Nebraska - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Searching for birth parents

vh1430 — 2009-11-05 17:54:42Z

Do you happen to know if it was a private or not? We are trying to locate the BM for a health history. My sister in law is, by the grace of God, a 3 time cancer survivor.

Re: Searching for birth parents

vh1430 — 2009-11-04 17:57:00Z

No- cant get a copy of birth certificate without the birth mothers consent. Do you know the childs birth date? I can also name the hospital if it will help. Heather

Re: Searching for birth parents

lbcmermaid — 2009-11-04 09:46:33Z

My Mother gave a child up for adoption in Omaha around that time, but she won't talk about it. do you have a copy of your birth certificate?

Sept. 20, 1970

vh1430 — 2009-10-15 17:47:53Z

Does this date sound familiar to anyone? Still searching for my sis-in-laws birth parents. BM said to be a college student at the time (No proof), Czech heritage. Baby girl born at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha,Nebraska. (we think) Any help would be great. Thanks- Heather

Re: St. Thomas Orphanage, Lincoln,NE. 1919

NelliBlu28 — 2009-10-13 19:43:11Z

St. Thomas Orphanage

One of the monumental building projects of the pioneer days of the diocese was the construction of St. Thomas Orphanage. Bishop Bonacum, traveling with horse and buggy, canvassed the Diocese for funds. After a decade of patient attempts, unremitting dedication and indomitable courage in the face of criticism, the orphanage at 4001 South 27th Street was completed without debt in 1906, at a cost of $80,000. St. Thomas Orphanage was finally closed, yet its duties, especially adoption services, were absorbed by Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Lincoln.

Unfortunately adoption records even that far back can't be accessed without a court order. There is an Elsie V. McKenzie listed as buried in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

http://www.lincolnfh.com/

St. Thomas Orphanage, Lincoln,NE. 1919

tgracy25 — 2009-10-13 18:37:15Z

I am looking for any information concerning the St. Thomas Orphanage in Lincoln,Ne., around the 1919 timeframe. My father was adopted from this orphanage in 1919. His name was Stanley McKenzie, the son of Elsie McKenzie. He was adopted in September of 1919. He was born on January 11, 1919. If you have any information regarding Elsie McKenzie, Stanley McKenzie, or the records from St. Thomas Orphanage for 1919, please contact us at: t_gracy25@yahoo.com or through ancestry.com.

thank you,
Terry Gracy

Baby boy, September 1974

jburr135 — 2009-09-16 18:37:30Z

Hoping to hear from my sister's baby boy, born in Lincoln, Nebraska September 1974.

Searching for birth parents

vh1430 — 2009-08-18 17:35:51Z

Hello! I am helping my sister in law try to find her birth parents. She has sent in the required paperwork to Vital Records to start the search, but here is what was told to her by her adoptive parents (both deceased). She was born in Omaha, NE on Sept. 20, 1970 to a young woman who was at the time a college student. The father was never mentioned. She was adopted at 1 day old. Please know that she is not trying to intrude upon anyone's life, and if ANY of this sounds familiar to someone, PLEASE e-mail me and any and all responses will be held in strict confidence. Thank you, Heather

Re: ISO Uncle Harold born 1927

cklock99 — 2009-08-18 12:41:29Z

Rhonda, your Uncle Harold is my Grandfather. He was born in 1927 in Norfolk and adopted in 1930 (we have birth certificate and adoption papers, but nothing beyond that.) He has asked us to look for his birth family. I look forward to talking with you!

Re: cousins adopted in Lincoln, Neb

secratariate — 2009-06-24 22:35:09Z

I am Dorothy Lea Rose, Now Dorothy McCall. Please Contact
Me at secratariate@yahoo.com

iso birth son born january 14, 1972

pgirard45 — 2009-06-15 05:28:47Z

i gave up a baby boy in columbus nebraska january 14th 1972 would like to find him

Male b. 1949 Red Willow County

LOCKEroots — 2009-05-02 11:05:50Z

Helping my step father out, he was born 1949 in Red Willow County Nebraska and lived in Nebraska most of his life.

I suggested he consider DNA testing to at least suggest a possible surname. He DNA tested at the 67 marker level and is a 65/67 match to Childress and a 64/67 match to both Childress and Childers surnames. So we have a possible surname to start with, and there were Childers in the 1930 Red Willow County census.

