According to IGI George Reed was baptised at Standon 28 October 1838. Is parish record likely to disclose date and/or place of birth and where family lived? If yes, who can I approach to search record please? I am perfectly happy to pay. Norman

I delayed answering in case somebody with accurate knowledge of this parish replied. However, in the absence of knowledge, I would say that the accuracy and detail of entries in parish registers varies according to the minister making them. Some show the birth date, the part of the parish Or another parish) where the parents lived, sometimes the occupation:, even the mother's maiden name others are very brief, and do not give much more than the child's names and the father, some do not even mention the mother, however hard she has laboured to bring the birth about. Very often, by this date, a printed book would be in use, which required both parents' names, the abode, and father's occupation. So the short answer is, that you will not know until you look! Donald Massey ----- Original Message ----- > According to IGI George Reed was baptised at Standon 28 October 1838. Is > parish record likely to disclose date and/or place of birth and where > family > lived? If yes, who can I approach to search record please? I am > perfectly > happy to pay.