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NAME	Looking for information regarding	NAME	Looking for information regarding
Mullen Theresa	man who was born in Torquay hospital 12/09/1975	Ann Kelly	Ann Cunningham
Freda J Holding	OLIVER JOHN WATTS	Rachel (Shelly Elder) Taylor	Jonathan Wynn-Williams
Ray Martin	Horace Martin (my father)	Karen X	Peter Stefanovic
Dave & Samantha Hills	Lorraine Sandra Littlefear	Elizabeth	Karin Parkin
Jeni Gough	Eunice Oliver nee Williams	B. Clayton	Patricia Sinfield
Angela Gray	Elsie Hamilton(Nazareth house in 1905)	D. Sharp	Jim Mynott
Elizabeth Woodruffe	time spent at Nazareth house	Evadlezah	David Rogers
Susan McBeath	looking for my father	Margaret burns	Thomas Williamson
Hilary Rollason	Patrick and Mary lived	Clare	My dad I think his name was Alex
Beryl Henderson	Fay Henderson	Patricia Costa	father’s family, name Walter Sibley
kevin Mcnamara	Brian Scott	Marie Hamilton	Derek Joseph Dixon
Alysia Shaw	Joseph Shaw	Stephen Nuttall	Nuttall family
Rob Blackwell	Villa Languard in early 1950's	Ann Marie Gaynor	Sister and Brother
Bob Carlson	Carlson Beatrice	Simone	Nazareth House Isleworth, London
Gordon Nimmo	Caroline Nimmo	Sharon Uren	ex-Nazareth House, 1950's
Sandra Arnott	May Bell born 1928 in Edinburgh	Louise	Kenneth Charles Slater's son, Malcolm Slater
Lizzie and Maureen O’Callaghan	Phillip O Callaghan Bexhill-on-Sea	Fred Johnson	Ellen Newton ne Johnson
Melanie James	Ester Primrose Nuttal	Phyllis Haycox	Norman Lloyd
Judy Davis	Alice Collins ( known as Val)	Brian	Selveranie Pillay
Kevin Thirlway	sister who was adopted in 1965 in the Leeds Bradford area	Jan	Mildred Evelyn Gelson
Kevin and Philip McNulty	The reception centre. Brindle road	Kathryn Jackson	Nazareth House, Plymouth Yelverton 1954
Carol Meldrum	Uncle Dennis and Aunt Marion whistler	Annie Jeffries	Mother Alice Travis
Tarik Maged Mostafa Ismail	Caroline Margaret Pearl Ismail	Marian Thoma	Steve and Shelaghoriginate
Elizabeth Kuchar	Birth mother	Doreen Murphy	Bernadette Murphy
Liam Goodley	Any traces of George Anthony Hitt	Lilani Goonesen	Josephine Morrell
Mark Robinson	Nazareth Children’s home in Torquay	Sarah	Ian and Robert gill
Anita Doctor	The nutshell	Sheila	Vivienne Elliott
Paul sheen	Allan john Clarke	Michelle	Great aunt Dora Davies
Emma Copeland	Any half siblings	Annmarie	My Mother's file from when she was in care
Jean McAlonan	Boyle ancestry	Fiona Jackson	Melvin Fothergill
The Hunt family	William Hunt	Edward W. Chambers	Peter Frederick Henry Chambers
Sandra Arnott	Eileen Phyllis lee	Paulley	Lorraine Susanne Irish or Cleary (My Mother)
Glenis Martin	Eileen Dawn Taylor	Ken	Records of Little Cottage orphanage
Cynthia Lemon	(Mary Cooke) Edith Cooke	John R Martin	His history
Linda	Mary Riley or Mary Donovan	John Wills	Maurice Ash
Dr Dave Martinson	Carl Gustav Martinsson	Pamela Mary Lingard	Ellis of Pendyffryn Rd., Rhyl
Susan Loane	Relatives	Angela Dyer	Nazereth House Scotland also Smylliun House
May Pigrum	Ellen and Ann Crowe	Sheila Sempa	Annette white
Eileen 25 Feb 1933	any family	Martine Ford	Nazareth House Orphanage, Cardiff (records)
Sons of Eva Keenan	(now Murray)Her fathers name	Faye Clarkson	Elizabeth Fox Inman
Victor Metcalfe	Peter and Robin Metcalfe	Jessie Fox, formerly Jessie Deane	Dorothy Lumley
Peter Mahon	Nazareth House boys(1944- 1955)	Steve O'Donnell	Isabelle O'Donnell
Gerry James Niggemeier	James Jonathan Cook	Frances Maddox	Margaret Burton
Imran Ramnarine	Isha Carmen Mohamed James	Geraldine Wilson	Margaret Mary White or Galbraith
Maureen Wardle	Mary riley	Anne Lesnick	Malcolm Thomas
James Clayton	Robert, Raymond, Edward Clayton	Annette Weckert	Eileen Alannah Bolton
Ron Holder	Cottage Homes or Medomsley	Jenny Buzzard	Cottage Homes in 1926 in Norton Road, Stourbridge
Bridget Egan	Elizabeth Kuchar (daughter)	Natasha Rogerson	Family of Clarkson
Vanessa	William Clifford Morris	Ian Vince	Nellie Backhouse
Dawn Cabon	Andrew Magoo	Dr John A Crolla	Maria Corelli [Mary Corell MacDonald Gill
Ann Constance Wilson	Mary Elizabeth Duggan	D Pickhardt	Sissons family
Sue Newton	Hilda May Collins nee Homewood	Kay and Ian	Irene born Irene Treadwell

Hi I am looking for a man who was born in Torquay hospital 12/09/1975, later adopted through Nazareth house his name was Antony Martin obviously this has been changed, his adopted mum was Irish, that’s all I can remember can you help me MullenTatnorthlan.gov.uk

Trying to locate my brother OLIVER JOHN WATTS and his 4 children CHRISTIAN, DAMIAM, ALYSON and LAURA. Have not seen my brother for 29 years. Last known whereabouts was the Croydon - Surrey area.If anybody knows anything about any of them, even if it is bad news, please contact me via my email address. Freda J Holding joytoholdataol.com

Hi There, I am looking for my father Horace Martin, I last saw him when I was around 11 years old, and we were living in Kilburn at the time. My mother’s name was Rose Carol Sexton; there were 5 children, Roger, Ray, Richard, John and Barbara. Hoping that someone may have some information about him. Thank you. Ray Martin Sales Manager rayatvalvesales.com.au M 0411835 30

Hello Adel, I am looking for a close friend’s sister who lost contact when they were children, her name would have been Lorraine Sandra Littlefear. As a child had very bad memories, and where they lived 27 Ronwell Close, London Bow E3 apparently in a flat they lived with Mr Joseph Tucker. Her sister has asked me to help and place the family together and is desperate to contact her sister so badly.If there is someone with this birth name above then please get in touch urgently by this e-mail address so it will put a lovely person in touch again with her sister. Regards Dave & Samantha Hills gabby31atbtinternet.com

Hi Adel, I am trying to trace Eunice Oliver nee Williams my aunty who I lost touch with in 2002 following the death of my uncle in February that year.
She moved from the Rhondda valley south Wales where she had lived all of her life. She had family in Nottingham, Coventry & Leicester and I believe she may have moved to one of these areas. Regards Jeni Gough jeni.goughatblueyonder.co.uk

