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G.R. Credits For Lookups

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Audrey

Audrey Report 25 Jan 2007 14:48

I'm thinking of buying some credits here, it says - 'credits available 7 days after purchase' - does this mean I have to wait 7 days before I can use them, or that they are only available for 7 days after date of purchase? Also, has anyone used this service and is it worth it? I'm just trying to decide which is the best paying records site to use. thanks Audrey in Canada

Willow

Willow Report 25 Jan 2007 14:56

What are you after, census's, birth, deaths and marriages? Im sure if its census some nice person on here will help you, so you dont have to line the pockets of GR. The complete BMD's are also free to view on www(.)ancestry(.)co(.)uk you just have to register.

Sam

Sam Report 25 Jan 2007 15:29

It means that your credits expire after 7 days. I agree with Willow, don't bother buying them, there are sites that offer the same BMD info for free!

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 25 Jan 2007 15:32

it means they only last 7 days Its free to search on ancestry BMD Index and to register http://www.ancestry(.)co.uk/search/rectype/vital/freebmd/bmd.aspx Remove brackets

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 25 Jan 2007 16:12

Don't buy any credits through GR.....all of the info is available elsewhere.....bmd's without charge. If you want census info, ask for lookups.............loads of GR members only too pleased to help. Reg

Audrey

Audrey Report 26 Jan 2007 15:24

Thanks so much all of you, I have taken your adivce and found the free BMD site. I did find one person right away, only problem is, he comes up under a June 1883 heading and when I click on it, his birthday was actually March 1880, is this the norm? Also, the file and page umbers that are shown, is there a way to access these, as I want to find out his parents' names. thanks, Audrey in Canada

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 Jan 2007 15:32

You can't see the certs without buying them.........they cost £7.00 Why not tell us the details of his name, birthplace etc, and see whether he can be traced in the 1891 census..........although, if you think he was born in 1880, you can find him on 1881, which is completely free on www.familysearch.org Are you 100% certain that the 1883 birth reg'n is the same person whose birth you say is 1880? Is it a very unusual name? I'm not certain what you mean by saying 'click on it'...... please can you clarify......... Reg

Audrey

Audrey Report 26 Jan 2007 17:56

Thankyou for the info Claire. and Reg, I meant that when I click on his name that comes up in the 1883 listings, it takes me back to him again and shows his birthdate as March.1880. His name is not unusual : John Ponsford, b.March 1880. he married Mary Jane Sulley (my Husband's Grandmother) in December of 1903 in Cardiff, Wales. So I'm trying to go backwards from his name and find more ancestors. I've managed to get Mary Jane's parents and siblings. Thanks, Audrey

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 26 Jan 2007 18:25

Do you have the marriage certificate for John and Mary Jane? That will tell you his age and his father's name, which will help to locate him in previous census. Gwyn

Audrey

Audrey Report 26 Jan 2007 21:36

No I don't Gwyneth - another one to add to the growing list. I will be going over to the UK (Wales) this year and plan on going to the GRO in Cardiff for them. thanks Audrey in Canada

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 Jan 2007 23:12

I still don't understand what you say happens.......... This birth reg'n is on the transcribed part of Ancestry.......is it the one to which you refer? Name: John Ponsford Year of Registration: 1883 Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun District: Cardiff (1837-1974) County: Glamorgan, Monmouthshire Volume: 11a Page: 315 There is no John Ponsford born 1880 on the Wales censuses........ There is one born 1880 on 1901 England.......born in Clerkenwell. Reg

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 27 Jan 2007 00:52

Audrey, I'm also in Canada. I buy all my certificates on line from GRO ...... it costs £7, and they arrive usually within a week. Find the information on bmd (either ancestry or freebmd), take down all the info including the volume and page no. Go to the GRO web site, and apply for certificate. They send you a photocopy of the original entry in the register.

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Audrey

Audrey Report 27 Jan 2007 15:52

Thankyou Reg, that's the one. I . still learning how to work on this so appreciate everyone's help. I know that I could send for certificates but due to living on a small pension I was told it would be a lot cheaper if I wait until I go over home and go to the GRO myself, hope this is true lol... My kids bought me an airline ticket for my birthday so I can't wait to go. again thankyou all, Audrey