I just have some very sketchy information from my sister-in-law regarding her family history. Her father Raymond George Peek (1930-89), was a surviving child of illegitimate twins. The other twin died after an operation shortly after birth to separate them as they were joined at the toe. We believe Florence was born in 1903 and was sent from her home, disgraced, and in a workhouse. As she was unable to take baby Raymond with her when she went to work she put him up for adoption. It was only in Raymond's adult life were they reunited and she died in hospital in about 1965/67. She lived in Lowestoft and the family think she was born there. Where would be the best place to begin researching. x x x Stella x
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Peek Sarah Clara Mutford 4a 1992 Ward George Mutford 4a 1992
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> We believe Florence was born in 1903 and was sent from her home, disgraced, and in a workhouse.
Did we still have workhouses in 1930?Last edited by SmallTownGirl; 31-05-13, 18:41.Always looking for Goodwins in Berkshire.
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Originally posted by SmallTownGirl View Post> We believe Florence was born in 1903 and was sent from her home, disgraced, and in a workhouse.
Did we still have workhouses in 1930?Last edited by JudithM; 31-05-13, 18:47.Judith passed away in October 2018
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Originally posted by Val wish Id never started View Postdo you have Raymonds Cert ?
Raymond G Peek Mar 1930 Mutford Suffolk 4a 1735 mothers maiden name PeekAlways looking for Goodwins in Berkshire.
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Thanks for all your input, I had found the death and Raymond's birth records... It makes you wonder if the twin story was right. I will give the family another interrogation and see what is said. I have asked to see paperwork, if they have any... I will get back to you shortly x x x Stella xStellanne x
Researching: Bennetts (Derbyshire), Parkinson (Durham, Yorkshire)
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Val, I have been in touch with my sister in laws mum and she says her husband (Raymond)'s twin never had his birth registered as he died.... Was this legal? I would presume any operation to separate at the toe would not have been immediately after birth! Does anyone have any thoughts x xStellanne x
Researching: Bennetts (Derbyshire), Parkinson (Durham, Yorkshire)
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Doesn't have the ring of truth to me.
If Raymond didn't know his BM until much later in life, I can't see them discussing such minor details as whether his so-called twin's birth was registered or not. Also, it sounds like the kind of answer that someone might give when they've been told that no birth registration can be found.
Sorry to be negative.Always looking for Goodwins in Berkshire.
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Originally posted by Stellanne View PostVal, I have been in touch with my sister in laws mum and she says her husband (Raymond)'s twin never had his birth registered as he died.... Was this legal? I would presume any operation to separate at the toe would not have been immediately after birth! Does anyone have any thoughts x xJudith passed away in October 2018
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My thoughts exactly.... Maybe the twin thing is a family myth... Apparently Raymond wasn't placed for adoption, he was placed in St Margaret's orphanage in Oulten (?) Norfolk.... And then evacuated to Clowne (derbyshire) with other children from the orphanage. Maybe that is where he lost contact with Florence Sarah Peek. It was certainly where he continued his life... Marrying and having children and dieing in the village. To make his life even more tragic he had a heart attack during the ambulance workers strike, and died as he wasn't able to get to hospital.
Anyway that aside.... Any pointers to further investigations x x x hugs x xStellanne x
Researching: Bennetts (Derbyshire), Parkinson (Durham, Yorkshire)
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If the other twin was stillborn then there would be no birth registration - because he was never born. By 1930 Stillbirths had to be registered, as Stillbirths. the Stillbirth Register is not available to the public but you can get a copy of the entry from the Registrar General if you apply in writing - I think you have to be close kin.
I suppose it is JUST within the bounds of possibility that the twins were joined at the toe and an operation was done to separate the living twin from the stillborn twin.
Incidentally....I was a Peek by marriage and there are an unusual number of twin births in my ex's extended family!
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