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Ancestry/Genealogy

Gormy Cuss

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5. Oh, didn't mean to suggest that yours was a delayed record. That was just another example

Reply to HeiressofBickworth (Reply #4)

Wed May 22, 2013, 01:22 AM

May 2013

of an odd form one encounters in BMDs.

AFAIK, your form was used only in some states and was discontinued mid-century. The locally recorded birth info was sent to the Feds; they issued the form and sent it back to for confirmation. I believe this form was sent directly to parents but I'm not sure.

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It was part of the effort to standardize birth registrations. Gormy Cuss May 2013 #1

Thank you! HeiressofBickworth May 2013 #2

Many states standardized birth registrations in the late 19th century. IIRC this form was used in Gormy Cuss May 2013 #3

Interesting information. HeiressofBickworth May 2013 #4

Oh, didn't mean to suggest that yours was a delayed record. That was just another example Gormy Cuss May 2013 #5