Adoptees - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ADOPTEE SEARCH HELP

RegNMINiles — 2013-05-20 23:44:30Z

In 2008 you joined an online registry which is not confidential. You mentioned Gale MARCUS as an attorney for your birth mother.

I am commenting today because I saw Gale's name in a book about the black market. It's on page 13 (and others). To read the book online, go to:

http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015073363056;vie...

Reg Niles
RegNMINiles#cs.com
(change pound sign to at sign)

P.S. In case Ancestry.com truncates the URL, I will repeat it below, divided into 3 parts.

http://babel.hathitrust.org/

cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015073363056;

view=1up;seq=5

Re: Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

Natalie14468 — 2013-05-20 20:09:49Z

http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/vital/non_certified...

go to the web page above. All of the information you need can be found on that page.

Re: Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

libbyshops — 2013-05-20 16:03:37Z

Ooh, good to know. I'm not sure if she was aware that it would contain such helpful information. Do you perhaps know who she should contact to obtain a copy of her OBC?

Re: Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

Natalie14468 — 2013-05-20 15:40:12Z

Your mother should send for a copy of her original birth certificate. This will have her birth parents' names and ages when she was born as well as their address. Illinois now allows adopted adults to get their OBC.

Re: Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

libbyshops — 2013-05-20 12:50:54Z

Hi Natalie!
Unfortunately I don't know her specific birth date or age at the time of my Mom's birth. However, the court documents state that she was of legal age so I would assume that means she was at least 18 at the time.

Re: Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

Natalie14468 — 2013-05-20 10:02:36Z

I found a Betty Ann Hoy b 2/10/1931 in Chicago. Do you know how old her birth mother was when your mother was born?

Betty Ann Hoy - Chicago, IL

libbyshops — 2013-05-19 19:30:55Z

Hi!
I'm looking for any information on Betty Ann Hoy. My grandmother recently passed away and in sorting out her estate we discovered the court records pertaining to my Mother's adoption. We always knew my mom was adopted but we never knew her biological mother's name. My mom was born on 4/22/50 and adopted from The Cradle adoption agency in Illinois. According to the court papers her only surviving parent was Betty Ann Hoy. The only other information I have is the fact that music was very important to her. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to know where I came from. It feels like a huge part of my history is missing. I'm hoping that perhaps you can help me find it :)

Re: Mary Catherine Abrams

rowemichelle — 2013-05-18 12:44:53Z

Ok, think I got some more info, believe Bio moms name was
Mary j Abrams of carbondale,pa, this is near Lacakawanna county, her father was William E , and mother also was Mary e believe e is for ellen, father died in 1930's, mother was previously married to a Dennis Fallon , and they had 2 children Gerald and Regina, found all this on ancestry, mothers maiden name is Creegan,a catherine creegan was living with them in 1930's census, they from new york, any other info still researching, father wm from new jersey area, but all lived in carbondale pa. new email is rowemichelle@hotmail for any correspondence thanks, michelle (adoptees daughter)

Re: 2 books for adoption professionals

maryo2703 — 2013-05-18 07:28:46Z

Hi: My name is Mary Osborn. I just came across your offer for an adoption book. I will love to have a copy. Please e-mail me at: maryo@ak.net and let me know what arrangements I may be able to arrange for payment and shipping. Thank you very much. You are a very generous and thoughtful person,

Facebook search: Baby Girl 11/28/1977 Utah

frigginsnapper — 2013-05-14 20:32:39Z

In Search Of: Birth Family

My adoption was a sealed/private adoption. I do not know birth names and do not know which courthouse my adoption took place in. My file has not been located.
Here is my Non-id:

Birth Mother:
Age 19, graduated from high school, aprx 5ft 3in, her prepregnancy weight was 110 lbs. She enjoyed sewing and had an interest in artwork. She denied ever using drugs, had no allergies. She was light complexioned and had light almost blonde hair.

