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Title: Adoption records
Post by: Jaynekb on Saturday 02 April 11 15:15 BST (UK)

My Grandfather was adopted through St Anthonys Cheshire Homes, Wolverhampton.  I have his birth certificate and know his birth mother's name. I also know who his adopted parents were.  Is there anyway I can find out who put him up for adoption?  Can I get hold of the adoption records? Jaynekb

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: setter6 on Tuesday 13 September 11 21:55 BST (UK)

Hi

You may get some information on the General Registration Office web site

Setter6

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: MargP on Tuesday 13 September 11 22:22 BST (UK)

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Birthandadoptionrecords/Adoptionrecords/index.htm

Hi

You may find the link above useful

Margp

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: PaulineJ on Tuesday 13 September 11 23:13 BST (UK)

If before 1927 (?)  then there was no formal adoption.

Wolverhampton archives may know what the status of the (Cheshire home) adoption records are.