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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Thursday 22 September 22 07:00 BST (UK) »
Seems like we have a way forward by applying to BDM for the information (as all involved people are now deceased).
Thanks all!
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Monday 19 September 22 05:40 BST (UK) »
Thanks Lu, all very valid points to think about.
I am sort of being drip fed the information as my relative recalls the story. The latest is that Ruby's Nephew had learned about 'the child' when he got speaking to a relative at a family members funeral. So yes it's all very convoluted and a bit of a mystery. Apparently 'Ruby's son' died in his 50s with no children of his own.
I guess I was hoping the official records could tell us yes this happened or no it didn't, but of course it is all restricted information and quite possibly we will never know.
I am sort of being drip fed the information as my relative recalls the story. The latest is that Ruby's Nephew had learned about 'the child' when he got speaking to a relative at a family members funeral. So yes it's all very convoluted and a bit of a mystery. Apparently 'Ruby's son' died in his 50s with no children of his own.
I guess I was hoping the official records could tell us yes this happened or no it didn't, but of course it is all restricted information and quite possibly we will never know.
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Sunday 18 September 22 22:36 BST (UK) »
Thank you so much, that's a great search function.
Archives NZ said I would have to apply through Oranga Tamariki for more info but there are restrictions no matter how long ago the adoption was.
Ruby's Nephew I would consider a reliable source although sadly he is no longer with us. He knew that the son had also died with no children (I don't know what age he was)
Archives NZ said I would have to apply through Oranga Tamariki for more info but there are restrictions no matter how long ago the adoption was.
Ruby's Nephew I would consider a reliable source although sadly he is no longer with us. He knew that the son had also died with no children (I don't know what age he was)
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Sunday 18 September 22 14:18 BST (UK) »
Thank you. The mothers name was Lillian so unlikely to be our Ruby Bernard..
I've fired off a couple of enquiries about researching past adoptions. I went through a similar process many years (decades) ago for another relative, but perhaps things have changed now?
I've fired off a couple of enquiries about researching past adoptions. I went through a similar process many years (decades) ago for another relative, but perhaps things have changed now?
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Sunday 18 September 22 11:05 BST (UK) »
I have checked the Bernard births but not exactly sure what name the child would be registered under. Would it be the mother's maiden name, Bernard?
The microfiche birth info correlates with the Bernard birth information on the NZ BDM website. Pretty much all of those births have both parents named except one.
I understand that Ruby possibly had a son.
The microfiche birth info correlates with the Bernard birth information on the NZ BDM website. Pretty much all of those births have both parents named except one.
I understand that Ruby possibly had a son.
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Ruby May Bernard
« on: Saturday 17 September 22 23:06 BST (UK) »
Thank you, looks like another trip to the library is on the cards!
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Ruby May Bernard
« on: Saturday 17 September 22 10:36 BST (UK) »
Seeking your kind help once again 
I have been informed that my relative Ruby May Bernard had a child out of wedlock and put them up for adoption. Ruby didn't have any other children that we know of and she married twice in her lifetime.
Ruby's Nephew, who knew about the child also knew that they had died (not sure what age, might have been a son).
I would love to find out more about Ruby's child, is it possible to find out any information about the birth/adoption?
More info about Ruby here:
http://www.rellyseeker.nz/ourfamilytree/MAWHINNEY-DALTON/ps09_442.html
I have been informed that my relative Ruby May Bernard had a child out of wedlock and put them up for adoption. Ruby didn't have any other children that we know of and she married twice in her lifetime.
Ruby's Nephew, who knew about the child also knew that they had died (not sure what age, might have been a son).
I would love to find out more about Ruby's child, is it possible to find out any information about the birth/adoption?
More info about Ruby here:
http://www.rellyseeker.nz/ourfamilytree/MAWHINNEY-DALTON/ps09_442.html
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Finding a married name
« on: Saturday 03 September 22 09:01 BST (UK) »
Aha! Thanks very much
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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: Finding a married name
« on: Saturday 03 September 22 06:08 BST (UK) »
Ps, can't remember how to update my topic to show it has been completed 