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Adopted aunt?

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Julie

Julie Report 9 May 2011 11:57

I've been doing a family tree for a few years now, I have found lots of relatives that I didn't know I had. The only person I can't find out about is my late mothers sister and I am wondering if she could have been adopted? Her name was Mary Mccabe and she was born in Sunderland in 1933 and her mothers maiden name was Williamson. Other family members won't talk about her and I can't find out anything about her other than she was born. It's really frustrating.!

Chrissie2394

Chrissie2394 Report 9 May 2011 12:55

There is a possible marriage in 1953, will PM you the details.

Chrissie

Researching:
Photo is of my nan celebrating her 102nd birthday with her gt gt granddaughter.

Chrissie2394

Chrissie2394 Report 9 May 2011 12:58

Hi PigletsPal,

I've seen the birth reg she is referring to on Freebmd., no middle name at birth for Mary.

Chrissie

Researching:
Photo is of my nan celebrating her 102nd birthday with her gt gt granddaughter.

Geraldine

Geraldine Report 10 May 2011 08:20

Julie

The only way to find out for sure if your aunty was officially adopted is to purchase her birth certificate... if adopted it will be amended and show the word 'Adopted' in the far right hand column.

Gerry