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Patience is NOT a virture

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GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 27 Apr 2011 09:31

Thanks Liz 47 - i will keep that in mind for next time.

I finally have the certificate. YAY

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 21 Apr 2011 16:52

I sometimes use the RO local to the area, they are generally very helpful if you want some details checked, and send certs. quickly.
Liz

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 20 Apr 2011 10:45

Thanks Amokavid good suggestion might do that.

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,

GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 19 Apr 2011 14:13

LOL

Just noticed the R that slipped in there, that's what happens when you're supposed to be working and doing this in a hurry as not to get caught out.

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,

ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 19 Apr 2011 13:10

Tis a virtue Joe - last week going through correspondence and sorting out, I found a note - ask if Henry James and Mary Ann had any children - this was dated about 1994.

Last year found out they had - three - two taken into care. Two girls died of tb and boy migrated to Canad as a Home Child - had a lot of help from GR members - a long wait but you will not, I hope, have to wait so long for your cert.

I use the local Register Office where events were reg and find I have the certs back in 5 days sometimes less.

GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 19 Apr 2011 12:07

That's what I thought.

I ordered it online from the GRO - same way as I've always done. :(

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 19 Apr 2011 11:19

Yes that seem's a long wait!!

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

Contrary Mary

Contrary Mary Report 19 Apr 2011 11:08


That's a long wait, it's not usually that long! Did you order from GRO or local office?

I placed an order on the 11th April, despatch date 15th, and it arrived on the 14th - can't understand why your order will take so long??

Mary

GypsyJoe

GypsyJoe Report 19 Apr 2011 10:44

Morning all

How many are climbing the walls waiting for certificates. I placed an order on the 8th Apr but the dispatch date isn't till the 6th May almost a month later - the wait is killing me.

I remember once someone suggesting that htey chould have it e-maild to you maybe at a cheaper rate and then if you really wanted the certificate you could then pay said cost and wait, especially since most of us are just after details not the piece of paper itself.

What's everyone else think?

Gypsyjoe

Researching:
Hall, Davis, Foley, Bailey, Ellis, Shillcock, Sommerville, Hay, Tait,