Registers of sudden deaths
From 1822, sudden, unexplained or suspicious deaths were supposed to be reported to the Crown Counsel in Edinburgh. Compliance was initially fairly patchy, with deaths from the Lothians much more likely to be reported than elsewhere.
Deaths were reported to determine whether any further action needed to be taken. In most cases, the decision was that no further action was to be taken, but some cases were to be subject to proceedings.
There are 8647 entries in this index. For a small fee we can provide images of the records.
Deaths were reported to determine whether any further action needed to be taken. In most cases, the decision was that no further action was to be taken, but some cases were to be subject to proceedings.
There are 8647 entries in this index. For a small fee we can provide images of the records.
