Help for a novice

[LizzieL]

And twin full siblings

[groom]

Looking at her birth you should be able to find her parents' marriage on Freebmd. Ask if you need help with this.

[Nige49]

This is all very helpful, I found the two boys she gave birth to in 1947 (twins) sadly it looked as though they died at birth. I don't think that her husband William McCormack who she married in 1945 is my biological father as on my birth certificate the father is not named. Going to check the Piluans link.
Thank you all so much.

[groom]

Interesting, I've just found her death also recorded as Sadie Michelle Parkinson - same place.

[Nige49]

Does that mean there are two recorded deaths in two different names?
Is that normal as in the register may show her married name and maiden name? I know it can appear on a gravestone.

[groom]

No not usual, the death is usually in one name, it could be that she reverted to her maiden name, so her death is recorded in her "official name" and the name she was known by. I believe there would only be one certificate though, perhaps with both names on. I've sent you a PM with her last known address where she was using the Parkinson name.

[Nige49]

Yes, got that the rest home, thanks. Did a search for siblings and looks like there are two.
I really don't know how to thank you all for the help, it's fantastic.
I'm 66 years old and just finding out about my past. Until recently I just assumed I couldn't because of being adopted.

[groom]

I wonder if it would be worth contacting her last known address? They might be able to put you in touch with any relatives, although may not because of confidentiality issues. She certainly moved a long way from where she was born to end up in Windsor.

[Nige49]

It seems she was born in Lanchester, then moved to Manchester, then to Liverpool and eventually to Berkshire.