1861 & 1871 Preston please

[vac]

HI Groucho,

William McVey was buried on July 27th 1854 at St Ignatius's Church, Preston.  Interestingly, the death certificate was issued by the Coroner.

LRO Ref: St Ignatius B. R. RCPG/10. Microfilm 9/200. Burial No 4190.

[Groucho]

That's fantastic. Thanks for that. I take it if I send for the death certificate it will tell me the cause of death, however, does anyone know what extra the coroners report would supply and would it be published in the local papers by chance?

Grouch

[vac]

Hi Groucho

19Century Coroners reports rarely survive.  However there is a full report in The Preston Guardian.  Headline reads "Disastrous Steam Boat Explosion on the Ribble"  "Five lives lost and many injured"

The Steamer named "Victoria" ran aground and the boiler exploded.
The explosion took place on Sunday 23rd and William died the next day.

Verdict was manslaughter.

If you do send for the certificate I would love to know what it says so I can tie up loose ends on my family tree.

Regards vac