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Kate

Kate Report 28 Feb 2005 23:35

I had the same problem with my great-grandmother and she turned out to have died in Belfast! No wonder I couldn't find her on the BMD index. I only found out by looking at the National Probate Calendar - although she didn't leave a will, administration was granted on her estate (of £100, in 1923, so not a lot) in London.

Sue

Sue Report 28 Feb 2005 23:23

Don't despair, I spent hours looking with little info, spending loads. Then I asked one of the kind ladies doing 'look ups' to help and bingo! I wasn't sure of the info she came back with at first but once seeing how she referred back through the Census's and a bit of cross referencing/family discussions nudging my 82yr old dads memory a bit it was all confirmed!

Steven

Steven Report 28 Feb 2005 21:58

Deborah If you think he was born before about 1875, bear in mind that only 2/3 of all births, marriages and deaths were registered before this time. 1/3 chose not to do so until harsh penalties were introduced about 1875 for people who didnt register. I've had many who must have been in that 1/3 who didn't bother registering... ...You could be looking for someone who simply isnt there... Steven

Margaret

Margaret Report 28 Feb 2005 21:54

Deb Post some details, perhaps we can help Margaret

Deborah

Deborah Report 28 Feb 2005 21:53

i have tried every thing put vist london to find my great grandfathers death i know when he was suppose to have died i know who is wife son and parents were. i have spent a fortune on 1837 i feel like renaming him the scarlett pimpernail any ideas apart from a strong cup of coffee and talking to myself at this computer deborah