The Adoption of Edna Celia Smith (1924)
On February 1, 1924, in Genesee County, New York, a formal adoption proceeding was completed before County Judge Newell K. Cone involving a young child, Edna Celia Smith.
Edna Celia Smith, born February 15, 1923, in Batavia, New York, was the daughter of Winifred Ruth Putney. Her father, Lynn Smith, was deceased at the time of the proceeding. Due to her circumstances, which were described in the record as destitute, arrangements were made for her adoption. Edna Gruber petitioned the court to adopt the child. She had already taken the child into her care and demonstrated the means and willingness to provide a stable home, including food, clothing, and education.
Winifred Ruth Putney, the child’s mother and surviving parent, formally consented to the adoption and relinquished all parental rights, including custody and control. After reviewing the petition, consents, and testimony, the court determined that adoption was in the best interest of the child. The adoption was approved and confirmed, and the child was legally recognized as the daughter of Edna Gruber.
From that date forward, her name was changed to: Edna Celia Gruber
Edna Celia Smith, born February 15, 1923, in Batavia, New York, was the daughter of Winifred Ruth Putney. Her father, Lynn Smith, was deceased at the time of the proceeding. Due to her circumstances, which were described in the record as destitute, arrangements were made for her adoption. Edna Gruber petitioned the court to adopt the child. She had already taken the child into her care and demonstrated the means and willingness to provide a stable home, including food, clothing, and education.
Winifred Ruth Putney, the child’s mother and surviving parent, formally consented to the adoption and relinquished all parental rights, including custody and control. After reviewing the petition, consents, and testimony, the court determined that adoption was in the best interest of the child. The adoption was approved and confirmed, and the child was legally recognized as the daughter of Edna Gruber.
From that date forward, her name was changed to: Edna Celia Gruber
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