Who am I and why did I not exist

[Maureen NZ]

I have just come across this and wondered if you know about Derek Griffis private collection -
I found it via the newsletter online of "Waikanae Family History Group News"

ILLEGITIMATE BIRTHS These situations arise all the time so we were quick to remind members about Derek Griffis’ 25,000 plus database of names, assembled by Derek from Police records, has proved valuable, proved a surprise to many, proved there were family members we did not know about and some we may never find. Having been with Derek when he showcased his database in recent years it has been fascinating to see the reaction of some members when his data revealed a new find, an exciting find – one female member at one meeting performed a new dance, she was so excited about her find. Derek can be contacted here at Waikanae on ^(*) or you can look him up in the phone book. All births of this nature were reported to police and included the fact that unwilling males were called upon to pay maintenance of “7/6 pence a week” for example.
Hope this helps, Good luck in your search
Maureen NZ 

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[dawnsh]

Hi Maureen

Thanks for your post.

Although this is an old post, Sue should receive an email notification that you have posted and hopefully come back soon.

Dawn

[Maureen NZ]

Thanks Dawn, much appreciated

[suemillie]

Thank you Maureen,  I have just had a reply from Derek and unfortunately he has nothing even remotely like my dads details in his file - why does that not surprise me!  his details are well hidden.

Kind regards
Sue

[Maureen NZ]

Oh Darn, has someone looked at the BDM fiche already for you? If not I would be willing to go through them to see on the chance if I may possibly find something, It would take some time of course, but I'm looking to try and find someone anyway, so if you would like me too, you can message me
Cheers
Maureen NZ

[Fresh Fields]

Hello.

Just come across this thread.

As the 100 years are up, I've had a quick look, and as assumed [by Beg] above there are 52 GRAY births registered for 1918 and only one in the month of June. That one being the 1980 retrospective entry for Jack GRAY in June 1918. 

There were no GREY hits for June 1918 and only a total of four for the year.

Also no GAY hits for 1918, and only two CRAY hits.

https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search/Search?Path=querySubmit.m%3fReportName%3dBirthSearch%26recordsPP%3d30#SearchResults

The 52 entries cover two on line pages. On the first page there are several late registrations, but none at first glance, appear to indicate possible siblings for the said Jack.

Alan.

[bearkat]

Did you ever take a DNA test? With the numbers who have now tested it may hold some answers.

[brigidmac]

I agree with Bearcat  even connections with a mutual great grandparent. or.3rdcouisins could lead to clues when you see a surname or region occurring which does not occur on your mothers side.

My mum found a half cousin who had no idea that his father had a half sister 
His DNA matches with long distant people on the mutual  grandmother's side but of course not with.
 The grandfather or her other set of grandparents .
Then there's a lot of elimination work and cross referencing to find the family the adopted child relates to .
You have more chance of identifying his parents of they had other children afterwards and IF they or their descendants have taken the test .good luck

[Beg Clonrode...]

Hello.

Just come across this thread.

As the 100 years are up, I've had a quick look

Hello Alan...

I think Sue has found the relevant birth. If she sees your post I'm sure she'll update this thread.

Regards
Beg