Genealogy Chat

As you haven't given a time-scale, the info you have been given is not as specific as it could be..........

In which year was the birth registered?

Thank you everyone. I'm sure I will be back with more questions and really appreciate the time you take to respond. :-)

Julie, don't forget to ask on here for example if you have London ancestors, as some of the marriage certs ( and baptisms) are on Ancestry and 'may' save a bit of money.

You're right to a point Julie. It's true that certs are necessary here & there to make sure you don't go wrong.
You don't usually need certs for absolutely everything however, once you have some hard facts to work with. Unusual names help too!
I also suggest you try finding other members who share the same family - I have exchanged info with lots of distant relatives, and by helping each other it cuts down on costs. Fun too!
Jan

Thanks again, just ordered my First Birth Certificate.. this could turn out quite expensive ;-)

In England/Wales, yes. I think Scottish records such as marriages and deaths hold more info.
After 1911/12 mother's maiden name is shown on indexes, as you probably know.
Jan

The cert will show childs name, place of birth and date. Mothers name with her maiden name and fathers name/occupation if he is known.

Andy

Thanks very much and I will have a go. Is it only the Birth certificate that will show me a maiden name/family ancestory?

Hi Julie.
Assuming this is England/Wales 1837-present, you need to order certs online from GRO.

www.gro.gov.uk

They cost £9.25.

They will show mother's full maiden name.

Jan

Are these living people or your ancestors?

certs can be ordered from GRO at £9,25 each

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

Hi, new to Genes reuinited so in need of help. i have found Birth records for some of my family but I cant find a link to their parents, would getting a copy of the actual Birth certificate help/show me for example the mother and the maiden name. if so how do I get a copy of a birth Certificate
Many thnaks
julie