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Re: ADOPTED BROTHER 1954

paularthurdennett — 2013-05-18 15:51:32Z

Any chance he could have been born at Indianapolis Methodist Hospital?

Male Adopted 1931 near Rensselaer Indiana; adopted surname "Lee"

mdlee2010 — 2013-04-09 01:18:24Z

My grandfather was adopted in or near Rensselaer (or possibly Williamsport) Indiana. His name was David A. Lee, but I believe that name was given by his adopted parents, Harold and Meta Lee. I am trying to find the names of his biological parents. If you have any information at all, I would greatly appreciate hearing it!

Shaw/Adoption of 4 or 5 kids in Indiana mid1950s

rochellemccoy — 2013-03-06 22:57:20Z

my mother my have been 1 of these children she was born 1954 adoption happened 2 or 3 years later. my mother and grandparents(adoptive) have all past away so unable to get any info just remember stories from the past. Anyone having any information from their searches, trees or remember any stories i would be greatful! just trying to fill in history blanks.

Naval artist

Endersmommy1980 — 2012-12-24 04:31:13Z

I am searching for my grandmother. My father was adopted at birth or shortly after birth. We have no known records of his birth parents. But we do know she was an artist for the navy possibly and lived in Macy Indiana. If you know of her please reply.

Ball Memorial Hospital,Muncie

osoto — 2012-11-15 22:23:11Z

Searching for a Female born 12/15/1970, at Ball Hospital Muncie ,Indiana to Bernice Mullins Metcalf and Willie Metcalf

Re: Virginia L Thomas

trailblaze — 2012-10-26 00:24:12Z

If you know where she died you can write for her death certificate. If you could go to a library where they have access to ancestry.com online or you know someone who does, you could get her social security application. Wherever she died, perhaps the funeral home has records where her son may have signed something. Or do you think he was adopted out? Is there an obituary in newspaper in the place wehre she died?

Virginia L Thomas

sprintcupfan88 — 2012-10-24 22:15:24Z

Looking for relatives, friends, or family of Virginia L Thomas. She is my birth mother. She was in the Gosport High School class of 1940. I was born 8-3-54. She was living at 1914 1/2 Ruckle St. Indianapolis when I was born. She worked 28 years at Excelsior Laundry also in Indianapolis. I know I have an older brother.Her last known address before she died in the mid 80's was 523 e 11th st. Indianapolis. Know my grandmother's name was Ethel M. Skelton(name at birth was Ethel M Moore. She passed away April 30th, 1958. Both are buried in the Gosport Cemetary.

Nichols,Jeanetta V

leeannedwards_1 — 2012-10-09 15:58:26Z

Hi, I'm looking for any information about Jeanetta V Nichols/Kloke. B- April. 10, 1886. D- Nov. 6, 1954. She was adopted by Albert C Kamp at age 15. They lived in Evensville, Indiana. Her father's name was Thomas Nichols. Mother's name is unknown. I have been unable to find info. on Jeanetta before 1900 census.

Re: Darling Family, Westfield, Ind

DeenaAlbietz — 2012-10-08 06:00:11Z

Can you contact me regarding Darling family adoptions?

Re: James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

barbarahagy67 — 2012-09-24 03:15:26Z

Thanks so much for replying. I'll just keep on digging.
barb

Re: James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

tengnell — 2012-09-23 23:42:36Z

I'm not sure I'm going to be much help. I don't know who her parents are. I suspect that her father is one of the siblings of Moses & John Moss. I have 3 circumstantial pieces of evidence to support my suspicion.

1) John Moss is the only Moss I could locate on the tax lists for Montgomery county KY, which is where Emily is claimed to be born in 1814. Unfortunately, all his children are well documented and she isn't one of them.

2) A descendant of a sibling of John, Moses, came up as a potential DNA match against my DNA test. Emily may not fit in this family unless a date for one of the children or our date is off a year.

3) A Vincent Moss was living a few miles to the west of James & Emily (Moss) Gibson in Putnam county. (By the way, if it wasn't Moses it was a sibling that had a son named Vincent.)

The best I can do is that we are probably tied into this Moss family, but I don't know where.

There is a 70-80 year old Woman living with James & Emily in 1840, since his parents are account for this is likely her mother.

That's all I've got on my Emily a lot of speculation, and potential ties to a very large and extensive Moss family.

