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ANY EPIDEMICS IN SOUTH WALES IN 1858?

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Chezza

Chezza Report 11 Aug 2005 17:40

Can anyone tell me how I can find out if there was an epidemic of some kind in a particulat place in a particular year. Three of my great grandfather's siblings aged 21, 7 and a few months all died within a few weeks of each other in South Wales in 1858 . Would appreciate any advice anyone can give. Thanks Chezza

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 11 Aug 2005 18:05

Hi Chezza. I've looked around a bit on 'Google' and didn't see anything for that year. There were of course epidemics around that time, but I didn't find anything for 1858 after a quick search. You might try a 'google' search, using your place names and 1858. Good luck with your search.

Jan

Jan Report 11 Aug 2005 18:52

Google says there was a Cholera epidemic which hit the British isles, in about 1858. Jan xx

Unknown

Unknown Report 11 Aug 2005 19:27

But without the death certs you won't know whether their deaths were related or not. nell

Chezza

Chezza Report 11 Aug 2005 23:06

Thanks for the replies. Have tried searching on Google but didnt find anything. I know the certificates will probably give me the answers but have quite a few to send for. Will have to hurry up and save my pennies. Regards Chezza