Hi Adel, I’m trying to do a family tree and my Grandmother (Elsie Hamilton) was placed in Nazareth house in 1905 I know they were known by numbers and she was number 176 her sister was number 96 and she had another sister named Annie number 100 and another sister Bridget who was sent to reform school. She has a sister named Winnie and 2 brothers one named Will but they were not at Nazareth house. I’m looking for any info at all especially where my grandmother was born and her parent’s names.Thanks very much
Angela Gray megabiteatihug.co.nz

My name is Elizabeth Woodruffe, I am trying to find out about our time spent at Nazareth house My sister’s Margaret, Patricia and myself were placed in Nazareth House in 1948 till 1965, my sister Margaret passed away as a baby and we have never been able to find out from my mother why we were placed in the home or what happened to our dear sister Margaret. I am also looking for some school photo’s of the time we spent there. lizzycanatdodo.com.au

My name is Susan McBeath I am desperately looking for my father, unfortunately my mum is not very forthcoming with the information I need. The only information I have is he was at Glencorse Barracks in late June/July 1977 he may be Irish and in his 20's at that time. I know that he sent letters to my mother wanting to be in my life but my grand-parents threw them away. I was born in Edinburgh in March 1978 and my mother’s name is Margaret Innes. Can you help?
Email: susan.mcbeathatvirgin.net

Dear Adel, My grandmother Annie McGuire, came over from Waterford, Ireland sometime after 1901 with three younger siblings. Patrick born 7.2.1891, bap. 9.7.1891, James born 7.7.1893, bap. 9.7.1893 and Mary (Mollie) born 9.7.1895, bap.14.7.1895. All baptised at the Cathedral of the Most High Trinity, Waterford. Annie found a job at the Corporation Hotel, Canton she was able to 'live in' and was able to take her brother with her. I do not know which one went with her. The other two children were taken into care. Mary was supposed to have gone to Nazareth House, Column Rd, Cardiff. As there were only girls there, the brother had to go elsewhere, apparently to Swansea? As they were Roman Catholic I would think he would have gone to a RC home. Annie married George Melvin in Cardiff Register Office on 27.06.1905. I would like to find out where the children spent their childhood. Mary married William Meade in St David's Cathedral, Cardiff 19.12.1925. I have tried Nazareth House without success. James was killed by a horse driven tram on Westminster Bridge, London on 23.10.1929. I have been told that Patrick may have lived in the Cardiff Docks area as an adult, but it is all hearsay and I have no proof. Would be glad of any advise . Hilary Rollason hilary.rollasonatntlworld.com

Since contacting you I have been given the death dates for Patrick and Mary Mead so sent for the certificates. Patrick's last known address was 56 Manor St. Heath, Cardiff so I don't think he ever moved from Cardiff, he died 22nd October 1958 in Sully Hospital, Barry. His sister Mary Mead died 10th February 1945 30A Cowbridge Road, Cardiff. Her husband was the informant of death and they lived at 81 Ferry Rd, Cardiff. What I want to find out is where Patrick and Mary lived from the time they came to Cardiff circa 1901 (can't find them on census) until they died. Especially which Care Homes. I would be grateful if you could add my name to the 'HELP' list

Hi Adel I'm trying to find my sister Fay Henderson. She was adopted when young,we are two of 7 siblings. We have all found each other,Fay is the missing link,she would be 56 now,possibly married. My name is Freda Henderson,I live in Queensland Australia. If anyone knows her or Fay if you're reading this my email is berylhendersonatbigpond.com We all used to live around Uxbridge Middlesex

Hi I am looking for my half brother or his children. His name is Brian Scott and I understand he has 2 children. He lives in London and his real mother was named Phyliss and he was married to a woman named Barbara but I understand that they got divorced recently. He is about 58 years old. He had step parents Phyliss & Roy. kevin_mcnamaraathotmail.com

I am looking for my Grandfathers Step Brother, His name is Joseph Shaw his father was William Shaw, Born between 1935- 1940. My grandfathers name is Kenneth Shaw born in Barton, lancashire in 1935. Joseph was sent to live in an orphanage, and my grandfather lost contact many years ago. My grandfather lived with his uncle Fred. Please can anyone give me any information.. i am finding it very difficult finding any info as i am in Australia. Please contact me on alysia_shawathotmail.com

Hi Adel, as a young child in the early 1950's I was placed in a children's home in Middle Warberry Rd. Torquay. it was called Villa Languard and I believe it closed in the 1970's. I am trying to piece together my early life and would love to hear from anyone who may have stayed there or has information about this place. Rob Blackwell (Bristol) Email: bigbumbleathotmail.co.uk

Dear Adel, I believe my grandmother and her two children were residents in Nazareth House Cardiff in 1911. I have found reference to Beatrice and her daughter Helena in the records of St David’s cathedral. But under the names of Beatrice (Karlsson) Swedish people often anglicised the sir names. I have also found their names in the 1911 census stating that they were in an institution.

INSTITUTION CARLSON BEATRICE       F 1880 31 Cardiff Glamorganshire
INSTITUTION CARLSON HELENA          F 1905 6 Cardiff Glamorganshire
INSTITUTION CARLSON HANNAH         F 1908 3  Cardiff Glamorganshire

Please would you let me know or tell me how I can find out if these are indeed my family members? Beatrice was with a man called John Carlson who I know as my grandfather, but I can't find any record of a marriage.
John was killed in Dec 1917 when his merchant vessel was sunk by a torpedo from a German submarine.
HOUSEHOLD       CARLSON JOHN         M 1875 36 Cardiff Glamorganshire
Thank you for any help you may be able to offer Bob Carlson Tel: 02920595082 Email: bobcarlsonathotmail.co.uk

My brother and I are looking for our sister, born Caroline Nimmo, Edinburgh, 5th Sept 1965. She was adopted and will therefore have changed her name. I believe she was in the Dundee area Regards Gordon Nimmo Email: DGordSmithataol.com

I am looking for May Bell born 1928 in Edinburgh. May was married to Stephen Davanna and John Lees both in Edinburgh between 1947 and 1952. She was divorced from these two men. She disappeared in the 1950's from Edinburgh leaving family behind. She was divorced from John 1966, but no address given for her. She could be possibly in England somewhere. She will probably be someone’s wife, mum, aunt or your neighbour. if you know May or what happened to her, please get in touch, being searching for about 20 years now and still can’t find her, thanks. Sandra Arnott Email: sbcra1atgooglemail.com

Dear Adel, Phillip O Callaghan Bexhill-on-Sea.
We are seeking information in order to contact the above person, as far as we are aware he was at Nazareth House, Bexhill-on-Sea from approx 1950 to 1963, we know he was born in 1949 in Paddington, London. Phillip is our Brother and we would appreciate it if anyone can give us some information as to what happened to him. Many thanks Lizzie and Maureen O’Callaghan. Email: lizzieocallaghanathotmail.com

My great gran was Ester Primrose Nuttal and she came to South West Africa after leaving UK. She ran a boarding house there. She married and she had twin girls who she had to give up in order to get divorced. Does anyone remember her? My mother is Moira Ann James (nee Poole) Regards Melanie James. athomeatnetconnect.co.zw

I am looking for my friend Alice Collins ( known as Val)I lost contact with her some years back and have heard that she died 3 or 4 years ago. She lived at 12 June Close, Coulsdon, Surrey. She had 3 children, her birth son Graham, adopted daughter Loraine, and another son but can’t remember his name, I can’t believe she died, her son did not contact me if this was the case I feel she is alive somewhere, please can you help Judy Davis judydavisatblueyonder.co.uk