Re: male adopted

ACKMAN1958 — 2012-09-05 11:46:05Z

I had promised my mother that I would look for this child and welcome him to our family. She has since then passed away and I am still looking for him to fulfil my promise. My aunt Maxine married Roy Wilken but I never knew her. She had passed away at a very young age. If you have any information on this child please contact me. You may email me at ackman1958@yahoo.com. Thank you for any help you can provide. Melody

Re: male adopted

ACKMAN1958 — 2012-09-05 11:19:53Z

Yes I am. Maxine as my aunt

Re: male adopted

1_lsbird — 2012-09-05 02:44:37Z

I believe i know the man you are looking for. are you related
to Maxine Ruth Kelly or Roy Wilkins ?

Re: James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

barbarahagy67 — 2012-09-03 01:13:37Z

Seems like the Moss' just kind of dissapeared from Putnam county or else I just do not have enough information. I have been looking for any information on 'James' Moss, adopted by John and Nancy. They had a boarder (servant according to the 1880 census) by the name of eliza or Lzzie Wells. I checked on her background and she had a lot of moss relatives in Kentucky. Can you help? Maybe through Emily I can dig a little further. barb again.
barbhagy06@yahoo.com

Re: James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

barbarahagy67 — 2012-09-03 01:07:19Z

Yes, Emily is James Moss aunt thru Lucy and Vincent. John C Moss is his father. Do you have any more information on Emily? John and Emily are brother and sister. I can invite you to see my tree if you want. I would love to see your tree. I can be reached at barbhagy06@yahoo.com. Email me and I will send you an invitation, thx so much for responding. barb

Re: James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

tengnell — 2012-09-02 23:25:25Z

The name Vincent caught my attention, because I believe a Vincent Moss appears in the Putnam county land records within about 2-5 mile of my ancestor, Emily Moss Gibson. Does this name appear anywhere in your collection.

Baby girl adoption/ July 7, 1963 ' adoptive parents name is 'Hill'

barbarahagy67 — 2012-08-15 23:59:27Z

I am looking for any information on a baby girl born July 7, 1963 in Virginia Beach, Va. The adoptees family are named Hill.

Any information or adoption organization name would be helpful.

thanks, barb Hagy
barbhagy06@yahoo.com

Re: unwed mother homes in indiana

barbarahagy67 — 2012-08-15 23:51:28Z

This is a few years late, but ST Elizabeths home in Indianapolis was open then.

James Moss Putnam county, Indiana

barbarahagy67 — 2012-08-15 23:29:20Z

I am looking for any information on a boy adopted by John and nancy (Alpaugh)Moss, greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. James birthday was April 15? 1874 or 1875. I think 1874 is correct according to the 1880 census.

James had 'Moss' uncles and grandparents. Members of that family are as follows; Lucy and Vincent Moss (Kentucky), James Moss, george Moss, Sela Moss (Indiana).

Their was a boarder with John and nancy Alpaugh Moss when James was adopted. her name was Lizzie or eliza Wells. When I ckd on her she had a Lot of Moss relatives, such as Alice Moss, all from Kentucky. All records for that year are missing from Indiana geneology dept.
James is my children's great grandfather.

Thanks, barb hagy/Moss barbhagy06@yahoo.com

looking for Birth Father

heather_clark_reynolds — 2012-06-11 03:31:28Z

I am looking for the name of my birth father. My birth mother was Marla Kay Reid, I was born at Home Hospital in Lafayette, IN on 10/2/69, and was adopted by Robert Caster on 12/2/70. If anyone can help me, or look up the info on the birth index, it would mean so much. My birth name was Heather Lynn Reid

ward of the state, foster families, information needed!

HeatherDingley78 — 2012-05-28 07:46:54Z

Victoria Mary Miller 2/28/1927 (we think) Taken from her mother in the 30's and placed in orphanages and foster homes. Never had birth certificate. She is my mother and she passed away in 2004 not knowing her past. She never knew her father but thought he was Italian. My DNA test shows Italian descent on my mother's side. Her mother (RUTH - we think) was married to an Englishman.
What was in place at the time for children taken from parents?
Where did she go? Who was in control of her? She was never officially adopted and attended school under various foster names and misspelled names. She was born in Dunkirk...how can I get those records? Are there any? What about churches? She was baptized Catholic. Where is that record?
HELP!

Pedro Pratt - Adopted at 3 yo from East Chicago, IN. looking for Birth parents

jenettel1 — 2012-04-16 14:44:39Z

Pedro Pratt was adopted at 2 or 3 years of age to a couple in Antigo WI 53 years ago. I am his daughter looking for his birth parents. He was Born in East Chicago, IN.

