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Title: robert watson
Post by: sojar on Monday 29 April 13 00:12 BST (UK)

my great grandfather Robert Watson, I believe was born in Chelsea London on 25 September 1838 and his father was Charles. I have attempted to find the relevant index on UKBMD but there appears to be a gap from 1837 to 1841 under Chelsea in the district drop down menu. Is anyone able to assist me.  Sojar

Title: Re: robert watson
Post by: cath151 on Monday 29 April 13 07:30 BST (UK)

Hi,
Could he be the unnamed Watson?
OND 1838
Watson (male)  Kensington 3 353
Kensington registration district includes Chelsea.
Cathy

Title: Re: robert watson
Post by: rosie99 on Monday 29 April 13 07:36 BST (UK)

Chelsea came under the Kensington registration district for the period 1837-1841
http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/districts/kensington.html

It was not unusual this early on in registration for births not to be registered.
ADDED Cathy could well be right about the unamed Watson  :)

Rosie

Title: Re: robert watson
Post by: sojar on Tuesday 30 April 13 13:50 BST (UK)

Thank you very much for your input Rosie99 and Cath151, much appreciated, Sojar