Genealogy Chat

first is i cant find my own records on birth index, any surgestions why not. It is puzzling me and making my mind think all sorts. second, my father and me have no contact there fore i have limited details on his family all i know that his name is Albert Smith born 13/02/1928 in Birmingham and his fathers name was Sidney, where do surgest i try to find more information, I have tried writting but the ignorate **** has not had the decentcy to return my letter. Hopefully you can guide me forward on this one, I have questioned my mother and those are all the details she knows. ops forgot to say alberts mother died during child birth thanks

hi i couldnt find my own birth records but it goes by the date registered i was born 28 sept so on records i was in oct-dec quarter berni

i have searched all 1967 and 1968 surely it should be there

hi have you tried ancestry if you know where sidney lived and if he was born 1901 you can check census berni

i can only guess where he lived and had a look but nothing stands out unfortunatly,

hi have you tried to find alberts mum death if you know her name might be another way of searching sorry if this is not much help im a newbie to this and just thinking what i would search for why dont you put your dads details on this site someone may find info for you there are some lovely helpful people only to willing to help sorry i cant help you berni good luck

Hi unfortunaltly i dont know her name here goes his details Albert Smith b 13/02/1928 Birmingham - fathers name Sidney - thats all i know sorry

hi patricia just been on ancestry cant find birth results for albert by dates given berni

Thank you, I will probably end up having to pay a proffessional to get the information, It really annoys me these stubburn relatives, thanks for helping good luck with your research.

patricia post your dads details on the records office threads ask if someone can find his birth or any other info dont forget to mention his mum dying in childbirth give it a go and good luck berni

ok berni will give it a go, sorry took a while to get back i am online reseaching as usual lol

Hi Patricia Have you tried Ancestry.co.uk, the BMD are free, I found a Albert J Smith b 1928 mothers name Hiatt is that the one You may be able to find . I only looked under Albert for there is a long list of Smiths but you could find a death at the same time if she died at childbirth. If I get some time I will have a look . John

Hi Patricia Have you tried Ancestry.co.uk, the BMD are free, I found a Albert J Smith b 1928 mothers name Hiatt is that the one I only looked under Albert for there is a long list of Smiths but you could find a death at the same time if she died at childbirth. If I get some time I will have a look . John

thanks john a fresh pair of eyes would help cheers.

I am really puzzled - have you not got a copy of your own birth cert? If not, why not, what did your mum do with it?! I take it your parents were married - if not, then you will have been registered in your mum's maiden name. OC

Hi Patricia Found a marriage of Florence E Hiatt to Smith O/N/D 1927 Birmingham S 6d.88 Sounds promising now John

When i was younger i remeber seeing a small birth cert for myself, yes my parents were married, John do you think that is his mother ??

Hi Patricia Just tried to cross reference Sydney Smith for marriage on 6d 88 and he was not listed so possibly its the wrong couple or maybe he had another christian name. Try Ancestry.co.uk on BMD and you may find it but with the name of Smith its a long job, just like my Lewis's. still can't find the right birth cert for my grandad. Like looking for a needle in a haystack. I will keep looking for you and will still keep in touch, possibly not tomorrow John

Hi Patricia Another thought, if you go on to Ancestry as I said, you will find years that go up to 2003, its in small letters at the bottom, I think. Then you should be able to find you birth registeration Have a go, if you can't get on the site then let me know. John

John thanks for helping hey i have waited 40 years already for information, Sidney is spelt with an I and not a Y if that helps, no worries about rushing i am just thankful for the assistance, kind regards Pat