Good friend wants to find her half sister

RSD316 — 2012-04-11 22:44:15Z

PLEASE HELP BY REPOSTING
Searching for half sister BORN 11/29/1942, COLEMAN HOSPITAL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN. Please know I'm trying to locate you. There are medical issues you need to be aware of and to know our Mother would have never let you go, given any other choice.
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE BORN 11/29/1942, please ask her.... she may not know she was ADOPTED.... contact me at mswat581@yahoo.com subject: sister
PLEASE HELP ME FIND HER !!!!

Re: ISO: Birth parents of Mabel Jessie PIERCE

jandj1971 — 2012-03-27 21:04:42Z

Last night I added a copy of the Vigo County record of Mabel Jessie's marriage to William H. Davis. Have you seen this document? It indicates that her first marriage (to Mr. Lemen I presume) ended by death in 1905. I still don't the the first name of Mr. Lemen. I wish I could find a record of that marriage. According to her response on the 1900 Census she must have married for the first time in 1894 since that record gives the length of her marriage as 6 years.

Re: ISO: Birth parents of Mabel Jessie PIERCE

jandj1971 — 2012-03-27 07:48:27Z

I'd like to see it solved, too, so I can pass that on to my niece & nephew and the son of my nephew who has already passed.

Are from that area? Just wondering if you know about any local records that might not be online that might help answer this question for us.

If you ever learn anything, please share. I'll do the same!

Blessings,
Joann

Re: ISO: Birth parents of Mabel Jessie PIERCE

johnedward59 — 2012-03-25 03:55:41Z

This is an interesting mystery, and I'm curious too. John W Canary is my 1st cousin 4x removed, so I'm anxious to find out the real story on this. I've looked at the 1880 and 1900 Census and have the same data you have, and can come to the same conclusions you have.

I'm familiar with the area, and I know the Pierce family name is pretty common in that area. It's been a prominent family in and around the Sullivan area for years. I'm not at all familiar with the Lemen family name.

Great mystery! I hope it can be solved!

half-sister born 12-22-1966,Indpls,in.

glc1955 — 2012-03-21 20:18:09Z

Looking for half-sister who adopted out, born 12-22-1966 Indpls,In.
You have 3 half-sisters on your Fathers side(looking since 1995) and one on your Mothers side( found out about Aug, 2011 ).Sur-name is Barkhimer. Premature birth about 33 weeks.

ISO: Birth parents of Mabel Jessie PIERCE

jandj1971 — 2012-02-25 23:02:16Z

Looking for birth parents of Mabel Jessie PIERCE (or Jessie Mabel), born abt May 1879 in Sullivan County, Indiana. She was adopted by John W. CANARY and Martha E. SILVERS. Married a man whose last name was LEMEN & gave birth to two sons: Donald Canary LEMEN (1895 - ?) and John Leland LEMEN (1898 - 1956). Also trying to find full name of the man she married & fathered her children.

ISO birth parents or any family in St.Joseph County, Indiana

roleane12 — 2012-02-07 13:00:23Z

My mother was born on December 17,1965. Her birth parents were supposedly mentally challenged. I don't know a lot of details. She thinks their last name could have possibly been six. If anyone has any information or a clue, please reply.

Thanks.

1968 March 19, Girl - Martinsville Bloomington Indiana

lewisfla — 2011-12-27 16:15:23Z

Looking for information regarding birth, possible brief foster care, and adoption of Caucasian female. Likely born in Martinsville. Possibly spent a few days in foster care. Was adopted by family in Bloomington.

Phone call for BRAUN in FLORIDA

hickchickazm3 — 2011-12-16 17:59:49Z

Several years ago someone called my dad about being a sibling of his & that he was adopted. He was unaware @ the time, but has since found out he may be adopted. If you were the person who called, please call him again. The # has not changed and he would like to find out more information about his 4 other siblings. He was born in Indiana. I thank you for your time.

Female adoptee born May 1969 Evansville

n134h — 2011-11-06 14:44:06Z

Not much information. Looking for a birth mother/father, sister and brother in Evansville, Indiana. Born on May 31, 1969. Taken in by Catholic Charities and then adopted several weeks later. I have no names. Birth parents were unmarried, 23 years old and birth father worked at tire company and birth mother was a waitress and had a 3 and 1 year old. Birth mother had a brother who was a firefighter. Been looking for 15 years and would like to find...if not birth parents, hopefully siblings.

