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You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
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The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

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Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 2,309 Send Message	Jen ~	Report	22 Sep 2005 11:02
	If BMD records only go back to 1837 and one's relative was born 1833, How to get a Birth certificate??? Any help please???
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 6,292 Send Message	Sam	Report	22 Sep 2005 11:09
	You don't is the simple answer. There were no certificates before civil registration began in 1837. You can check the parish records for a baptism and sometimes (but not always) the vicar will also have noted the exact date of birth. You probably won't get the mother's maiden name though unless you are very lucky. Sam x

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