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Scottish Birth Record 1855?

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David / Pamela

David / Pamela Report 24 Jun 2007 17:02

Hi guys, has anyone got a birth record from 1855? I bought one from scotlands people, and it is different from the other records - Under the 'Father' section, it says 'Issue, Living and Deceased' Under father in mine it says 4 boys living, 2 girls living, 4 boys dead - does this mean that they have had 10 children and 4 died???? I'm unsure as i've never seen a certificate like this Thanks, Pamela xxx

David / Pamela

David / Pamela Report 24 Jun 2007 17:05

I'll just separate that a bit... Hi guys, has anyone got a birth record from 1855? I bought one from scotlands people, and it is different from the other records - Under the 'Father' section, it says 'Issue, Living and Deceased' Under father in mine it says 4 boys living, 2 girls living, 4 boys dead - does this mean that they have had 10 children and 4 died???? I'm unsure as i've never seen a certificate like this Thanks, Pamela xxx

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 24 Jun 2007 17:08

Got several scottish certificates like that and so far the number of children living or dead has been correct. Maureen

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PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. THANK YOU. Researching Carter, Cass and Walker in England. Researching Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland.

Georgina

Georgina Report 24 Jun 2007 17:43

David because registration only began in 1855 in Scotland the first year of registration gives a lot more info than other years, they soon got wise and reduced the info on certificates from 1856. Georgina.

Mhairi Queen of Scots

Mhairi Queen of Scots Report 24 Jun 2007 20:35

I love 1855 certs :) and severely dislike 1856/57 certs where you dont even get the name of the person they where married/widowed to! Though you do get where they are buried which is a bonus :) Mhairi

CATHKIN

CATHKIN Report 25 Jun 2007 18:50

I have a 1817 and 1824 birth cert and there`s not so much info on them, Ros xx