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When did it become compulsory to register births?

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BobClayton

BobClayton Report 14 Dec 2003 11:52

"it has been estimated that between 1837 and 1875 up to 15% of births were not registered particularly in Surrey,Sussex.Essex,Shropshireand Middlesex" (Herber) many thought baptisms counted as registration so try those if possible. Bob

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Paul

Paul Report 13 Dec 2003 20:45

In Ireland non-Catholic Marriages were registered from 1845, and all BMD's were registered from 1864. Paul

Bren from Oldham

Bren from Oldham Report 13 Dec 2003 20:39

i have the same problem there are no records of my Grandmothers birth she was not registered and there are no baptism records Bren

Sandra

Sandra Report 13 Dec 2003 19:58

hate to tell you this alison but chances of one being registered and not other one are very high!! On my husbands side his grandfather isnt registered but one or two of his siblings are and others not. frustrating this family history lark!! good luck sandra

Stan

Stan Report 13 Dec 2003 19:46

Hi Alison Registration became compulsory only in 1875. Bear in mind though, that a few records will be found only in local registration offices, and did not get into the national index for one reason or another (never sent, got lost, etc.). Baptism records may also help. My grandmother's birth, even though in 1875, was apparently not registered. To get her pension she provided evidence of her baptism from the Church, which she remembered, as she was at least 6 at the time. Best wishes Stan

Kim

Kim Report 13 Dec 2003 19:41

I have the same problem , I know mygreat grandfather never had a birth certificate even though he wasn't born until 1887. His parents didn't travel very much as they ran a bootmakers and would loose a days business to register his birth so they just didn't bother,luckily some of his relatives are still alive.....but it is frustrating. KIM

Alison

Alison Report 13 Dec 2003 19:23

I ask because i have found some information on familysearch and cannot link it onto 1837. i am searching for the birth of Jane MAry Chipperton 16 dec 1845. I cannot find it and neither could i find another Chipperton - Frederick when i was looking a few months ago. This is starting to drive me crazy. Now i hear there could be another brother CHarles. what are the chances of one being registered and not the other!! None i would say. What can i do next?! Alison