Sarah Monie Goudie puzzle

[Anthony 54]

As adoption in Scotland only became legal in 1930 would I be correct in saying prior to that adoption was arranged either by the church or family members.

I am trying to ascertain how Sarah/Helen got to Clackmannanshire from Ayr

Does anyone know of orphanages in Scotland around this time?

[Forfarian]

I am trying to ascertain how Sarah/Helen got to Clackmannanshire from Scotland

Clackmannanshire is in Scotland.

The most likely scenario, assuming that it was not a private arrangement, is that the parochial board of the parish where the child was born boarded the child out with a suitable family, who were not necessarily in the same parish or even county.

If so, the place to look is the records of the parochial board, if they have survived.

Start with the Ayrshire Archives http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ who should know if the relevant records have survived and if so where they are.

[MonicaL]

1911 Sarah GOUDIE age 1 - ref 597/ 20/ 21 Kilmarnock/Ayr
1911 Jane GOUDIE age 20 - ref 597/ 20/ 21 Kilmarnock/Ayr

These entries on SP 1911 census have the same reference. Have you viewed and discounted?

Monica

[Anthony 54]

Yes I’ve viewed these records, different family altogether

I have tried with both names and variations of both without success

[Anthony 54]

Forfarian many thanks for the link to Ayrshire archives. They are currently moving premises and are closed at present

[ColC]

Hi, I've asked the moderator to do it.

Colin

[sarah]

Hi I have just merged your topics for you.

Regards

Sarah

[ColC]

Yes I’ve viewed these records, different family altogether

I have tried with both names and variations of both without success

The 1911 census posted by Monica is the only one close to Jane & Sarah. There are 11 people in the residence headed by David Goudie 49 & Mary T Goudie 47, could they be relatives of Jane?

Colin

[Anthony 54]

Thanks Colin
I have checked the census and Sarah is recorded as a daughter of David and Mary.
I have not found a family connection yet