Adoption records

[ajm33]

Hi,
   i have had a quick google to see if i can access Adoption records from around 1865, cant find anything, was wondering if anyone here knew where i can (if possible ) access these records
Thanks in advance
Alex

[aghadowey]

You haven't mentioned which country but if it's England there was no official adoption until the 1920s.

[ajm33]

Hi, it was for England, oh well 1920s, will try another route,
thanks for your help
Alex

[carol8353]

Adoption before 1927 was usually done on a purely friendly basis,not officially.
Often people would 'adopt' the children of someone they knew,an unmarried mum perhaps,or a neighbour who couldn't cope with anymore kids.

Carol

[ajm33]

Thanks Carol, Not even sure if Adoption is the right line to follow, hitting a brick wall and just going to try every route possible
Thanks