Birth Father:
Age 22, graduated high school and was attending college. He was aprx 5ft 10in, weighed aprx 150-160 lbs. He had dark hair and was dark complexioned. He enjoyed restoring old cars and horse back riding. My mother did not know his family medical history or if he had used any drugs.

Adoptee (me):
Date of Birth: 11/28/1977 (*ABC)
State of birth: Utah (*ABC)
Hospital: Holy Cross (*ABC)
Age at Adoption: between birth and 2 days old.
Private Attorney/Private adoption: Roy S Barton (deceased)

★New Info: May have been a Preemie baby (4lbs 12oz)
(as of 04-30-2013)

* Amended Birth Certificate (Not the original birth certificate which is sealed).

I spoke to the attorney once in 1997 (now deceased). He informed me that he kept an eye on me (for my birth family) through a mutual acquaintance of my adoptive parents, who was an insurance agent. He would not provide me with any further information.
If you have any information to pass on, I can be reached at adoptionsearchutahpage@yahoo.com or on facebook community page Utah Adoption Search and Reunion www.facebook.com/pages/Utah-Adoption-Search-and-Reunion/4562...

2 books for adoption professionals

RegNMINiles — 2013-05-14 20:12:34Z

I have two free copies of volume 1 of a book I published this year---a book intended for libraries and adoption professionals. BookLocker.com sent me these copies at no charge in order to obtain author’s approval. So I can give them away for no charge.

The title of the book is: The Reg Niles Searchbook for Adult Adoptees, 2nd edition. The Library of Congress has accepted a free copy (vol. 1 & 2) for their permanent collection. A magazine called Library Journal published a favorable book review on Apr. 15, 2013.

Anyone can purchase vol. 2 from BookLocker.com at the list price plus shipping. My sister, who lives in New York State, was not charged sales tax when she purchased the book by mail.

Reg Niles
RegNMINiles@cs.com

baby girl born 1/5/69 Tucson AZ private adoption

healthylivingcenter — 2013-05-12 21:31:03Z

Looking for my daughter who was born 1/5/69 at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson AZ.
You were adopted by a Jewish stockbroker and his wife, because they wanted a little girl to complete their family. They all ready had two boys that were adoped before you.
Please be in touch.
Love
Mom

DOB 7.14/62, searching for birth family, links to Quebec/Maine/Massachusetts/Florida?

christine22262 — 2013-05-12 12:05:05Z

This post is written by Tom Schiferl's wife, Christine, acting as research assistant :-)

We have been searching for his birth family since March of 2010. Tom's parents never shared any details of his adoption, and he never asked for information out of respect to them. His adoptive Dad and Mom have passed away in the last few years, and he is left with no birth family other than his son.

Tom's birth parents must be at least in their mid 70's or 80's, and it would be so nice to connect with them before they pass. Even if the birth parents have passed, or don't wish to connect, it would be nice for Tom and his son to know their extended family.

After Tom's parents passed, I hired Omnitrace to find his birth family with no results. We subsequently requested non-identifying information. Florida is a "closed record" adoption state. Meaning the government holds all the records and documents, and will only release "non-identifying" information. The only way to find your parent/s, is if one of them officially registers with the State of Florida and agrees to be contacted or release the information. So, the adopted child is left with no or little info, no health records and no rights.

The only info we have been about Tom's birth family is that his mother was 26 years of age at the time of birth (would now be about 76+/-), and from a “New England state” (US). We think she might have stayed with friends or family in Florida for her pregnancy/birth.

The involved law firm was Carey and Harrison, and the adoption agency was Family and Children's Service Inc.. The law firm is no longer in business, and I have not been able to find who took over the practice or find any records. Local legal firms have told us they destroy the records after 10 years, so we don’t have much hope to find documents from this source.

Tom was born July 14th, 1962, at Mound Park Hospital (now Bayfront Hospital) located in the city of Saint Petersburg, county of Pinellas, state of Florida. We have contacted the hospital, and they destroy records older than 10 years also.

