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Probably a very silly question!

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Sue

Sue Report 29 Dec 2004 16:59

I have not yet ventured to a records office and therefore have no idea what I can find out there! I have several GRO references relating to various family members but do not necessarily want to order certificates for them. If I go to a records office what information can I actually see? Thanks Sue

Anne

Anne Report 29 Dec 2004 17:05

At the records office the usual things you look at are the Parish Records which have been deposited there for safekeeping. In them you should be able to find Baptisms (not births), Marriages, and Burials (not deaths). The parish record for a marriage since 1837 is just like the certificate information. However the baptisms and burials do not contain as much information as birth and death certificates. Finally - the records office may not have recent records. Perhaps not since 1900 at a guess. The GRO references will not help at the records office. Anne

Twinkle

Twinkle Report 29 Dec 2004 18:46

GRO references mean nothing except to the GRO. You will not be able to look at certificates anywhere unless you buy them. Obviously the RO will only have records for their county but they will have a website and an online catalogue you can search. Note the format in case you need to book fiche readers, etc. Many also have leaflets on family history, some of which are online.