His adopted mother told him she knew nothing about his parents, only that he was about 6 months old when she adopted him. If she knew anything, she would have told him, but she did not know anything.
My step father is very interested in learning who his family is.

Elsie McKenzie, Nebraska, l1919

tgracy25 — 2009-04-27 20:02:37Z

We are searching for any information regarding a female, Elsie McKenzie, living in Nebraska around 1918-1919 period. If you have a relative by that name, please contact us. Also, is there anyone prior to 1919 with the first of middle name, "Stanley".in the same family ancestry?

Please contact us.

sincerely,
Terry Gracy

Re: iso biological mother.

TerryMenck57 — 2009-04-23 04:44:52Z

That would be Havelock, NE...a small town taken over into Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Have you tried the Vital Records department in Lincoln? Check the Lincoln Journal newspaper's archives, back then they always put births in the newspaper.

I don't believe Havelock has a newspaper, everyone gets the Journal. Email me and I'll talk with my husband about other ways to find information, he was raised there. Perhaps I can check his year book, I'll have to see if he has one for that year, if not I'm sure we know someone in Lincoln who has one. Terry

terry_menck@yahoo.com

Birthname: SHELLY DAVID TIFF born 10/1951

jengibbs — 2009-03-30 20:13:19Z

Searching for a Shelly David born in Lincoln Nebraska October 1951. Adopted by Margaret Wilson at age 3 in 1954.

Mr. Wilson has 7 full bood brothers and sisters searching for him.

FOUND!!

jengibbs — 2009-03-29 19:45:42Z

Happy to say that baby girl TIFF has found many siblings (after being raised as an only child)

Thank you merickson41.... your post confirmed an obit I had from 2001 with your in-laws names.... you were the key for this lock.

many thanks

Re: Baby girl TIFF born Nov. 1954 looking for older brothers

jengibbs — 2009-03-28 23:18:37Z

Hello and thank you for your reply!

Please email me directly at gibbsgj@aol.com. I am anxious to communicate, but not in this venue.

Sincerely,
Jennifer

Re: Baby girl TIFF born Nov. 1954 looking for older brothers

merickson41 — 2009-03-28 21:42:36Z

My husband's mother (Sharon) was put up for adoption along with several brothers and sisters (Sharon, Shirley, Vivian, deceased sister, Robert, Donnie, John, Ronnie). They have found their mother Joyce Tiff (deceased). They claimed to be missing a baby brother, however, his mother claims there were 14 children in all. There ancestry seems to be lost. There was a story that the father Robert Tiff died from a rather strange death. The information you have provided sound as though you could be from this family.

Re: Daughter looking for birth mother

KMonical3096 — 2007-11-01 22:39:10Z

Also suggest searching on the SSDI (Social Security Death Index) for Johnson,Custer County, NE. If you enter Arnold you will come up with three names. If you leave out Arnold you will come up with many more Johnsons from the county. With the dates you can search for their obits. Someone who is related to Ruth Laverna Johnson may mention her in their obit with her new surname if she married.
http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi

Re: Daughter looking for birth mother

KMonical3096 — 2007-11-01 21:49:02Z

There is this Website that may help:
http://www.birthmotherresources.com/birth_mother/birth_mothe...

Also, you might try searching on City Directories from 1953 and on for Arnold, Custer County, NE. There should not be very many Johnsons for that small town. There are other leads as well. You might try contacting the Custer County Historical Society in Broken Bow, NE. They should either have city directories on file or be able to tell you where you might find them. Their staff may be able to help you through their research library to find clues to lead you to Ruth Laverna Johnson:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~necuster/
See Virtual Nebraska, click on Custer County, then Arnold to see history of Custer County and the towns:
http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/index.php
I have an aunt who had a baby in 1946 at the age of eighteen. It was the big secret nobody talked about. She still won't discuss it. She lived in Lincoln, NE when she got pregnant, went to a small NE town to have the baby, then returned. The child was adopted by someone she knew and she has had a relationship with her son her whole life, without admitting to him who she is.
Good luck to you on your quest.

Baby girl TIFF born Nov. 1954 looking for older brothers

jengibbs — 2008-10-29 16:00:12Z

Baby girl TIFF born Nov. 1954 in Lincoln, NE is looking for two older brothers also put up for adoption (put in foster care) after father died in freak accident. The girl was adopted by a family who knew the parents. Birth mother's possible name: Joyce Tiff.

