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Pauline

Pauline Report 25 Aug 2007 10:22

Hi

Can anyone help me start the journey of tracing my husband's blood family

He was born on 9th March 1944 as Geoffrey King in, I believe, North London. His mother's name is thought to be Doris. His father was an American GI and, although his name may have been originally on the birth certificate, it is thought to have been removed. His mother already had two sons, Brain and Barry

He was given up for adoption at birth and was adopted through Barnados to a couple in East Sussex called Philpott. His name then changed to William Geoffrey Philpott

I have tried doing searches through the names of Doris, Barry and Brian King but to no avail

Do you have any tips?

Kind regards

Pauline

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 25 Aug 2007 10:43

Does your husband have a copy of his birth certificate?
You need to establish his mother's name and maiden name.
A search of the birth registration lists in the March quarter 1944 shows Geoffreys born in Bromley, Edmonton and Hatfield.
In the following quarter...if birth was registered in April or later, ( quite possible) there are Geoffreys born in Middlesborogh, Braintree, Watford and Liverpool N.
Until you know which one it is, it is hard to search for siblings.

Has your husband seen his adoption file?
There should be some details there.

Gwyn

Nanny Pat

Nanny Pat Report 25 Aug 2007 11:08

Pauline I have sent you a message regarding your enquiry.

The following website might also be of interest:

http://www.tracepw.org/

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 25 Aug 2007 14:24

Someone here nmight be able to point you in the right direction:-

Barnardo's
Tanners Lane
Barkingside
Ilford
Essex
IG6 1QG
UK
Tel. 020 8550 8822
Fax. 020 8551 6870
Website: www.barnardos.org.uk

Kath. x