Re: Camfferman Familyname

Tickettyboo wrote:
"Jeff" <jorg826@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:ENURj.3380$XI1.2128@xxxxxxxxxxx
Tickettyboo wrote:
Before you order a certificate, it would be advisable to check the references that are given on FreeBMD by looking at the scan that was used to do the transcription. Though FreeBMD is a wonderful resource, they would be the first to admit that 'sometimes' transcription errors occur. It is best to check the original scan to make sure that it is indeed the correct reference before paying for a certificate.

Impossible to argue against this point in theory.

But having ordered over 70 certificates using FreeBMD references I've never had a problem.

Maybe, but how cross will you be if the next one is the one that is mistranscribed ? :-)
On the whole FreeBMD is very good, but I have to say that I have submitted a few correction reports which have been reviewed and accepted. I 'do' check the references cos £7 a cert soon adds up and I would rather be sure.

It's unlikely that *both* bride & groom were mistranscribed, but you have a valid point.

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Anne Chambers,
South Australia
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