Genealogy Chat

HI My dad`s name was Charles Stanley Jones born 1904 in Swansea.I am planning to look at electoral rolls next.Will have to go to London Metropolitan archives.One gentleman found a likely match but date of birth was 1927which I thought at 17 years old was a little too young. Mary

Hi Adele Do you know how old your birth mother was at the time of your birth? We all make assumptions that relinquishing birth mothers are young girls when in fact during war time so many women in the late 20's and 30's often got pregnant. (I know from my own research there is mother and baby home in North Wales used for ex-service woman in 1945) As you have the address of your birth mother and assuming this was her family home... you could go the the library of that area and check the electoral roll for the names of the people who lived there at that time. If she was under 21 she won't be on it but her parents will be. Your b/mother may have changed her surname (it happened in my family) but if you get her parents names it may be a starting point. Cheers Gerry

Adele, What was your father's name and what year was he born? Rose

HI I have my mother`s maiden name which is Mary Enid Edmunds and her married name Rees. I have searched extensively and also used a researcher who drew a blank.

Hi Adele, A couple of questions, what name do you have? do you have her maiden name?, was she married when she had you? just wanted to see what records have you checked for these entries. In some cases you may not be able to find a records of her birth, for instance if she was born in Scotland or Ireland, her birth will not show on Ancestry of findmypast, and also although it is rare my own BM was adopted, so there would be no entry for her under the name that I had for her. Let us know what you have done, so we can advise you. Sheila

Thanks for your reply. I have searched all records but cannot find birth or marriage for my mother.I will try to find Court records as they should be in my home town of Swansea. Mary

Adele Who told you 'because of the war, no adoption papers exist'? Could they have been trying to fob you off? The usual excuse was that they were all destrpyed in a fire! If you know which court handled your adoption, you could approach them to see if they still have the records (which they shuold). They will not let you see them, but it will give you a place to start badgering the SS. OC

Hi If you know your birth mothers name, look for her birth certificate, & a marriage certificate. Once you have found a marriage you can then look for any children from that marriage. This may help you in a search Also type in the search box adopted, i'm sure there is a thread which may help you sandra

I was adopted in 1945 and by a fluke discovered my real father who was instrumental in my being adopted (he was deceased). What I cannot discover is anything about my birth mother. I have her name and address but because of the war no adoption papers exist.Searching all archives I have drawn a blank everywhere.Has anyone any ideas? thanks Mary