Base child - who is the daddy? (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Wednesday, November 05, 2008, 20:26 (5873 days ago) @ geniejan

For the illegitimate children there are also bastardy examinations, bastardy bonds (executed by the putative father), and bastardy orders. These documents are of particular value when the identity of the natural father is not indicated in other sources such as the parish registers.

The Gloucestershire Records Office holds some of these Parish records.

And of course not all base children had bonds/orders etc....

< to be continued>

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