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Sheila

Sheila Report 9 Jun 2006 16:45

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

Dizzy Lizzy 205090

Dizzy Lizzy 205090 Report 9 Jun 2006 16:44

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

Sheila

Sheila Report 9 Jun 2006 16:40

Where would i look for adoptions in the 1800