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Adoption - next of kin

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Belinda

Belinda Report 10 Apr 2006 15:01

Hello As I am so new to this site could someone fill me in on how I go about getting more info on adoption..this is the story... My mother in law was adopted in 1934 in UK, she has now passed away. She really wanted to track down her birth parents. Where do I start? I have her birth certificate and parents names. I have tried looking for their marriage certificate 1911 - 1934 and have found nothing. Any help including what powers I would have regarding accessing adoption info would be most helpful.thanks Belinda

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 10 Apr 2006 15:04

I think I'm right in saying that only your mother-in-law would have had the right to access her adoption file. Who registered the birth? If the father was named he should have been present at the registration if they weren't married. I note a 4 year delay in adoption. I wonder if one or other parent died or was very ill and unable to care for the child. Have you looked for the birth of possible siblings with the same mother's maiden name logged in the GRO?

Belinda

Belinda Report 10 Apr 2006 15:10

Gwyneth, Oh I am sorry the GRO? What does that stand for it is late and I am sleepy, regards Belinda

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 10 Apr 2006 15:11

gro = general records office do you have her orignal birth cert, or one in her adopted name?

Belinda

Belinda Report 10 Apr 2006 15:13

The informant was her mother EM Caudwell

Belinda

Belinda Report 10 Apr 2006 15:14

I have a certified copy of an entry of birth and her adoption papers too.

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 10 Apr 2006 15:14

Sorry GRO index are where you find all the births, marriages and deaths registrations. Stands for General Register Office.

Dizzy Lizzy 205090

Dizzy Lizzy 205090 Report 10 Apr 2006 15:18

The General Register Office website has a section full of information on Adoption and access to birth records. Go to http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/adoptions/ for advice, help and links. Liz

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 10 Apr 2006 15:21

what other info are you hoping to access?