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King George 3rd.

p.risboy

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Whilst looking through my parish registers, I came upon this entry.

Burial - 28 Jan. 1820 - George 3rd aged 81, 60yrs of his reign - George 4th. 1 month.


I wonder what this means. ?

He didn't die until the 29th. so if he was buried on the 28th, no wonder he was dead. :confused:

Steve.:)
 

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Whilst looking through my parish registers, I came upon this entry.

Burial - 28 Jan. 1820 - George 3rd aged 81, 60yrs of his reign - George 4th. 1 month.


I wonder what this means. ?

He didn't die until the 29th. so if he was buried on the 28th, no wonder he was dead. :confused:

Steve.:)
It must be a misprint Steve?
 

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Reminds me of the time the tv reporter at Abe Lincolns grave says to a redneck.....excuse me sir..exactly why is Abraham Lincoln buried in this spot....the reply...cos he died..........brilliant!
 

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