Collins-Sheehan Family Tree

Research Log – Derek Collins

Research Objective
To identify and evidence the parentage of Derek Collins, born 8 April 1938 in the Camborne–Redruth Registration District, Cornwall.

Known Information (Evidenced)

Name: Derek Collins
Sex: Male
Date of birth: 8 April 1938
Place of birth: Camborne–Redruth Registration District, Cornwall
Source: Short birth certificate (certified copy issued 9 March 1987)

Unknown / Unproven Information
• Mother’s identity
• Father’s identity
• Parents’ marital status
• Address at time of birth
• Informant details

Research Questions
Who was the mother of Derek Collins?
Is a father named on the full birth certificate?
What address was recorded at the time of birth?
Who was the informant and what was their relationship to the child?

Sources Consulted
Short birth certificate (GRO / Local Registrar). Confirms birth details only. No parentage recorded.

Sources Held:
GRO Short Birth certificate

Findings (Evidence Summary)
The short birth certificate confirms the name, sex, date of birth, and registration district for Derek Collins. It does not record parentage, address, or informant details.

Analysis & Reasoning
The short birth certificate is reliable evidence for the occurrence and date of birth but is insufficient to establish parentage. As Derek Collins is a root individual on the direct paternal line, no parents have been added without primary documentary evidence. A full birth certificate is required to progress this line.

Conclusion (Current)
Derek Collins was born on 8 April 1938 in the Camborne–Redruth Registration District. His parentage remains unproven pending further documentary evidence.

Actions / Next Steps
• Order full birth certificate from the General Register Office (pending)
• Analyse full certificate on receipt
• Add parents only if explicitly evidenced
• Add address at birth as a residence event if stated

Status
Open
Audit Trail / Notes
17 December 25 - Full birth certificate ordered
This research log is maintained to ensure transparency and consistency with genealogical proof standards. No assumptions regarding parentage have been made.