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David

David Report 27 Aug 2007 15:10

Hello again Lesley,
According to a book I'm reading called Love Child by Sue Elliott, adoption didn't become legal in England and Wales until 1926.
Before that children were 'fostered' either within the family, or whoever would take them in, but because there were no laws for adoption, the childs parents could claim them back, which some did when the child became of an age to be able to work and earn a living.
I'm sorry, but your puzzle pieces just aren't coming together for you today are they, but I hope I've been able to answer your question.
Best regards,
Karen.

Lesley

Lesley Report 27 Aug 2007 15:36

Thanks Karen. At least I know that it probably wasn't legal and just "in the family".

Lesley

Lesley Report 27 Aug 2007 15:43

Is there a site I can look at to see which registration district covers which areas

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 27 Aug 2007 17:18

Leslie, the GENUKI web site will give you all the information you need it is a fantastic mine of information, just remove brackets from below and it should take you to the right page. I use this site all the time, there are pictures of churches and descriptions of villages/towns etc.plus lots of other things, Jennifer

http://www.ukbmd.org(.)uk/genuki/reg/

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