We have applied to every adoption registry we can find for a possible match, and are on 23andme, FTDNA, Ancestry.com, and have created a Facebook page (thomas.schiferl.7) dedicated to the search for Tom's birth family. The DNA genetic data is a little overwhelming, but thank goodness we have some other 23andme and FTDNA members have rolled up their sleeves and been so helpful and informative. They have helped us determine that; Tom has French Canadian/British/Irish ancestry, and an Italian or Portuguese ancestor ... perhaps great great grandparent or a little further back. His closest 23andme match showing a surname is a 2nd/3rd cousin, 1.07% shared, 6 segments and family surname of Valois. He has a healthy chunk of Native American, and a tiny bit of Ashkenazi Jewish. Also a Venezuela match, on the X chromosome. The maternal haplotype is V1, and often found among Finns and Saami's. On the Paternal side he is a I1*, mostly found in Nordic countries, but also in the north of France which is where a good part of the French founder population came from. 23andme indicated surnames are; Valois, Drisdelle, Michaud, Guest, Mathieu, Gagnon, Cyr, Roy, Pelletier, Dube, Morin,Ouellett/Willet, ++.

The more technical aspects of the FTDNA results are; Paternal haplotype I1-Z140 AS-814 (Z60+, Z140+, Z2538+). We ordered the SNP Z2538 test 5/7/2013. Tom's markers also indicate he is a member of the subclade AS-814. His close surname matches are: BROWN, COLEMAN, CUMMINS, McCRARY/McCREARY, NORDIN and ROBERTSON, all close genetic kin,and slightly more distant: JAMES, MEECHAM, PALLETTE, PRIGMORE, WARREN, many of whom have already tested Z2538+.
Tom's FTDNA kit # is 284194, GEDmatch kit # is M090021.

Thank you so very much for sharing or exchanging genealogical data or family tree names, if you believe you are related to Tom or have information that might be helpful.

We are extremely amazed by, and so very grateful to, the many people who have given so generously of their time and advice on this journey...you have no idea how much your kindness has meant to us.

Christine and Tom Schiferl

born 2/20/1937 in Canandaigua , New York

msbakerdozen18 — 2013-05-11 04:00:01Z

Im looking for my fathers birth parents/family. Any information please contact me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/msbakerdozen?ref=tn_tnmn . Don't need any negative posts from anyone !! All I know is his birthmom may have been 16 at the time of his birth.

Re: born in El Paso Aug 3rd, 1974

rayray31904 — 2013-05-11 01:22:02Z

I tried to email you at that address but the delivery failed.

Re: born in El Paso Aug 3rd, 1974

kellyroad — 2013-05-11 00:30:40Z

Email me at

cole-nutmeg@shaw.ca

I have access to the Tx Birth BOOKS as opposed to the INDEX . There might be a slight chance you are there under your birth name > very slight but we have to look

I will need your name so that is why I want you to email me privately

US Adopted Sister from Costa Rica

dtbird_costarica — 2013-05-10 22:31:17Z

My sister Karen Lorena Esquivel was born on December 14,1976 (1977 maybe). She was adopted before she was a year old in Costa Rica, around 1977-1978. Early investigation indicates she was brought to the US by her parents to Miami. Later on there was speculation she could have been taken to Texas.

The only recent clue we have is we got a call of an American woman in tears a few years back that indicated she had my grandparents information, Claudio Esquivel and Elvira Vargas, and was trying to get information on the family. She got disconnected, her number was private and we couldn't call back.

We've been looking for Karen since the day she was taken. If you have any information please contact me directly.

