I am starting to look for my mothers 1/2 brother. I believe he would have been born in Minneapolis in 1956 or 1957. The adoptee's mother is Clara Ward or Clara Swanson. Any help on where to look would be beneficial. Was removed from the home by ASDC(?)

Additional Info:

Minnesota Official Marriage System:

WARD, CLARA M
married
SWANSON, GERALD F (First Husband, but not the father of adoptee)
22 May 1943, Hennepin County, Minnesota


1940 US Census
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Address: 3112 E 37th Street
Fred Ward 46 born about 1894 in Minnesota, truck driver
Amy Ward 40 born about 1900
Lloyd Ward 19 born about 1921 in Minnesota
Clara Ward 16 born about 1924 in Minnesota
James Ward 12
June Ward 8
Herbert Ward 7
Everett Brunk 26 son-in-law


Grand Parents:

A Fred E Ward (1894-1977) and Amy Ward (1899-1978) are buried at Arlington Municipal Cemetery, Arlington, Snohomish County, Washington (per Find a Grave).


Mothers official Birth:

CLARA MELVINA WARD
Date of Birth: 17 FEB 1924
Mother Maiden Name: MORRIS
Aitkin County, Minnesota