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Paul

Paul Report 5 Apr 2004 18:29

Marie 1837 does not cover Dublin, or any of Ireland for that matter. Irish records are separate from England and Wales. If you speak to your local LDS, they should be able to obtain the relevant film of the Irish BMD for the year/s you are looking for. Paul

Marie-Therese

Marie-Therese Report 5 Apr 2004 16:37

my grandmother was born in 1905,in dublin,what is the best site to look in, i havent even found myself on here,let alone anyone else from my family.

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 5 Apr 2004 16:15

All good tips already. Don't forget to be REALLY flexible with spellings. Imagine a registrar with very poor writing and try alternative spelling of any names in an index.

Janet

Janet Report 5 Apr 2004 15:58

It partly depends on when your grand-parents were born. If they were born pre 1901 (like mine) the census sites are a good starting point. As previously pointed out to get their parents names it is a good idea to get their birth certificates. As well as 1837 site if they are pre 1901, you may get lucky with FreeBMD. If however your grand-parents are much younger than that, it will have to be certificates. I take it your parents have given as much information as they can remember about THEIR grandparents. Once your can get back to around 1881 the FHS site comes into its own, not only with the census but also with all the birth marriage and death records of course. This site is not 100% acurate but is certainly a very good indication for later checking with parish records. Janet

Marie-Therese

Marie-Therese Report 5 Apr 2004 15:57

does the on line 1837 (?) cover dublin ???? plz

Marie-Therese

Marie-Therese Report 5 Apr 2004 15:50

hi ,,i to am stuck at my grand parents,,so........when you find out plz let me know what to do next,lol

Unknown

Unknown Report 5 Apr 2004 15:44

Try and locate a marriage certificate for them, try www(.)1837online(.)com, it will cost you £5 for 55 searches. Or talk to friens/family etc that might be able to give you any further names, places etc. Good luck.

Deryn

Deryn Report 5 Apr 2004 15:42

Hello Everyone, I am a new member to the site. Have filled in all I can on my tree. I have now come to a grinding halt - dont laugh - at my Grandparents - I know their names and where they lived - thats it! How do i carry on?