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Adoption Records

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BobClayton

BobClayton Report 24 Jan 2004 16:24

There weren't any legal adoptions before 1927, it was done informally as guardianship or fostering although the term was used and children "adopted" names. Bob

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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 24 Jan 2004 16:16

I don't know of any websites but you can write to:- Adoptions Section, Office for National Statistics, Smedley Hydro, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2HH This is for adoptions since 1st Jan. 1927. I don't know about before that date.

Sallyann

Sallyann Report 24 Jan 2004 15:26

Hi Does anyone know how i can trace an adoption, all i have is the mothers name, any website addresses would be gratefully recieved