Genealogy Chat

I have got a death Cert for William Ashcroft that died on it the record states Born on 11th November 1898 Wigan. I cant find this man anywhere, can you ???

Do you have any other info, ie fathers name? George

No just the death cert.

Have a look on 1837 online, you have the date, look at last quarter 1898 and first quarter 1899 and Wigan. Unless there a lot of others with the same name, you can then send for the birth cert. Margaret

Hi Patricia, Where have you looked? Gwynne

I have search most of the usual sites including the Lancashire BDM.

Patricia Just looked on 1837 online. 2 are listed for Wigan. William Ashcroft dec qtr.1898 8c 155 and 8c 162 You may just have to take the plunge. If you specify the date of birth when you order to make sure you get the right one I don't see a problem Margaret

There is a William Ashcroft age 2 on 1901 census b St Helens - not far from Wigan. One of them could be a guess?

Thank you for that Margaret I will have to order them both to be on the safe side. Best wishes

Could I ask what information is contained on a death certificate. Many thanks - Terry

Patricia I don't think you need to order them both. If you order online you can specify checking points. Put the date of birth in that. Or, order from the local register office at Wigan and either write the date of birth in your letter or phone them first and explain. Margaret

Terry Info on a death cert is date of death and place, age , occupation or wife of ?, cause of death, signature, description and residence of informant. when registered and on more recent ones ( I can't remember from when)the date of birth as well. Margaret

Great that is even better news, thank you very much for the information.

I couldnt agree more, that is the beauty of this site there are so many kind people that are willing to help.

Oh Right ! I do apologise, I never nowingly ignore help that i have been given, I am sorry if you feel that way. I have been flicking through a lot of sites reasearching several things for various friends. Thank you for your time i am sorry that i over looked your reply.

Why not send to the local register office, if the information is not right they won't send the cert nor will they charge you for looking. Ros

Thanks for that ros, whats the weather like there here in brum its windy and keeps raining.

Bit wet and windy here as well. Searching 1841 census for Warwickshire at the moment. Whereabouts in Brum are you. Ros

Ward End, I am getting to addicted to this though. I think Ruth has 1851 if that is any good, she has done look ups for me and been really helpful.

How long have you been searching, and whereabouts are you looking?