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Advice with birth cert. please
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maryann | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:29 |
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Hi, Can anyone tell me how I can get a birth cert. for someone born in 1829. I've tried on GRO but, they say I needdistrict No. etc., Any help would be appreciated. |
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1949er | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:31 |
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I believe GRO indexes only start from 1837 so I think its down to Parish registrars |
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maryann | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:34 |
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Does that mean I can't write in to GRO with the details? I know I can't do it online but, thought maybe if I wrote to them that would be OK. |
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Glen In Tinsel Knickers | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:35 |
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Civil registration started on the first of July 1837 so you cannot get a cert from before that date. In Scotland it was Jan 1st 1855. |
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maryann | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:37 |
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OK, thank you both for your help, I'll try for the Baptism . |
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1949er | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:38 |
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Sorry Mary but you won't be able to get a birth cert from GRO You need to find out what area they were born in and then check to find out where the Parish Registrars for that area are kept |
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maryann | Report | 7 Feb 2008 20:43 |
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Hi Wendy, I know he was born in Bristol in 1829, just not sure what Parish that may be. I'll have to ask around. |
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