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RStar

RStar Report 29 Sep 2010 13:39

It would be good if they could read out the info over the phone, handy for more distant family where we want the info but its not too sentimental. It would save their workload and save on postage, so the price could go down.

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 29 Sep 2010 13:33

In Southern Ireland they issue photocopies - a lot cheaper - and that is all we need really. Just the details.

It is a nice little earner for government this hobby of ours.

LittleWhiteDove2022351

LittleWhiteDove2022351 Report 29 Sep 2010 13:15

Hi
We have been lucky me and hubby so far, because as we come from rural old Lincolnshire it's been incredibly easy even for hubby's Smith's!
My side has particular surnames from certain villages and they've been the only ones living there so again easy..

I've only got one wrong so far and even that was a relative. They never sent the cert because they realised it wasn't the wife of who I was also ordering..I was peeved about that.. as I don't remember asking them to do a check on the names...

But oh I do feel for those of you in big cities or densely poulated areas.. I have some Atkinsons in Hull and I am struggling with them..there's loads of them not at all related to mine...
Though some peeps on ancestry seem to think they are,doh!
Tricia xx

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 29 Sep 2010 13:06

I have found that by applying to the Reg. Office local to the event, is easier at times. They have phoned me to confirm or ask for more details. I believe GRO do not do checks anymore.
Liz

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

Cooper

Cooper Report 29 Sep 2010 13:02

They would loose a lot of money from us keen Family history hunters. I have ended up with the wrong certificates as well.

Teresa

Researching:
Helm Tappenden, Kitchen/Kitchin,(London) Cantwell (southern Ireland)

Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny Report 29 Sep 2010 12:48

yes you are right.It wouldn't be so bad if they cost say £5

Phyll

Phyll Report 29 Sep 2010 12:45

GREAT IF WE COULD SEE bmd CERTIFICATES BEFORE PURCHASE. i AM SO FED UP FORKING OUT FOR WRONG ONES. WHEN YOU GET SO MANY WITH THE SAME NAME IN THE SAME AREA IT DOES MAKE LIFE VERY DIFFICULT. AH WELL HERE GOES ANOTHER £9.25.

Researching:
Newman, Pavey, Sinden from Sussex. Latham from Bucks & Herts