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Sextons' Records

Catalogue reference: Mancath/1/2

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This record is about the Sextons' Records dating from 17 Mar 1732-23 Dec 1861.

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Reference: Mancath/1/2
Title: Sextons' Records
Date: 17 Mar 1732-23 Dec 1861
Description: Comprising one series of Sextons' registers describing fees received by the Sextons for burials, as well as giving details about the deceased such as age and cause of death.
Held by: Manchester Cathedral Archives
Language: English
Physical description: 10 volumes
Administrative / biographical background: The Sextons were responsible for burying the dead. The Sextons recorded their fees for burials, including the tolling of the bell, the preparation of the funeral bier, and the digging of the grave. They also recorded details about the deceased, such as age at death and cause of death during some periods.
Record URL: https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/085aedff-f5bc-4dbd-ab8e-aa897fa464bb/

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