Adopted child
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zaponaus
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Adopted child
Does anyone know why a child would be listed on the 1851 Census as an 'adopted child'? Where there adoption procedures in 1851? Thanks, Shirley
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StewL
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Re: Adopted child
Hello Shirley
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The use of the term adopted was used back then, but there was no formal process until about 1930
Before 1930 adoptions were arranged on a private basis, either by individuals or by one of a number of charitable adoption agencies. NAS currently holds no records for adoptions before 1930."
It was not uncommon for families to adopt the child/children of a deceased family member.
In fact my late father and aunt, "adopted" an uncle after his fathers death. he had "married" my grannie.
The use of the term adopted was used back then, but there was no formal process until about 1930
Before 1930 adoptions were arranged on a private basis, either by individuals or by one of a number of charitable adoption agencies. NAS currently holds no records for adoptions before 1930."
It was not uncommon for families to adopt the child/children of a deceased family member.
In fact my late father and aunt, "adopted" an uncle after his fathers death. he had "married" my grannie.
Stewie
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