Re: Adoption of Great-Grandfather

buttonsvh — 2011-10-13 16:07:20Z

I can only help you about Alice Odel cronin

Deceased ID = 94465 Name: LEEHY, ALICE (ODELL) Date of Death: Friday, December 16, 1983 Age: 66 Comments:
Leehy, Alice Odell 66 SmpsnMyr
739 E. La St. SMP
Died Deac Hospital
Bethany Christian Ch (Member 26 yrs) Rv Herb Slade Jr.
Husb Carl
3 Sons Harold Miles Evlle
Larry Milles Bloomfield Colo
Ronnie Leehy, Vincennes, In
Dau Mrs Barbara Fisher, Evlle
3 br Curtis Cronin , Arnie Cronin, Ken Cronin
sis Mrs. Sylvia Coultas Evlle
18 gr & 5 gg
(gr Larry 2 Barbara 4 Harald 7 Leehy 4 = 17
http://browning.evcpl.lib.in.us/

I believe Tell City Library has a book on court records, just don't know the time frame. If memory serves me right it had adoption in it.

There was also another girl
1920 Tell City, Perry Co., Indiana Dwelling 24 Family 31 pg 2A
Otha Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1873 (47) 1920 Census factory
Nancy Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1883 (37) 1920 Census
Curtis Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1902 (18) 1920 Census factory
Casper Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1903 (17) 1920 Census factory
Chester Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1905 (15) 1920 Census
Bessie Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1909 (11) 1920 Census
Sylvia Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1911 (9) 1920 Census
James Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1916 (4) 1920 Census
Alice Cronin Tell, Perry, Indiana abt 1918 (3) 1920 Census
Household; Otha 47, Nancy 37, Curtis 18, Casper 17, Chester 15, Bessie 11, Sylvia 9, James 4, Alice 3

Bessie I don't know when she died, but it was before 1953

Re: Martha Rose Taylor, John Taylor, So. Bend, Indiana Circa 1920's

hsteighner1 — 2011-09-25 13:45:23Z

Might want to use the word research, vice track, you might get more nibbles. Just a suggestion.

R/Harold

George Roe & Charlotte Hamilton (birth parents)

nursegirl121272 — 2011-08-11 02:15:47Z

Hi everyone! My name is Maryann Wilson and my mother and I are trying to find her birth parents. Their names are George Clifton Roe born in Illinois on September 22, 1922 and Charlotte Pascal Hamilton born in Kansas on December 26, 1925. The birth dates for my mothers biological parents may be wrong as they did not keep accurate records in the early 1900's. My mothers name is Betty Ann Smith (birth name is Betty Ann Wilson) and she was born on December 13, 1943 in Eureka, California. My mother was adopted by Ulysses Wilson and Mary Ann Hoffman (aka RoseMary Birchem). Adoption birth certificate states my mother was born on December 13, 1944 (one year later than the original birth certifcate) in Little Rock, Arkansas. My mother was also told that she had an identical twin sister named Betsy Ann. Even though my mother was adopted over 60 years ago, we are still hoping to find her birth parents and/or any brothers/sisters or any other family she may have. If anyone has any information whatsoever, please feel free to reply to this post or you can email me at nursegirl121272@msn.com or my mother at bettyboop1213432000@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Re: girl born 10/30/74 @ KDH in Madison,IN-Anthony Castor Attorney

ladysecret — 2011-03-28 02:29:38Z

email me @ victoriansweetie@hotmail.com

I don't want to put personal info on here.

girl born 10/30/74 @ KDH in Madison,IN-Anthony Castor Attorney

erin9137 — 2011-03-27 03:38:00Z

I am looking for birthparents or siblings. I was born @ Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison,IN on 10/30/1974. I believe my birth mothers name is Kathy Lynn Small & lived in New Albany,IN & moved to Hanover,IN with relatives or family friends until my birth.Tony Castor of Madison,IN did the adoption or represented my adoptive parents.If you have any information please contact me. I grew up as an only child & would like to meet some siblings. Im sure there are some out there somewhere. Thanks, Erin

Adoption of Great-Grandfather

abryant73 — 2011-02-04 17:51:43Z

Hi,
My great-grandfather was adopted in the early 1930's. He was born in Tell City, Indiana, and I've been told that his parents kept his sister, but put him up for adoption.

He was named Richard Ralph Thompson by his adoptive parents, Tom & Bessie (Paddock) Thompson. I know that he didn't have much contact with his birth family, but my great-grandmother, Edna Thompson did.

