On 22 Dec 2015 7:23 PM, Victor Markham via wrote: > Sorry I will have to disagree with you here. Let's not argue but agree > to disagree! Agreed :-) I am also aware that there can be minor differences between how the GRO records an event and how the relevant LRO records it. After all, the GRO just gets a transcription from the LRO. Also, there can be differences in the information the LRO retains and how it presents that to the researcher. Again, a transcription is sometimes involved. The best certificates (IMHO) are those that include a photocopy from the registers. Which gets us nicely back on topic. Should transcriptions be considered as primary evidence? -- Regards, Mike Fry Johannesburg