This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ausleans1 Surnames: Short, Harvey, Gerrard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6229.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Karen. The early Dorset records unfortunately don't record the parents names on Marriage registrations - no 'certificates' were issued back then either. To my knowledge, BDM certificates began from Sep 1837 onwards. (I've attached a sample for you of an early (1803) "Parish Record" from nearby Burton Bradstock). If George &/or Charlotte were still alive in 1841 there might be a parent or other relative living with them that might give some clues - of course they (parents) would be in their late 70-80's by then. Also, I noticed the surname "Gerrard" in your posting. Where does this name come into the family? I have many Gerrard's in my tree! Sorry I couldn't be of more help. CAL 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.
I tried to reply using the URL given, but got an error message from the site (yes, I did check I had the whole URL, despite the split line), so I am replying direct to the list as the only option left. The comment about Gerrards in the tree also applies to me, so we may have a link. Incidentally, the BMD registers started in July 1837. The first GRO index of the is for the September quarter, which covers July, August and September. Jim Fisher On 23 Aug 2010 at 20:55, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: ausleans1 > Surnames: Short, Harvey, Gerrard > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/62 > 29.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Hello Karen. [snip] > Also, I noticed the surname "Gerrard" in your posting. Where does this > name come into the family? I have many Gerrard's in my tree! > CAL