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Stillborns

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Sonya

Sonya Report 13 Oct 2006 21:50

Thanks for all your help everyone, i thought it was separate but wasnt 100% sure, Thanks my grandma was a full sibling so she should be able to get the certificate if it was registered. Sonya

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 13 Oct 2006 21:37

The stillbirth register is not open to the public. Only the parents of the child can get a copy of the certificate, or if the parents are dead then a full sibling can get it (although not half-siblings). If you ring the GRO in Southport and ask for the Stillbirth Section, they will send out a form for the relative to fill in. However I think at the very beginning of registration for stillbirths which was in 1927, not all of the stillbirths would neccessarily been registered (just as not all live births were registered in the early years of registration after 1837). Kath. x

Familyfinder

Familyfinder Report 13 Oct 2006 21:35

Yes thats right-a baby would only be recorded on births and deaths if he/she took one independent breath-therefre living-even if only for a few moments. other wise would be registered as a stillbirth. early stillbirths weren't registered at all-and the babes were usually buried along with the undertakers next 'customer'.very sad.

Willow

Willow Report 13 Oct 2006 21:32

Hi I havent had to look for a stillborn before but I do know that the stillbirth register started in 1927. Heres a few websites for you to try For ordering the certificate and locating it try http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/stillbirths/ and further information on the stillbirth register and the kind of information it holds try http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/registrars_registration_stillbirth.htm

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 13 Oct 2006 21:28

I believe the stillbirth register started around 1927 so he would be on that list that isnt open for general view .the nearest relative would have to apply for the record. Google 'Stillbirth register' for info

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Sonya

Sonya Report 13 Oct 2006 21:15

Hi, can anybody give me information on how a stillborn childs birth gets registered. is it still the same, im trying to help solve a mystery about a younger brother my grandma had, but sadley was stillborn, due to a heavy fall her mother had while carrying him. i cant find any birth registered. This was in 1932/33 and the surname was Schofiled and mothers maiden name of Cross, but there was nothing under them names. My grandma said she called him Oscar but wasnt sure if that was a nickname or not. Any help appreciated. Sonya