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Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	Patricia	Report	12 Feb 2008 22:30
Member Since: March 2006 Posts: 27 Send Message	My late mother in law was placed in an orphange at a bout age 2 when her mother remarried can anyone tell me how to find the records of this placement Lily May Stephens Devonport b. 10/1/1918
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 541 Send Message	Eileen	Report	13 Feb 2008 00:15
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 541 Send Message	What a horrid thing to do to a little child Patricia - I was taken from my mother and adopted at two myself, the lost feeling never goes. If you think it was in the area where she was born i.e. Devonport, I would try the local libraries or see if there is a History Society or County Records Office. Any one of these would probably have some knowledge of local orphanages. Also the Churches in the area might have one, especially if there is a Catholic church. Also try putting your query on the Records board here. Some of the people have amazing access to information and are always willing to share and help. Good luck Eileen
Member Since: May 2006 Posts: 16 802 Send Message	Click ADD REPLY button - not this link!	Report	13 Feb 2008 02:47
	Patricia, Do you have the name of the orphanage? Rose
	Researching: I am not related to you and I'm not your husband's first wife!