Getting Started

[V_McG]

I've not been able to find anything at all on my family history and am wondering if anyone would be willing to private message back and forth with advice/help/information?

Thanks,
V

[groom]

Unless it involves living people you would be far better putting any names, places of birth and dates you have on here, that way you will have a lot of people looking for you. It is surprising what a lot of eyes can find out!

[Milliepede]

Yes I'm sure we can get you started if you can post a (deceased) name or two 

[V_McG]

I don't have a lot to go on unfortunately, but the person of interest is James McGregor 1928-1965
Kirkintilloch. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
V

[aghadowey]

Do you have the death certificate to see what details are listed?

[V_McG]

No Birth, Death or Marriage Certificate unfortunately.
Nothing seems to be showing up online so I'm not sure what to do.

V

[greenrig]

Several likely hits (and one precise hit)  for a death on ScotlandsPeople. As death is 1965 you will have to pay to order the certificate to confirm if you have the right one. There is a 50 year cut-off for deaths, so in 2016 (just two months to wait!) this will be downloadable from the website.

[V_McG]

I just paid to see the death certificate on ScotlandsPeople and it says Mothers Surname "Not Permissible". Any idea why this would be?
Sorry, I'm completely new to this so have a lot to learn.
Thanks,
V

[greenrig]

"Mother's name not permissable" is explained here http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/Content/FAQs/Questions/index.aspx?64

You cannot view 1965 death details online.  (1965 death will be viewable in 2016).  If you must view the details of a 1965 death now on SP then you must pay and order the certificate (£12, I think).