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abandoned babies
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(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸ | Report | 9 Nov 2003 16:59 |
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does anyone have any ideas about where to look for info on abandoned babies. my ggg grandfather was left near hampton court and was given the name william ewell(1836/37) am i ever likely to find out where he came from or what his real name was or do i have to conceed defeat? karen |
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George | Report | 9 Nov 2003 17:05 |
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The only suggestion I have is for you to look at old newspapers on the off chance there was a newspaper article on it. But the chances are small, you could try and find the orphanage he was taken to and see if any records survive. George |
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Helen in Kent | Report | 9 Nov 2003 17:08 |
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I would try the workhouses in the area |
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(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸ | Report | 9 Nov 2003 19:15 |
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS KAREN |
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