Re: Kay - Sweeney

gloriaoberg790 — 2009-03-16 16:44:40Z

Kay family genealogy.
Fredrich(Fred) John Kay, b September 10, 1855
d. September 25, 1932:nickname Fritz
m. Sophia Deitchler 11/30/1878 in Mills Co Ia
b.1862: d 1893( Parents John and Johanna Deitchler)
Child-Ferdinand Kay b. 1879 Mills County, IA
m. Elizabeth Klein b 9/1/1877 in Germany
child was Lucille Kay 2/28/1906 in Wakefield, NE.
m. Lester Sweeney
Hope this helps
gloriao@cedarwb.net

Re: Adopted by Dr. Renwald in Omaha ,Ne. DOB 1941

cherylmama — 2008-01-13 03:58:35Z

Hi Ann
If you see this please contact me since your email account is not current. Would love to hear from you
Cheryl

Re: Foss Adoption Nebraska 1915 - New Information

JaneCase27 — 2008-12-29 22:53:04Z

I have some new information on my father's biological family. My father's given name was Riley Foss, born January 10, 1915 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father was John Foss born abt 1887, who had at least 3 brothers, Teddy, Walter and Melvin and also two sisters, names unknown. There is also a James mentioned who was 18 years old in 1915. I don't know who the parents of these boys are. I am told John Foss was born in Austria.

John Foss born abt 1887, married Julia Galouski born abt 1888(spelling of the last name might not be correct). Julia had a sister named Mary and a brother named George. They were all born in Austria.

John and Julia also had a daughter named Olga Foss born March 23 or 25, 1914 in Saint Paul, MN, so I am told. She was probably also given up for adoption. I have no leads on her.

The web site I had up on my father is no longer working. When I get it up and running again, I will let everyone know of the new web site address.

Thanks for any help on all of this.

Jane Case

Re: Daughter looking for birth mother

pathra — 2008-04-24 20:31:45Z

I can't help you, but I did want to wish you luck. I knew your adoptive parents many years ago...probably when you were a child. My great aunt and uncle are Leonard and Elizabeth Elmshaeuser. My grandmother, Anna Launer, was Elizabeth's older sister.

Daughter looking for birth mother

rca097 — 2007-07-23 02:15:01Z

I'm looking for my birth mother. Her name was Ruth Laverna Johnson. She lived in Arnold, NE but I was born in Ogallala, NE on Sept 12, 1953. I was adopted by Ted and Eda Elmshaeuser at birth or shortly after. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me or explain where to start looking.

Re: Adopted by Dr. Renwald in Omaha ,Ne. DOB 1941

jrenwald_1 — 2007-11-02 17:13:01Z

Hi Laura,

My name is Jessica Renwald. My father is Robert Renwald.

I am attempting to research the Renwald history. I was wondering if you had any information on the Mullikins. I know Laura Mullikin was Pat and Clarence's mother. Laura's parents were William and Mary Mullikin. Do you know what Mary's maiden name was?

If you have any information I would appreciate it.

Thank you,
Jessica

Re: Looking for Adoptee

mebateman1 — 2008-03-15 05:33:11Z

1920 NE Saline Co Olive city
Franck Agustus H head 59 m PA PA France farmer
" Racina A wife 46 m imm 1874 Na 1896 Austria Austria Austria
" Francis son 19 NE
" Anton H son 23 NE
" Robert H son 17 NE
" Jennie E dau 15 NE
" Gladdys M dau 13 NE (born about 1907)
" Edward I son 11 NE
" Daniel son 8 NE

1930 NE Thayer Co Highland city
Vostrez Will head 29 married at 22 NE NE NE
" Jennie wife 22 married at 15 NE FRANCE GERM
Frank Gladys sisterinlaw 19 s NE FRANCE GERM

Re: EDDIE SCHEIDT dob 4/14/1921 Lincoln NE

mebateman1 — 2008-03-15 05:23:23Z

The info could have come from the birthmother and she might have been incorrect.

