Genealogy Chat
Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!
- The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
- You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
- And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
- The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.
Quick Search
Single word search
Icons
- New posts
- No new posts
- Thread closed
- Stickied, new posts
- Stickied, no new posts
Daddy...where were you?
| Profile | Posted by | Options | Post Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eluned | Report | 25 Jun 2003 10:15 |
|
Hello to anyone reading this. My name is Lou, and Im about to turn 18. I have lived a life without knowing who my birth father is. And to cut a long story short,Im finding it hard to trace his steps. Could anyone give me any advise on what to do please, because I don't know how to go about this on my own. |
|||
|
Mystified | Report | 25 Jun 2003 17:33 |
|
I take it you live in the UK? This may not be of much help but as you have had no reponses so far, it might. I believe that Sociall Services should have details. I believe now that you are 18 (poss. need to be 21 not sure) then you are entitled to look at your records. S.S. may even contact him for you to see if he wishes to meet. I have an adopted daughter but we kept all the things we knew for her. She is 21 but doesn't want to know. I hope this helps and was on the right lines. Take care, John ferguson |
|||
|
Pamela | Report | 25 Jun 2003 18:54 |
|
I agree with John, even if you have not been in contact with Social Services you need to use the service available to young people who want to trace their birth parents. (Check with your local library they will probably be able to give you details of who to contact, or failing that citizens advice bureau). It really depends whether they want to be found how difficult it will be to actually do it, I dont want to sound patronising but you are very young and probably need some proper one-to-one help to deal with the posible consequences to you and your dad. Its tough being nearly 18, hope things work out well for you,have a really nice birthday, and good luck with your search. |
|||
|
Shelli4 | Report | 25 Jun 2003 21:54 |
|
Try looking at www(.)look4them(.)org remove the brackets. This site lists organisations that may be able to help. But note the salvation army will only help you trace your father if your parents were married, as he may have a new family now. And they don't know who might open a letter addressed to him, could be a wife or child who is unaware of your existance. This could cause problems which understanderably the salvation army wish to avoid Shelli |
|||
|
Dorothy | Report | 1 Jul 2003 19:17 |
|
If all of those suggestions fail, the Red Cross can trace people anywhere in the world. And if that doesn't work, it's a long shot but you could try the armed services, the Royal British Legion, and International Social Services (London based) Have you tried joining an online group for people in your situation - I know it sounds cliche, but you may be able to get more specific/direct links and support in your search - try Yahoo for lists, and if there isn't one, why don't you start one - It never hurts to have a group of people behind you! Good Luck! |
|||
Researching: |
|||