Looking for son.

williamgieseke — 2013-05-10 21:26:54Z

Looking for my son that was born in July of 1984. Mother was Lucinda Brame (Gieseke) and father is William H Gieseke, Jr. Baby was born in Snohomish County, Washington. Mother gave him up for adoption after he was born and I have been looking for him ever since. Just found out about this website.

born in El Paso Aug 3rd, 1974

rayray31904 — 2013-05-10 21:25:42Z

Im looking for any of my birth family. Im male and was born in El Paso on Aug, 3rd 1974 at Providence hospital. The only information I have is my mother came to live with family in El Paso until I was born and both my birth mother and father were school age. The adoption was pre arranged before I was born between with her doctor, attorney and my adoptive parents attorney. I was taken home by my adoptive parents at 3 days old and never had my birth mother or fathers name. By the time I was 18 the attorney my adoptive parents used no longer had any of those records.

baby girl, born 1961 (probably September) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Razorback85 — 2013-05-06 23:47:23Z

Trying to help a friend find his older sister (name unknown). Unfortunately he knows little details except that his mother was at a Catholic home for unwed mothers in Milwaukee when his older half-sister was born. Through research, I believe this might have been Misericordia. Birth mother was a college student approximately 18 or 19 at the time. It is believed the birth father was probably the same age.

Re: Im an adoptee DOB 3/8/63 Catholic Charities-Balto. MD

buetowbranson — 2013-04-16 23:51:09Z

Happy belated birthday.....your subject header caught my eye because I too was at St. Vincent's (in late '64).

Have you tried to go through the process that Baltimore Catholic Charities has set up for intermediary services? I am in the midst of that process and have found them very helpful (despite what naysayers had told me on various adoption forums).

Re: left on door step

krismccarthy1319 — 2013-04-14 03:13:17Z

Did we ever re-connect on this story... about your mom's date of birth or more details?

Re: newbie - how to proceed looking for biological father w. little info?

bettymclaughlin59 — 2013-04-08 04:14:16Z

PLEASE contact me so i can help u ..betty efacciuto59@yahoo.com

Re: Boy b. 3 Dec 1946 near or in Des Moines, Iowa

bettymclaughlin59 — 2013-04-08 04:13:00Z

PLEASE contact me so i can help u ..betty efacciuto59@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for Mother's youngest brother given up for adoption

bettymclaughlin59 — 2013-04-08 03:58:50Z

PLEASE contact me so i can help u ..betty efacciuto59@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for my paternal grandfather- Raymond Pillow

kellyroad — 2013-04-03 17:46:33Z

This is probably him in the 1940 Census

1940 United States Federal Census about Raymond Pillow
Name: Raymond Pillow
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1918
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Warren, Kentucky
View Map
Street: Rockfield Kentucky (City)
Inferred Residence in 1935: Warren, Kentucky
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 7A
Occupation: Knitter
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
Income: 1680
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Lennia Pillow 59
Lorena Pillow 20
Henry Pillow 16
Raymond Pillow 22
Margaret Pillow 17

There is a connection on Ancestry to this man and unfortunately he has died

California, Death Index, 1940-1997 about Raymond Pillow
Name: Raymond Pillow
Social Security #: 406038842
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Oct 1917
Birth Place: Kentucky
Death Date: 22 Oct 1984
Death Place: Los Angeles

Looking for my paternal grandfather- Raymond Pillow

jlriley74 — 2013-04-02 20:20:24Z

My father was adopted by his step dad and knew nothing about his real father. His mom passed away several years ago and we have no one to ask about his real dad. How do I even start to trace him? All I know is his name was Raymond Pillow and he was from Kentucky. I believe he had a brother named Henry and a sister Lorene. Thank you

Re: Seeking my birth family

Mandajane0911 — 2013-03-29 01:52:18Z

Hello my name is Amanda hand, and my dads name is jimmy d hand and my dad has a half brother named Clarence lee Blevins born in 1953 to Shirley June chappel who was born in 1936. He says that he knows a Diana Burdett he said something about her having grease burns on her legs... I am not too sure if you are our family member but it would be nice too meet more of my dads side of the family.

