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BMD before 1937

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Simon

Simon Report 10 Nov 2006 18:08

Hi...would like to obtain a birth certificate for a relative who was born in 1808, does anyone know where to search for data before 1837 ? Simon Jones

Paul

Paul Report 10 Nov 2006 18:11

Only Parish records i'm afraid. No birth, or deaths were recorded. Only baptisms or burials. Try www(.)familysearch(.)org That can be very helpful trying to find people before 1837, but always check your findings, as the entries can be wrong a lot of the time.

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₪ TeresaW elite empress of deleted threads&# Report 10 Nov 2006 18:12

Sorry, wasn't paying attention, your title said 1937 not 1837 lol

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 10 Nov 2006 18:12

Hello Simon, there weren't any birth certs in 1808. Only baptisms (other members please correct me if wrong). Suggest you have a look for the baptism on the familysearch website. Also you might get quickers answers for this kind of question on the tips board. Best of luck, Selena