I recently found a newspaper article cut-out from 1972 in a Tell City, IN newspaper celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Casper and Toddy Cronin. On the top of the cut-out, written in my great-grandmother's handwriting, was "Dick's mother's brother."

Mentioned in the article as his sisters were Mrs. Carl (Odele) Leehy and Mrs. Leslie (Sylvia) Coultas of Evansville, Indiana. I am aware that Mrs. Coultas is still living in Evansville as of 04 Feb. 2011, but I have yet to find out anything of Mrs. Leehy. I do not know if they are his birth parents, but I do believe my great-grandmother, so one of them must be it.

If you know anything about the matter, please contact me. I don't wish for a relationship if you don't wish for one. I only wish to find out who my great-great grandparents are and why my great-grandfather was given up for adoption.

My email is abryant@parallax.ws and if you are serious about responding to this, my cell phone number can be given through a personal message. Thank you and I hope that someone can help me.

Re: Looking for half-brother

rlkrueger — 2011-01-24 18:24:27Z

Do you know any other info? My dad was born in northern Indiana in April, 1948. We believe his real father paid his mother for him. My grandmother would never tell any information. We do not know his birth mothers name.

Search for Susan Darnell (her maiden name

PatMcCord199 — 2011-01-21 19:32:36Z

I am trying to locate a Susan Darnell who gave birth to a girl December 29, 1962 in Chicago, Cook Co. IL and was adopted out through a Chicago Heights IL adoption agency. Very possibly Susan is from Lake Co. IN. Your daughter Joellen is trying to locate her mother . Susan was age 16 when her daughter Joellen was born. Please help. Daughter and mother Susan need to find it other and enjoy the love for each other. Thank you so much

Pat

Re: ARMILDA ROSE FROM INDIANA

mrosehoosier — 2010-12-23 20:13:13Z

This is an old thread, but I was searching Armilda Rose, which, obviously, is an odd name. My great-great-great grandfather, Frederick Rose, was married to an Armilda. They lived in Hickory County, Missouri. Not sure of the family connection, but your query came up when searching for Armilda.

Best, Michael Rose

Re: Sealed Adoption Records???

PGricus — 2010-12-23 15:04:45Z

Am going through the process of getting my adoption file in Indiana: all you need it your mothers death certificate and a letter of permission to search from your birth father. Contact the state of Indiana (vital records/adoptions) for the forms. They will tellyou any additional information you will need. Although Indiana is tough on getting the original records, it can be done withough hiringsomeone to do so on your behalf. You can obtain the death certificate in person or via mail - and you will need a photo ID (State issued wher ever you happen to be living at present.)

Re: Robert Carl Headla

jeep820 — 2010-12-02 19:45:08Z

I am Greg, Bobs brother, i can help you with any info.
jeep820 at cox dot net

Re: Twins (Boys) Adopted in Indiana 1963

Dorristx — 2010-12-02 03:46:55Z

Were these children born & adopted out in Indiana, what was the name of the hospital?

birth name Leo Gerz, Indiana, possibly twins

corrintillman — 2010-11-28 15:52:05Z

Family story that my grandfather was adopted. He is in his 80s now and has little memory of the adoption and won't talk much. He said he believes he had a twin brother, killed in WWII, and that his birth name was Leo Gerz. Adoption would have been in the late 1910s, early 1920s.

seeking birthparents and siblings due medical problems

perkyrn_1 — 2010-10-31 22:27:11Z

I was born 1 Nov., 1973, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. My adoption was handled by Tippecanoe Welfare.

Re: adoption

darby111875 — 2010-08-20 14:29:39Z

i guess i am so new at this that i am not sure where the adoption registery is located and how to get on it. can you please help with that? thank you for all the help though. i know it is going to be a long and emotional road. lol feel like i am cheating on the family i love more then anything.

Re: adoption

betsyspear1 — 2010-08-20 13:14:41Z

Well sweetie, prepare yourself for a what could be a long uphill battle, start with the adoption registries and get your name on the list, that way if your birthparents are looking for you there will be a match. Next, contact the Indiana Adoption Coalition
Cheri Freeman
P.O.Box 1292
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 472-7425
E-mail: cfreeman@netusal.net

adoption

darby111875 — 2010-08-11 17:51:08Z

i wanted to see if anyone had and suggestions for locating birth parents. i was born on 11/18/75 in east chicago in. i dont know much about my birth parents. i have gotten several stories from my family (who really are the greatest and i love so very much). i havent pushed my parents for information but really do want medical information. i havent really started to look because i am not sure where to start.