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Shannon Yowell,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 5 23:41:37 2002



BLAKE
Sisters of Mercy, Tarrytown, NY
1896- 1903(?)

       

Looking for information on my grandmother's birth siblings. On April 20, 1896, Annie BLAKE (born Sept. 5, 1885), Thomas BLAKE (born Mar. 1, 1888), and Edward Joseph BLAKE (born Mar. 17, 1892) were placed with the Sisters of Mercy in Tarrytown, NY. Their mother, Mary McDonnell Blake, had passed away in March or April of 1896 and their father, Thomas BLAKE, Sr. was unable to care for them. Annie was discharged on Oct. 2, 1896 and according to the 1900 census, she was living in the home of Wilson McCleave in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY to work as a servant. The 1900 census lists both Thomas and Edward still at the Sisters of Mercy. I have no idea what happened to any of them after 1900. My grandmother, Mary BLAKE, was too young to go with her siblings (only 11 months old at the time), so she was sent to the NY Foundling Hospital in NYC. She was subsequently adopted from there. As far as I know, she never saw any of her birth family again. She never told her children that she had been adopted; they found out after she passed away. I do know that my grandmother's aunt (her father's sister - Mary Blake Spohn) sent a letter to the NY Foundling Hospital inquiring about my grandmother and demanding to know her whereabouts. I have no idea what the NY Foundling Hospital's response was, but it must have satisfied my grandmother's aunt because there was apparently no more correspondence from her. My grandmother also had an uncle, Edward BLAKE, who lived with his wife, Maggie, in Yonkers. They had a daughter, Annie. If anyone has any information on this family, I would really appreciate it!! Thank you!!

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Gerald Peter Gilbert,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 10 19:03:53 2002



William Thomas Donnelly
Binghamton,New York- Broome Conty
Birth 1927- november1927

       

I am looking for information concerning my adoption. My Mothers name was Mary Beatrice Donnelly, Monroe County, Rochester, New York. I was told she was unwed and sent to a home for unwed Mothers in Binghamton, New York. Father unknown. I was adopted by Peter and Mary Gilbert in November 1927 from an orphanage in Boome County, Binghamton,New York. I may have some relatives in Rochester and would appreciate any information. I was also told that my birth Mother was a redheaded nurse in a hospital in Rochester. That is all of the information I have at this time. I can't find a Mary Beatrice anywhere.

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Judy E. Lee,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 13 06:37:20 2002



Drain, Draine, Drane, Drayne
Greeneville, PA, USA
1881 - 1889

       

My family has attempted to research my great-grandmother Laura Drain (various spellings). Using the information given in her obituary, (dated 12/1916, age 36) her mother died when she was just a few months old. Laura and her baby brother were then adopted or fostered by a family named Coruthers or Crothers in Greeneville, PA. Laura's foster mothers name was Mary Coruthers or Crothers, born 4/1926 in Ireland. I believe she came from Ireland through Canada. The 1900 census for Clare County, Michigan stated she had been a U.S. Citizen for 14 years. The census went on to say her parents were born in Canada and she was born in Minnesota. In another noterized, family affadavit prepared well after her death. It stated she was born in St. Vincent, Minnesota, which is on the Canadian border. Laura was born 8/3/1880 and died 12/1916. Can anyone suggest where to look for orphanage information between the years 1881 and 1890 for Greeneville, PA or St. Vincent, MN.

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 14 13:30:16 2002



Hills, Hill
The Ryther Home, Seattle, Washington
1933- 1935

       

I'm looking for people who lived in the Rther Home hopefully between the years of 1933 and 1935 and possibly knew my father. His name was Clarence Hills. He was 10 years old when he was sent to Ryther from Montana.

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 14 13:31:01 2002



Hills, Hill
The Ryther Home, Seattle, Washington
1933- 1935

       

I'm looking for people who lived in the Ryther Home hopefully between the years of 1933 and 1935 and possibly knew my father. His name was Clarence Hills. He was 10 years old when he was sent to Ryther from Montana.