Dear Adel, I have just turned 40 and found out by accident that I have a sister who was adopted in 1965 in the Leeds Bradford area. She was born in the York area on 5th/7th October 1964,I believe, her name at birth was Karen Elliott mother's name Margaret Elliott father Michael Thirlway, I am desperate to find her. Thank you! Kevin Thirlway thirlwayatbtinternet.com

RE: The reception centre. Brindle road, Bamber Bridge. Nr Preston. (1950s)
Hello Adel, My brother and I are seeking information about the time we spent in the above home, circa 1950. We wonder if anyone else may remember being there, or remember us; staff; photos; day to day running of the home; their own experiences of their time in the home; anything. Thank you in anticipation.Kevin and Philip McNulty. churchstdemolitionatbtconnect.com Tel: 0151 922 1908

Since my parents died in 1990 I have lost touch with the rest of my relations. My parents were Duncan and Cathy Weir from Rothesay. I am trying to find my Uncle Dennis and Aunt Marion whistler cousins Anne, Sandra, Rachael, Steven, Michael and Robert whistler. Also Wendy and Colin weir and Malcolm and Andrew weir been trying for years without success hope you can help thank you Carol Meldrum martyandcarolathotmail.co.uk

Hello, I'm looking for my birth mother in the United Kingdom. Her name is Caroline Margaret Pearl Ismail although I'm sure the Surname is not the same anymore. She has 2 other children that were younger than me named Leon and Tina. I know she was married to a Godfrey and live within London in the past 4 years or so. My name is Tarik Maged Mostafa Ismail Tfares79ataol.com

Hi Adel, I believe my birth mother is looking for me, I was Elizabeth Kuchar. Could you pass on my e mail to establish some contact please. Thank you. Email: lizzie_middletonatlive.co.uk

Hello Adel, My grandmother has asked me to have a look online for any traces of her father. His name was George Anthony Hitt and he was an electrician. My Nan lost contact after he had left her mother when she was a 1 year old. It is known that Hamstead, London is where my Nan was born and we have estimated at George being born at around 1900-1910. Any information about him would be really great. Liam Goodley nicolagoodleyattiscali.co.uk

Hi, my name is Mark and I have decided to do some research on my family tree, my father Edgar Charles Robinson was one of 12 children, he has sadly passed away now. I am looking for information on a Nazareth Children’s home in Torquay where he was placed when his mother died back in 1948. Any information would be very much appreciated. My email is markrob1967atblueyonder.co.uk or if you fancy a chat I can be contacted on 01452 553600 or 07875695861. Many thanks

My mother was sent to a place in Wales called the nutshell when she was about 7 years old. I have tried to find about this place but have no information. Would appreciate any info. It was probably about 1935. Anita Doctor Email: anitadoctoratlive.com

Dear Adel. I am looking for Allan john Clarke born 1936/37 in Rochrord hospital Essex also Brenda Clarke d o b unknown, mothers name Cisie rose Clarke of north rd Westcliff Essex, I was born Paul Fredrick Clarke 5/6/1945, I was adopted in 1950 to the sheen family who ran a greengrocers in London rd Westcliff Essex I have found our mother who is 92 but her memory is a bit thin any help with N O K would be most helpful as time is against me you can contact me at paulsheen1945atlive.co.uk Kind regards Paul sheen

Hi Adel - My sister and I have always wondered if we have any half siblings. Our father wasn't the most faithful of men to our mum and it's quite possible that we may have a secret half sibling. Unfortunately we are at a dead end to start with as both our parents are deceased and there are no other relations to ask. My sister, who is older, is certain that our dad was having an affair with a barmaid who worked at the Good Samaritan pub in Ramsbottom Lancashire during the 1980's as she once caught them together being intimate, but she (the barmaid) could be just the 'tip of the iceberg'. Our fathers name is James Copeland b.1937 d.1999 and we lived at Beechacre, Ramsbottom from 1977 - 1988. I know it's a real long shot and we both wish we had tackled this issue years ago. If anyone has any leads, remembers our father or has any good tips we would be most grateful. Please email me: emmajane.copelandatyahoo.co.uk Many thanks Emma Copeland

I found your site while looking for Nazareth House, Cardonald, where my mother and her three sisters(McAlonan) spent about eight years from 1916. Maybe there is someone who can help with this query:
My third great-grandmother was Hannah Boyle, married to John Bryceland. I went to the ancestry.com site for "Boyle" and entered this information. A gentleman answered, mentioning that he was a Bryceland, and lived in East Lothian. Then I remembered that Susan Boyle said she lived in West Lothian. Wouldn't it be something if we turned out to be distant cousins? Email jean934athotmail.com

Hi Adel, I am looking for my father’s family in the U K and have very little information, but what I can tell you is this.
My father’s name was William Hunt and was born in Hull, Yorkshire and he meet my mother when she went to England on a holiday and while there they got married whereupon the settled in South Africa.
We did move to England when I was small and he died there when I was 12, then my mother had him exhumed and bought his body back to South Africa and we were not allowed any contact with them from that time on as my mother did not get on with them. The information I have is the following.
My Grandfather was Thomas William Hunt and my Grandmother was Alice Beatrice (Garnett or Barnett) Challace and they had 10 children as far as I know, my father I think was the eldest, but there could be an elder son.
My father was in the Merchant navy during the Second World War.
My mother’s name was Catherine Virginia Rutherford and she was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and my parents had four children. I remember that my Garand parents lived in Harrow near a park and I can remember they stayed across the road from a lawned grass aria. I think my Grandparents died sometime in 1985 but am not sure about that.
I want to thank you for your help and ask anyone who can help me to contact me at thehuntfamilyattelkomsa.net

I am looking for twins possibly boys?? Born about 1939/40 there mothers name was Eileen Phyllis lee who were possibly placed in Nazareth House, they might have possibly been stillborn, can you help? Sandra Arnott. Email: sbcra1atgooglemail.com

I am looking for any relatives of Eileen Dawn Taylor who was born in 1931 or 1932 in West Hartlepool, Durham. She was in New Zealand at the age of 25, in 1957. Please contact me on carrmartatclear.net.nz. Kind Regards Glenis Martin

Hi there. Having obtained my original birth certificate I have discovered that I was born in Warkworth House Isleworth Middlesex on February 9th 1929 and put up for adoption later that year. My birth Mother was Mrs Edith Cooke whose home address before entering Warkworth House was 64 Stanley Rd Acton and it was said that she had a Son. I would dearly like to find out where she went after leaving Warkworth House. I realise that she can’t be living now but her son could still be alive, though elderly. I am 80yrs of age now and myself, my children and grandchildren hope that I can discover what became of Edith Cooke formerly Sheriff after my birth in 1929. Can you please put me on your list? If you can I shall be very grateful. I am yours sincerely CYNTHIA LEMON Mary Cooke before adoption E mail address cynthialatf2s.com

I am looking for a half sister by the name of Mary Riley or Mary Donovan; adopted by James and Frances Donovan in 1946 they lived at 29, Highgate Road, London. Mary was born 1945/1944. My dad and Marys dad was Peter Bailiff. Maureen Wardle maureen.wardle2atbtinternet.comI was wondering how to find information on my father's cousin Mary Jane Kemp who died in Nazareth House, Clyne Common, Swansea 17th November 1965. I have been unable to find anything about this lady, who was born in Lancashire, and after having a very privileged childhood, was admitted into Nazareth House. If anyone knows anything about Mary I would be very grateful.
Linda mar.linatntlworld.com

