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Yvonne

Yvonne Report 30 May 2007 17:58

My GGrandmother had a child out of wedlock at 17, just got marriage certificate back, but no fathers name on it as she was baptised in her mothers maiden name, is there any way I can find out who the father was or just leave it at that. Any advice would be much appreciated. Yvonne

Clive

Clive Report 30 May 2007 18:34

You give no indication as to date but fathers (when known) have long had to pay up and therefore their names are known. Court or poor law union records (or both!) may help. Clive

Yvonne

Yvonne Report 30 May 2007 20:41

Hi Clive Thanks for the information will have a look at the Court and Poor Laws. There's always a chance. Much appreciated. Yvonne

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 30 May 2007 23:25

My great grandfather's sister had at least 4, possibly 5, children out of wedlock. In 1901 she is still listed as single, momma is helping look after the kids .................. and no sign of a poppa or poppas! I think a poor cotton weaver couldn't possibly chase up poppa(s) to claim money. Sylvia

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Wendy

Wendy Report 30 May 2007 23:26

Hope you have luck with your search, but don't hold your breath!! My husband's distant ancestor was one Alice Nethercott whose 4 children were all baptised as base-born. No sign of any father. This was 1784-1804. No Bastardy Bonds or Settlements can be found! My assumption is that she was being kept by a man who could not marry her for whatever reason. When she died, still with the name Nethercott, she called herself a widow! Wendy