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Sean Drury,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 17 13:10:59 2002



Boggs
St. Louis, MO
1852-1874

       

I am descended from Annie Louise Boggs, b. Mar 2 1852 in St. Louis, MO (according to her death certificate). She first appears with Harry & Louisa Boggs in the 1860 St. Louis census. Harry's 1869 obit lists Annie as adopted. 1880 will of Harry's brother John also refers to Annie as adopted. Annie always listed her parents' birthplaces as PA & OH, which were Harry's & Louisa's birthplaces respectively, so I don't know if she knew who her biological parents were. Any info or clues on where Annie originally came from would be greatly appreciated!

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lisa strlff,   jljnjjkcj @wcoil.com ,    Thu Jan 17 14:47:19 2002



cox
lima oh
early 1960's

       roger clay hall in reguards to information on on childrens home

hi it struck me odd to find someone that actually was there. my name is lisa i have a brother and sister who lived there i have been searching for .he was 4 and she was 2 you were the same age as yolonda. but maybe someone has given you some information i could use.george lonnie cox jr. 12/23/56/ yolonda kay cox 12/30/58.please contact me to share information.at [email protected] or [email protected]:lisa i am looking forward to comparing notes. i will help you all that i can.goodluck& thank you lisa

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Paula Starr,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 17 16:27:38 2002



Anna Kumerman
WI Child Center in Sparta
1909

       Kumerman
I am looking for my grandmothers family. Her name was Anna Kumerman. She was born in 1900 in Eau Claire Wisconsin. She and four siblings ( 2 brothers and 2 sisters ) were placed in the Sparta Child Center in 1909. Anna was adopted by Earl and Bridget Bailey of Elroy Wisconsin. Adoption became final in 1915. We do know that at least two of her siblings were adopted by a family in South Dakota. Other than that we know very little. Anna Married Herman Wieland and died in 1935. We are looking for any of our family members of the KUMERMAN family. Thank you for any help you can offer. Paula

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Jamie L. Rohrscheib,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 18 17:39:42 2002



Richardson
Alabama
early 1900s

       

My great-great aunt, Georgia Richardson, worked at an Alabama orphanage in the early 1900s. I have several old pictures from there that are in remarkably good condition. Unfortunately, there is nothing written on the backs of any of them. I would love to know what orphanage and where it was if anyone out there can help me.

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Roberta Demmitt,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 19 06:53:25 2002




Kentucky


       

I am looking for any information on Glenda, Linda, Brenda, June and Rebecca Maggard. They were put in a orphange in Somerset, KY. around 1960.

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Vicki Boartfield,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 20 13:33:17 2002



VAUGHN, VAUGHAN, VANN
KY Orphan's Home in Louisville, KY, USA
1930

       

I am seeking information on my grandfather, Charles Lloyd VAUGHN- Puckett who lived in the KY Orphan's Home in Louisville, KY in 1930. The orphanage burned down and the orphans were transported throughout homes in KY. My grandfather was later adopted by John and Susie Puckett in Bowling Green, KY. I am looking for information on his natural parents, Roy and Elizabeth Vaughn and/or a brother, Pvt. Robert C. Vaughn. Please advise. Thanks.

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Donna Henderson,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 04:05:38 2002



Kott, Kot
St. Vincent De Paul Orhpanage (Detroit, Michigan & Mt. Clemens, Michigan)
1926 - circa 1938

       

My father was born 1921 in Hamtramck, Michigan. His father was Frank Kott (aka Francis Kot), a Polish immigrant. His mother was Viola Bella Urquhart, a Canadian. In March 1926, my father (George Edward Francis Kott) and his siblings (William, John, and Mary Ellen) were made wards of the court and placed in the Detroit St. Vincent De Paul Society Orphanage. The boys were placed in foster homes in the Detroit area. Mary Ellen was place in home in Macomb County (probably Mt. Clemens), Michigan. She died of the measles and pneumonia in April 1926. Their parents were not dead and the children were never given up for adoption, but the nuns refused to give my father or his siblings any information about why they were placed in the orphanage or what became of their parents. Even as adults they were unable to obtain any meaningful information. We have learned that Frank Kott was a resident of Eloise Hospital for an undetermined length of time. We would like to know why our father was placed in the orphanage and what became of his parents. Does anyone know where and how to locate the records from the Detroit St. Vincent De Paul Society? Or the records from Eloise Hospital?