Hello, I am researching my family tree and am trying to discover how my grandfather, who was born in Cardiff in 1896, came to be sent to the “Brothers of Charity” in Preston, Lancashire in the early years of the 20th century. I wondered if you might be able to help.
My family believe that my grandfather, born (Carl) William Maxwell Martinsson was probably taken away from his mother, (after his father had died at sea) and was initially placed aboard the Industrial School Ship HMS Havannah on the Cardiff mudflats. The Havannah was sold for scrap in 1905, and it is possible my grandfather was then taken in by Nazareth House who were instrumental in sending him, and his brother Alexis/Lexie, to the Brothers of Charity in Preston, to work in the mills.
I want to discover what truth there may be in this story. My ultimate goal is to discover who exactly my great-grandfather, Carl Gustav Martinsson was. All I know is that he was a Ship’s carpenter/Merchant Service, who may have been Norwegian, Swedish or Danish. He would have lived in Cardiff (Canton or St Mary districts) between 1891 and 1898. My home email address is david.martinsonatntlworld.com Dr Dave Martinson

Hello Adel,
My name is Susan Loane; my mother’s maiden name was Treadwell. Phyillis Joan. She in the RAF during the war, which she enlisted straight out of her private boarding school, which I understand was not of anyone's choice during that time. My mother married Terrence Loane in 1945/46 and migrated to Australia, in their own aeroplane, which my father flew, he was also in the air force. Hers is a very interesting story, and I would love to share it with some of her relatives, she was born in Northampton. I think in 1926 ish. As far as I know mum had two half sisters called Dorrie and Ann. I was very close to mum, I was her only daughter, I have two older brothers. I have a daughter called Sally and a son Called William, which I believe was mums fathers name. I am a psychologist, and I am wanting to travel to England during the next 2 years, and I would love to meet some 'relatives', If I have any... My mother never really recovered from her leaving England, which till the day she passed away, Dec 14 2005, she loved and loved and mourned for....unfortunately, mum lost contact with her half sisters, and this is another tale, must go...am in a hurry as usual. My address is 3 SchweitZer St, Mt Warren Pk, 4207Qld Australia Hoping this gets to someone who can help, I am still mourning my lovely mother. She was a 'one off'...Many thanks, Sue Loane

Seeking information on Ellen and Ann Crowe who resided at Nazareth House Lancaster from 1902 to 1913 and any of Ann's descendents. I am one of three daughters born to Ellen and now living in Australia. I also have a photograph of the residents on the steps of Nazareth House taken in 1912 that I can email to anyone with a female ancestor who resided there in that era. May Pigrum maystyleatoptusnet.com.au

Hi, I'm looking for information for a friend, Eileen. She was sent to the Styal home in Cheshire and stayed there until she was of age to leave. She is looking for any family. Her birth certificate states: 25 Feb 1933 at 9 Victoria Terrace, Openshaw, Manchester, a girl Eileen, Mother: Doris Bowker a Garment Machinist, at the address above. Can anyone help to find this family please. Thank you Ducie Hood NSW Australia. dhood44atbigpond.net.au

We are sons of Eva Keenan now Murray born 07/07/1936. in Manor House Castlepollard Co. Meath. Daughter of Annie Keenan Cannon Street Kells.( Annie died on 29/12/1976) Received to Nazareth house 29.03.1939...recommended by Sr Leontia. Discharged 29/12/1950 to Nazareth house mallow subsequently married our father. We would also like to know her fathers name and who he was and anything about his background as we have nothing on him. We believe she may have had two sisters or half sisters and possibly a brother/half brother regards Jim murray murraycleaningateircom.net

I am looking for my two brothers Peter and Robin Metcalfe I am Victor Metcalfe I live in Australia Peter was borne 1944 and Robin 1947 I have not seen them for 55 years can you help me jemalusatozemail.com.au

I, Peter Mahon, formally (1944- 1955) a boy of Nazareth House Churchill Street Sligo am looking for other Nazareth House boys who were there and remember me. asmodeus-1atweb.de Reply received: Peter, if you acknowledge this? Will write again. I knew Sister Mary Dormitories top left house Jim ref: P1

I write for a friend of my mother. The son would like to establish contact with his father. No obligation- just friendly contact. His father is born 11.08. 1966 and his name is James Jonathan Cook, formally Gunnar of the 39 Field Regiment RA stationed at Dempsey Bks, Sennelager BFPO 16 (Paderborn Germany) from 1986- 1989. The name of the son is Gerry James Niggemeier. Please help him. asmodeus-1atweb.de

I know what I am about to ask is like looking for a needle in a hay stack, but I am actually grasping at straws for the sake of my mother. My mother is 86 years old. Her youngest sister left Guyana/British Guyana in the early sixties for England. My mother's wish is to see her sister and to meet her family. My Aunt's name is Isha Mohamed. She may be going by Carmen. She married a British soldier and left for England. My aunt would be in her seventies now. The only information that we have on her husband is that his last name may be James and that he may be from Sussex. My Mother's parents were Jan and Fatima Mohamed. They lived in La Penitence, Guyana. My mother's name is Clarice, but is known by Baby. Their brother’s names are Shama, Dhula, Walter, Arnold and Norman. Their sister’s names are Amy and Elaine. My name is Imran Ramnarine. My e mail address is iramnarineatwakemed.org or outgrownfunctionataol.com I live at 1401 Timber Drive, Garner. North Carolina. 27529 My home phone number is 919-661-8288 my mother's phone is 718-365-9068 and she lives in the Bronx, NY Again, I know with the very limited information that I have, I am asking for the impossible. However, I do believe in miracles. I pray and hope that there is someone out there who may know of my aunt and her family. Thanks so much. Imran Ramnarine

If there’s anyone out there who knows of a Mary riley who had a baby adopted in 1949 would you please let me know, the baby is my half sister and I know she was looking for my dad some time ago. At birth she was named Mary Elizabeth riley and was born 1944/45. Mary was adopted by the Donovan. Please if anyone can point me in the right direction to finding my half sister I would be very grateful. Maureen Wardle. maureen.wardle2atbtinternet.com

Hi this is James Clayton I once lived in styals children home in Manchester with my brothers and sisters I was 1 to 2 years old during the war I was there till 1956. The names of my brothers and sisters are Robert Clayton, Raymond Clayton, Edward Clayton, Harold Clayton, Francis Clayton, and Margret Clayton. I’m now 66 years of age this year 4 years ago I got married and I would like to trace my brothers and sisters. I have tried everything to trace them so if it’s possible could you help me trace them. As I would like to find them. I have 10 grandchildren and 3 children from my first marriage and now I have 3 step- children and it would make my day if you could help me trace them. My phone number is 01526348518 don’t hesitate to ring me your faithfully Mr. James Clayton
j.clayton990atbtinternet.com

I am looking for anyone who lived in either Lee Hill (Lanchester) Cottage Homes, or Medomsley Edge Cottage Homes (both Co Durham) from 1936 – 1950. I was there with my sister & 2 brothers and would like to find old friends. Also, any boys who were at the Saltwell View Working Boys Hostel, Gateshead in the late 40’s. Ron Holder trishfisheratsky.com

My name is Bridget Egan I am looking for my daughter who I gave up for adoption privately born at Nazareth house hill lane Southampton in 1965 her name was then Elizabeth Kuchar jayne.oreganatgmail.com

