I refer to an entry in the parish register for the Johanneskirken in Bergen, recording the death on 25 Sep 1935 and burial on 2 Oct 1935 of Karl Martin Bragstad. This is in scanned image #168. I would like help in deciphering the dodsaarsag/cause of death entry...and also the note that appears to identify his occupation.
Karl Martin Bragstad Born: Mæland in Alversund Residence: Magnus Barfotsgate 32 Occupation: Støperiarbeider; foundry worker. Cause of death: Strangulatis (Latin); suffocation.
Thanks very much. Cause of death surprising and disturbing. I met this man's widow years ago, and more recently his grandchildren - my cousins. No mention of anything unusual in his death.
No other notes than "suffocation" in the churchbook. Thus; being 49 y.o., I believe his death could have been caused by an accident at the foundry. In case of a suicide by hanging, I think it would have read Strangulatis Suicidum.
Also Known As: "Brakstad" Birthdate: October 4, 1859 Birthplace: Indre Bragstad, Meland sogn, Hamre prestegjeld, Hordaland Death: (Date and location unknown)
Immediate Family: Andreas Larssen Bragstad, father of Karl Martin andreassen 1886
Son of Lars Olsen Bragstad and Kari Nilsdatter Bragstad Husband of Olina Sørensdatter Bragstad Father of Karl Martin Andreasen Bragstad; Sofia Berthilde Fossdal; Ingeborg Olina Bragstad; Anna Olina Andreasdatter Bragstad; Ragnhild Andreasdatter Bragstad and 1 other
Help deciphering parish register
Posted - 18/10/2016 : 18:56:57
