Early Certificate 1837.....

Alcluith · Post by **Alcluith** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:34 pm

Have uploaded an early example of a Birth Certificate. It is from a Newcastle church but though some researchers may be interested in it.

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... p?pos=-296

JayPee · Post by **JayPee** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 5:14 pm

Hi Drew ... just had a look at your cert, and am having problems with the year. This looks more like "Twelth", possibly a corrupted version of the "Twelve" used in the example in the instructions at the bottom of the cert! (The date below the minister's signature is obviously 1837, though.)
Any comments?
- JayPee

Alcluith · Post by **Alcluith** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:45 pm

Sorry folks I was not asking for information/clarification, only showing an early example of a birth certificate.

Jonathan Usher was born 14 July 1812 and he was married 11 Jan 1838 so maybe he got a copy of his certificate for his forthcoming marriage.