bastardy records

[Dianemaree]

I had NRO search records for my ancestors.  It appears that they were (base) which I think means illegitimate. These records came from Gorleston Parish Suffolk.
Ann Bullard, mother died 1739
Lemuell, baseborn son of Anne Bullard b. 25 November 1705
Robert, son of Anne Bullard b 23 December 1690
Catherine, daughter of Anne Bullard 30 December 1697.  I have tried to find bastardy records or records of the father.  Havent been successful as yet.  Cannot seem to find a list of people in the workhouse either.  Can you please give me some guidance

[KGarrad]

Any Bastardy records that are still in existence will be with the relevant County Record Office.
That could mean Suffolk RO?

www.workhouses.org.uk says (of Yarmouth Poor Law Union):
Few records survive — holdings include: Guardians' minute books (1837-1930, with large gaps); Cottage Homes admissions and discharges (1914-33); etc.

Yarmouth included Gorleston in it's area.

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Yarmouth/

[silaswall]

If the relevant records office has a database it might be worth putting their names in the search box. You might find a bastardy bond. Alternatively the parish may have insisted the father make provision for them in his Will. Long shot but worth a try.