researchers, I wonder if anyone can help with this one - I have very little information. I am trying to assess the status of the Victorian Coroner EB Reece. His name appears with great frequency in archived newspapers but I can find no actual information about the man.
I have found an old photo from the Western Mail, but that isn't much help in understanding who the man was. His name was EDWARD B REECE. I know he lived and was acting as a Coroner in 1875 mining disasters. I also know he was incredibly busy. Can anyone throw light on the social status of the Victorian Coroner? I know that earlier they were on the same level as judges and I have seen they had to be doctors or surgeons.
I simply don't know where to start ... and Ive been researching him as best as I can for weeks. Not sure anyone can trace a person with so little information- but someone in your team usually manages. Please try to find the Cardiff Coroner! Thank you so much. Normax
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You mentioned "archived newspapers". Had you chec ked welsh newspapers online eg.
https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3982770/3982776/56/reece%20AND%20coroner
Provides middle given name and first given name as Edmund.
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Is this him in 1881?
www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2W9-QVNS
Edmund and Edward are sometimes interchangeable
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https://newspapers.library.wales/view/4180613/4180615/28/reece%20AND%20coroner
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THANk YOU! Yes, I'm sure this in the man. Now why couldn't I find it? :(
These notes even give me his status. I'm infinitely grateful and more than that impressed. Wow, I'm so happy!!!! Norma
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The news report of his death is so helpful. Many thanks for that. I have searched so many archive papers and missed that one - the most important of all. :)
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Rootschat researchers are incredible. It's a national treasure! History will be as grateful as I am right now. Thank you. Norma
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https://newspapers.library.wales/
This is the site you need to check out. if your search key comprises more than one word eg "edmund bernard reece" or "e b reece" wrap the key in inverted commas as shown.
Pob lŵc
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I checked for a will for Edmund but drew a blank - which was a bit of a surprise.
But checking his entries on FindMyPast under "Great Western Railway Shareholders" the 1907 entry states he died intestate and Letters of Administration granted to his wife.
pob lŵc
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Thanks for that! A bit remiss for a judge and solicitor! But from the archived paper report it is clear his death was sudden and unexpected. Again, thanks. All so interesting. Nx