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Jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 19:05:41 2002



Lieper
Helena Mt.
1914

       

My Father was Kenneth Lieper, son of NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. At age 4 my father was taken from NORA by court order and placed in an orphanage in or around Helena MT. Dad was adopted in 1915 by ANNA and ROBERT BRYANT ,re-named CALVIN BRYANT and moved to 50 miles North of Forsyth MT. I'm looking for any information on my maternal grand parents, NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. Thanking you in advance.

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Barbara,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 22 13:57:07 2002



Walter P Burke, Helen Burke, Anna Burke sibs
ST. DOMINICS' HOME, BLAUVELT, NY... now: St. Dominic's College//born Manhattan NYC
approx 1905-1915

       

These BURKE children: Walter(b1897)--my maternal grandfather, Helen (b1899)& Anna (b1901) were released to their AUNT: Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald 249 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan NYC. In 1920 census, Mrs. Fitz was 48, and widowed and had 3 children: William 25, plumber; Jenni 24 no occupation, and Matthew 22, a checker at the piers. These Fitz children born in New Jersey. It's on p.27 of the 1920 census for Enumeration District 1210. Looking for Fitsgeralds. Please write [email protected]

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Robert James Chance,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 25 08:18:00 2002



Chance
b. Centerville, Iowa; placed in Iowa Soldier's Orphanage (Davenport, Iowa) USA
b. ca 1930; placed as baby

       

I am searching for my sister, Dorothea Mae Chance, b. ca November, 1930. Our parents were James (Everett or Edward) Chance and Edna Faye Christian Chance. I (Robert James Chance) was born August 13, 1929 in Memphis, Mo. I believe my sister was born in Centerville Iowa. We were just babies when we were placed in the Iowa Soldier's Orphanage. Dorothea was adopted, but I was not due to medical reasons. When I was a teenager my father got me out of the orphanage, located in Davenport, Iowa. We were never able to find Dorothea, due to privacy restrictions. At 73 I would finally like to find her. We have searched everywhere, and just hope someone out there can help. Robert James Chance c/o [email protected]

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Robert Childs,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 26 13:52:59 2002







       

My father was abandond on Woodland ave. in Philadelphia, Pa. in Aug. 1913. He was placed in a Catholic home. Would love information.

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Billie Teague,   billiemichele@directvinte rnet.com,    Sat Jan 26 14:28:11 2002



FLEET
ended up in Laclede Co., MO., Smith TWSP. (was on 1870 census), but not with the parents
1870-?

       

Hello. I'm looking for information on three FLEET children (who were approximately 8, 9 & 10 years old in 1870. On the 1870 Laclede Co., Smith TWSP., MO. census: Delia ("Dillie" - shown as Dillin on census) FLEET was living with Caswell Craddock family Alice FLEET - born 1862 - was living with William H. Frank family (is buried at Burkhart Cem., Racine, Newton Co., MO.

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Billie Teague,   billiemichele@directvinte rnet.com,    Sat Jan 26 14:41:22 2002



FLEET
ended up in Laclede Co., MO., Smith TWSP. (was on 1870 census), but not with the parents
1870-?

       

Hello. I'm looking for information on three FLEET children (who were approximately 8, 9 & 10 years old in 1870. On the 1870 Laclede Co., Smith TWSP., MO. census: Delia ("Dillie") Ann FLEET - (shown as Dillin FLEET on census) lived with Caswell Craddock family (THIS WAS MY GGgrandmother.) - she eventually married a McDaniel (I don't know his first name/ & later married Bivin Hudson - a Civil War vet & was from Laclede Co., MO. Alice FLEET - born 1862 - was living with William H. Frank family -she married John C. Griffin & is buried in Burkhart Cem., Racine, Newton Co., MO. (ON HER DEATH RECORD IT STATES: "Father: Abraham FLEET, born TN. Mother: UNKNOWN NOTE: The only Abraham FLEETS I have found came from FLEET families in New York. There was also an Abram FLEET on Jasper Co., MO. 1870 census. I am unsure as to who he was. Eli (or Ely) Allen FLEET (shown on death record as E. A. FlEET) was living with Eli Rippy family - Eli eventually married Eli Rippy's niece, Mary Ellen Rippy & they also eventually moved to Hunt Co., TX. I believe there is a big chance these Fleet sisters & their brother quite possibly were Orphan Train children. I also found out most citizens of Laclede Co., MO. went to the ABO CHURCH. Eli Rippy has also been listed as a judge/or justice of the peace on some censuses & documentation. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Billie

