This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HENDERSON and SPENCE Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/yNi.2ACEB/5522 Message Board Post: Hi I have a spare Birth Certificate which may be of interest. Births in the District of Beechworth,Victoria Australia in 1862. No.252. When & Where Born: 21st July 1862 Two Mile Creek Name: William Male Father: Thomas HNDERSON Miner age 36 Birthplace Shetland Islands Where married: August 1856, Shetland Islands. Issue living and deceased: John Thomas deceased Name and Maiden Surname of Mother: Elizabeth formerly SPENCE age 35 Birthplace Shetland Islands Informant: looks like---Edward Whelan, friend of the father, residence Beechworth. Witness Mrs.Jeffs When registered: 4 September 1862, Beechworth No.12/37 Regards Ernene Smedley in Australia I am not researching theses names, it happened to be one of 5 entries on the page.