It is possible to get copies but you will have to send to Vital Statistics for them see the details in the website http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/genealogy/birth.html Regards David On Mon, 8 Oct 2001 23:50:14 +0200, keisu wrote: >Hallo Listers! > >I belive that ny relative Walter Henry Bergstrom was born in the Vancover >area 9th January 1916. >Is there a possibility to confirm that with a copy of his birth certificate >even if the records for that year are not yet generally open for the public? > >The family returned to Sweden later the same year and Walter has been dead >for 7 years. > >Am I a close enough realtive (he was my father's cousin) to be entitled to >get a copy? > >I'd be greatful for any help and advice. > >/Hakan Bergstrom >Brussles > > >==== CAN-BRITISH-COLUMBIA Mailing List ==== >Every two months or so, please repost your interests, >telling us what you know and where you've looked >and what you still need to find out. > >