Hi Adel, My name is Vanessa and I am searching for any relatives of William Clifford Morris and Caroline Morris (Lewis)? Caroline moved to Australia in 1910 with her youngest son Herbert (Bert) and later married George Bailey and they had a son Lewis Harry Bailey. She left behind 3 sons, Thomas, Victor and Leonard Morris. Would love to make contact with any relatives….
Thank you so much. Vanessa Skinner Vanessa_skinner at iinet.net.au

Hi Adel I am looking for my step brother Andrew Magoo (sp) He was adopted from a place in Oxford in England around 1960 'ish .He went to live in the USA I believe Washington . His mother is Esther Ethna Connolly. Dawn Cabon dawncabon at yahoo.com

I am looking for the family of Mary Elizabeth Duggan as she die in march 1958 when I was only 8 month old yes I am her daughter Ann Stenning but before I was married my name was Ann Constance Wilson and my phone number is 01902 454431 Wolverhampton

Looking for anyone who knew or knows anything about HILDA MAY COLLINS nee HOMEWOOD. Hilda disappeared from her home in London in 1936. She left her husband and 2 daughters. She was never heard from again. I have found a death and burial for her in 1958 in Dover court, Essex in 1958. She did not divorce her husband nor did he have her declared legally dead. Hilda was born in Kensington, London in 1897.
Any information would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks. SUE NEWTON. Email: sue.newton1at gmail.com

Hi my name is Ann Kelly And I am looking for my birth mother Ann Cunningham, I was born Helen Cunningham on 09-08-1950 and placed in Nazareth House Swansea from where I was adopted at 9 months old.
Anna came over from Ireland where she had been working as a domestic servant at Granard Longford Eire. After I was born Anna went to work in service at Plas LLanstephan for a Lady Kylsant but after that I have no information and despite searching for years and using various agencies both in Wales & Ireland I have been unable to get any further. Anna is now into her 80's (if she is still alive) & I am aware time is running out and I would like to find out some information about my background to pass onto my sons. Email: hyper.tom.tom at gmail.com

I am looking for Jonathan Wynn-Williams (or could be jonathan wynne-williams)- he was Agricultural Extension officer in Kalomo Zambia
1975. He knew my family at the Namwianga Mission there. If any one knows of him- please let him know we would love to hear from him. Rachel (Shelly Elder) Taylor and he can reach us at this email address. We are now in Houston, tx.Email: Rachel.taylor at atlanticii.com

I’m looking for Peter Stefanovic I think he’s 55/56 years old? I’ve not been in contact with him since I was about 16 years, now aged 30.
I know you worked as a police officer in London/Peterborough I work in criminal justice myself!!! I would hope you are able to find me KAREN X
Email: karenhather at btinternet.com

I am Elizabeth born in England but I’m married and live in Italy I had my brother who was living with a women called Karin Parkin, and from her they had 3 children, Amanda Louise born November 20 1982, Steven Mark Jan 1984 and Maria Elizabeth if I am right in Jan as well but in 1986, all coming from Halifax, Bradford or Mixened, after a while they had some kind of problems and split up and left England, now we are looking for them, we have been searching on many web pages and I found Amanda looking for us on 1 web, searching for her family but that was in the year 2005 in Bedfordshire, if anyone can help me to get in touch or knows them please tell them that their aunt is on line looking for them and I would get them to get in touch with their father, at the moment I cant say much about their father because he had a bad experience 2 years ago, he had someone saying that she was Amanda and played bad tricks on him, so I would like to keep him out for now, I have to be sure that they are the right people ....................thank you Ref: 26-10

Hi Adel After being ripped off by other search engines & uncaring people I wondered if any of your uses can help me I am looking for an old friend of mine from the 1970s she was a student nurse called Patricia Sinfield she worked in Southampton between the R.S.H. &GENERAL HOSPITALS then she was looking after elderly patients I would be most grateful if anybody out there can help me yours sincerely B. Clayton Ref 10-10 Email: adel@carehome.org.uk

I am trying to trace two family friends of my late parents, my father worked with Jim Mynott for 30 odd years and also played cricket with him, they have a son called John about the age of 59/60 now. His wife was called Millie last heard of was 1998 the year my mum died and. last known address was Doddinghurst near Brentwood Essex, would be grateful for any information
Ref 13-9 Email: adel@carehome.org.uk

David Rogers was born 13/3/1934 in Alexandra hospital Plymouth UK. His mother Winifred May Rogers was living in Tor Point Cornwall UK. David was sent for adoption and ended up in London at the National Children Adoption Association 71 Knightsbridge London SW1 from where he was adopted in 1938.
How did he get there???
What happened to him between 1934 & 1938???
Where was he between 1934 & 1938???
Was he still in Plymouth part or all of that time???
How and why was he sent to London???
CAN ANYONE ANSWER ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS OR HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ADOPTION SYSTEM OF THAT TIME???
Ref 7-9 Email: adel@carehome.org.uk

Hi Adel,
Can you help me trace a missing uncle? I am tracing him for my aunt, who was married to him. The person that I am looking for is Thomas Williamson; he was born in Greengairs by Airdrie in Scotland on the 13/11/1952. He attended Greengairs primary school possibly between 1957 and 1964 then onto Airdrie academy, which he left around 1967/1968. He immigrated to Canada between 1970/1971. He married my aunt Margaret burns in St Louis church, waterloo, Ontario, Canada either on the 13th or the 19th of Feb. 1972. They divorced in Kitchener. Ontario, Canada on the 7th of Aug 1975. His last known address is 16 Richmond Avenue, Kitchener. Ontario, Canada. He may have returned to the UK. Thomas has an unusual middle name, which he can email me to confirm his identity. Please contact ASAP.TRIGGER@blueyonder.co.uk

My name is Clare I am 25yrs old and am looking for my dad that I have never met I know he used to live in the north Peckham estate I think his name was Alex he was tall and had long hair, I believe he went to Canada years ago not sure for how long but I am certain that he did return, my mums name was Sandra Uter at the time if anyone has any information please email me thanks. cnuter@btinternet.com

I spent a happy time in Nazareth House Hammersmith 1937; I am looking for father’s side of the family, name Walter Sibley. Please help. Thank you Patricia Costa patriciacosta3@aol.com

Hi my name is Marie Hamilton, I would like to place a message on your board am looking for my brother Derek Joseph Dixon his date of birth is 8th or 9th of may he is 37 years of age. He was living in Essex I don’t know where, I haven’t seen Derek in 14 years, I would love him to get in contact as I got married two years ago, and he has another sister that I have just found after 34 years, Derek was born in Carlisle this is sister Marie Hamilton maiden name Dixon please can you help.william969hamilton@btinternet.com

I am looking for any of the Nuttall family that lived at 8 Bannaman street Salford uk up till 1964 if anyone can help my email is stephennuttall5858@hotmail.co.uk thank you Stephen Nuttall.