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gayla,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 26 22:13:29 2002
http://w ww.geocities.com/Heartland/River/7539/family.html


Hunt
told and Lansing Michigan, adopted and moved to Hersey Michigan, Osceola County
1900- 1983

       

My great grandmother Natalie Viola Hunt was born Dec 13, 1900. She was said to be in an orphanage in Lansing Michigan. She went to look for records when she was of age and said the place burned down with all the records, sometime between 1900 and 1920. She also had an adopted brother Ralph not sure if from the same place. It was said that she was from a family member and adopted by Charles Hunt and Margaret James Hunt. Not sure if the family member was a Hunt or a James. There was an Albert James who also lived in the area that was Margarets brother. Any help what so ever would be greatly appreciated!!

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Betty Isham,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 29 10:40:32 2002



A Lady Married to James Smith possible first name is Donna
Baytown, TX
1870-1880

       

I am trying to find information on my GGGrandmother. She was not an orphan, but worked in the Baytown, Tx orphanage. Her name may have been Donna. She was married to James Smith and had a son that she took to work with her named John Anderson Smith. If anyone could possibly help by posting a link to a helpful site it would be greatly appreciated. I have found my family on the other side back to the late 1600's and would love to do the same for this side. Thank you Betty Isham ([email protected])

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Kathy,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 29 12:40:08 2002



O'Neill, Parents Michael and Mary, Children Ellen, Mary, and John
New York, NY from Ireland
1885-1900

       

I am looking for information on children of Michael and Mary O'neill, children were Helen (Ellen) O'neill married Charles Rapp, Mary married ------Coyle, and John who married Dorothy.

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April,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 30 19:55:01 2002



Highland
Eastern Ky
1920

       

I was wondering if anyone has any information on the Highland Childrens Home in eastern Ky in Breathitt County. It was owned by Ted and Debra Highland, it was opened in the early 1920's and only lasted for a few years. If anyone has any informatino on this please email me about it. Thank you April

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Mokihana White,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 31 00:06:02 2002



rasler
St Vincents Baby home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
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Mokihana White,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 31 00:08:35 2002



rasler
St Vincents Baby home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
1923- 1927

       

I'm trying to find out information for Ray[mond] Rasler, born at St Vincent's Baby Home in Milwaukee, 8/6/23. He lived there for about 4 years, then was moved to St Aemilian's Orphanage. His mother's name was Elsie Rasler. Ray's middle name is either Eugene or Joseph. Thanks for any help you can give me. Mokihana

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Jenny Bolinger,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 3 18:59:02 2002



KUNZI
Michigan
1905-1910

       

I'm looking for any information about my grandmother. She was born on March 15, 1905. From what I have been able to find out, she was placed in a Michigan orphanage. She was adopted in Indiana in 1910 by the Gadacz family.

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Edith Diamond,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 4 17:44:36 2002



diamond
somewhere in philadelphia
not sure

       

Diamond, Leonard Michael My grandfather was in an orphanage in philadelphia. we know he had a brother Franklin and a sister Mary and others we are not sure. He was a bon boy to farms. His name was Leonard Diamond.And we know he was originally from ireland. Any information would be helpful.

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Marilyn Rich,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 5 10:01:00 2002



Strodtman
New York
late 1800's

       

I am trying to find family of my grandfather who was in an orphanage in New York. A family named Strodtman adopted him. His name is John Strodtman. They moved to Minnasota. If you know anything about this family I would apprediate it. Thank you!

