India: Marriage and birth records 1886-1901

[Bawtry]

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

[hellywelly]

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 

[Bawtry]

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

[Hello There]

Hiya Bawtry.

Can i ask how much they are charging now please.

Thanks 

[Bawtry]

I think it was £18

[Hello There]

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