Dear Adel, I am trying to help a friend in South Africa who was adopted when she was 18 months old approx. adopted 10 July 1958 at Ellismore port. She believes her birth mother was called Maureen Castles but used the name Gaynor at her birth. So Ann was called Ann Marie Gaynor. Mother lived at 16 Primrose Gardens London NW3. Ann. birth date was 18th Feb. 1956. Both adopted parents and birth parents are dead. So she has got no more info only before her adopted mother died she told her that her birth mother had been in touch to say Ann had a sister and brother. . Mother also lived at 31 Greencroft Gardens Hampstead. Her adopted parents were called Douglas and Rosaline Morris.14 Stoke road Ellsmore port. Please can you put me in the right direction to help her? Thank you M Murphy patton@margaretmurphy7.wanadoo.co.uk

Dear Adel, could you please add an enquiry to your site regarding any information which may come up regarding Nazareth House Isleworth, London during the 1930s and 40’s? My mother in law Mary Smith was an orphan there from 1939 till 1950. We are trying to find her parents or relatives. Regards, Simone. abc46171@bigpond.net.au

Hi Adel, I came across your website and would be grateful if you could place a notice in there for me. I am looking for any ex-Nazareth House, Cape Town, South Africa girls or boys who were with me during the 1950's. I would be so grateful to hear from any of them. I believe that some have settled overseas so I'm hoping that one or two of them will read your notice board and see my message. Many thanks Sharon Uren shazuren1@optusnet.com.au

Dear Adel
I am living in Southend Essex, and am trying to trace a relative of a relative, Mr Kenneth Charles Slater's son, Malcolm Slater, he worked as a Police Officer for the Devon/Cornwall Police for many years. His father Mr Kenneth Slater was born on the 23rd December and would now be 89 years old approx, he lived with Mrs Carol Slater for many, many years, in and around the Kent area, then they moved to Maldon in Essex, then Southminster in Essex. If Malcolm is still alive, please can he e-mail me on Supermodel1964@aol.com, as I have some urgent news for him. Thank you Adel. Love Louise

Hi Adel
My name is Fred Johnson I live in Australia and I haven’t seen my aunt for over 45 years I did have her phone number but because she has memory loss when I used to ring her she would hang up I no longer have the phone number her name is Ellen Newton ne Johnson her husband was William (bill) Newton there phone is still under William Newton I think, when I was a kid we used to live with her at 3 to 6 months durations over a period of about 5 years and go to school in Wantage. I know she has lived in the same house for about 55 or 60 years she was Sir John Betchyemans (H>M Poet loriet) House cleaner whom I met many times with my brother Allan, at the time we were only very young I am now 56 Allan is 55 She also Worked at the Barclays bank as cleaner, she also went to Mass in Wantage on Sunday Mornings I think it was the large church in the middle of town from memory.
The reason of this letter we are coming back to England April Next year and hope she is still with us I think she is about 95 or 96, my uncle Bill passed away many years ago he used to collect the milk from the farms in and around Redding and Wantage and loved to take us to the Pub called The Leg Of Mutton. (Not to drink) a packet of crisp with salt and lemonade.
I need to contact the home care people that take care of her or even if she has been moved in to a Home care situation and to let her know that we are coming over and hope to see her My contact in Australia is 0295203193 fax 0295203193 email fredfrog51@hotmail.com. hope you can find her if she is still living at the house I would like to send her a letter so the address would be great I remember the house last one on the right going up the hill there was a road on the right going down to the atomic research commission and that went on to the old air force runway where we used to go and ride our bikes and roller skate I hope the information will help a big thank you. Fred, Marilyn Johnson. Allan, Roslyn, Johnson

To whom it may concern. My name is Mrs Phyllis Haycox. I am looking for my brother his name is Norman Lloyd of Meadow View, Weston, Lullingfield, Baschurch I heard from an associate that my brother has been put into a rest home and nobody knows which one, if anybody can help me with his whereabouts, it would be appreciated.
From a very concerned sister Yours Sincerely Mrs Phylis Haycox amhaycox@hotmail.co.uk

Hi, I am looking for my step aunt, Indian, by the name of Selveranie Pillay originally from South Africa, who moved to the UK in the early seventies and married a White, whose surname was Vaughan. briantj@cjc.co.za

At my Grandma's funeral I finally found out some info about her life but after 14 months of searching I'm still no further into finding out about her. Mildred Evelyn Gelson was born on July 21st 1922 at Warkworth House, Twickenham Road, Isleworth U.D. She was raised by nuns in an orphanage in Isleworth and later went into service for Lord Lichfield at Shugborough House, Staffordshire. Grandma married my Granddad in 1951 in South East Durham. If anyone has any information on where she was, why she moved or photos of her I'd be very grateful if you'd get in touch. We don't know very much at all about her life before she married granddad. Thanks, Jan jem2109@aol.com

Nazareth House, Plymouth Yelverton 1954. Photos? Records? Anything? I went here with my toddler brother in 1954. I was a baby in arms.
Please can anyone help me find some records or photos or anything that records my brother and I attending? The very basis need is to know what date I was admitted and when I left and who looked after us? I am told by a sister at Nazareth House Durnford St Plymouth to call back and speak to the Manager at the end of the week. I am not expecting much luck as the orphanage at Yelverton was demolished 20 years ago. Kind Regards Kathryn Jackson. kathyannejackson@yahoo.co.uk

Could you help please? I am looking for information regarding my mother Alice Travis and her siblings Mary Katherine (aka Kitty) and George their brother. They were cared for in Nazareth House (Manchester) for a few years following the death of their father James Travis. My mother Alice was born February 1911 and I believe she was placed there circa 1913 - 1915 Thank you. Annie Anniejeffries@aol.com

Hi I am looking for my old next door neighbours from Talbot Gardens, St Budeaux, Plymouth Devon. dating back to 1976. My name then was Marian Barber. Steve was in the navy as was my husband. We both had sons within one month of each other. They had a son name Andrew and I had a son named Ian. I think that Steve and Shelaghoriginate from either Ellesmere Port or Southport. If anyone knows of there whereabouts, please email me. It would be lovely to locate them again.
Thanks Marian Thoma marian@marian43.wanadoo.co.u

Hi Adel
Just came across your site, I am living in Ireland and am desperate to find my daughter-in-law Bernadette Murphy maiden name Savage and her son my grandson Simon/Peter who would be 17 this May 2006, I have not seen Simon since he was 5 years old and would love to make contact with them again, the last place I know they were living, was Cardigan Court in Leeds Bernadette is originally from Dublin and was involved with the Baptist Church at one time.
Many thanks Doreen Murphy andrewkinsella47@hotmail.com

Hello,
This is an unusual request, but we have lost touch with my grandmother who moved to a nursing home in Essex early this year. Her name is Josephine Morrell. She was living in Shoesburyness. She has left no forwarding address or number. We are anxious to get in touch with her as soon as possible. If you can help, please contact me at this email address lilani@zurbrugg.com , or my partner at andreas@zurbrugg.com . We are living in Australia at present so email is the easiest form of contact. Thank you in advance for your help. Kind regards, Lilani Goonesen

Hi Adel I am looking for my two cousins their names are Ian and Robert gill they used to live in Little Sutton Ellesmere port. Their dad was Alf there mums name was Barbara we used to call her Babs. I have been to there old house but none of the neighbours know where they have gone. There dad died about 6 to 8 years ago I know Ian used to be in the police force I have tried to find him through them but they didn’t want to know. If anybody out there knows where my cousins are please help me you can contact me at my email address.....sarah@willi2110.fsnet.co.uk I hope somebody can help me please I really want and need to see them thanks Sarah

I am trying to trace information on my cousin Vivienne Elliott who was in Nazareth House Orphanage Plymouth during the war. I do not know if she was my aunt’s daughter or adopted by her as I also have been told of the name Bailey in connection with her. She was born about 1931/32 and married Roy Weeks about 1949/51. Can anyone help me please. Sheila sheila@cpsr.freeserve.co.uk

