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JaneyCanuck

JaneyCanuck Report 25 Mar 2010 20:30

If you go to this thread

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.asp?wci=thread&tk=950030

-- the easy way is just to change the "1212064" in the address line up at the top of your screen to "950030" and hit the Enter key -- you can read all about adding postems to FreeBMD. It sounds complicated when you first read about it but once you've done it, it's pie.

Read through the thread, there are various tips and explanations.

Adding a postem means you can put the certificate information on record at FreeBMD so that others searching for the names can see what you have added. Only a short postem is allowed - but you can add as many as you like to a single record. You can include an email address so that if someone would like to have the certificate they can contact you.

Researching:
Please use the "ADD YOUR REPLY" box below to reply. Please DO NOT click "Send Message" and send a private message (unless info is about living people or otherwise sensitive). THANKS!

Vivien

Vivien Report 25 Mar 2010 19:59

Hi Sylvia - Thank you for this it's a great idea which I did not know about. I have also made several searches on the 1911 census which are not my family, sometimes I have to make a guess with common names and only find the correct family after a few tries. Best regards - Viv

Researching:
Barber Higginson Mangan Prescott Rankin Rixon Vernon White

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 25 Mar 2010 03:52

Vivien


you could also go to

www.bmdshare.com/index.php


it's a site set up to share certificates



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Vivien

Vivien Report 23 Mar 2010 15:32

rilliant idea I am not sure how to do this but will get back to you and let you know how I go on - Viv

Researching:
Barber Higginson Mangan Prescott Rankin Rixon Vernon White

Chrissie2394

Chrissie2394 Report 23 Mar 2010 12:05

Hi Vivien,

Why not add a postem to the entry on Freebmd giving the details and offering the certificate. It may stop others buying the wrong certificate.

Chris

Researching:
Photo is of my nan celebrating her 102nd birthday with her gt gt granddaughter.

Vivien

Vivien Report 22 Mar 2010 23:00

I ordered a marriage certificate which turns out not to be my family - Is it of use to anyone ? - Thomas Cheavin b 1899 married Sarah Alice White b 1906 in Heaton Norris Lancashire on 14/05/1930. Parents of above Alfred Cheavin fruiterer and John White concreter.

Researching:
Barber Higginson Mangan Prescott Rankin Rixon Vernon White