Thanks to you: Shane, Quaxer, Aghadowey & Eadaoin!
The Civil Index has really given me some hope and I will order my grandfathers certificate asap. Is it still being added to?- incomplete?
As for my precise interest: I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Joseph Bird Esquire (Edith Challen), formerly of Leinster Rd. Rathmines. Middle names, Birthplace (their marriage certificate cited Joseph was from Kent at the time). I am also looking for information on my grandather's siblings and descendents. I know that Joseph Godfrey died in the Quetta earthquake, but because my grandfather (Alban Lindley) was disowned by the family as a young boy, I have no knowledge of my Dublin Birds. (My uncles & Father attempted to meet their grandfather when they were soldiering during the Second World War but were turned away at the door.) Surviving siblings were: Eileen, Harold Theodore, Edith Mabel, and Amy Dorothy (she married a Crawford). My father and Uncles (deceased) did not like to talk about family history and unfortunately I started genealogy in the past 10 years!
Quaxer - could you please tell me the three Birds mentioned in the Slater's Directory and the 7 in the Thom's Directory for 1958? I may be able to connect the dots..
When I order my grandfather's birth certificate, should I order the Authenticated version? or the Full (long form)?
Once again, THANKS for your interest!
