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Christine

Christine Report 4 Mar 2007 19:50

Is it usual to have the time of birth on a Scottish birth certificate ? I have just received a copy of my Gr grandfathers with the time of birth on I thought this was only done for twins!

Christine

Christine Report 4 Mar 2007 20:05

Thanks just wanted to check.

Jack

Jack Report 4 Mar 2007 20:25

In England and Wales it's only done for multiple births but is the norm in Scotland.

James

James Report 4 Mar 2007 20:39

Hi Christine, The birth certificate in Scotland gives -childs name, date & time of birth - address where born - Fathers name & profession - mothers maiden name - date & place of when they were married - signature of informant - usually mother or father if he was present at the birth - where & when registered & signature of registrar, so you get quite a nice bit of information. All the best Jim Leitch

Christine

Christine Report 4 Mar 2007 20:47

Thank you everyone, I have just inherited a load of info and doucuments from a relative who did my fathers side of the tree pre internet days . She has kindly photocopied all the documents and sent them to me. (what a star!)