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Lisa

Lisa Report 6 Jul 2011 07:26

hi guys ,probably a silly question,but how far back do certs go? at what point where bmd first recorded? thanks guys xxx

Astra

Astra Report 6 Jul 2011 07:30

Civil registration began in 1837. Before that date you have to rely on parish records for births, marriages and deaths.

Researching:
More in hope than expectation!

Lisa

Lisa Report 6 Jul 2011 08:08

so if i find a bmd record on familysearch,can i still order it ? and will it give me the same info thats on a more modern cert ie: parents names?

jolee

jolee Report 6 Jul 2011 09:00

Hi Lisa
Before Sept 1837 you will only find baptism records from the parish records marriage certs before this time will only show names of the couple and details of the wedding i.e. date.

Researching:
Barking, East London, Kent.

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 6 Jul 2011 09:06

Have a look at this explains all you need to know about certificates etc.


http://home.clara.net/dixons/Certificates/births.htm


george

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Lisa

Lisa Report 6 Jul 2011 09:35

Thanks guys,I'm at work now but will check it out when I get home,kind regards Lisa x