Re: Carnline b. Ga./ Josefine b. Germany

sonyaklutts97 — 2013-03-27 03:19:35Z

Hello Robert,
I am Kenneth Lutts' wife and I am responsing to your post. Ken
is the twin brother of Mary Lutts Waggoneer. They were both adopted by the Lutts family in Baker Montana. Mary had contact with you around 1992 in Texas. We have been looking for the Carnline family for years and hope you contact us back soon. You can reach Ken at kennethlutts@yahoo.com
Looking forward to finding our family.
Ken and Sonya

Looking for Mother's youngest brother given up for adoption

dagordins — 2013-03-20 02:56:31Z

This person was named Alan Stewart at birth in 1929. I believed they lived in Santa Rosa California and then he was given up for adoption by the parents because the mother was to ill to care for the baby. He was the youngest of 14 children. Birth parents were James Wilbur and Maud Myrtle (Collins) Stewart. He may have been adopted out in San Diego California. Just searching to find out what became of him. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jana

Re: George C Shull

BrooklynTree — 2013-03-18 02:08:03Z

No. I put the information on here to see if anyone had any more information on George.

Re: George C Shull

jasche — 2013-03-15 13:19:08Z

Do you have a question?

George C Shull

BrooklynTree — 2013-03-14 22:30:00Z

My great grandfather George C Shull born 1891 in Virginia possibly adopted by Richard J Williams and Nora Elizabeth Evans-Williams. His wife is Marion Shull(maiden name unkown) born 11 May 1891 in North Dakota and died 14 February 1926.

Re: Nuzzolilli, Tewksbury Adoptions, 1940's

kellyroad — 2013-03-13 22:29:38Z

I have found more and have confirmed that this is the right family as I have the mother's obituary and Laura is listed . Please email me at

cole-nutmeg@shaw.ca

It contains personal information

Re: Nuzzolilli, Tewksbury Adoptions, 1940's

danmeiggs2 — 2013-03-13 11:53:20Z

Thank you kellyroad. This is very helpful information. I appreciate it.

Re: Nuzzolilli, Tewksbury Adoptions, 1940's

kellyroad — 2013-03-11 17:50:15Z

I have found an obituary that mentions a Laura Nuzzolilli but unfortunately she has died . I will try to find her obituary

Edward N. Lappie Sr.

Edward N. Lappie, Sr. 1927 - 2010 EAST LONGMEADOW - Edward Norman Lappie, Sr., 82, of East Long-meadow, passed away on Saturday, January 2, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in St. Johnsbury, VT, a son of the late Arthur and Edith (Ayers) Lappie, he was a longtime resident of Springfield before moving to East Longmeadow 13 years ago. Edward was the beloved husband of the late Laura T. (Nuzzolilli) Lappie who passed away in 1993. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during WW II and was a Bricklayer for Union Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Local 1 Springfield for 50 years and was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. Edward also had a great passion for car racing and trains. Edward is survived by his 7 children, Edward N. Lappie, Jr., and his fiancée, April Rice, both of Westfield, Jean Symington of Ludlow, Judith Ash of Littleton, NH, Steve Lappie and his wife Dorothy of Chicopee, Donna Quintin and her companion, George Allen, both of Chicopee, Susan Fyfe and her husband, Hayden of Springfield, and Laurie Lappie and her life partner, Cheryl Butler both of Springfield; his brother, Donald Lappie and his wife, Ginny, of North Carolina. He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Edward also leaves many other family members and friends and his beloved dog, Lulu. He was also predeceased by his longtime companion, Nancy Natale, his brother, Robert Lappie, and by his brother in law, Steve Symington. His funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. from Forastiere Funeral Home, 45 Locust St., Springfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in Edward's name may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01104.

