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Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 24 Send Message	Mark	Report	17 Feb 2008 06:15
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 24 Send Message	I would like to get the birth certificate of my GGGgrandfather born 1813 because of the date would I have to write to the Church where he was Baptised. Many thanks for any help. Mark
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 2,132 Send Message	Ivy	Report	17 Feb 2008 06:24
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 2,132 Send Message	Hi Mark, If he was born in England, he may have been baptised either by the Church of England or by some other religious body. You could request a copy of the page of the baptism register from whoever now holds the register. Be aware that the baptism may have taken place some time after the birth (several years, sometimes). The Genuki site is a good place to start, since it maintains up to date links to sites listing holdings of genealogical material. Tap the place name and Genuki into Google. Any problems, ask again.
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 2,132 Send Message	Ivy	Report	17 Feb 2008 06:45
Member Since: March 2003 Posts: 2,132 Send Message	Also have a look at this thread on certificates and parish records: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci =thread&tk=1007129
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 24 Send Message	Mark	Report	17 Feb 2008 08:41
Member Since: August 2006 Posts: 24 Send Message	many thanks Ivy will let you know if I am lucky