Sometimes a Registration District covers parts of more than one county: another example, Berkhamstead (Herts) covers part of Bucks, and Chester parts of Flintshire. Often the certs will show all the counties covered, not just the one where the event occurred. Donald Massey ----- Original Message ----- > 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 ?