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How do I get a french Birth cert?

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Joe ex Bexleyheath

Joe ex Bexleyheath Report 21 Nov 2007 01:41

The BMDs in France are held in the town where the event occurred and copied in the County (Departement) archives. It follows that to find the maiden name of your Nan you need to know where she was born and/or married. Lille is a large city asnd will probably have more than one Town Hall so you do really need to know the location in Lille.
I must also advise you that the French are strict about the non-disclosure 100 year rule and in order to get information you will have to be able to give proof of your relationship. Heather has given some valuable pointers for you too.
One other point is, noting the age of this lady, is it possible that she married a British Serviceman just before, or after the War ?? if so maybe the marriage is listed in Army Records ??
Also good excuse to GO to Lille on the new Eurostar (only a couple of hours away from London), do some Xmas shopping and make enquiries at the Lille Archive.

Heather

Heather Report 20 Nov 2007 12:01

Did your name marry over here or in France? Did she have children here? If so those certs will give her full maiden name.

Camille

Camille Report 20 Nov 2007 11:37

I posted a similar message sometime ago , will give it a nudge for you

Lulli

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 20 Nov 2007 11:34

Not sure if this will help but I found this by going onto the Cyndislist website:-

http://www.renaca.ch/docu-france-en.html#gs

Kath. x

Tarnya

Tarnya Report 20 Nov 2007 11:26

Hi
I am new to all this so forgive me if this sounds a stupid question. My nan was born in 1920 in lile France. But not knowing a lot of french myself where and how to get ?. I need this to be able to find out my G nans maiden name. Any one help?

Thanking you for your time :)
Tarnya
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