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Why is my great grandmother from England's birth registration later than the 42 days given to register?
My great grandmother was born August 21, 1909. Her birth wasn’t registered until October 6th 1909. That’s 46 days, when it’s supposed to be 42 days or a fee is given. Anyone know why this might be?
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Understanding B.D. abbreviation on Irish Marriage Register
Can anyone help me understand what the abbreviation B.D. means in the attached image of my 2nd Great Grandparents marriage record?
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My daughters half brother shows up as 15.4%
My family did 23 and me, my daughter and her 1/2 brother show up as only 15.4%. They’re dad also did one and it shows he is the father of both kids. How is this possible?
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Where to begin with British, French, and Belgian ancestry?
I have just recently began my search to find my family history. I traced back using the family tree app my great, great, great great Grandfather; Benoit (Benedict) Spennewyn, but cannot seem to get ...
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Mental hospital records for 1939-41 in San Jose, California
I am writing a memoir and want to know more about my maternal grandmother's last years. She was interned at Agnews State Mental Hospital in San Jose, which closed in 1971. I'd like to know exactly ...
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What is the origin of the surname Reineke? Is it related to the character Reynard the Fox (Reineke Fuchs)?
"Reineke Fuchs" is the German version of
"Reynard the Fox," a character from European folklore.
"Reineke," or the almost certainly closely related "Reinecke," ...
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What does house number "Bk" mean? (19th century UK rate books)
What does it mean to live at "Bk 1 Worsley Street"? My guess is that 1, 2 and 3 make up part of 40 Worsley Street somehow, as 1 Worsley Court etc., or whatever "Bk" stands for.
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Looking for information on Grandfather's WW1 Service record [duplicate]
I am hoping someone can help me find my grandfather's World War 1 records from Germany. A family photo we have of him with his regiment shows: I. Korporalschaft IV Ers. Batterie Fuss.Art.R3" Any ...
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Translating German Birth Register (1861)
I found a set of birth records for some ancestors of mine in the Polish archives (FamilySearch film #8004076). They are from New Waltersdorf, in southern part of Silesia. I have two scans, from ...
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What name birth or step
In my life, I have never been known by my birth name, only by my step name. In my marriage, both birth and step names are recorded, my children are recorded in my step name. I want to start a family ...
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Transcribing marriage record from 1627 Winnenden
This record comes from the marriage register of Winnenden, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Württemberg.
I can read most of it:
Herr Conradt Rieger, Bürgermeister allhie, und Maria, weyland Herrn
Johann Christoff ...
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1946 - Duncan House - Clifton Bristol
I am looking at a birth certificate for 2 November 1946:
Sub district - Clifton
District - Bristol
Registration District - Bristol
For where born it it says Duncan House U.D.
After some research I ...
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Completing transcription of 1668 Baptism record of Maria Eva Wittwer from Sindolsheim
I have the baptism record for one of my 7x great-grandmothers, Maria Eva Wittwer of Sindolsheim, in 1668.
Can you help me to complete the transcription, as parts are difficult to read?
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Understanding funeral entry from 1695 in Bödigheim
I could use some assistance understanding this funeral entry from 1695 Bödigheim. Generally between Google translate and my very very limited German, I can figure out enough of the entry to get the ...
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How can I locate orphanages in Bond, Madison, Cole counties in Illinois from 1930 to 1937?
Cleo McCain was put in orphanage by Henry McCain (father) sometime between 1930 and 1936. He was removed by foster parents Oscar & Fredia Suess by 1937. They lived in Bond County, Illinois in ...
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