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DOROTHY SMITH b1923 & FRANK SMITH b1926 - adopted

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Anne

Anne Report 14 Jun 2013 21:38

Thanks Shirley & Pat.
Your help is much appreciated.
I received the death certificate for Frank & this has given me a lead.
I am struggling though to locate a marriage for Dorothy!
Regards,
Anna.

patchem

patchem Report 28 May 2013 07:14

Anna,
Just to point out that it was Shirley who found the birth references, and possible death.
Just return to this thread when you have the certificates - if you have applied for the death certificate the informant could be a wife or child, which will give you further leads.
Pat

Anne

Anne Report 20 May 2013 09:33

Thanks, Patchem. They were definitely both born in Manchester, so looks like you have the correct birth (& possibly Frank's death) references-I have sent for certification & will let you know when it arrives. Regards, Anna.

patchem

patchem Report 11 May 2013 16:57

If you get the birth certificates for exact dates of birth, we can then search for deaths (but we hope that Dorothy is still alive).

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 11 May 2013 13:19

is this him

Name: Frank Smith
Mother's Maiden Surname: Banks
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1926
Registration district: Boston
Inferred County: Leicestershire
Volume Number: 7a
Page Number: 643

or this one if they lived in Manchester

Name: Frank Smith
Mother's Maiden Surname: Banks
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1924
Registration district: Chorlton
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8c
Page Number: 1375

Do you know his actual birth date??

This death fits the qrt of his birth reg

Name: Frank Smith
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1924
Date of Registration: Apr 1990
Age at Death: 65
Registration district: Stockport
Inferred County: Cheshire, Lancashire
Volume: 39
Page: 1093
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??

Name: Dorothy Smith
Mother's Maiden Surname: Banks
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1927
Registration district: Manchester S.
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8d
Page Number: 343

Anne

Anne Report 11 May 2013 13:12

Hi, I am looking for any information on DOROTHY & FRANK SMITH born to Samuel Henry Smith & Emily [nee Banks] - due to unfortunate circumstances, Dorothy & Frank were adopted by an aunt & uncle in 1928 - we are uncertain which side of the family adopted them, but know that the adoptive parents could not have children of their own & she gave up employment to become a full time mother - Emily's brother [my Granddad] paid maintenance to the aunt & uncle to help with the childrens upbringing - Dorothy went into hairdressing & worked for a time on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester & Frank went into the optical trade along with my Granddad - as far as the family know, Dorothy & Frank kept their own surname - any information would be greatly appreciated - Dorothy & Frank are my Mum's cousins & we have been searching for information for years, without success. Many thanks for taking the time to read this post. Anna.