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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Ayrshire => Topic started by: ScottishAncestry on Monday 15 October 18 20:50 BST (UK)

Title: Ayr Sheriff Court ‘Actions of Affiliation and Aliment’ 1837-1918
Post by: ScottishAncestry on Monday 15 October 18 20:50 BST (UK)

Hi,

Just to let you know that you can now search Ayr Sheriff Court ‘Actions of Affiliation and Aliment’ 1837-1918 on www.scottishindexes.com.

If a woman had an illegitimate child she could take the father to court to prove paternity and force him to pay maintenance for the child. These amazing records can smash down brickwalls and thanks to our amazing volunteer you can now search over 28,469 entries from across Scotland.

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Emma

Title: Re: Ayr Sheriff Court ‘Actions of Affiliation and Aliment’ 1837-1918
Post by: ColC on Tuesday 16 October 18 12:04 BST (UK)

Sorry to say the link does not appear to be working?

Title: Re: Ayr Sheriff Court ‘Actions of Affiliation and Aliment’ 1837-1918
Post by: ScottishAncestry on Tuesday 16 October 18 13:37 BST (UK)

Hi,

It seems to be working now. We have been doing some site maintenance it may be worth trying it again now.

Emma

Title: Re: Ayr Sheriff Court ‘Actions of Affiliation and Aliment’ 1837-1918
Post by: ColC on Tuesday 16 October 18 14:58 BST (UK)

Yes now working.