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From: "DAVID EVA" <>
Subject: Re: Certificate/GRO references.
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 00:01:28 -0000


Jo,
as you say, the certificate from the local registrars are usually
transcribed etc. but on the other hand, the photocopy you get from the
ONS/GRO is of a transcription anyway, as the origional registers are held by
the local registrars, with copies being sent to the ONS/GRO. There is
therefor just as much risk of error either way, but the local registrars
copy may well be more legible. Additionally if you do get a photocopy from
the local registrar for any marriage entries they may well show the real
signiture of your ancestors, as a number of the ones I have, do.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Jo Taylor <>
To: <>
Date: 22 February 2001 12:05
Subject: Re: Certificate/GRO references.


>There is a difference though - in general, certificates from local
registrars
>are usually transcribed, typed or in the handwriting of the current
registrar,
>whereas the ones from ONS/GRO are photocopies of the original entry (I
prefer
>the second as they're a step nearer the real original).
>
>HTH
>Jo Taylor


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