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Offline Green-Bowler

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Re: Orphanages
« Reply #9 on: Monday 07 August 06 06:27 BST (UK) »
Thank you Michael,
"Yes" it is.
It was my sister in newcastle who said she had found the Certificate I will clarify it with her.

john

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Re: Orphanages
« Reply #10 on: Saturday 30 June 07 12:11 BST (UK) »
Hello John,

I'm inclined to agree with Geoff E about formal institutions. I feel that around 1758 orphans might have been taken in by godparents, a philanthropic member of the parish in which they lived or relatives. The care of orphans wouldn't have been as formal as it was at a later date.

Would the Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre have any information about orphanages at Tynehead? Their address is: Library HQ, St Mary's Mill, Selkirk. TD7 5EW 

By the way have you clarified the information you have with your sister?

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Re: Orphanages
« Reply #11 on: Saturday 30 June 07 15:27 BST (UK) »
Hi John

Have you tried the IGI/Family search website yet?  Maybe his baptism is on there, which could give you the area, and maybe parent/s your ggg grandfathr.

Do you have his name, and I could have a look for you?

Rosemary
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