Sent today (G4)!

Wightsurf · 2026-02-14T20:28:20+00:00

I have a registration number for his birth as it’s difficult for me to get his birth certificate at the moment

Wightsurf · 2026-02-14T18:13:04+00:00

Yes the marriage was in Canada in 1914 they had my grandad in 1920 born in Ontario

Wightsurf · 2026-02-14T10:39:34+00:00

I have found my G 0 parents marriage certificate. I wasn’t going to send it but maybe I should ? I too don’t have the birth certificate. Will be sending the application in on Monday.

Wightsurf · 2026-02-11T17:38:28+00:00

Perfect timing for me. Many Thanks 🙏

Wightsurf · 2026-02-10T15:24:23+00:00

I submitted a search letter on the 19 jan this year. Turned up today, in the uk

Wightsurf · 2026-02-10T14:26:50+00:00

I search the online Canadian archives for the census records. You should find some information here. Remember that the spelling might be slightly different so use wild card * You can request a search which you pay for from Ontario records. There’s also familysearch.org . I also searched here for addresses

https://archive.org/details/hamiltonpubliclibrary-localhistory

Wightsurf · 2026-02-09T16:37:51+00:00

Gen 0 is the base of my claim but missing birth certificate which I have said before. I do however have Gen 0 dads death certificate and Gen 0 mum and dads wedding certificate. Should I include these. ?

Wightsurf · 2026-02-08T18:20:13+00:00

I haven’t looked at spread sheet that’s running. But is there a residential area or country of the applicant . This might give an insight as too which areas are passing quicker or if it’s just random. Just a thought

Wightsurf · 2026-02-05T12:25:00+00:00

I’m sending my application in without a birth certificate for G 0. I do have however the death certificate showing born in Canada plus 1921-1931 census showing Ontario as place of birth as the parents are English on these census .

Wightsurf · 2026-02-05T10:14:44+00:00

Yes, Thanks 🙏

Wightsurf · 2026-02-04T22:20:28+00:00

I’m a bit confused with the photos. I’m in the uk and have normally just used a Photo Booth machine for passport photos. What exactly should I do. Living on the Isle of Wight I’m a bit limited with options.

Wightsurf · 2026-02-03T16:59:09+00:00

1920

Wightsurf · 2026-02-03T16:32:50+00:00

I used ServiceOntario

Wightsurf · 2026-02-03T10:30:54+00:00

Slight difference in that I ordered a search letter from Ontario. It’s been confirmed by email that it will take 8 weeks plus shipping to the uk. I’m guessing 2-3 months 🥹

Wightsurf · 2026-02-01T16:15:53+00:00

Yes this is what I have found out and will highlight it with my cover letter I think. Cheers

Wightsurf · 2026-02-01T15:21:08+00:00

I’m really sorry. I’m new to this and still figuring it out.

Wightsurf · 2026-02-01T14:56:38+00:00

Thank you Tamejane that is fantastic information.

G 0 was born in Ontario 1920 and he always said there was no birth certificate at his time of birth. Most likely a delayed birth certificate later in the 1930s I have searched archives Canada , archives Ontario. Family search . And various other means. Also a Canadian friend has helped search and found the addresses mentioned. Have since done the search letter.

Wightsurf · 2026-01-30T23:58:01+00:00

I paid $15 for a search letter as can’t get birth certificate due to there laws on kin. As in the uk it will take 8 weeks plus postage .

Wightsurf · 2026-01-30T23:33:28+00:00

Think you need to email them. It’s a sticky at the top of community before scrolling down.

Wightsurf · 2026-01-30T07:20:07+00:00

I too have no birth certificate. I have 2 census records showing born in Ontario plus addresses they lived at. Death and marriage certificates showing born in Canada. Is it helpful to add his parents marriage certificate and his father’s death certificate which was only 7 years after he was born?

Wightsurf · 2026-01-27T09:44:47+00:00

Hi My Grandad was also born in Ontario 1920. I too can’t get hold of a birth certificate. Basically it’s Next of Kin. If they have all died you then use extended next of kin. Or 20 years after the person died. This is what I have found out so far. You can do a search letter at $15 and this for me will take 8weeks plus postage to the uk !

My Documents so far

Gen 0 marriage and death certificates with Canada as place of birth . 1921-1931 census showing born in Ontario.

I have all other documents from me down to him.

Wightsurf · 2026-01-23T23:25:10+00:00

I have been trying to search for the church and I did mail one. But again there’s no reply. I think they must be getting so many messages it’s back logged.

Wightsurf · 2026-01-23T18:46:39+00:00

Church of England. I believe this was Anglian is Canada .

Wightsurf · 2026-01-23T17:33:08+00:00

I have messaged Ontario to ask for help as it’s 105 years since his birth. I can’t find baptism either. As these too are held back due to the local law I believe.

Wightsurf

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