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Tracing birth mother

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Katie

Katie Report 6 Jun 2012 16:17

Can anyone give me some tips on where to start helping my partner trace his birth mother? All we have is his birth name and date, and place, of birth and her surname but not first name. Can you view original birth certificates on this site? We have found the birth record but need the birth certificate.
Many thanks, Katie.

ann

ann Report 6 Jun 2012 16:55

No Katie you would not be able to view the certificate on here.You would have to order it from the GRO site.It will cost £9.25.You will need to look up the volume no and page no.You will find that on the entry where you found the birth.Good Luck
Annie

Researching:
Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

minihousenut

minihousenut Report 6 Jun 2012 20:33

If you know the area he was adopted in, then you can contact the council.Most have a dedicated person who will be able to get his adoption file.If not first step is to get a copy of his original birth certificate. Also read Jonesys tips on Geneaology chat. Another good tip is to register with the national adoption register

Researching:
Hatton, Blakeley,Lear.Hornblower, Wilton,Bird,Carpenter

Katie

Katie Report 6 Jun 2012 22:06

Thanks for the replies, that's really helpful.

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 6 Jun 2012 22:48

Also see

http://www.genesreunited.co.za/content.page/getting_in_touch_with_living_relatives


Roy

valerie

valerie Report 14 Jun 2012 12:22

i you have a birth name try posting it and see if anyone looking for him !
it is easyer for an adopted person to look for bith parents than birth reletives looking for adopted family... contact local authority wher he thinks he was born (if known ) .
val

Sheila

Sheila Report 14 Jun 2012 21:18

Sent you a pm.