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Help please for brothers.

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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 23 Aug 2008 10:25

Start with what you know for certain. If James William McDonald is your grandfather which of your parents is his child? You need to get the birth certificate of either your mother or father (whichever is James William's child) to find out what the certificate says for parents names. Then look for the marriage of these two before you start looking for your grandfather's birth.

Kath. x

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 23 Aug 2008 09:34

Have I got the correct birth certificate for my Grandad James William Macdonald?

Did his mum lie about being married or did she die and his father married another lady called Annie.

If I order the marriage certificate for James McDonald and Annie Robinson how can I be sure they are my G Grandparents?

Please advise.

Megs Dicky Island

Megs Dicky Island Report 23 Aug 2008 01:29

I am totally confused now, yes its me with the Mcdonalds again.

James William Macdonald born July 1912 Goole, fathers name James Macdonald mmn Downes.

Died James William Mcdonald 1990 Grimsby.

James William married and fathers name is John James MCDonald.

Father buried as John James MCDonald and MCDonough with wife Annie MCDonald.

Thomas McDonner born 1914 Grimsby mmn Robinson. Died as Thomas Daniel McDonald 1994 Grimsby.

Marriage for James Mcdonald and Annie Robinson 1914 Grimsby.

I have been told by Thomas's daughter he was born McDonna as his mother couldn't spell.

Does anyone get this, if so please help.

Thanks Meg