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Title: Adoption records
Post by: ajm33 on Friday 05 August 11 09:49 BST (UK)

Hi,
   i have had a quick google to see if i can access Adoption records from around 1865, cant find anything, was wondering if anyone here knew where i can (if possible ) access these records
Thanks in advance
Alex

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: aghadowey on Friday 05 August 11 09:52 BST (UK)

You haven't mentioned which country but if it's England there was no official adoption until the 1920s.

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: ajm33 on Friday 05 August 11 09:54 BST (UK)

Hi, it was for England, oh well 1920s, will try another route,
thanks for your help
Alex

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: carol8353 on Friday 05 August 11 09:59 BST (UK)

Adoption before 1927 was usually done on a purely friendly basis,not officially.
Often people would 'adopt' the children of someone they knew,an unmarried mum perhaps,or a neighbour who couldn't cope with anymore kids.

Carol

Title: Re: Adoption records
Post by: ajm33 on Friday 05 August 11 10:04 BST (UK)

Thanks Carol, Not even sure if Adoption is the right line to follow, hitting a brick wall and just going to try every route possible
Thanks