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Laura

Laura Report 13 Nov 2003 19:47

I've gotten stuck trying to find a birth certificate for my great-grandfather Robert George Hayward. Had no luck at all finding any record of him until genealogist found 1891 census which states him as being born in Sunderland, Durham around 1881, even though the family lived in Norfolk. His father was a fisherman so maybe his mother was onboard at the time. He's listed in 1901 census in the military as Robt Hayward. Checked records office in London on last visit with no luck and have no opportunity to get to Sunderland as I'm in Canada and wouldn't know where to look in the first place. Any advice as to where to look next? Thanks for any help. Laura

Shirley

Shirley Report 13 Nov 2003 20:13

On freebmd there is a George Robert Hayward born Easington which is a district of Durham. Dec 1881 vol 10a page 433. I often find my relatives changed their first names back and forth. So it is best to keep an open mind. Good Luck. Shirley

Laura

Laura Report 13 Nov 2003 20:17

Oh thanks very much! I'll have to check that out. Appreciate the quick response. Laura

Kay

Kay Report 13 Nov 2003 21:50

Hi Laura You could try this site http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/libraries/local-history.asp I found some interesting things on there - maybe you could mail them with your query Kay