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Title: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: Bawtry on Sunday 16 May 10 13:33 BST (UK)

Hi all,

New to the other countries board but not to rootschat.

I have located a marriage certificate in the British Library records for a relatives marriage in Mussorie in 1886-1889. Both parties appear to be British (or have British names anyway). I have ordered the certificate but wondered if anyone could help with this questions:

1) Does anyone have an idea of what information was contained on Indian colonial marriage certificates
2) I can't find a reference to their son's birth record online but know he was born in India (Cocanada, or Kakinada as it is now). Does anyone know if all the records contained are currently indexed online?

Thanks

Title: Re: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: hellywelly on Sunday 23 May 10 19:24 BST (UK)

Hi Bawtry,

I would have thought the same information that is contained on the microfiche at the British Library, bride & grooms names, ages, occupation, name of their fathers etc.
     
How did you order these certificates?  i didn't realise that you could.  I was there a couple of months ago and was told that i could do a copy of the microfiche.

Can you let me know how you order these certificates.

Helen 

Title: Re: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: Bawtry on Monday 24 May 10 18:35 BST (UK)

Hi,

This was the record  I ordered.

http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/FullDisplay.aspx?RecordId=014-000333494

 I emailed using the email address on the "order form" link and they send you instructions on how to order.

Hope this helps

Title: Re: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: Hello There on Monday 24 May 10 18:56 BST (UK)

Hiya Bawtry.

Can i ask how much they are charging now please.

Thanks  :)

Title: Re: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: Bawtry on Monday 24 May 10 18:59 BST (UK)

I think it was £18

Title: Re: India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901
Post by: Hello There on Monday 24 May 10 19:04 BST (UK)

I ordered some a good few months ago now and, they were £18, i'm glad they haven't gone up....they are dear enough when you have quite a few you need.

Thanks :)

Jacky