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Birth records for Jamaica around 1881

TessaFerlance
TessaFerlance ✭
January 3, 2022 edited January 4, 2022 in Search

Good Evening,

I have been researching my Jamaican ancestry and have hit a brick wall when researching my second great grandfather. I cannot find a birth certificate for him so that I can try and go back another generation. His name is William Augustus Falconer born around 1881 in St Andrews, Jamaica. His wife was called Marian Elizabeth Campbell born around 1887.

I have a marriage certificate that states that his father was called Richard Falconer but I am unable to find any birth certificate.

I would be grateful for any assistance you can provide.

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  • Áine Ní Donnghaile
    Áine Ní Donnghaile ✭✭✭✭✭
    January 3, 2022 Answer ✓

    Civil registration in Jamaica began 1878. In most jurisdictions, a few years passed before there was full compliance. In other words, there may not be a civil birth record for William August Falconer.

    There may be a baptismal record, depending on the religion of the family.

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  • TessaFerlance
    TessaFerlance ✭
    January 3, 2022

    Thanks for your help!

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  • Áine Ní Donnghaile
    Áine Ní Donnghaile ✭✭✭✭✭
    January 3, 2022

    Good luck!

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  • TessaFerlance
    TessaFerlance ✭
    October 24, 2022

    Good Afternoon,

    I am still no further forward in my research on William Augustus Falconer bn 1881 in St Andrews, Jamaica. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I can search next to find any possible details of his parents? Thanks for your assistance.

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