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Title: Annotation on 1919 Birth Cert "Adopted"
Post by: maxcam on Thursday 22 December 22 18:49 GMT (UK)

I have a 1919 Birth certificate where in the margin the Registrar has written " Adopted" and added his signature. The birth was registered by the Mother nine days after the child was born. My question is, in 1919 , did the phrase "Adopted" have the same meaning as today? If so, it might solve another puzzle from the 1921 Census. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Annotation on 1919 Birth Cert "Adopted"
Post by: Forfarian on Thursday 22 December 22 19:13 GMT (UK)

It probably does.

See https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/research-guides/research-guides-a-z/adoption-records

Title: Re: Annotation on 1919 Birth Cert "Adopted"
Post by: maxcam on Friday 23 December 22 09:16 GMT (UK)

Many thanks again, now back to 1921 census.

Title: Re: Annotation on 1919 Birth Cert "Adopted"
Post by: carolineasb on Wednesday 28 December 22 20:33 GMT (UK)

The child although born in 1919, they could not be formally adopted until 1930 or later.

Title: Re: Annotation on 1919 Birth Cert "Adopted"
Post by: maxcam on Thursday 29 December 22 09:34 GMT (UK)

Many thanks for your reply. I have been trawling the 1921 census for both names but too many permutations. The cremation record in 2000 shows both surnames so I'll plod on.