Birth in Stranraer, Wigtown in 1913

[Sandie437]

My step dad, now deceased, was born 11 January 1913 in Stranraer, Wigtown...apologies if I have spelt those places wrongly, I am trying to read faded handwriting from a birth certificate.

This certificate does not show parents names. How do I find them out.

There is an address on the certificate for place of birth, but I'm not sure if the address is a hospital type place or a private home.

Any assistance is gratefully accepted.

Regards Sandie MUSTCHIN from Australia

[woodydog]

Hi - Can you give me your step dads names & what does the address look like on his certificate , it might help me to trace other members of the family. I'm in Stoneykirk, about 3 miles outside of Stranraer & will help if i can.
All the best

[Sandie437]

Hi
Thanks for the offer.

Here is what the certificate says.

Robert DODDS
male child
1913 January eleventh
95 Dalrymplr Street (Inch) Stranraer

Then in the certified bit

Entry # 19 in the register book of births for the Burgh of Stranraer in the County of Wigtown for the year 1913.

Any help on this would be wonderful.

Sandie MUSTCHIN

[woodydog]

Hi Sandie, Can confirm that 95 Dalrymple Street is a private address & still exists . It is across the road from the Dalrymple Hospital but it's a relatively modern(ish) hospital & wouldn't have been in existance in 1913. So far I've not come up with a lot but I'll go down to the local library & check The "Wigtownshire Freepress" names index to see if there is any mention of Roberts birth in there- bear with me though as sometimes my shifts at work don't let me get down there when it's open! I'll get back to you as soon as poss.
Rose