Genealogy Chat

just searched and found it for you... her site is http://www(.)joanallan(.)co(.)uk/ remember to remove the brackets. shelli

There is a member of thsi site who traces family for you. She is brillant. Her name is Joan Allan. She has a partner in her searching, called Debbie Her costs are reasonable too. Just type joan allen into search. I called her about finding my dad, we had a long talk and it turns out it's impossible to trace him, as i have too little info. But i guess she'd be abel to help you, i know she has helped other son this site.

nudging this, hoping Alan will see it. Joy

There is an organisation called NORCAP. It has been recommended by other people on this site. I have "google" searched for it, and found the following. I hope it will be of help. Joy Here to help tracing adult relatives in the UK and Overseas ... finding vulnerable and missing people ... tracing relatives overseas ... abduction & international custody disputes ... supporting adults affected by adoption ... relatives separated by war & disasters ... Association of British Investigators ... getting a message home ... the Police service in the UK ... this is not a genealogy site home page ... disclaimer ... NORCAP exists to support people who have been affected by adoption. Adopted adults Birth relatives of adopted adults, particularly Birth Mothers and Fathers, Birth Siblings and Birth Grandparents Adoptive parents and other relatives through adoption of adopted people Local help and advice is offered throughout Great Britain with links to organisations with similar aims in Europe, America and Australasia. Largest adoption contact register in UK Telephone helpline Searching advice Specialist research service Search room facility Specialist intermediary service Local access to help and advice from a network of trained volunteers Publications including specialist guide to searching for relatives lost through adoption Members newsletter Guidance around new Adoption Act provisions concerning adoption information NORCAP is a voluntary organisation in the ‘not for profit’ sector. It is a registered charity (no 1063428). All services are available to members. Helpline: 01865 875000 (10.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday) Email: [email protected] Website: www.norcap.org.uk Postal enquiries: NORCAP G/E. 112 Church Road, Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LU U.K. NORCAP is the leading national charity assisting and supporting adult adopted people, birth parents and other relatives and other people likely to be affected by adoption reunions. Our business line for professional enquiries is 01865 875999 ext 201, 203, 205 or 207.

I didn't think they did. I know I contacted them for advice when I first started my search and they told me they aren't legally allowed to get involved in anything to do with adoption.

Sorry to have to tell you - the Salvation Army does not trace people who have been adopted / birth parents - I know this because I am employed by them. Norcap can help / social services. Joy

I'm not sure, I know they traced my half brothers birth mother. She left him with my father about 1970. regards, Siobhan

Siobhan Will the SA help? When I contacted them they told me they cannot touch adoptions pre 1975 cos of the legal issues? Ali

Hi Alan Adopted in 1970, I too got hold of my original birth certificate not so long ago. Like you, it had mothers name and the address at the time of the birth and nothing else. I had a look on the name search but got nothing so I did some searching on 1837 and managed to trace her marriage and thru that found the address she is now living at. It was a long process but I managed it in the end. If you need any help with anything, give me a yell. Having been thru it recently too I know how emotional it can be Good luck

If you think your mother might still be alive. Then you could try the salvation army. They do searches for lost family members and I think all they ask for is a donation. regards, Siobhan

you could see if her name is on here on the search facility(on the homepage). Or put a message on the trying to find boards. Kim

Adopted in 1952, I have now got my original Birth Certificate, which gives my Mothers name only and her address at the time. After my birth, she moved from Averham, Notts, to where I do not know. Can anyone be kind enough to give me a clue as what to do next?