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Angel Leavey,   LEAVEY@[email protected],    Sun Feb 10 15:30:25 2002



Wilson



       

Looking for information on a British Willie Wilson, born September 23, 1880 in Clara County, IL. She was my great grandmother who supposedly was an orphan. We are trying to trace her ancestry and obtain additional information on her. I looked at all of the orphanages through the censuses for 1880 and 1900 and couldn't find anything. Any help will be appreciated.

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Marge Fisher,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 14 16:24:51 2002



Finfrock
Buda, Minnesota
1897 - 1905

       

Looking for information on William Finfrock born 11-8-1898 in Buda, MN. Was in a Catholic orphanage

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Donna Moore,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 14 17:00:56 2002



Jackson
Odd Fellows Orphan Home Lincoln,Illinois
? 1930's/1940

       

I am looking for any information regarding 3 siblings that were living together at the odd fellows orphan home during the 1930's/1940. 2 boys and one girl. Donald,Clyde and Imojean Jackson. My mother was a resident there at this time Charlene Burton. Please contact me if you have any information.

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June Dennin,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 15 10:23:23 2002



Burse
Windom Lawn, Lockport, Niagara co. NY


       

I am looking for information no the Windom (Wyndom) Lawn orphanage in Lockport, NY. My grandmother,Evelyn and her 3 siblings, Nettie, James and Jean were left there by thier mother, who was too ill to take care of them. Evelyn was adopted by Paul and Ernestine Dahlke; James was adopted by Harlen and Elsie Owen and his name was changed to Donald; Jean was also adopted but that's all the info I have. Nettie, the oldest, was put into foster homes, but was never reclaimed by her mother. I would like to know the years these children were at the home so I can contine back to find out more about their birth mother and father. Their names were Wilbur Burse (a full blooded Mohawk Indian?) and Ernestine Heydon. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

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June Dennin,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 15 10:29:14 2002



David McRae
Father Baker's Home for Boys, Buffalo, Erie co, NY


       

I am looking for any information on David McRae, who was sent to live at Father Bakers as a young boy. His mother's name was ernestine, but I know nothing about his father. David ran away from the home and was never adopted. I would like to know the years that he was there and any info about his parents or what happened to him after he left the home. I do know that he served in the Seabees in WWII and in the army in the Korean conflict. Thank you for any info or leads.

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stephen zahn,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 16 04:38:10 2002



eustace ruby
st ann's foundling home st louis mo usa
1932-1937

       

Would apreciate any info on St Ann's Home. St Louis Missouri - who to contact for records, etc. Thank you.

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Kay (Cutter) Hain,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 18 08:00:47 2002



Cutter
Cincinnati, Ohio
1881-1887

       

I am searching for descendants of John Cutter born August 1, 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio and his brother Thomas Cutter born May 24, 1880. Their father, James Cutter was killed in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 8, 1887. This left their mother, Sarah (Corcoran) Cutter with five children to raise. The other children were Helen "Nellie", Mary and Michael (my grandfather). The latter three children appear with mother, Sarah in census records. I believe John and Thomas were adopted and am searching for their families. Thanks for any help you might offer in the way of contacting them. Sarah, Nellie and Mary are buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cincinnati. James is buried in the same cememetery, but in a different location. Thank You. Kay Hain

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F. Williamson,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 19 04:08:17 2002



MUSGROVE OR MUSGRAVE
Alabama or Tenn.
1892 to 1909

       

Seeking information on great-grandmother, Edna Martha "Mattie" MUSGROVE, born 12/20/1892 somewhere in Alabama, died 4/24/1977. Parents she stated were William MUSGROVE and Mary HARPER. Was placed in an orphanage at an early age. I was told PORTER LEATH in Memphis,Tn., but they haven't any record of her being there. Had a sister, Susie, and brother, Jack. This is all of the information I have. Any help would be appreciated! F. Williamson

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Louise Hall Quigley,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 19 14:41:42 2002



Hall
Vermont
Mid 1800's

       

Searching for a William Emmanuel Hall (born 1857) and his sister, Louise, who were known to have grown up in an orphanage in Vermont. When he left the orphanage, he joined the Army.

