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Michael Collins born circa 1945

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Alison

Alison Report 26 May 2014 18:49

I'm trying to find Michael Collins who was born around 1945. In 1966 he was living in Middlesex (near Western Avenue).

Researching:
Wright (London); Wolfe, Swain(e), Dobson (Marlborough); Ballard (Childs Hill), Bryant, Searle, Egerton (Bristol area)

patchem

patchem Report 26 May 2014 19:31

Just for ref:

'Western Avenue, some 10 miles (16 km) in length, is one of the major roads leading out of London, England. It is part of the A40, leaving the city in a north-westerly direction. '

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 May 2014 20:46

Have you been told that you are related to him?

Alison

Alison Report 26 May 2014 21:00

Yes - he is my Dad. I was adopted in 1966. I don't have much info. to go on. I think his mum or sister's name was Florence.

Researching:
Wright (London); Wolfe, Swain(e), Dobson (Marlborough); Ballard (Childs Hill), Bryant, Searle, Egerton (Bristol area)

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 May 2014 21:30

Is he likely to be aware of your existence?

Alison

Alison Report 26 May 2014 21:55

Yes I believe he's aware.

I've registered my details on the Adoption Contact Register too. Not sure what else to do though.

Researching:
Wright (London); Wolfe, Swain(e), Dobson (Marlborough); Ballard (Childs Hill), Bryant, Searle, Egerton (Bristol area)

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 27 May 2014 10:57

Very difficult with such a common name, and no firm birth info

He could have been born in Ireland.........Michael Collins is a particularly Irish combination

Alison

Alison Report 27 May 2014 15:46

Yes I realise i'm looking for a needle in a haystack but I thought it worth trying on GR.

Researching:
Wright (London); Wolfe, Swain(e), Dobson (Marlborough); Ballard (Childs Hill), Bryant, Searle, Egerton (Bristol area)