I have tried Ancestry website but can't find my mothers birth record can anyone help
2006-12-19 08:20:59 · 14 answers · asked by SUSAN J 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
If you would like to contact me I can help. I am studying to be a genealogist, I may be able to get you started. Good luck it is a fantastic hobby. I have traced both my mum and dad in-laws family tree and I have just presented them with my findings.
2006-12-19 13:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by itsjustme 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If we're talking about the UK, the 1837online website lists all Birth, Marriage and Deaths in the UK since 1837.
You pay to look at each relevant page. You must know her approximate date of birth and where, it helps. To buy a certificate, you can do that on line for £7.
Try buying a few of the magazines, or visit the library, there are plenty of books on the subject.
By the way the place in London which houses all the records is at Kew. You shouldn't need to go there, unless you live locally and that would be a bonus. Mormon sources are not too good for the 20th C, but you might be lucky.
2006-12-19 09:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by efes_haze 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound a tad strange, but see if there is a local Mormon chapter in your area. Believe it or not, they keep records of everyone. They won't try to convert you and will be very gracious with your requests. If you are looking exclusively online, you may find that there are parallel searches done. If you really get into this, this is the network into which you want to tap! Also, try the census for the area your Mother was born. You can also access government records. Good luck~
2006-12-19 08:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know where you're mother was born? If so the county, or the state should have a birth record for her.
You do need to know her maiden name of course. If you have that information, you can request an 'unofficial' copy of her birth certificate. If she is deceased, you can also request a copy of the death certificate.
In addition, there are programs that are tracking DNA which might provide you with some interesting information. For $100, you receive a kit to sample you DNA, and they test it, and trace your genetic lineage back to your furthest traceable ancestor.
Hope this helps...
-dh
2006-12-19 08:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by delicateharmony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume she has passed away, the other thing you need to know is where she was born. This will allow you to go to the registry office and ask for it. Most online sites will only hold older records.
2006-12-19 08:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by twinkletoes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the UK?
Yes?
Go to records house in London (can't remember where exactly) and they store all birth death and marriage certificates there which you can buy copies of if you wish.
2006-12-19 08:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by mad_caesar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a really old picture of them and some grease proof paper. You can trace them on that.
2006-12-19 08:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very good question. I can't believe some of the morons on here with their STUPID answers. I will be back to see who gives the best answer and will give them thumbs up. Again, thanks for the question.
Try icq.com
2006-12-19 08:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try:
Familysearch.org
2006-12-19 08:22:20 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a REALLY big sheet of tracing paper and a pencil.
2006-12-19 08:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by godlykepower 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