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Question: Would a death certificate in 1870 in USA be sent to family left in England!?
My gt gt grandpa died in Richmond, Virginia, USA in the collapse of the courthouse in 1870!. (he was working at the Tredegar Iron Works)

His family were left at home in Staffordshire!.
Would the death certificate be available here in England now!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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They may have been sent a copy, but if that has been lost then you'll need to apply to get a new one from the authorities in Virginia!. Information about how to obtain the certificate and other information can be found at http://www!.vitalrec!.com/va!.html#State
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I doubt it!. A notice or letter might have been sent!. You should contact the hall of records where he was killed!.Www@QuestionHome@Com