…..And now for the Dark Side...Family History and the Undead
It was not until 1823 that a person, who died FELO DE SE i.e. by his own hand or literally a felon of himself, was allowed a dignified burial. This year saw the FELO DE SE bill introduced to Parliament by Mr. Thomas Barrett-Lennard, then MP for Ipswich. The bill abolished the practice of running a stake through the body of person who had committed Felo de Se "…the infliction of this odious and disgusting ceremony was not he believed enjoined by any written charter but by an old custom." (Hansard 23rd May 1823)
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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH TEAM DISCOVER UNUSUAL PARISH REGISTER ENTRIES.
Family Tree Researchers at Achievements are always delighted to discover and receive references to unusual parish register entries. Comments written beside a burial, marriage or christening entry by the Vicar can make for interesting and colourful reading : Here are a few of the recently uncovered gems :
16 October 2009 More...