This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5633.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Civil registration started in Ireland in 1864 (1855 in Scotland), so ther should be a birth certificate to consult. Gordon. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.