While browsing Google search for Ireland, I read that in 1837 vital registration began. I am wondering if there are records for this anywhere and how would we get access to them. My James McAllister married abt 1837 in Limerick and then by 1840 had a son in Sydney, Australia. I haven'd been able to find any information on him except he was the first customs house officer for Brisbane, probably around 1859. This was taken from his son's orbituary notice.I have his wife Ellen's death certificate, giving marriage period etc. Would love to hear from any one with a connection or any advice. Regards Jenny Cairns QLD Aust.

Hi Jenny as Customs Officer he would have been employed by the Government and would have to list his history on an application form as all Crown workers did in those days.www.qld.gov.au they may help you as it is past the 99yr period. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jenny Formosa" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 9:48 AM Subject: [AUS-IRISH] McALLISTER > While browsing Google search for Ireland, I read that in 1837 vital registration began. I am wondering if there are records for this anywhere and how would we get access to them. > My James McAllister married abt 1837 in Limerick and then by 1840 had a son in Sydney, Australia. I haven'd been able to find any information on him except he was the first customs house officer for Brisbane, probably around 1859. This was taken from his son's orbituary notice.I have his wife Ellen's death certificate, giving marriage period etc. > Would love to hear from any one with a connection or any advice. > > Regards Jenny > Cairns QLD Aust. > > > ==== AUS-IRISH Mailing List ==== > Toowoomba Dead Persons Society > www.audps.com > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >