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Click ADD REPLY button - not this link! Report 15 Mar 2007 20:58

Philip, Is this him in 1851? Name: George Kellen Age: 5 Estimated birth year: abt 1846 Relation: Son Father's name: Thomas Mother's name: Ann Gender: Male Where born: Bickleigh Civil parish: Bickleigh County/Island: Devon Country: England Registration district: Tiverton Sub-registration district: Silverton ED, institution, or vessel: 2 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Ann Kellen 30 George Kellen 5 Maria Kellen 1 Mary Ann Kellen 3 Thomas Kellen 30 Perhaps he was registered under his mother's maiden name seeing as he's the first child. Rose

Philip

Philip Report 15 Mar 2007 20:14

Thank you both. I didnt know that and it sheds light on something thats been bugging me. Phil

Willow

Willow Report 15 Mar 2007 19:21

Registration wasnt compulsory until 1875.

Philip

Philip Report 15 Mar 2007 19:18

A while back a kind lady found a baptism record for a George Kelland in Bickley( Bickleigh ) Devon in 1846. His birth doesnt seem to be registered on BMD records. Any ideas why ? Phil