Adoptions

[jessienicolson]

In 1918 my great aunt gave birth to an illegitimate son in Aberdeen, but unfortunately died in 1920.  It looks as if her parents or other members of her family, were not willing to bring him up and he went to live with a Hugh Dey and wife and was brought up in Inverness, we believe, although Hugh was born in Auchindoir.

Was this a common thing to send off an orphan so far away.

Also can't wait for the 1921 census which may clear up things.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Skoosh]

Glasgow sent loads of orphans etc' to the Highlands, presumably along with the means to maintain them.

Skoosh.

[jessienicolson]

thank you

[Gadget]

Aberdeen to Auchindoir isn't all that far - about 39 miles

I did some research for you on another thread and I'm wondering if they might have been relatives or friends.

What other information do you have about the bairn that might help.

Gadget

Add - it would be about 100 miles to Inverness

[Gadget]

If it's any help, Hugh's wife died in Premnay in 1956 and Hugh died in Ardersier in 1970. As we know, they were still in Auchindoir in 1911.

Strangely, SP notes that there is no certificate available for Hugh. I've not seen that before 


Gadget

[Forfarian]

Strangely, SP notes that there is no certificate available for Hugh. I've not seen that before  :-

That's because of coronavirus. Scotland's People has closed down the ordering service for certificates, so all certificates after the cut-off dates are currently unavailable.

[Gadget]

But I've just downloaded a cert from a similar date. I thought death certs were available online  from 50 years ago or before 

[Gadget]

Ah - I see - it's really 51 years not 50 years.

[Gadget]

Hugh Dey appears (as occupier) on the Valuation Rolls in the Auchindoir/Insch area up to 1940.

Are you sure that the child was brought up by the family in Inverness?

Gadget