Recent content by christineoa

I'm so sorry to hear that Ellie. The baby in question would be my older sister. My brother informs me that 15 or so years ago a friend of his did some research on our family tree (this was prior to me starting my own research). He tells me that my Mum had told him about the loss of our baby...

Thanks to both of you for your replies and for the information which you have given me. I will take a look at the above in the morning and possibly contact the GRO too. Many thanks again.

Thank you for your reply. Would I need to contact the GRO?

Hi all, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post to ask this question. I am trying to find out about a stillborn birth which was probably in 1959/1960. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where I can possibly find out more information about this? I do know the possible...

Thanks for your reply! I don't have the death cert however, I could get it to help me find out more information about him. :)

I feel as though I'm going around in circles and have spent the best part of two hours this afternoon trying to find out more about my 3rd Great Uncle Samuel Holding. :confused::confused::confused: Samuel was born in Southwark, London c1837 to Abraham Holding and Sophia Hornigold. After the...

Great answer!:2fun:

Any idea what year this picture was taken? :D Many thanks in advance. :biggrin:

Hi all!! Have hit a bit of a brick wall and wondered if anyone might be researching the same Toomer family as me?!!!:biggrin: My Great Grandfather was born in Croydon, Surrey 1880 and married Lucy, Louisa Greenbrook in Battersea, London. 1898. They had at least 10 children, Walter passed...

Thanks for your reply. :biggrin:

Can anyone tell me roughly when this photo was taken? I was thinking maybe the 1940's? Many thanks all.

Sorry for the late reply but only just back from work! Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction. :) I have already tried Deceased online but no luck so I guess the next port of call is the local newspapers. ;) Cheers again for taking the time out for me. :):) Christine

Hi all! Just a very quick question! Both my maternal Grandparents were buried in Lambeth. London in 1969 and 1970 (I suspect most likely Streatham Cemetery). ;) What is the best way to find out where they are laid to rest? Should I contact the cemeteries directly which come under Lambeth...

Is a research cert like a copy of the original? Sorry to sound stupid but I don't know!! :2fun: Sorry ignore this reply as have just read the above from you!! Many thanks.

Thanks for your help! Let me speak to my friend, am sure she will be interested. Will get back to you. Thanks again. :)