Edward,
I posted messages on this web site in Mar. 2000 for any relatives of Edward F. Whalen who lived in or around San Francisco / Bay Area in the 1920's. An Edward F. Whalen gave my father Leslie R. Whalen (adopted name James A, Howe) up for adoption in 1927. I would like to find my fathers biological family if that is posible... Is there any connection to the two boys you mentioned on your post??? Can you give me any help.
Best regards,
John W. Howe