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Re: birth certificate illegitimate in 1909, Scotland. Father not given
« Reply #18 on: Thursday 25 February 16 06:27 GMT (UK) »
Then there also are Poor Law records which might be worth looking at.

That's a good suggestion.

My grandfather who was born in Glasgow in 1888 was illegitimate. He and his mother had a very tough life and were forced to apply for poor relief. I was able to get a copy of the application which did name the father.

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