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LancsLass

LancsLass Report 27 Aug 2007 14:25

I have gt gt grandparents who had a child in Hong Kong in 1857 and 2 more in South Africa 1860 & 1861 before moving back to Britain. I am sure their father must have been in the forces, although census information states he was a Stonemason.
Does anyone know how to get birth certificates from Hong Kong and South Africa?

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 27 Aug 2007 14:28

You can look for overseas births on the findmypast website (pay per view).

I think someone mentioned the other day that you can get them free on familyrelatives site, but I've never used it so not sure about that.

Kath. x

LancsLass

LancsLass Report 27 Aug 2007 14:31

Thanks Kathleen,

I'll give it a go

Sandra

LancsLass

LancsLass Report 27 Aug 2007 15:28

Hey Kath,

Just to let you know, I have just found my gt grandmother on the Army Births & Baptisms using the findmypast site. Now I know her father was definitely in the Army and what regiment.

Thanks for your hellp.

PS Still looking for the Hong Kong one!

Sandra