Thread: john summers

I am a newbie to this forum and I am trying to find details of my father. John Summers, he was born on 8-9 August 1927, found abandoned as a baby by a policeman in Wanstead (essex at that time ) . I cannot find any trace of him in his younger years. I have tried Dr Banardos and they have no record on thier database or others associated with them. Any one out there with any ideas where I can look next . My dad died in 1986 and as is usual I did n't get to find out about his full past. Many thanks.

many thanks for your help so far, sorry I did not reply sooner been working abroad. I have the original death cert as it was myself who registered my dads death, I also have his birth details but have reached a dead end. Do the police keep records on abandoned children , if so which police force do I get in touch with Essex or London, just answered my own question ( both ). Oh well just have to keep on trying. Any body got any other pointers all help appreciated.

Originally Posted by milford_lass

hi jonno

children in the 20's were called foundling's not abondoned children sounds nicer i think here is a link

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Dear Milford I have to agree with foundling is a more apt description , thanks for your info . I will be calling them very soon, will repost any info that may be forth coming from them , cheers jonno.