Ancestor has illegitimate child.

Judith Ann Bowden Kay · January 23

Father's name was not found after extensive research. Can a child be sealed to just a mother?

Brett . · January 24

@Judith Ann Bowden Kay

Judith

Furthermore ...

Here are some "Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':

Can a child be sealed to parents when one of the parent’s names is unknown?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/sealing-to-parent-ordinance-when-name-of-parent-is-unknown

How do I seal a child to grandparents?

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-seal-a-child-to-grandparents

Plus, the "Related" Articles, on how to establish the various "Parent-Child" Relationships.

I hope, that these may also help/assist, somewhat.

Brett

Brett . · January 23

@Judith Ann Bowden Kay

Judith

I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]

Short Answer: 'No' - BOTH Parents are required.

But ...

That Said ...

DO NOT disappear ..

In such cases, the Child CAN be "Sealing" to their "Maternal" Grandparents.

You create, a SECOND "Parent-Child" Relationship, for the Child (ie. a SECOND "Set" of Parents).

You simply, ADD the Child, to their "Maternal" Grandparents; and, designate, the "Parent-Child" Relationship, for that Child, to BOTH of his Grandparents; as, "Guardianship".

Then, you CAN, "Seal" the Child, to their "Maternal" Grandparents.

I hope, that this may help/assist, somewhat.

Brett

DMS1737 · January 23

Question will be resolved via private message with our Guest.

Judith Ann Bowden Kay · January 28

Thank you so much. This was very helpful. This will help my friend for sure.

Brett . · January 28

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Ancestor has illegitimate child.

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Can a child be sealed to parents when one of the parent’s names is unknown?

How do I seal a child to grandparents?

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