Thank you, Deb, for taking the time to collect all this, for the details and the sources. Although the question was about Frederick Ward, your explanation itself becomes a valuable general reference for all of us researching New South Wales BD&Ms. Much appreciated! Bruce Fairhall *EMAIL:* bruce@fairhall.id.au *HOME PAGE:* www.fairhall.id.au On 22/03/2011 5:37 PM, Deb wrote: > Hi John& listers, > > Firstly, regarding Frederick Ward (Thunderbolt), no record of his birth has > been found, even according to the registry itself. See > http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/thunderbolt.htm which also shows his > death certificate (cert.copy). <SNIP>