Hi LKL,
MJD initially posted on the Isle of Man board as that's where Catherine SKILLICORN came from (there were heaps of SKILLICORNs in the Isle of Man). See:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,370679I understand that MJD has the birth certificate of John Skillicorn GRIFFIN. His birth is listed on FreeBMD as John Skilliscorn GRIFFIN, June quarter 1909, West Derby.
There are two other births in the period when mother's maiden name was recorded.
Gertrude O GRIFFIN, June quarter 1913, West Derby, mother's m.s. SKILLICORN
Peter GRIFFIN, September quarter 1915, West Derby, mother's m.s. SKILLISERN
And the marriage of the parents:
James GRIFFIN, Catherine SKILLCORN, marriage, Sept quarter 1918, West Derby
My understanding is that MJD wants to find out what happened to James GRIFFIN after that.
I would think that purchase of the marriage certificate would be a good idea. At least it should show his age (unless just recorded as full age), occupation in 1918, and father's name and occupation.
Also looking for them on the 1911 census in case they happen to be living with family members.
Regards,
JAP