Noel Horlock <noel.horlock@btopenworld.com> wrote: I am looking for the birth of John Kerby/Kirby who, according to the 1881 census, was born in Goginan in 1844. Using the IGI batch numbers for Cardigan, which town or parish should I try for Goginan which itself isn't listed in the alphabetical index. ================ Dear Noel, According to Kain and Oliver (2001), Goginan is in the township of Melindwr in the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire. Source: "Historic Parishes of England & Wales" by Roger J. P. Kain, and Richard R. Oliver, published 2001 by History Data Service, University of Essex, Colchester; ISBN 0-9540032-0-9. I hope this helps, but the IGI can only tell you the baptism date rather than birthdate of your ancestor. For birth details you need to obtain a copy of the birth certificate from the register office in Aberystwyth: Swyddfar Sir Marine Terrace Aberystwyth SY23 2DE United Kingdom Tel +44 (0)1970 633580 Kind regards, John ---------------------------- John Ball, Ystalyfera, South Wales, UK E-mail: wfha@clara.co.uk Homepage: http://home.clara.net/wfha/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://home.clara.net/wfha/wales/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.537 / Virus Database: 332 - Release Date: 06/11/2003