I've looked in the new register for my mother (b1921) and grandmother (b1897) and not found them. I've not paid for anything yet. Anyone getting greater success? Geoff

On 2015-11-02 06:33:27 +0000, Geoff Pearson said: > I've looked in the new register for my mother (b1921) and grandmother > (b1897) and not found them. I've not paid for anything yet. Anyone > getting greater success? > > Geoff I have just searched for my paternal granda. I know who lived in the house. Granda (b1901), Grama (b1897) Dad (b1923) and 2 G Aunts (b1898 and 1900) All of these people are now dead. My Dad died in 1968, his details are redacted, so that answers my wonderings about whether or not any checking has been done to decide whether or not to redact names. If they haven't opened his record when he's been dead now for 47 years its unlikely that people who died more recently will be in the open record category. There does seem to be a system wherby you can ask for the record to be opened - on production of a death cert which is ok for me in this case as I have it, but expensive for the scenario of my maternal granda's household where none of the children (7 - all of whom are now dead) are listed as closed records. The good news is that, having paid to see the image, I got the entire page so have info about the neighbours, some of which were extended family. -- Tickettyboo

On 2015-11-02 10:57:28 +0000, Tickettyboo said: > There does seem to be a system wherby you can ask for the record to be > opened - on production of a death cert which is ok for me in this case > as I have it and, as I am nosey, I have started the process to test out requesting a record to be opened. I used the facility on the page to send a copy death cert and further details to FMP as per their instructions. So far that has resulted in a confirmation of submission screen which says it will be reviewed and they aim to process the request within 10 working days starting from tomorrow. <quote> You have successfully submitted the Evidence of death form Thank you for submitting your request for this officially closed record to be opened. If successful, the record will be opened and made public. Your request will now be reviewed by our dedicated evidence-checking team. We aim to process all requests and send you confirmation of the outcome, or to obtain further information or evidence, within 10 working days, starting the working day after your request being submitted. We are unable to provide updates on the progress of a request. In the unlikely event you haven’t received an email after 10 working days, please email support@findmypast.co.uk Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. Please print this page for your records. </quote> I await the decision with interest but have decided its prudent not to hold my breath :-) -- Tickettyboo