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Coroner’s records and inquest files provide some of the most revealing details about sudden, unexpected, or unexplained deaths. These records can identify relatives, neighbors, employers, residences, and social networks, and often describe events that never appear in other sources. By understanding the structure and terminology of coroner investigations, genealogists can uncover valuable clues that help explain an ancestor’s final days and connect them to additional local records.
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