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Jones

Jones Report 4 Apr 2008 22:38

I am new to Genes Reunited and am a bit confussed. When i search a birth in records in comes up with a list, showing the quarter, from and to. What does all this mean? How do i know which one i want to view?

Can anyone help me!!!!!

Thanks
Michelle

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 4 Apr 2008 23:00

The records are done in quarters .......

March, June, September and December

For example:- March includes January, February and March

.... and you won't get any more detail than that unless you buy the certificate


And I agree .... do NOT pay any extra to buy credits to look at records on here.


www.freebmd.org.uk is free to use, has records from September 1837 (when records began) to about 1920 or 1925, and are being updated all the time as volunteers add the information.



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Sue in Somerset

Sue in Somerset Report 5 Apr 2008 00:01

When you have found the code for a certificate you fancy buying you can order it online from here.

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/

Knowing the code means you can get it at a reduced rate but there are some higher rate options if you aren't in full possession of the facts.

This site is very useful to read
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/ukbirths.htm

Sue