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Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 103 Send Message	Louise	Report	16 Jul 2004 10:14
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 103 Send Message	Scottish General Registration Births and Marriages are also fully indexed on the IGI at Family Search from 1855-1875. I just found another 6 or 7 records on it yesterday so worth a trawl. Lou
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 334 Send Message	Jackie	Report	15 Jul 2004 19:23
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 334 Send Message	hi susan you could try scotlands people its a great site it costs £6 for 30 credits which last 48 hours but you can view on-line they have a searchable index of biths 1553 - 1903. marriages 1553 - 1928 and deaths1855 to 1953 . its agreat site for scottish research , cheers jackie
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	Susan	Report	15 Jul 2004 18:59
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 2 Send Message	just started tracing my family tree but hit a brick wall. What's the best way to trace ancestors in Scotland pre 1869? I would be grateful for any help and advice Sue Ludlam nee CALDER