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Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 113 Send Message	Catherine	Report	22 Mar 2005 19:53
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 113 Send Message	Hi, I have just received my 4 xGreat Grandfathers and Grandmothers marriage certificate (on 2 lines)and now have their fathers names. But what now? All four Fathers would have been born and married before 1837 so no certificates and all I have is their name and occupation!! Really don't know how to go back any further! Advice greatfully received!! Cate :s
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 6,292 Send Message	Sam	Report	22 Mar 2005 19:58
	You could check the IGI at www.familysearch.org You could ask for a lookup on the 1841 census, this would give the wifes name (if you don't already know it). Other than this once you get before 1837, its the parish records I'm afraid! Sam
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 113 Send Message	Catherine	Report	22 Mar 2005 20:00
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 113 Send Message	Hi Sam, Have looked through IGI but the names are fairly common - bar one, so no luck yet. I thought that parish records was probably going to be the answer. Thanks for taking the time to read and reply! Cate :)