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Birth Certs for twins.
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Andrew | Report | 14 Nov 2016 12:49 |
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I recently ordered a cert for a birth and noticed after it arrived that it quoted the time of birth, which is unusual for an English birth. However I now find, thanks to the new ability on the GRO website to check MMN on pre 1911 records, that she was in fact a twin. The other record had its page number mistranscribed. (Thank you freeBMD) and so it wasn't clear it was a twin sibling. |
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Potty | Report | 14 Nov 2016 12:56 |
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Yes, the time of birth was recorded for multiple births in England & Wales. For inheritance reasons it was necessary to know which child was the oldest. |
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Andrew | Report | 14 Nov 2016 13:29 |
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Thanks Potty. That clears that up! |
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