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Message 1.Β
Posted by Irlam_seeker (U15023361) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Hi all, I have found out my mother (now passed away) was adopted. Her middle name was Irlam, and I have dependable info that her birth mother was called Alice Irlam, born in Fylde. I would like to trace her family.
Mothers adopted parents name was Stevens.
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Message 2
Posted by Irlam_seeker (U15023361) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Forgot to say, my mothers first name was Florence, and she was born in November 1918
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Message 3
Posted by raundsgirl (U2992430) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Welcome to the board. Your first messages (about 20) have to be read by the moderators first, which is why they don't appear straight away, possibly not for an hour or so. It doesn't mean there is anything wrong, so don't worry.
Official adoption didn't start until 1928, so your mother may have been adopted through a charity or church organisation, so it makes searching a little more difficult, and we are not allowed to discuss living people for Data Protection reasons (see 'House Rules' on the right)
There is a lady on here, one of the regular members, who knows a lot about searching for birth famlies. I think she is out at the moment, but she always suggests joining 'Family Tree Forum', which is free, you just have to register. They have a special section for adoption queries, and it is screened from search engines like G**gle for privacy
www.familytreeforum.com -
Message 4
Posted by Mabel Bagshawe (U2222589) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Do you have Florence's birth certificate - think this might indicate Alice's age as she is proving elusive to spot. I cannot see Irlams really having a presence on FreeBMD in the Fylde registration district until 1913 (apart from one death in 1842 and another in 1900). There are two older Irlam females in the Fylde area in the 1911 census
Name: Florence Irlam
Mother's Maiden Surname: Irlam
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1918
Registration district: Fylde
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8c
Page Number: 762 -
Message 5
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
Hello Irlam help,
If you join Family Tree Forum they have an adoptiuon board deals with sensitive issues and I am a member.
I am also a member of a website for Irlam surname as my late husbands mother was an Irlam and may be able to offer you help and advice with your research as well as put you in touch with the website proprietor too.
I am clematised on there and you can send me a message
Edna -
Message 6
Posted by Mabel Bagshawe (U2222589) on Tuesday, 1st November 2011
this is one suggestion
Birth
Name: Alice Bennett Irlam
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1901
Registration district: Barton
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 8c
Page: 699
Name: Alice B Irlam
Spouse Surname: Durant
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1932
Registration district: Fylde
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8e
Page Number: 1381
Find Spouse: Find Spouse
Name: Alice Durant
Birth Date: 26 May 1901
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1972
Age at Death: 71
Registration district: Blackpool
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 10b
Page: 1294 -
Message 7
Posted by Irlam_seeker (U15023361) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I'm not sure if I can get a birth certificate - is it possible to obtain copies anywhere?
I found Florence Irlam on a BMD site too, I am told she was born in Blackpool, so Fylde seems to fit the bill. I am pretty sure this is my mother. I suppose that doesn't mean that Alice Irlam had to come from that district though.
Any suggestions where I go from here?
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Message 8
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Yes you could take my advice as offered in message 5
Edna -
Message 9
Posted by Irlam_seeker (U15023361) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Yes you could take my advice as offered in message 5
·΅»ε²Τ²ΉΜύ I have joined Family Tree Forum, tried to message you but just get the message "Your account has been activated but you are currently in the moderation queue to be added to the forum.."
I will be in touch as soon as I can - in fact I am eager to get any info I can about my mothers natural family! -
Message 10
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
OK I will await your message and watch for your user name to show up over there.
Edna -
Message 11
Posted by Mabel Bagshawe (U2222589) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
< I'm not sure if I can get a birth certificate - is it possible to obtain copies anywhere? >
See for details - this gives the proper prices. Use the details from the entry posted abve to order the birth certificate. Some genealogy sites also offer this service but with very high prices in comparison -
Message 12
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
Its ok now Mabel as I have news that will save her getting these certs and can put her in touch with someone who already has all the information.
I am just waiting for her contact on FTF.
Edna -
Message 13
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
I have managed to get you through moderation on FTF so have been able to send you a personal message with information to your advantage.
Edna -
Message 14
Posted by Irlam_seeker (U15023361) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Thanks for your help, I'm new to this
Seems like Edna has a lead for me though!
Ian -
Message 15
Posted by clematised (U3233879) on Thursday, 3rd November 2011
Yes Ian I have a family tree for you and a new family member and have sent off your details just now.
Just hope its not too long before you hear something.
Edna
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