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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Topic started by: curlygirl on Thursday 09 August 12 12:06 BST (UK)
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Being fairly new to this game (!), I seek advice on how to find an illegitimate daughter,name u/k, probable dob 1910 - 1917, maybe Scotland/Yorkshire/Northumberland, with great surname of Mum as Brown?
As far as I can see, just not feasible, or affordable, to go thro' every recorded birth. Census records not much help as Mum was 1901 in Yorks., 1911 N/cle, (& 1917, marriage date), & I think, from family talk, Edinburgh in between!
This daughter visited her Mum in Newcastle sometime late 1920's - 30's, so may have been taken in by other part of Brown family in Leeds/Rothwell area. Brown family originally from Carlton nr. Leeds.
Any suggestions gratefully received!
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Do you know why mum went to Newcastle? Was she working in that census? Perhaps she was sent there in disgrace to have her baby which could give you a clue as to timing and location to start searching.
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Hi, Yes, she was nurse, listed in 1911 census as working in N/cle. I have a gut feeling, that since she obviously had contact later on, that she may have gone home to Leeds/Rothwell/Carlton area for the birth.
UK daughter surfaced at her Mum's funeral in 1960's, much to distress/consternation of her half-brother & sister (both now gone). No one would talk about her & she's sunk back into obscurity! My cousin & I are trying to unravel the mystery.
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Hi, Yes, she was nurse, listed in 1911 census as working in N/cle. I have a gut feeling, that since she obviously had contact later on, that she may have gone home to Leeds/Rothwell/Carlton area for the birth.
UK daughter surfaced at her Mum's funeral in 1960's, much to distress/consternation of her half-brother & sister (both now gone). No one would talk about her & she's sunk back into obscurity! My cousin & I are trying to unravel the mystery.