Re: Nuzzolilli, Tewksbury Adoptions, 1940's

kellyroad — 2013-03-10 18:53:12Z

1930 United States Federal Census about Lorretta Nuzzolilli
Name: Lorretta Nuzzolilli
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1927
[abt 1926]
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Race: White
Home in 1930: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts
View Map
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Michael Nuzzolilli
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's name: Carniel Nuzzolilli
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Occupation:

Education:

Military service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

Parents' birthplace:

View image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Michael Nuzzolilli 46
Carniel Nuzzolilli 38
Andrew Nuzzolilli 18
Florence Nuzzolilli 9
Agnes Nuzzolilli 8
Theresa Nuzzolilli 7
Alec Nuzzolilli 5
Edith Nuzzolilli 4
[4 5/12]
Lorretta Nuzzolilli 3
[3 11/12]
Gene Nuzzolilli 1
[1 9/12]
William Desimone 42

I am sure we can find Loretta using her brother's information

Email me at
cole-nutmeg@shaw.ca

Nuzzolilli, Tewksbury Adoptions, 1940's

danmeiggs2 — 2013-03-10 13:38:37Z

My mother was adopted. Her birth mother was Laura Nuzzolilli who lived in Springfield, Mass and gave birth to my mother in Tewksbury, Mass in 1942. Birth was at Tewksbury State Hospital. Laura Nuzzolilli was 14 at the time. There is no birth father listed. The newborn was named Loretta. There is a record of a Loretta Nuzzolilli living in Springfield with a a birth year at the time Laura would have been born.
Possibly, the teen mother used a different name or named her child after a relative.

Nuzzolilli had a second child, a boy, also put up for adoption. This was within a year or two of the first birth. So it would have been 1942-1945, likely born in Tewksbury State Hospital also. Nothing is known of him.

It's a long shot, but I'm hoping to maybe confirm who Laura/Loretta Nuzzolili is, who the birth father may have been and if the seconf d child, my mothers biological brother, can be located.

Re: Im an adoptee DOB 3/8/63 Catholic Charities-Balto. MD

mosmonkeys — 2013-03-08 01:58:34Z

I decided to look at the board...turning 50 years old tomorrow and saw someone left message years ago. I had a different email address. Darlene? reply at this address. Been years since last post but worth a shot :)

Re: ISO birth family Born 3-19-38 Mesa AZ

2013-03-06 00:33:37Z

If this search is still active, suggest you contact Nancy Dana Norton, Librarian at Mesa Room, (find email, US mail or phone by web search) Mesa Public Library Mesa AZ She is researcher on Dana Maternity home records. Such births at this place are a well known and important part of my town's history

Re: ISO birth family Born 3-19-38 Mesa AZ

steveholbert — 2013-03-05 06:15:24Z

If this search is still active, would love to talk to you. My husband was also born at the Dana Maternity Home in 1948. Would love to share info.

Re: ADOPTEE SEARCH HELP

bettymclaughlin59 — 2013-03-03 04:30:18Z

If you are still out there ..could u please contact me at efacciuto59@yahoo.com betty

Would Appreciate Info on Grandma Adopted by David C Bodine, Joplin, MO 1909

mhare732 — 2013-02-12 18:41:38Z

I'm researching the birth family of my grandmother, Nellie Marie Bodine, reportedly born 3 Jan 1909, and left with an adoption agency in Joplin, MO. She was adopted by the David Bodine family, so her name may not have been Nellie Marie at birth. I find that virtually all birth records for Missouri in those years were mysteriously recorded in St. Louis - a practice which makes it really tricky to find someone potentially born in Joplin. Anyone willing to lend a hand, please?

