1848, Willenhall area; ? epidemic or similar

[hadenmaiden]

I have a bunch of Henstocks in my tree,started off in Ashover area, and went down to Wolverhampton i the mid 1800s. I've just discovered that at least seven of them died very close together, and I'm wondering if there might have been an epidemic of something around that time.
 I haven't sent for any death certs. yet - trying to be as economical as I can[ practically] but may have to resort to that.....
At the moment, I have September quarter 1849, Wolverhampton v17 p407
Deaths registered:
Ellen Henstock
Emmanuel Henstock
George William Henstock
Hannah Henstock
James Henstock
Mary Ann Henstock
Robert Breedon Henstock

They're a mix of adults and children. 
Any ideas that I might follow up would be most welcome, many thanks Jacky

[DudleyWinchurch]

Could have been the cholera epidemic of 1849?

Not sure that I know how to post links but I'll try, found this:

http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/willenhall_in_history.htm

[DMP]

Hi
you could as try wolverhampton archives
http://www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/index.shtml

Donna

[hadenmaiden]

Excellent, many thanks
I'll try those - wondered if it might be cholera.

[Gadget]

Could have been the cholera epidemic

Yes there was a cholera epidemic there -  my 3x grt grandmother and at least 4 of my collateral ancestors died in it

Gadget

[Valda]

'1848/9 Further cholera outbreak - approximately 500 die in Wolverhampton '

http://www.wolverhamptonarchives.dial.pipex.com/local_health_time.htm

Regards

Valda

[hadenmaiden]

 

Thanks to everyone on the really speedy responses - as usuall, Rootschatters came up trumps!!  Brilliant site

[dabs0]

There is a memorial garden and stone in Willenhall down off Doctors Piece that gives further details of the outbreak. I work that way, next time I am down there I will make a note of the inscription for you if you want?

Debbie

[hadenmaiden]

Debbie, that would be wonderful - if you're sure you don't mind    Thanks ever so much!