Help ! ! - How do I do this ?

[galiano]

I would like to obtain a copy of my gr. grandfathers birth certificate so I can confirm his parents.     He was John Lupton b. 1835 in Dunston, Lincoln.    The GRO only goes back to 1837 so I don't know where to look next.    Any suggestions ? 

 

[rosaline]

I'm afraid this is where the hard bit starts!
Births, marriages and deaths prior to 1837 were recorded in the Parish Registers of the local church, following a christening, marriage or funeral - so births as such were not recorded - only christenings.
You will need to work out which parish they lived in then go to the local record office (or county archive) to look at the registers, which are usually on microfilm.
(This presumes they were Church of England, of course, if they were any other religion your search will be a little trickier!)

You could also search online on the IGI site (www.familysearch.org) which will give you a guide, but these records aren't fool-proof.

Happy hunting!
Chris

[Geoff E]

It depends how certain you are about the age ...

There was a John Lupton in Dunston in 1851 who was aged 9, said to have been born in Fillingham (2104/118).  His parents were not with him.  As he was not with his parents, the birthplace may not be correct.

[GeoffP]

Hi,
The IGI index gives a JOHN LUPTON christened in Dunston, Lincoln on 26 July 1835.

His parents were Thomas Lupton and Ann.
                                                                    Regards
                                                                                  Geoff

[Heather D]

A mail to lincolnshire_archive@lincolnshire.gov.uk will tell you how to go about getting a copy of the parish record for a fee.

There is also a web page http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?docId=27506&catId=6641

Heather

[galiano]

Hi,
The IGI index gives a JOHN LUPTON christened in Dunston, Lincoln on 26 July 1835.

His parents were Thomas Lupton and Ann.
                                                                    Regards
                                                                                  Geoff

Thanks for this Geoff.  The problem I am having is that  at the time there were 2 Thomas Luptons both born in 1812 in Dunston.   I think I know which one is my gr.gr. grandfather but as yet I have no proof.    So I need that link from John Lupton b. 1835 to which ?? Thomas ?? 

[galiano]

A mail to lincolnshire_archive@lincolnshire.gov.uk will tell you how to go about getting a copy of the parish record for a fee.

There is also a web page http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/section.asp?docId=27506&catId=6641

Heather

Hi Heather :

I'll have a good look at those URLs.   Thanks kindly for your help.   

Bob Walker
North Saanich, BC
Canada

[Geoff E]

1841 Dunston 617-14/17

Edmund Lupton 50 Publican
Elizabeth 50
Thomas 25
Elizabeth Gresham 10
Ann Ellis 15 Fem Serv
All born Lincs

Can't see the other one, but that may elininate one of them.

The same one in 1851? 2104/116 (Dunston)
Elizabeth (wid) 63 Baker
Thomas (unm) 38 AgLab
Edmund Lupton, his wife and 6 children also there.

The other Thomas was not in Dunston.

Found in Martin - about 4 miles SE of Dunston 623-11/12

Thomas 25 AgLab
Ann 25
John 5
Betsy 2
Sarah 4m
All born in Lincs

John had left home in 1851 2100/119
Thomas 39 AgLab, Dunston
Ann 39
Elizabeth 11
Sarah 10
Thomas 8
Richard 7
Charles 4
Susan 2
Harriet 4m
All others born Martin.

Found on the farm of John Willson 2100/125 (Martin)

John Lupton 15 Farm Lab, Martin

[galiano]

Hi Geoff :

It's really considerate of you to help.     The Edmund line is not mine.   I have been in contact with a lady in London who is directly related to this Edmund.  We are both a little confused about the Thomas's b. 1812 in Dunston one of whom ( my line ? )  died in 1854 approx.  I think he is the one baptized in May 1812.

Now I'll have to review the information you sent along.