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Offline mark foot

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Barstardy records
« on: Monday 24 September 12 19:34 BST (UK) »
My grandmother Margaret Higgins was born in 1902 at Yevil. Her mother was unmarried Bessie Higgins 1866-1941 and I am trying to find any provision for Margaret. Many thanks Mark

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Re: Bastardy records
« Reply #1 on: Monday 24 September 12 21:44 BST (UK) »
They were called "maintenance orders" in the 20th Century.
See The History of Child Support http://www.childsupportanalysis.co.uk/information_and_explanation/world/history_uk.htm

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« Reply #2 on: Monday 24 September 12 23:46 BST (UK) »
many thanks. I wonder if you know where I can find the orders? Mark
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