Birth in Exeter

[Ladyfing]

I'm surprised the person at the fair made that statement about it being Exeter because thats what it said on the census! My ancestors have claimed on census's to have come from various parts of the country and various towns and villages, even as far afield as Ireland too and I have since discovered on obtaining the relevant certificates that this hasn't been the case at all. Go with your intuition at first  . It can be an expensive business especially when you order certifictaes and you find these people are NOT related to you in any shape or form ( I know I am in receipt of a cert, this very morning which bears no relevance to my family whatsoever! LOL)

Good Luck
Debbie

[Roobarb]

Thanks Debbie. I'm sure all will be pleased to know that with the help of Rootschatters I did manage to get the birth certificate. He was born in the St Thomas workhouse. I must say, the Devon records office weren't very efficient either! I had sent a s.a.e. with my cheque and I eventually had my cheque returned in an envelope bearing a second class stamp, they wanted my cheque card details. If they'd sent it back in my first class stamped envelope I would have got it back a darn sight quicker! Never mind, I got the information I wanted in the end. Thanks all 

[Burrow Digger]

Topsham was south of the River Exe, while Exeter is north of the river. I think Topsham is in St Thomas registration district, not in Exeter.

You'd be surprised how many people named the closest large town as their birthplace instead of the actual village or parish.