Premature birth.....

Post by **Tracey** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:01 pm

I have found a death cert with cause of death premature birth at 7 months. He lived for 2 days before died. I cant find a birth cert as i suppose all the neccessary details are on the death cert. Can someone verify that there would / wouldnt have been a birth certificate ?.

Post by **AndrewP** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:28 pm

Hi Tracey,

Assuming all took place since 1st January 1855, then there should be both a birth and a death certificate. For a "live" birth, both certificates should exist. I have seen death certificates where the age at death has been given in minutes.

All the best,

Andrew Paterson

Post by **Tracey** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:29 pm

Thanks Andrew

Will go back to S/P pronto

Thank you !

Post by **Tracey** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:40 pm

I was just asking in case anyone knew so i didnt have to spend any more credits on S/P ! (as it turned out i only had one left !) and it seems there was a birth cert and he was the only of that name born Rathven 1856.

Many thanks