Genealogy Chat

in Hastings, Sussex is where my great-grandfather James Moon is buried i think (born 1827/1828 but don't know date - per census's) but i cannot find out when he died, he is on the 1891 census but not the 1901 but his wife Charlotte is in St. Leonard's, does anyone have any thoughts of what to do next, i am in Ontario, Canada, thanks

Hi Jennifer, Free BMD shows a James Moon age 83 died Mar qtr of 1895 at Battle (next door to Hastings) ref is vol 2b page 47. Hope this helps. Maz. XX

Expect you have this but anyway 4 entries for Charlotte deaths in area - popular name in your family! Mar 1901 age 87 Battle Vol 2b p44 Dec 1898 a 60 Hastings Vol 2b p10 Jun 1891 a 66 Hastings Vol 2b p17 Sep 1881 a 69 Hastings Vol 2b p24 Remember also that Free BMD is still not complete - especially for deaths - so there could be even more!! Maz. XX

Marion, Does it give the actual cemetery? as next time I am down there maybe I'll have time to check out the grave for Jenifer, camera in hand! Kim

Sorry but it only gives the index reference numbers so you can order a certificate. I would recommend that the exact date and place of death is confirmed first and then most cemetaries will do a search or let you do one. Maz. XX

I live in St. Leonards, which is next door to Hastings. There is only one cemetary on the Ridge, but its huge. Can't offer to visit, as I don't have a car and its a very long way from where I live, but if you have enough information I'll have a go at telephoning for you. Jan

wow! thank you Marion, Kim and Jan for all the responses!, i had that info. but to me none of the dates tie in with the 1891 and 1901 census or am i doing something wrong, i have already ordered the wrong James Moon marriage so maybe i am being a little too careful, i have phoned the cemetery but they say i need the date of death ( a 10 year span is too big), but thank you all again, will keep thinking and keep checking free bmd, does anyone belong to the Hasting and Rother family society or Sussex family society, maybe i should do that, i don't know!

Sorry, I don't belong to any of the local societies, because none of my family came from this area. Jan.

Sorry Jen I don't belong either, we just have a caravan down that way! Kim Sandhurst

There are still members of a Moon family living in Hastings - at least there were a few years ago, because I worked with some. Can't remember first names now though. Jan.

ya, there are about 35 in the area but i don't know any of them, wish i did, maybe someday i will piece it together!

Hi Jennifer, You can get the General Register Office to do a search for you, I know they do a three year search for 4.50 GBP, and Im pretty positive that they do a wider search for a fee. You can give them a call on +44(0)8702437788 and they will tell you exactly how much the search will cost, and how wide a search they can perform. As long as you have his name, approximate DOB, and approximate place/date of death, they should be able to help! Good Luck and Best Wishes Sarah