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I'm trying to find my Mother's birth mother

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Rachel

Rachel Report 8 Sep 2011 14:46

Hi,
My mother was adopted shortly after birth and although she has her mothers name and her own birth name, she has no other information.
Could you please help me to find out where to start in finding out more information on my grandmother and her family?

Thank you
Rachel

Barbara

Barbara Report 8 Sep 2011 15:57

Information here:-

http://www.adoptionsearchreunion.org.uk/Channels/

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Registeringlifeevents/Birthandadoptionrecords