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Bits of London, 1870's

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Fran

Fran Report 30 Oct 2008 22:33

Hi, just me again, taking over!

I am trying to research a birth in London (EC) in about 1870-1880.

How do I do it!? The father was born in Monmouth and the mother is unknown,

thanks (again!)

Researching:
COMHALTUIN (Ireland), Card

Ericthered

Ericthered Report 30 Oct 2008 22:41

Go to freebmd website, and enter the name of the child..........the scroll through the results until you find one in a registration district which would include the birthplace given on the census.

BUT........birth registration was not compulsory until 1875.....so you may not find it!

http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/

Fran

Fran Report 30 Oct 2008 22:46

thanks Eric!

i have been trying to narrow searches but not knowing what London EC was in the 1870s picking a district or county is a tad hard.

Researching:
COMHALTUIN (Ireland), Card

Ericthered

Ericthered Report 30 Oct 2008 22:48

What info does 1881 census have about this child?

A 10-year span seems rather excessive.........

Fran

Fran Report 30 Oct 2008 22:57

Thats the fun part Eric, I cant FIND him!

I have Henry Oliver c1859 marrying miss x
they have a son, George Ernest born 77/78
he married Mary Lawrence in Shoreditch, c1909

cant wait till payday!

Researching:
COMHALTUIN (Ireland), Card

Ericthered

Ericthered Report 30 Oct 2008 23:02

I'm confused now............where can't you find him?

Is George on any census with Henry?

If not...........how do you know their relationship?

Where does London EC fit in?