Civil birth registration did not start until July 1869 in Ontario so you would have to look for a record of baptism. That should be okay for Quebec because I think they only started civil birth registration in 1994. Robin -----Original Message----- From: ontario-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ontario-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Hamilton Sent: June 13, 2007 11:39 AM To: ontario@rootsweb.com Subject: [ONTARIO] birth registration request Hello, I am looking for some kind soul to do me a huge favour. I am wanting the birth registration for Emelie Bruneau, b January 12, 1845 Ontario. I have made several attempts to acquire birth, marriage and death registrations for her. I have only been successful with the marriage so far. On my second attempt at her death I was denied without proof of her birth. Emelie was born in Ontario but her marriage and death took place in Quebec. Quebec is quite strict about releasing information (this is not a criticism but a statement) which is why this has been so difficult.