Dear Adel, I am looking for information regarding my great aunt Dora Davies who was born in Withington in 1915. She was put into Styal Cottage Homes, Cheshire in 1926 until 1931. She had younger twin brothers, Arthur and Harry Davies who were born in Crumpsall in 1919 (both now deceased) and also were also at Styal Cottage Homes. All I have is the birth certificate of Dora Davies giving her mother's forename and maiden name but there is no mention of the father's name or any of the three birth certificates. If anyone is able to help or thinks they may be related, please contact me at benjamin.bunny@blueyonder.co.uk. Regards, Michelle

Hi my name is Annmarie, I found your website after many hours searching, and from looking at previous messages I am hoping you can help me!
My mother was put into care at the age of approx 4 weeks old and remained in care until she was 16. From 1950 - 1966 She spent the first couple of years in Nazareth House, Yelverton. Devon Then Nazareth house, Durnford Street. Plymouth. Devon for a further few years and was then moved to Nazareth House, Portsmouth. Hampshire.
Until she was 16. All of these places do not exist now. All we know is her birth mother refused to let her be adopted but wouldn't care for her herself. My mothers name is Patricia Eileen Lawrence. My mother's birth name was Margaret Mary Lawrence. I have spent several months trying to get contact with Nazareth House Hammersmith, but they do not reply to my letters. All we want to do is to retrieve my mothers file from when she was in care. I have her original birth certificate. I am hoping you can help? regards Annmarie James annmariejames@blueyonder.co.uk

My niece is trying to find her father ,she has not seen since she was a few weeks old, his name is Melvin Fothergill, He was last seen in Bolton around 1972,his Mothers name is Ann Lewis, Or Ann Foster,she lived in Leeds.my niece's name is Fiona Jackson, she lives in paris where she is at university, and has been trying to find Melvin for years. Could you add this to your site, Thank you, Sincerely Geraldine Jackson. GeraldineJackso@aol.com

Dear Adel,
I am trying to find out some information about my cousin, Peter Frederick Henry Chambers who died on the 6th October 1999 at Worthing hospital, Sussex. Peter was born on the 30th July 1931 in Fulham, London. He was a resident of "Hillrise", 16. Fitzalan Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5JR until his death. Over the years we lost contact, and I am trying to find out if anyone has any memories of him and also where was buried. I have visited the home, and someone remembered him. I wrote later for more information, but sadly they did not reply. As he is one missing link in my family tree, I would be grateful if you have any information on Peter. Especially any photographs. Further details: His father was my uncle Fred Chambers and I believe his mother (or step mother) was Ivy (nee Goode) Chambers.They are both now deceased, but did live in the Carshalton area of London. I also believe that Peter was a part-time fireman, but not sure in which area. Kind Regards EDWARD W. CHAMBERS ECham66039@aol.com My telephone number is 01 634 30 30 29

I am trying to find my mother, Is she at your nursing home? My mothers name is Lorraine Susanne Irish or Cleary, she is approx 60 years, born on 23.6.45, last address, 12 Mirador Place St Judes Plymouth PL4 9HE. Paulley,Lucie Elizabeth - paule001

Hi Adel, I am trying to help a friend, which he has asked for. He lives in Brittany & I live in Stoke-on-Trent. During his childhood he was an orphan at a place called the Little Cottage orphanage, in Penkhull Stoke-on-Trent. Only after he had long since left did he find out he had a brother at the orphanage, who actually became a friend while he was there - without either knowing. The building is still there but used for other ventures now. A search of the Internet provided nothing. Visits to the local libraries, police stations nothing either. Some of the locals have been very helpful regarding the history of the place, but only about the building itself, not the orphans. The local churches seem very reluctant to help. My friend Ken has happy memories of the place & is now trying to research his unknown start in life. I am looking for records of the orphans who were there from around 1948 - 1958. Can anyone out there help me? Many thanks, Mike Walker sally.mowcop@virgin.net

Hi there, Don’t know if you can help but here goes. I was born on 3/9/1946, I was adopted at the age of 4.5 yrs from Nazareth House, wether it was Swansea or Cardiff I do not know. My adopted family name is Martin, I have some suspicion that my former family name was Wilson, but it is only a distant and old hunch that could be wrong. How do I find out my history. One reason is Medical, the other is a desire to know why I was placed there in the first place. Can you help?? I live in Bedfordshire and have 2 sons and a wife. Yours hopefully John R Martin johnmartin@ntlworld.com

Dear Adel
I am try to find out what has happened to my uncle, Maurice Ash, b 18th Sept 1910. In about 2000, he was in: The Grove Residential Home, St Thomas’ Place, Penkhull, Stoke on trent. However, this is not on your list. Do you know how I might find out anything about it, or him? Many thanks, John Wills JohnWills@btinternet.com

Dear Adel I was born in 1929 to Reginald Arthur Lingard and Margaret Lilian Lingard nee Shaw of 93, Henleaze Rd , Westbury on Trym on Nov.19th 1929.
In January 1932 I was adopted by a family by the name of Ellis of Pendyffryn Rd., Rhyl. Please, please is there anyone there who knows of this family . I would give anything to know before I die. My Email address is bmsyq@bigpond.net.au and I live in Queensland Australia. Any information would be very welcome, Brenda Starkey, originally Pamela Mary Lingard

I am looking for any records for my mother who was in Nazareth house Scotland also Smylliun house from the age of new born till she was 17 years if age that was in 1934 till 1951 I am trying to trace family members in England as she has not seen them in 45 years she has half brother and sisters aged between 56 years and late 60s my mum is now 71 years old would love to be able to find some information for her, her name was Mary Jessi Cecelia Webster Ashwood Mcafferty from Lanarkshire I think hope someone knows something, thanking you Angela dyer we presently live in Australia now my parents immigrated 40 years ago burnhot@hotmail.com

Hi Adel My name is Sheila Sempa I am looking for Annette white who just turned 28 yesterday. I went to school with her at latchmere junior school in Battersea, London in hte 1980's. I left in 1988 for another country and have never been in touch with her since. Yours sincerely Sheila Sempa Email: kaiseti@yahoo.com

Nazareth House Orphanage, Cardiff (records) I wonder if you could place this on your page and see if anyone could help please. Preferably from 1938 – 1950. Thanks. Martine Ford Sheridan & Leonard martine@sheridan-leonard.com

Hello, I'm trying to find information about Elizabeth Fox Inman, who was living in Leeds, England in the early 1950s. She was married to a sailor who was stationed for part of the time in Malta, and trained as a nurse in Armley. I think she would be about 74 years old now. If anyone knows anything, however minor or out of date, please let me know. Thanks! Faye E. faye.clarkson@gmail.com

Hi, I wonder if you can help me I am trying to locate Dorothy Lumley who was residing at Middlesmoor House, 2 Langcliffe Ave East several years ago. I am trying to trace her on behalf of my mother Jessie Fox, formerly Jessie Deane, who is Dorothy Lumleys sister. If you have any information I would be grateful as my mum would love to see Dorothy again. Kind Regards Deb Fox deb.fox24@btinternet.com