There are 3 Edward Scheidt's from Lincoln. The closest is
1930 NE Lancaster co Lincoln city
Scheidt George head 52 married at 25 RUSSIA
" Emma wife 47 married at 19 RUSSIA
the youngest of 10 children is
" Edward son 4 NE

WWII Army Enlistment
Edward Scheidt
b. 1926
Nebraska
Lancaster Co
enlisted 20 Apr 1944
enlisted in KS Fort Levenworth
grade Private
enlisted for durations plus 6months
education 2 yrs of high school
single w/o dependents
no height or weight listed

Re: adopted son of ELSIE MCKENZIE, 1919, LINCOLN,NE area

tgracy25 — 2008-07-15 03:27:38Z

Jack's birth name was: Stanley McKenzie. He was the son of Elsie McKenzie. He was born in Havelock Nebraska on Jan. 11, 1919. We are trying to locate information on the identity of Elsie McKenzie. He was given the name, Jack Stanley Gracy by his adopting parents.

adopted son of ELSIE MCKENZIE, 1919, LINCOLN,NE area

tgracy25 — 2008-07-12 17:29:15Z

My deceased father, born Stanley Mckenzie, Jan 11,1919, was adopted by John R. Gracy and Lillian Gracy in Oct of 1919. The adoption took place at Wahoo,Ne.They lived at Ceresco,Ne for a while before moving to Oklahoma and then finally to Rogers, Arkansas. Stanley was born at Havelock,Ne, a suburb of Lincoln. We are trying to locate the birth parents. His adoptive mother, Lillian was a member of the GRAHAM ROWELL family of Lincoln,Ne. Lillian had two sisters, Carrie Williamson/Witzel,and Hazel.The Rowell family lived in the Lincoln area around 1900-1930's. Please contact us if you have any pertinent information that could connect us to my dad's family.
Any information from the relatives of the Rowell, Williamson, McKenzie, Witzel, or Gracy family could help us.

Marcia Ann Jacobsen

vh1430 — 2008-06-13 17:19:30Z

Searching for any information on Marcia Ann Jacobsen, living in Omaha in 1969. Born July 13, 1950 in Iowa, died in Omaha January 21, 2002. Father- Charles Jacobsen Mother- Mildred (Sullivan)Jacobsen. Thanks- Heather

Adoption in Omaha, NE

vh1430 — 2008-03-10 17:33:41Z

We are searching for a birth mother from Schuyler, NE that gave birth in Omaha, NE in January 1969.Approximate age of BM was 15 years old.(We think) We have recently sent off to see if any consent forms are on file. Short of writing a letter to a judge, does anyone have any ideas on where to go from here? We have no information (names, hospital, etc) to go on. Thanks- Heather

ISO Birth Mother

vh1430 — 2008-01-22 18:02:59Z

Searching for my husbands birth mother. She gave birth to a baby boy January 1969 in Omaha, NE. Birth mother was approx 15 years old and from Schuyler, NE. All information on birth father in unknown. Any info would be greatly appreciated,as I dont even know where to start. Thank you, Heather

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

vh1430 — 2008-03-13 17:20:06Z

Thanks for the reply! I am trying to help my husband find his birth family. I have question for anyone that might know- if an adoption was private and the records are sealed, can we write a letter to the county judge to see about opening the records or do we need to get a lawyer to do that? Thanks- Heather

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

vh1430 — 2008-03-12 16:46:12Z

The adoption was private. The lawyer that handled everything(name unknown)is deceased,according to adoptive parents. (both deceased, also)

iso nephews dob 7-31-75 7-17-78 lentz

diamonds45 — 2007-08-11 23:34:05Z

born in nebraska at university hospital name at birth mark anthony lentz michael ryan lentz please contact me with info at diamonds45@cox.net

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

nonasbusiness — 2008-04-17 04:50:02Z

If the adoption was through the Catholic Church you can call them. I am at work right now but I can check to see if I still have some phone numbers and send them out to you. Good Luck. I have been trying to find info about a child that my grandmother had and the State is not willing to help other than allowing my father to send the form to open the records to the adoptee if she is looking. Oh, I also have a town history book and I think a Schuyler family is listed - I will check for it also.

