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Title: Birth Certificate for a British subject born abroad.
Post by: dizzybare on Tuesday 14 November 06 20:11 GMT (UK)

My GGGrandfather Henry Simpson was born in France abt 1859 but is listed on the census as a British subject.

Where can I get a copy of his birth certificate?

Thanks Dizzy

Title: Re: Birth Certificate for a British subject born abroad.
Post by: spongebob on Tuesday 14 November 06 21:49 GMT (UK)

I'd be very interested to know this, as I also have a British Subject relative born in France in the 1800's - would this have just been while away on travels, or maybe stationed abroad in a military family?

Title: Re: Birth Certificate for a British subject born abroad.
Post by: gennig on Wednesday 15 November 06 03:08 GMT (UK)

Hi

There is a set of microfiche on BDM's abroad which deals with British subjects.
 
I used it at the the State Lib in Victoria Aus, when trying to find a death in India.

So I would imagine LDS or a similar Family History Soc would have a copy of it.

regards


Genni

Title: Re: Birth Certificate for a British subject born abroad.
Post by: loo on Wednesday 15 November 06 07:53 GMT (UK)

You can do this search at www.1837online.com ;  you would need to pay a fee for access.  I think, but am not certain, that after you get that information, you can order a certificate in the usual way from the GRO.