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Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	Bora Dora	Report	30 Aug 2007 17:18
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	I have details of a Bastardy order taken out in 1922 providing for one of my relatives. I have the fathers name and know the relative was born in Wiltshire, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can find out more about the father. I have searched by name but not knowing his date of birth or any other info makes it difficult.
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	31 Aug 2007 15:13
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	I found mine from census records, got his age and tracked him there - found the last census he was on then looked up death records. skwirrel
Member Since: November 2003 Posts: 28,261 Send Message	KathleenBell	Report	31 Aug 2007 15:25
	Do you mean 1822 rather than 1922, as I didn't think bastardy orders were still about in the 1900's? Kath. x
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	Bora Dora	Report	31 Aug 2007 19:28
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	Definately 1922, - I must admit I was shocked when the paperwork came back as Bastardy Order.