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A dummy question?
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MrsBucketBouquet | Report | 6 Jul 2005 00:44 |
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Thanks all also thanks Kate. The oldest photo I have is of a great Aunt. (the youngest sister of my grandfather) Second best would be to see some handwriting. Gerri is on a mission now lol xxx |
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Kate | Report | 5 Jul 2005 23:36 |
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Gerri - you can sometimes get a photocopy of the actual original entry if you order it from the local register office and specify a photocopy of the original. Kate. |
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McDitzy | Report | 5 Jul 2005 22:15 |
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I agree Aran - it is better, but sometimes it's the only way to get the best copy. Chloe |
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Phoenix | Report | 5 Jul 2005 19:25 |
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Sandra LMA stands for London Metropolitan Archives, the Record Office which covers Greater London (not the City of London). |
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Aran | Report | 5 Jul 2005 19:19 |
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Chloe and Irene - you are quite right. BUT I just think a copy of a 1895 copy is better than one just written yesterday if you see what I mean. |
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Sandra | Report | 5 Jul 2005 18:40 |
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Another dummy question Irene, What does LMA stand for? Regards Sandra |
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Irene | Report | 5 Jul 2005 17:09 |
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I agree with Chloe I have a copy of the marriage of ancestor from GRO and a friend was kind enough to get me the original from LMA and it is signed by the couple themselves. Irene |
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McDitzy | Report | 5 Jul 2005 16:52 |
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Even the ones ordered from the GRO that are copies of the register entry - they are not copies of the originals from the parish records. I've seen a marriage cert from the GRO - and then looked up the parish record, and the handwriting is different. You'll only see your ancestor's handwriting on the original parish record. Chloe |
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MrsBucketBouquet | Report | 5 Jul 2005 15:00 |
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Thanks folks Most of my lot were iliterate but I'd like to think the 'X' is the mark my rellies made. (brings them a little closer dont you think) lol Gerri x |
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Aran | Report | 5 Jul 2005 14:57 |
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The ones from the local offices tend to be modern handwritten copies, writeen by the current registrar on the day they receive your request. Well, all of mine have been so far. Now I only order from the GRO. |
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Heather | Report | 5 Jul 2005 14:52 |
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Most of those I have received have been a photocopy of the copy sent for registration. Ive had one from GRO and one from Tower Hamlets with very obviously modern handwriting. They tell me this is when the original copy is too poor to photocopy. |
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MrsBucketBouquet | Report | 5 Jul 2005 14:49 |
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Can anyone tell me about the certs we buy? Are they written out buy the same person? All mine seem to have the same handwriting, or are they actual copies of the originals? I buy them from the GRO. Gerri x |
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