Hi Adel My Name is Steve O'Donnell, I am looking for my Nan Isabelle O'Donnell, she previously lived at Coldingham Gdns, Fenham Newcastle Upon Tyne. Because of Family Problems I Have been unable to get in touch with her for the last two yrs. I have now found out that she has been in a care home for the last 15mths, and was wondering if anyone can help? As far as I know she is close by her previous address... I really want to see her any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Steve somayflower@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Adel, I am looking for information re: MARGARET BURTON who died sometime after1980 and was in a care facility for a short while after her husband, John, died. She had lived sometime at 6 MANOR DRIVE, PENWORTHAN, PRESTON, ENGLAND. I don't think there were children but not sure but think she/he had cousins living at the time of her death. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards, FRANCES MADDOX frances-55-58@charter.net

Hi Adel I am hoping that someone maybe able to help me with my research. My mother was put into the Nazareth House in Derry in 1928 she was about 18 months old and she remained there until she was adopted at the age of four of five. Her name was Margaret Mary White or Galbraith. I know this is quite a long shot but if anyone has any information of the history of the Nazareth House or photographs from this era I would really be pleased to speak to them. My mother’s birth certificate has never been located. Her mother was called Matilda Galbraith and the father was possibly called White. He is believed to have been a policeman in Londonderry. I would appreciate any info no matter how small. Geraldine Wilson geraldineseven@hotmail.com
Hello Adel
I hope you may be able to help me. I have already placed a message on your page, to which I have had a couple of replies. But recently I received an email from a Rachel Hawwood? to which I have accidently deleted and did not get to read or reply to her email. I am hoping that she may visit your site once more and see this message. I would be so grateful if you can help. Thank you Geraldine Wilson

Missing relative I have an uncle that lives in filey and I have been unable to trace him through search sites on the internet. As he is quite elderly (probably in late 70's) I wondered if he could be a resident of one of your facilities in Filey. His name is Malcolm Thomas. and he has 2 surviving brothers in England. One in Devon the other in West Midlands. My sister and I went to live in Canada in 1954, returned for a visit in 1962 and have lost all contact since then. We are coming to England for a tour and a visit to Bridlington where we lived with my grandmother and uncle Malcolm. We would love to be able to see him but don't seem to be able to trace him. His wife died quite a few years ago so he could be on his own. We have contacted the Bridlington news service and "Judy" says she will put something in the paper there to see if we can locate old friends and relatives. We would appreciate any help you may be able to provide. Thank you in advance Anne Lesnick a.lesnick@rogers.com

Hi Adel, I am doing some research into my mother's cousin Major Edward Macey who disappeared in Cyprus in 1964, while serving with the UN peacekeeping force. His Mother Alice Clara Macey was in Gratwick House Rest Home, 55 Norfolk Rd, Littlehampton before her death in hospital in January 1970.Alice's previous address was C/o Canon T J Kirkland Bsc, St Ovins, Clagmore Rd, Rustington, Littlehampton.We are wondering if she was actually acquainted with Canon Kirkland or was there an aged care facility at that address? Her son's emergency address while in the Army was the same. We are also looking for Alice's niece Eileen Alannah Bolton whose address in 1970 was 172 The Street, Clapham, when she was the informant on Alice's death certificate. We would like to get in touch with her about family history details if anyone knows where she is living now. Kind regards, Annette Weckert nettdragon@gmail.com
Hi, Further information received regarding Eileen Alannah Bolton reveals about 10 years ago, she went to live with her daughter Maureen who was a microbiologist, married with 2 children and lived in Scotland. Can anyone help with Maureen's married name and location please? Searching for family information. Kind Regards, Annette Weckert

Dear Adel I wondered if you could help me please. I am researching my family tree and am looking for a orphanage/care home which was called Cottage Homes in 1926 in Norton Road, Stourbridge. My mother-in-law lived there from an early age. I have found your web site and note that Westfield Lodge is in Norton Road and wondered if you might be able to tell me if you have access to any history on the building. This may be a long shot but I thought it may have been the orphanage before it became Westfield Lodge.I apologise for this not being a 'work related' query but I am having great difficulty locating the whereabouts of this home. I would really appreciate any help or information you may have,but of course, if you are too busy please accept my apologies again for any inconvenience caused.Regard Jenny.Jenny.buzzard@ukonline.co.uk

Dear Adel, I recently became interested in my family history on my fathers side. And to be more precise, his fathers side. This leads me to the family of Clarkson who lived in Keldhead Hall in North Yorkshire prior to its becoming a care home. If there is any remaining information on the Clarkson family or the history of the hall itself, I would be extremely grateful to receive it! My email address is: hotchocolate@tesco.ne Yours sincerely, Natasha Rogerson

Dear Adel, I came across your website and thought you might be able to help me. I am trying to locate my elderly aunt Nellie Backhouse who, if she is still alive would be in her early 90’s. Up until about 6 or 7 years ago she was living on her own in a residential home or retirement village in Clacton, Essex that apparently was run by the local council. My parents in New Zealand corresponded with her regularly for many years but she eventually found it too difficult to write and had to enlist the help of a neighbor when replying. I understand that she moved on to a new locality but I don't know where. We have had conflicting reports as to whether she is still living. If she has died it would be good to know when this occurred and where she is buried. Aunty Nellie was my mother's youngest sister. She never married. The Clacton address where she was living is; 61 Holly Court, 200 Old Road, London Road Clacton, Essex CO 151 HX Living in Adelaide, South Australia does make this type of search rather difficult. I would be most grateful if you could help in any way. My e-mail address is; sandivince@optusnet.com.au Yours sincerely Ian Vince

Dear Adel, I am writing on behalf on my Italian cousin, Felicita Pelosi who lives for most of the year in the moutain village of Picinisco, near Frosinone in Italy. My father (Felicita's uncle) was Italian and came from Picinisco. We are tring to obtain contact details for Maria Corelli [Mary Corell MacDonald Gill] the author of a short story entitled "In Love and War." Apparently Maria lived for some time in Picinisco in a house currently occupied by one of our cousins, and then spent the duration of the second world war hiding from the Germany army in a cave somewhere near the village. I understand that Maria now lives in West Wittering and so am writing to your contact address to see if I can obtain a reply. My cousin would like an address for Maria so that she can write directly to her . Felicita's interests include the local history of Picnisco, which has had its fair share of interesting English literary visitors in the past. Thanking you in advance. jcrolla@dial.pipex.com Yours sincerely, Dr John A Crolla

hello, perhaps some one in the Lowestoft area of the John Turner House can help me. I am looking for the Sissons family who managed (i believe) the House in Lowestoft back around the dates of 1987-1989 . They had a daughter Caroline , who married an American Serviceman named Kirby Albright. they had a daughter and moved to the US, after his tour in the UK was done. Kirby was my best friend while I was over in the UK . I was stationed with him at RAF Bentwaters , near Ipswich. I guess we drifted apart after we got out of the services... A few years ago , i ran into another mutual friend of Kirbys and he said that Kirby developed cancer and passed on to the Lord, and his wife and daughter returned to the UK, presumably the Lowestoft area.I would like to find/talk to Caroline, his widow, to express my condolences and remember good times we had. Any member of the Sissons family who anyone can get me in touch with would be much appreciated, i believe she also had a younger sister . Caroline would be about 34-36 right now. Thank you in advance for any assistance you may give me. Phone in US is 920-326-5701, address 514 Second St. Randolph WI 53956-1014
e mail dpickhardt27@yahoo.com Thank you again, my time in the UK and my time with Kirby and his family was the best experience of my life.

hello Adel Kay and Ian are looking for their long lost sister and aunt Irene born Irene Treadwell Understood to be living in care in Temple Ewell since 1983
Telephone no's Lesley c/o Agnes 018 83 74 24 10 Ian 079 84 01 12 76