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Lorna

Lorna Report 27 May 2007 13:23

how do i go about ordering finding certificates from pre-1850?

Amanda S

Amanda S Report 27 May 2007 13:28

Lorna Civil registration began in 1837. Things become a lot more tricky when you're researching before that date. You should be able to order certificates from the 1840s and 1850s without too much difficulty, although, as registration was not yet compulsary at that time, some people may have 'slipped through the net'. Amanda

Julie

Julie Report 27 May 2007 13:33

Lorna You can look for BMD from 1837 at this site http://www.freebmd.org.uk Then when you found what you are looking for go to this site to order them http://www.gro.gov.uk