Irish Adoptions

chloejane · Post by **chloejane** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:31 am

Can anyone give me a clue on where I might start to look for adoption records, from what I have been told my Grandfathern who was born in the very late 1890's was born to a girl from Glasgow who went to Ireland for the birth, my grandfather was then adopted to a couple who actually came from Greenock, I have his birth name which was Joseph Grant, and his adopted name was Angus McKenzie, he was named after his adoptive father whom I have been told was a ships captain?? Any starting point would be most appreciated. Kind Regards Marion

DavidWW · Post by **DavidWW** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:10 am

See http://www.groireland.ie/research.htm and http://www.adoptionireland.com/services ... arent.html , but it may be the case that records don't go back that far.

In Scotland there was no legal process required until 1930, - in the Sheriff Court. Before that, many adoptions were informal.

David

chloejane · Post by **chloejane** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:59 am

Thank you David for you help, I think my aunt has my grandfathers birth certificate so I will try and get a much information as I can from that.
Cheers, Marion