Greetings Dave
Thank you for taking the trouble to reply to my query. Apologies for the delay in replying but it has been some time since I delved into this side of my ancestry, and I had to check my information, and re-learn it.
The William Gadd you mentioned cannot be my man; if my William was registered late then his birth would have been recorded with that relating to the births of his later brothers and sisters. I have copies of these birth certificates, and my William had a brother born 12 Feb 1849, which would preclude the William you mention, since this chap was born during the following quarter.
Furthermore, copies of his marriage certificate, April 1868, record his age as 22, giving a birth year around 1845/46.
His death certificate, issued July 1916, records an age of 69, which would suggest a birth year of 1846/47.
Some years ago I did get the GRO to try o find it, but they failed, although I have always believed that they mixed up this with another query I had at that time.
His parents recorded the birth of all their other children diligently, despite moving a couple of times.
This is my problem, no reference to a birth means I cannot order a copy of his birth certificate!
The mystery continues; but thank you so much for your effort.
Best wishes
Edward
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