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Surname Rutherford

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Pat

Pat Report 3 Aug 2013 09:24

Hi
I am trying to help a friend trace her adoption
She was born Marlene Rutherford in Hexham in 1961
Her birth mothers name was Margaret
That's as much information as she has
Can anyone help ?

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 3 Aug 2013 09:31

Has she got her adoption papers .she is entitled to have them

Has she also obtained her original birth cert

patchem

patchem Report 3 Aug 2013 09:39

Welcome to the boards, Pat.

As Shirley has said, she needs to obtain as much information as possible, starting with her birth certificate and adoption papers.

(Particularly as there were 2 Marlene Rutherfords born a year apart in, possibly, similar circumstances in the North East.)

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 3 Aug 2013 09:44

The adoption papers may provide additional info..............although, as she knows her mother's first name, it must be assumed that she has some paperwork already

Pat

Pat Report 3 Aug 2013 10:49

Hi
Thanks for prompt replies I have advised her to photo copy what documents she has - seemingly a record of her adoption location -and write to the Adoptions Section address from the government web site -is that the best option ?