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I'm still annoyed by GR

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Unknown Report 8 Jun 2006 17:38

and their refusal to recognise baptismal dates. It doesn't help when looking for matches before 1837, and also it gives me grave doubts about the accuracy of info added by others who may have entered the baptismal date as the birth date.

fraserbooks

fraserbooks Report 8 Jun 2006 17:51

Jim I agree II always guess the year of birth from the baptismal date but it is difficult for January baptisms. I also have some non-conformists who baptised older children age given as one on IGI I have not got many early birth dates and they are generally a bit suspect.