Hi, One of my ancestors - Rhoda Hartley died in Leeds Infirmary of "inflammation of the bowels" She died on 30 September 1840 but the death was not registered until 24 November by "H.L.Thornton in attendance Infirmary" - nearly two months later. My query is what caused the inflammation - could it have been dysentry or cholera? Was there an epidemic at this time and was that the reason for the long delay in her death being registered. Any theories or information very welcome Ruth