Re gggrandfather: 1) was he born in Canton Bern or City of Bern? If the former, what village? If the latter, what church parish in Bern City? 2) do you know the date of his passport, or the approximate date, closer than sometime in 1861 (which is better than we usually get)? With the information you already have provided, should be no problem getting the birth certificate. With the additional info I have requested, it'll be a walk in the park. Pete Mattli SSD Admin [email protected] [3-ggg's] ========================= Subj: [SWITZ] Looking for birth certificate Date: 9/30/2002 2:23:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A> Sent from the Internet (Details) Hello listers, i am hoping that someone can help me with a question i have. How do i (here in Australia) go about contacting in Switzerland someplace where i can obtain a birth certificate for my great, great grandfather? I know that he was born 7 Nov 1843, in Bern Switzerland. He emigrated out here in 1861. Thanking you all. Melissa.