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My sister-in-law's friend is trying to find out more about her Mother and her Mother's family. However, her Mum grew up in a children's home and apart from her father's name and date of birth, Mum can provide no other information.
I have managed to find the father's birth and 1911 census records and death on Ancestry, that was the easy bit.
But, I have no experience of researching Children's Home records. The Children's home she was in is probably long gone, has anyone any idea if and where I might be able to locate any records. Would, for example, they would be held by the local record office or if the Children's Home was part of a charity would the charity still hold them?
Given that her Mum is still alive, should she contact her local Social Services? Would they be able to help?
Any advice fom someone who's done similar research would be very welcome
Thanks
Helen
My sister-in-law's friend is trying to find out more about her Mother and her Mother's family. However, her Mum grew up in a children's home and apart from her father's name and date of birth, Mum can provide no other information.
I have managed to find the father's birth and 1911 census records and death on Ancestry, that was the easy bit.
But, I have no experience of researching Children's Home records. The Children's home she was in is probably long gone, has anyone any idea if and where I might be able to locate any records. Would, for example, they would be held by the local record office or if the Children's Home was part of a charity would the charity still hold them?
Given that her Mum is still alive, should she contact her local Social Services? Would they be able to help?
Any advice fom someone who's done similar research would be very welcome
Thanks
Helen