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Is there any way to find out about adoptions pre 1900 ??
I am researching William Henry Washington, born c1892, who married Annice Chesters in Smallthorn, Staffordshire
On the marriage certificate his father is recorded as Timothy.
The only William Henry Washington I have found that matches my criteria is listed as an 'adopted son' in the Howell household - 1901 census.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
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Adoption wasn't formal until 1927.
The first adoption law in England was the Adoption of Children Act of 1926.
I know this isn't relevant for you, but ....
For the location of adoption records in England and Wales (from 1927), Scotland (from 1931) and Northern Ireland see http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/
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Sharon,
I'm sure you've probably seen the following but if not they may be helpful to you.
There is a birth ref for a William Henry Washington in Walstanton and there is coincidently a Timothy Washington also in Walstanton at the same time.
Name: William Henry Washington
Year of Registration: 1891
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Wolstanton
County: Staffordshire
Volume: 6b
Page: 122
1891 England Census
about Timothy Washington
Name: Timothy Washington
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Relation: Son
Father's Name: William
Mother's Name: Jane
Gender: Male
Where born: Tunstall, Staffordshire, England
Civil Parish: Wolstanton
Ecclesiastical parish: Christchurch
Town: Tunstall
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England
Street address:
Occupation:
Condition as to marriage:
Education:
Employment status: View Image
Registration district: Wolstanton
Sub-registration district: Tunstall
ED, institution, or vessel: 20
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Catherine Rundles 19
Enoch Washington 1
Jane Washington 41
John Washington 12
Joseph Washington 9
Martha Washington 4
Mary Washington 7
Sarah Washington 14
Timothy Washington 19<<<<<<<< coal miner
William Washington 45
And a second Timothy:
1891 England Census
about Timothy Washington
Name: Timothy Washington
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Hannah
Gender: Male
Where born: Tunstall
Civil Parish: Burslem
Ecclesiastical parish: St John
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England
Street address:
Occupation:
Condition as to marriage:
Education:
Employment status: View Image
Registration district: Wolstanton
Sub-registration district: Burslem
ED, institution, or vessel: 15
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Nixon 22
Ann Roberts 74
Francis Washington 3
Hannah Washington 35
Timothy Washington 34<<<<<<<<< coal miner
Deb:)
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