Ratio Cranford Delayed Birth Certificate ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** File transcribed and contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Cathy Cranford pastseeker@nc.rr.com USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non- commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ****************************************************************** State of North Carolina Book 3, page 75 Born: February 4, 1904 Sex: Male Birthplace (City or Town): Ophir, N.C. County: Montgomery Attendant at birth: Mrs. Bean (midwife) –Deceased Name of Father: Charlie Edmond Cranford Color: White Birth Year: 1880 Birthplace: Montgomery County, N.C. Full Maiden Name of Mother: Essie Loucreta Russell Color: White Birth Year: 1882 Birthplace: Randolph County, N.C. Abstract of Evidence: Old Family Bible records the birth as born Feb. 4, 1904. Affidavit of Mother States that birth was Feb. 4, 1904. I certify that the evidence described in the above abstract was examined by me or by my agent; and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, such evidence complies with the requirements of the North Carolina State Board of Health for the delayed registration of births. Date: April 29, 1946 Register of Deeds: A.A. Maness I certify that a search has revealed no prior birth certificate in the Bureau of Vital Statistics for the above named person. Date: April 29, 1946 Director, Bureau of Vital Statistics: C.P. Stevick