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Tracing a birth certificate

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Rowena

Rowena Report 11 Sep 2003 19:43

Is it possible to trace a birth certificate when you have the death certificate?

Christine

Christine Report 11 Sep 2003 19:49

Rowena If you give me his name I have credits on 1837online I'll have a look to see if I can trace him Chrissie

Shirlock

Shirlock Report 11 Sep 2003 19:55

Hello Rowena I have a death certificate 1969 which gives the date and place of birth. How far back are you asking about. Shirley

Rowena

Rowena Report 11 Sep 2003 19:56

He died in 1896 aged 40. If I contact the General Register Office can they trace his birth certificate?

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 11 Sep 2003 20:00

I don't think so. You must trace it yourself, which shouldn't be difficult if you have the name and year of birth. The GRO may be able to find it if you give them those details, but it will cost you more than if you find the reference for the birth certificate.

Rowena

Rowena Report 11 Sep 2003 20:02

Hi Katherine, How do I find the reference number? Do I have to travel to London or where he was born? Rowena

Gen

Gen Report 11 Sep 2003 21:40

Hi Rowena, I am going to London next week I can look it up for you if you would like me to. Gen

Keith

Keith Report 11 Sep 2003 21:46

Hi Rowena. Look at Christines reply, she will look up on 1837online and that will give you the reference.

Researching:
Fletcher May Allison Ashcroft Moore

Sarah

Sarah Report 12 Sep 2003 07:30

Rowena, The GRO will attempt to trace your birth certificate providing you have approximate place/date of birth and name details. For a fee of 4.50 they will do a 3 year search. I used this service for one of my Great grandparents, although if you do have a reference for the certificate its cheaper!!! good luck! Sarah

Sarah

Sarah Report 12 Sep 2003 07:35

oops! I forgot to say...you can apply either online, in writting or by telephone! Just type Genereal Register Office into your search engine for the appropriate website. best wishes Sarah