This morning I received in the post a Birth Certificate for one of WH's ancestors who was born in 1875. Although this Reuben was not a direct ancestor his mother was, as was his sister. The Mother died shortly after Reuben's birth, her 14th child; family legend told of how the Mother 'got up' too soon after the birth in order to make bread for the family. Within four weeks she had died of exhaustion.
Even sadder, Reuben's birth was registered on the very same day as his Mother's death was registered, two days after the event. Pity the poor husband who had to carry out that duty.
Even sadder, Reuben's birth was registered on the very same day as his Mother's death was registered, two days after the event. Pity the poor husband who had to carry out that duty.
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