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Offline benicio

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Obtaining Certs (online) from the GRO prior to 1920
« on: Monday 14 July 14 14:44 BST (UK) »
I am curious as to the best method for obtaining civil marriage certs online from the GRO for events prior to 1920.  It seems that the search parameters for online orders only go back to 1920.  I am aware that there is the option to send a request by Post, however, I am not very comfortable in sending credit card information through the mail on such a long journey. 

The data I obtained from Rootsireland.ie is regarding a marriage between John Collins and Mary McAuliffe, which occurred in Limerick, on 02 Oct 1871.  The transcription of the event states that the father of John Collins was, Michael Collins.  The death certificate of John Collins from Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, states that the father of John Collins is Thomas Collins.

Marriage Info according to IrishGenealogy.ie:

SR District/Reg Area   Limerick
Returns Year   1871
Returns Quarter   1
Returns Volume No   20
Returns Page No   271

Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated.

Ben
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Re: Obtaining Certs (online) from the GRO prior to 1920
« Reply #1 on: Monday 14 July 14 15:42 BST (UK) »
You can order by fax and phone them with the credit card info.
Can't comment re the online I've never used it.
Does it have the €4 research Cert option?

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Re: Obtaining Certs (online) from the GRO prior to 1920
« Reply #2 on: Monday 14 July 14 15:52 BST (UK) »
See: http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=599538.0

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