Hi Dawn Although Edmonton is now part of the London Borough of Enfield, it is still part of Middlesex. A registration in Edmonton then could include a birth in Edmonton, Enfield, Cheshunt in Hertfordshire, or Waltham Cross. So I would say they would not be living in London. I live in Enfield now and I do not class myself as living in London. My telephone code is not a London code but a Lea Valley one which is the same as used as some towns in Hertfordshire. As for an explanation - I can't help, but maybe other listers can. Denise -----Original Message----- From: dawn thornton [mailto:dawn.thornton@sympatico.ca] Sent: 26 July 2005 18:34 To: ENG-HERTFORDSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HRT] Location Question Could someone explain why the following information would be listed with a birth ? I have an ancestor born in 1877 in the district of Edmonton, which I understand is now in Greater London. However, the birth info lists the county as Essex, Hertfordshire & Middlesex. I didn't think it could be all three. Is there an explanation and would this person be considered living in London at that time ? Thanks Keith Thornton Ontario, Canada ==== ENG-HERTFORDSHIRE Mailing List ==== This list is for the discussion of Genealogy and History, primarily regarding the English County of Hertfordshire. Discussion of migration patterns, immigration, heraldry, historical sketches, census data, wills, family Bibles, vital records, web sites, etc. involving this area is encouraged.