Looking for girl born b/n 1921 and 1929 at Milford Industrial Home to Gladys Franck

nonasbusiness — 2008-12-28 06:02:57Z

I have been able to narrow birth year just a bit. Gladys lived with her parents at time of 1920 census and was with her sister, Jennie Vostrez at time of the 1930 census. The 1930 lists Gladys as a teacher which she learned to be while at the Home. I would really like to find you. Nebraska is a closed adoption state and they will not release your records.

iso biological mother.

toddloos — 2008-12-18 18:30:50Z

male born 08/23/1967 in lincoln nebraska at bryan memorial hospital bio mothers last name may have been jackson or peterson living in or around havloc ne at time of birth any info would be great in search of medical history and heritage

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

JenMcKinley68 — 2008-03-14 00:44:38Z

I would try to just write a letter to the judge first that way you don't have any money tied up in lawyer fees. Depending upon what the reply letter from the judge is, then you will know if you need to hire a lawyer. Good luck!

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

JenMcKinley68 — 2008-03-12 15:25:31Z

Do you know what adoption agency was used? They may be able to assist you.

Re: Adoption in Omaha, NE

JenMcKinley68 — 2008-03-12 18:48:25Z

Wow, you really don't have much to go on. Are you the person that was put up for adoption? I was adopted too and kinda just found one of my half sisters not long ago. I would love to help you in your search but don't know what other info I can offer. Can you go back in the history of Schyuler and try to find any deceased lawyers and see if the law firm they worked for is still open? Otherwise I would take this to a judge to get records unsealed. Let me know how you come out or if there is anything else I can do to help. If I think of another avenue you can try I will let you know. Good Luck

Re: Daughter looking for birth mother

marshadillon — 2008-04-26 03:43:46Z

Hi,

Are you still looking or have you found the info you need? My husband's family is from Arnold origianally. I contacted my sister-in-law today and she will be going to Arnold for their alumni over Memorial Day weekend. She was born in 1930 so she is probably a little older than your birth mother. Do you know about how old your mother would have been in 1953. That would help a little.

Re: Adoption

PaigeMcGhee — 2008-11-13 02:31:58Z

Hi Maxine,
I am in the same situation as you are. I was born in Richmond, Va. 1955, I have seen my birth certificate which does not give parents name, I know what hospital and that I was adopted out by the Methodist Home in Richmond, Va.

If I were you I would start searching at church homes for children and "homes for unwed mothers" in that year. I wish you luck! I have just joined Ancestry.com and have done a DNA test - hope to get results soon.

Paige

Re: ISO uncles 1955 & 1959 Omaha, NE

ccomaha — 2008-12-31 18:39:16Z

I would try contacting both Catholic Charities and Child Savings Institute, as they will do searches for birth families to find adopted persons.

Catholic Charities is 402-554-0520
Child Savings is 402-553-6000

Re: Female born 10/22/1955 adopted at birth

DarleneArmstrong70 — 2008-10-03 11:42:26Z

I found a cousin of Georgia's who sent me pictures of Susan, her siblings, and Georgia and Ernest. I am now looking for the siblings who are William Ernest Santero born 04/01/1951, Bonnie Santero born in 1953, Mike Santero born 10/15/1954, Karen born in 1957 and Minnie is the youngest, but don't know her date of birth.

Female born 10/22/1955 adopted at birth

DarleneArmstrong70 — 2008-08-17 22:22:50Z

My son-in-laws mother was born in Nebraska on 10/22/1955 and adopted soon after. Her adopted name is Susan Ann Horr.(married name Durman) Mother was Georgia Bye born 07/02/1927 in TX and died 02/98 in Beatrice NE. She later married the father Ernest Santero but date unknown and they had other children. Ernest died in 01/98 at Beatrice NE. I am looking for any information about the Bye and Santero families, but especially information about Georgia and Ernest's other children

Re: EDDIE SCHEIDT dob 4/14/1921 Lincoln NE

kellyroad — 2008-03-15 14:18:30Z

Found this in the SSDI and it does fit

EDWARD SCHEIDT 15 Feb 1926 04 Oct 1988 66604 (Topeka, Shawnee, KS) (none specified) 506-20-7515 Nebraska

Help needed on Nebraska research!

gedgell1 — 2007-07-24 20:03:35Z

I am coming to Nebraska City, NE with my wife next week. While she is at the quilt event she is going to, I want to try to do some genealogical research on a Friday and over a weekend. I need suggestions as to what might be available in Lincoln which isn't too far away and also Nemaha Co. where some relatives lived.

I would like to find out when some of my relatives died. Any suggestions there? It looks to me like you can't get any certificates in NE unless you are a son, husband or other real close relative.

Any help would be appreciated.

Garland Edgell