Trying to obtain the date of birth of a groom

Find Ancestors

Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

Profile	Posted by	Options	Post Date
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 133 Send Message	Helen	Report	6 Jan 2008 13:22
	Hi, Can anyone help? I know Elsie Stevens married George Gutteridge in 1910 in Derbyshire (via freebmd). I would love to know what George's date of birth was so I can go further back on his side of the family. Is there anyway of doing this without paying for the marriage certificate (which is a bit pricey) Thanks Helen
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 715 Send Message	Mummy Bear	Report	6 Jan 2008 13:32
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 715 Send Message	Helen Have you looked at the 1901 census, its fair to assume that he would have been 10ish or older. Also look at FreeBMD around 1890 and see if any correspond to the info found on the census. There is no substitute for a certificate - remember NEVER pay more than £7.50, it will tell you age, occupation, fathers details (assuming he wasn't illegitimate), where he was living. You may even get some clues from the names of witness MB
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 133 Send Message	Helen	Report	6 Jan 2008 13:41
	Thanks Jim & MB. MB - where can you obtain certificates for such a cost? I keep finding webpages advertising them for £25 - £50!