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Adoption
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Sheila | Report | 9 Jun 2006 16:40 |
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Where would i look for adoptions in the 1800 |
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Dizzy Lizzy 205090 | Report | 9 Jun 2006 16:44 |
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Legal adoption did not exist until 1927. Prior to this it was informal arrangement between relatves or neighbours, sometimes arranged by the doctor or the Poor Law Union. I read somewhere that some (only a few) records exist relating to the placement of orphans by the Poor Law Unon, but I can't for the life of me remember where. Try googling? Lz |
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Sheila | Report | 9 Jun 2006 16:45 |
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Stephen. There are no formal adoptions before 1927 so I think your chances would be pretty slim. If you put the word adoption in the search panel and then search you may get more help and information. Sheila |
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