Re: Looking for my moms' birth mother

Gale00 — 2013-02-11 02:41:21Z

First, I apoligize if I have contacted you before. I have been searching for my aunt for a year and I have tried to keep contacts organized.
I am looking for my mom's half sister. We have the non identifying information from the state of CA and it mentioned she has a half sister that was born and placed for adoption about "ten" years prior to my mom' birth. My mom was born in 1947. I was wondering if you have received your non identifying information? The information we have is detailed about my mom's birth family, but not a lot about her half sister. If you would like to compare notes, please let me know. Thank you! Lea

Re: "Lost Petty Sister"

Natalie14468 — 2013-02-08 11:36:09Z

Your sister's birth name wasn't Virginia Marie Petty. She was not named and was listed in the birth index as "Petty, Virginia Marie INFANT OF" so she was Baby Girl Petty. Can you write to the court in the county where she was born and ask if they can give you more information on her? I know of others who have searched for a member of their birth family in Texas, and the county opened the file.

"Lost Petty Sister"

Charlespetty40 — 2013-02-07 21:51:29Z

I recently received information that I have a sister,
Virginia Marie Petty, (dob. 17 January 1942, Fort Worth, Texas). Our mother, Virginia Marie Petty (dob. 1 December, 1918, Fort Worth, Texas, dod. 14 December, 1983, Chicago, Illinois) placed both of us up for adoption. The Gladney Agency in Fort Worth was somehow involved, however, I was adopted by Virginia's brother, Floyd Eugene Petty and his wife. I have no knowledge of the family that adopted my sister or, her whereabouts at this time. I do have her listed on the Texas Birth Index, 1903 - 1997, 1942 births pg. 1853. Virginia M. Petty was married to Lon Carl Dunham,but I can not find any trace of him. (No B/c, no marriage lic., no divorce decree,no D/C.
She later married Clyde Moore, in El Paso, Texas, 20 September, 1944. Then it all goes "blank".
If this rings any bells for anyone please contact me at
Charlie Petty
colcpetty1944@yahoo.com
Thanking you in advance I remain...
Charlie

Re: Need help, please point in the right direction!

Natalie14468 — 2013-02-07 10:54:39Z

It depends a lot on where their birth and adoption took place. If you can post their dates and places of birth, I can give you my opinion. I'm a volunteer search angel. They should join an online adoption search/support group, too.

Need help, please point in the right direction!

priceless_gifts_bspa — 2013-02-06 21:58:57Z

I'm trying to help my roommates find information on their biological parents, any ideas on where to look? very limited info just their names birthdays, place of birth and county they were adopted through.

10+ lb. BBoy Born 9/21/1953 Hunington Park California

lorysutherlin1 — 2013-02-05 05:58:04Z

Looking for my husbands birth family.Born to single college mom.Very large baby boy 10+ pounds. He is tall,6Ft 5in. balding, genetic hart disease.Maybe French and Italian. Brown hair and eyes. Adopted at 3 days old by Howard and Carol Sutherlin, of Southern California.Provisions of his adoption was that he be raised in the Catholic faith. Adoption was handled through an attorney. Do not know name of the Lawyer or Firm. I know the odds of his parents being alive would be small, but maybe some family out there. Thank you. Contact me at lorysutherlin@msn.com Thank you.

newbie - how to proceed looking for biological father w. little info?

stevie_d38 — 2013-01-25 01:44:50Z

Any suggestions on next steps to try? I'd hoped the military connection would be my ticket but since that was early 60's I've since learned those records aren't generally online. Am sending a request to Naval archives in St Louis but they seemed doubtful since to get the records you must have that person's signed authorization or if deceased I must be next of kin with SSN or military ID #. Damn.

Here is what I know:

recollection from birth mother Janis Nichols:
"Bob Gurley (not sure if we can assume Robert or not and not positive of spelling of last name), Navy, communications (radio operator in Administration bldg), Naval Air Station Quonset Point, RI (decomm'd in 1974, was going to re-up for 5 years. Bob had a real good friend he hung around with..in the Navy.also in Communications..his name was Rummel..they called him Rum."

from adoption agency records in 1961: Age 23 (on birthmother's adoption agency admittance 05-12-1962, implies birth in 1939) Irish/German, blond hair blue eyes, fair complexion, 5'6" 158 lbs, high school education, interests: radiok, electronics.