This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ELLinSpain Surnames: Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.som.general/12926.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello (1) Registration was required from Sept 1837 however, it was not mandatory till about 1876 (2)You have to look at a few census on "where born" as these can vary greatly and, oftentimes, people tend to remember where they were raised rather than where they were actually born (so, keep an open mind!) (3) Parish Registers - depending on if they survived are a mixed bag, depending on the writer - some were excellent in their detail others, left a great deal to be desired. Usually best to do a "google" for "Parish BMD" then add where. If you have quite a few in one particular place or county, it may be worth your while purchasing a CD (4)Pre 1837 in Parish registers after (hopefully) in the GRO (General Registers Office) available to buy at a cost equiv to £7 (English pounds) inclusive of worldwide postage If you give a list of names & dates, I'll have a peek for you Regards Ell 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.