Biography

The deceased had been listed as suffering from inguinal hernia for 2 days prior to his death. An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles. This had then led to peritonitis, which, in those days before antibiotics, could not be successfully treated. His death was certified to in writing by George Natt, Undertaker of Kookynie.