Died in Crete

[lyp24]

Hi, trying to find the date of death of William Jesse Bateman who passed away in hospital on holiday in Crete at Easter (april) prob around 1984ish. Him and his family were flown home to England.

Not sure if what registration of death crete would have at this time
Thankyou
Lynn

[CaroleW]

When was he born?  I can see one b 1907 but he died in England in 1997

[lyp24]

My friend who was williams grandson was 14 at that time and he was with him so definitely 1984 or 5, the poor chap died instantly apparently . Yes there is another man who died in 1997 in england but not the one im searching for.
Thankyou for the reply

[CaroleW]

So when was your William born?

If he was buried/cremated in England - which county?

You will need his birthdate & at least the correct year of death to apply for any documentation

Did he leave a will?  Probate will show his date of death

[lyp24]

Believe it or not it was 1907 (we think) but defo died in the 80s
Thanks x

[CaroleW]

There is only one birth in 1907 for a William Jesse Bateman.The tree on Ancestry shows a birthdate of 15.3.1907 Staffordshire and a death date of 12 Jul 1997 Staffordshire

[CaroleW]

There is no GRO death reg for that name in Staffs in 1997 so looks like the tree owner has the wrong death

Does the birthdate 15.3.1907 correspond with your William?

[lyp24]

It does Carole. I know they have the death date wrong. But as you say cannot find GRO reg either. But having just spoken to my friend a few moments ago, as i said he was there so knows it was easter and was in crete
Lynn x

[JenB]

But as you say cannot find GRO reg either.

If he died abroad  then the death would surely be registered in the country in which it occurred. It wouldn't appear on the GRO index which only applies to deaths that occurred in England and Wales?