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TRACING A GODMOTHER

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ErikaH

ErikaH Report 1 Dec 2006 22:59

The cert will cost £7.00 if you order it from the GRO.........it really is the only way to find out what you wish to know. Reg

Scott

Scott Report 1 Dec 2006 18:25

Sadly she's not my grandfather's sister, as his mother was Mynn and he was registered without a father.

imp

imp Report 1 Dec 2006 18:20

If you suspect she was your grandfather's sister, could you look in the BMD for your grandfather's birth and see if he was registered with MMN of Smith. Might be a way before you send for the relevant certificates. Regards Gail

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 1 Dec 2006 18:19

Hi Scott I think you will need to purchase the birth cert and ascertain her fathers name...... this may make her relation to your fathers family much clearer??

Scott

Scott Report 1 Dec 2006 18:13

From Parish records I've found out that my father's Godmother was Gladys Winifred Stone. When searching through birth records I found a Gladys W. Mynn (my father's surname) born in 1916 (Jan/Feb/Mar QTR). Her mother's maiden name was Smith & she was born in Dartford (where my father was born). I would like to find out how she is related to us and what became of her. Any ideas? Or anyone with access to good resources? Many thanks, Scott