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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cumberland => Topic started by: cundy on Monday 25 November 13 17:42 GMT (UK)

Title: Birth record
Post by: cundy on Monday 25 November 13 17:42 GMT (UK)

 Hi, In 1860 would there be any reason why a birth was not recorded.
          Thanks cundy.

Title: Re: Birth record
Post by: CaroleW on Monday 25 November 13 17:48 GMT (UK)

Failure to register a birth only became a fineable offence in 1874/5 so many births went unregistered prior to then

There was a small charge for registering a birth - a few old pence.   However - that was a lot of money in those days so many parents chose to put food on the table rather than buy a "piece of paper".

Title: Re: Birth record
Post by: Westmoreland on Monday 25 November 13 18:12 GMT (UK)

Hi
Baptisms could still be carried out years after the birth so expand the time period you may get lucky
regards
Westmorland

Title: Re: Birth record
Post by: cundy on Wednesday 27 November 13 22:31 GMT (UK)

 Thanks, I did a 10yr search but no joy.
            cundy.