Cause of Death

[NOTSHARP]

36 yo female,1847. Cause of death on certificate "Consumption Indefinite Certified"

Any suggestions as to where Indefinite, comes into it, would be welcome.



Steve.

[Dundee10]

'Indefinite' relates to the duration of the illness. Consumption was a long, slow killer. Other illnesses would sometimes give a number of years, weeks or days.

[NOTSHARP]

'Indefinite' relates to the duration of the illness. Consumption was a long, slow killer. Other illnesses would sometimes give a number of years, weeks or days.

Thank you.



Steve.

[Lesley Robertson]

Tuberculosis.