Foster-Daughter?

[Fogmoose]

So a relative of mine died in Inverurie in 1972. A kind soul on r/genealogy was good enough to check out the DC at the Mitchell library on a recent trip:


Donald Forsyth Hutcheson, single, born 18 Nov 1878, died 10 Apr 1972.

No father listed. Mother Jane Hutcheson (deceased).

Informant listed as XXXXXXXXXX, foster daughter.


So two things: What is the definition of a Foster-Child in Scotland? Is it anything like the US version?

And secondly, a quick search online reveals one possible of the proper age still living (I hope!) in Inverurie. Does anyone have access to Postal Addresses in Inverurie environs? The online portals like 192.com all want you to pay to see the entire address. I would love to contact this person and see what I can find out about my great grand uncle Donald!

Folks here on RootsChat have always been so helpful in the past!
Hope everyone is well!!  Here's a link to the thread with more info on Uncle Donald and my Hutcheson line.... https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=764025.msg6157534#msg6157534

[CaroleW]

Hi

Rootschat has a no living persons policy so her name needs to be removed from your post.  No personal details such as address etc can be posted here

I think there are other websites offering the same access as 192 but you will still have to pay for the full entry

[Fogmoose]

Hi

Rootschat has a no living persons policy so her name needs to be removed from your post.  No personal details such as address etc can be posted here

There are other websites offering the same access as 192 but you can just buy a day’s access

Ok I removed the name....maybe someone can still help! Can you post a link to the websight please?

[CaroleW]

Use google to search online electoral registers and see who offers the best deal.  I used one a couple of years back which gave me one days access for about £4 but can’t remember the name of it

[CaroleW]

Find my Past offer a free 14 day trial and they advertise electoral registers

[Forfarian]

What is the definition of a Foster-Child in Scotland?

A foster child is a child who lives with and is brought up by someone other than its parents or a relative, but is not formally or legally adopted by them. In some cases fostering is short-term, and in others it may be a permanent arrangement.

Is it anything like the US version?

I have no idea because I don't know what the 'US version' is

[Fogmoose]

Find my Past offer a free 14 day trial and they advertise electoral registers

Good Idea, I'll try either of those!

[Fogmoose]

What is the definition of a Foster-Child in Scotland?

A foster child is a child who lives with and is brought up by someone other than its parents or a relative, but is not formally or legally adopted by them. In some cases fostering is short-term, and in others it may be a permanent arrangement.

Is it anything like the US version?

I have no idea because I don't know what the 'US version' is

It's pretty much the same thing then!

[crawfordtree]

Are they not in the BT Phone Book?

https://www.thephonebook.bt.com/person/

All you need is a surname and town.