Baby born 31 May registered Sept?? - Genealogists' Forum

vallee · #1 07-09-09, 19:02

would you say its possible for a baby born 31 May and christened the 20th June to be registered in Sept quarter??? thanks

kiterunner · #2 07-09-09, 19:08

Yes, they could have registered the birth in July and it would still come within the six week limit.

Langley Vale Sue · #3 07-09-09, 19:10

Yes. My grandad was born on 29 May 1900, but registered in September qtr of that year.

vallee · #4 07-09-09, 19:52

thanks both of you I might have found my lady under Eliza King instead of Keen right year right area

Merry · #5 07-09-09, 20:07

My father wasn't registered for seven weeks and six days after his birth in 1920. I presume my grandfather would have had to pay a fine.

vallee · #6 07-09-09, 20:09

thanks but now think the one I found isnt her after all .dont know why I can find her siblings christenings but not hers