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Offline Kim in Qatar

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Adoption information ?
« on: Saturday 07 January 06 20:25 GMT (UK) »
How would I find out about an adoption in the 1890's?It seems that my great grandmother was adopted by a wealthy couple from Hull. Her name was Ellen and I have her maiden name on my grandmothers's birth certificate as being Harling.
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Re: Adoption information ?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 07 January 06 20:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi Kim

You may wish to try the GRO at http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/adoptions/

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Re: Adoption information ?
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 07 January 06 22:25 GMT (UK) »
Apparently there was no formal adoption process until 1927, alhtough the term adoption was used with reference to what we would now call fostering or guardianship.  It did not entail a legal or formal change of name for the child although they would often be known by the guardian's or foster parent's name.  The chances of finding relevant records are slim.  :(

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