Genealogy Chat

My Grandmother had a baby in 1933 but this child was not her husband's, she had to, therefore give him up for adoption. She & my Grandad had 3 young children (one being my Mum age 2 years) at the time. I have traced his birth certificate which confirms my Grandmother was his Mother & also states that he was adopted. Is there anyway that I can find out his adopted name? My Mum is 76 now but would dearly love contact with him

Have you tried NORCAP, Susan? Also the Missing You site has an adoption section, it's free to post on. I don't know anything about rules and regulations, but if you could find out who adopted the lad, then you'd have his surname. From this, it'd be easier to find his marriage, on the BMD's. Im unsure as to whether your mum would be allowed access to Social Services records, but you could contact the relevant authority on her behalf. Seeing as so long has passed, she may be entitled to some info.

I contacted norcap but their fees are quite high (in excess of £500). Sorry to sound naive but whats the Missing You site? I think I need to contact the social services where he was born & see if they can help.

Hi Susan Have you tried the GRO web site? They have a scetion on Adoption, Also they have an Adoption Register where you can leave your name in case the Adoptee is looking for their Birth Family. http://www.gro.gov.uk It could be That He is searching for his B/Mother. You could put as many names as you can on your family tree on GR. I came on GR to find out all I could about my B/Family. This is how I found my Birth Godmother! (My B/Mother died when I was 10 months old). Regards Ann

This is an eternal problem-your mother is really the person who has to make the noises as she is his sister-as said in previous post-GRO is the way to goi-you or yor mum really writes a letter and hands it to them-they find him -verify the relationship and send a letter to him lleaving him the option to contact-they will tell you if there is no response etc-think it costs £30 initially but that is for the search -then £25 for the letter -thats the way to go otherwise PM me if you have the details and i can pass you on to someone who is very experienced in mediation and searching as she has special contacts.

Copied from a previous Thread: If the person you are searching for is a birth family member then you can apply for contact through an intermediary. Go to www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk and it will explain the recent law changes for birth family contact. Regards Ann

Hi Susan, If you have adoption papers, it might mention what organisation delt with it all(like the children society for example). You might be able to get the info you need like that. Good luck Claire

The adoptionsearchreunion website and the GRO website explain how birth family members can apply for help via an intermediary. There may be a charge for the service. The adoptee is the only person who can apply for and access the adoption papers.