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Jane

Jane Report 7 Mar 2006 16:18

I have found this man 'Stephen Jhn Birch' on FreeBMD ( BetaVersion) April 1953 and i know he was later adopted. Could i safely assume that this would be his birth name? Also he had a brother and sister who were older than he was. The brother was known as Joseph Ascott and i cant find a birth under that name or Birch. Could i be safe in assuming that Ascott was his adopted name? There is something not right with this family but i cant put my finger on it. (This is a friends family so i have very limited information on them). Jane

Dizzy Lizzy 205090

Dizzy Lizzy 205090 Report 7 Mar 2006 16:24

If the name you found was on the GRO Birth Register, then that would be the name at birth. If the child was subsequently adopted, their new name would be entered onto the Adopted Children's Register, NOT the Birth Register. The original birth entry would remain unchanged. I hope this clarifies things for you. Liz

Jane

Jane Report 7 Mar 2006 16:26

Thanks Liz I thought it had to be his birth name. I was just checking as i will see my friend tonight and i dont want to give hr false information Thanks for yourhelp Jane

Bacardi

Bacardi Report 7 Mar 2006 17:37

hi jane on mine and my sisters birth reg on 1837 our name is our birth name but the page number and volume have been changed angie x

Jess Bow Bag

Jess Bow Bag Report 7 Mar 2006 18:29

Personally i wouldn't assume anything! Your research needs to be based on fact not assumption , especially anything as sensitive as adoption issues jess

Jane

Jane Report 8 Mar 2006 16:27

HI Jess and Angela soryy for the delay in getting back to you. thanks for your help and i have emailed you both. all the best Jane