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can't read death cert.

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maryann

maryann Report 23 Mar 2008 21:53

Hi,
I've just received a death cert. and I can't read half of the writing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Regards

Mary

Carol

Carol Report 23 Mar 2008 22:01

you could pm me and i'll give you my addy and have a look if you like
regards carol

maryann

maryann Report 23 Mar 2008 22:13

Hi Alice,

Thanks for the kind offer, unfortunately it's the signature, description and residence of informant I can't read, it's quite illegible. I didn't know if I could ask the GRO to hand write it for me, do you know if I could.

Regards

Mary

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 23 Mar 2008 22:19

If you contact the GRO they are usually quite helpful and are more used to reading old fashioned writing. Just tell them that you can't make out what it says.

If you are able to scan and send the certificate by email, then let us know and plenty of people will send you there email address and try to decifer it for you.

Kath. x

maryann

maryann Report 23 Mar 2008 22:23

Thank you ladies,

Unfortunately I don't have a scanner but, I think phoning the GRO is the best idea.

Many thanks


Mary