Hi Gaylene Many thanks for the additional info. I found JKB's death through a newspaper article and did wonder if there would have been an inquest. I live in California so would be very grateful if anyone going to the PROV could look up the details and send them to me. Many thanks. Lynne Hi Lynne, Saw your entry on the lists, were you aware there was an inquest into John Kelsall Browns unfortunate death.... Digger - Inquest Index. Victoria 1840 - 1985 Query ----- Surname : brown (1436 matches) Given Names : john (21156 matches) Total matching records: 170 -------------------- Surname: BROWN Given Names: John Kelsall Age: Place: Year: 1922 Reference: 24 Sex: Cause: Occupation: Inq Date: 1922-1-4 Nationality: Ship: Notes: There could be additional notes within the inquest papers that might help..... Not sure where you are, if you arent able to get to the PROV, ask the listers, I am sure someone can look yours up if they are in there ....... Gaylene