Partial Transcript
Registration District: Wigan
1862. Death in the Sub-district of Wigan in the County of Lancaster
| When and where died | Twentieth October 1862 43 Princess Street |
| Name and surname | Henry Mawdsley |
| Sex | Male |
| Age | about 60 years |
| Occupation | Cowkeeper and Provision dealer |
| Cause of death | Heart disease and Bronchitis 6 months Dropsy 3 months Certified |
| Signature, description and residence of informant | Edward Barton In attendance Dr. Marsh’s Houses Chapel Lane, Wigan |
| When registered | Twenty first October 1862 |
| Signature of registrar | Robert Halliwell, Registrar |
[Certified copy obtained from the General Register Office, 7 July 2006]
Research Notes
Dropsy, now called edema or oedema, refers to swelling of any organ or tissue due to an accumulation of lymph fluid. It is most common in the feet or ankles.