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Phyllis Diane McCallister (Leinbach),   [email protected],    Tue Feb 19 19:02:52 2002







       

I have a postcard that says Leinbach's Cottage Bethany Orphan home for girls. Anyone know anthing about this cottage or why it would be called Leinbach?

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Debra Dove,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 20 13:23:05 2002




St John's Orphan Asylum


       

I am looking for information on the St. John's Orphan Asylum, aka, St. John�s School and Asylum located in Utica, NY. It was founded in 1834 and run by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. A new building to house the orphans was built in 1912. In 1901 or 1961 (conflictin records) it became Utica Catholic Academy, a girl's school. I am looking for physical information on the building and also information from residents who lived there. I have found the St. John's Orphan Asylum records at this website http://www.loc.gov.coll/nucmc Included in these records are Minutes of the Board of Directors, 1849- 1951; minutes of St. John's Orphan Asylum Corporation, 1942-46; minutes of the Advisory board, 1947-56; resolutions, bylaws and administrative reports, 1834-1951; correspondence, 1884-1979; annual reports, 1880-1967; financial and legal documents, including deeds, 1831-1968; clippings, 1858-1979; photographs, c.1890-1969; and school yearbooks, student and faculty handbooks, programs, articles and brochures. The location of these records is: Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Northeast Province Archives 96 Menands Road Albany, NY 12204 If anyone who lives in the area can access these records I would appreciate them contacting me at [email protected] as I am very interested in obtaining copies of some of the earlier documents (I live in Colorado). I'm willing to pay for what I get and also donate the information to websites like this. The above website is often busy so you may have to try back later if you can't get through. Thanks

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Barb VanDelinder,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 23 07:52:09 2002



unknown, but began with a P
Westchester Temporary Home for Destitute Children OR Brace Memorial Farm
1897-1899

       

I need to find the registration records for these 2 orphanages. The 1900 census is of no good to me as my grandfather and his brother were already with their adoptive families in that census.I need the registration records for the years 1897,1898,& 1899, possibly pre 1900 census January to May of 1900. I would appreciate any help I can get to finding these records.Thanks!

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lucinda (lottridge) diamond,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 23 14:09:30 2002



lottridge
ohio usa


       

looking for info on the lottridge family. so far all i know is that nathan andrew lottridge (born 1886) and dana george lottridge (born 1899) was in an orhpanage for a short period of time some where in the state of ohio.his parents were allen and minerva lottridge and he had sisters and brothers. they lived in athens co ohio. would like any onfo on what happened to the sisters and brothers their names are; maggie d lottridge born may 3 1884 rome twsp athens oh jessie lottridge july 20 1892 guysville rome twsp athens oh possibly more children but i am not sure any info would be greatly appreciated thanks

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Betty J. Proulx,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 13:45:32 2002



Lillie Vickers
orphanage in Brooklyn, NY
l917

       

My mother Gladys Vickers was placed in an orphanage in Brooklyn, New York in l917. Her mothers name was Lillie and father's name was Charles. I am looking for names of orphanages in that area. My mother was seven years old.

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Betty J. Proulx,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 13:56:30 2002



Gladys Vickers
orphanage in Brooklyn, NY
l917 - ?

       


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MBS,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 26 21:39:02 2002



Mernick or Mernich
Foundling Home in Manhattan, New York
1940- 42?

       

I am looking for information on my mother. She was placed in the foundling home at the age of 2 by a young mother who was unable to take care of her. The mother's older sister had too many children of her own. The mother supposedly died young of kidney disease and the father was in the service. The child was adopted by a couple from Connecticut and lived there. Supposedly, the judge's records burned in a fire. We only have a birth registry with the last name on it.

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MBS,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 26 21:39:30 2002



Mernick or Mernich
Foundling Home in Manhattan, New York
1940- 42?

       

I am looking for information on my mother. She was placed in the foundling home at the age of 2 by a young mother who was unable to take care of her. The mother's older sister had too many children of her own. The mother supposedly died young of kidney disease and the father was in the service. The child was adopted by a couple from Connecticut and lived there. Supposedly, the judge's records burned in a fire. We only have a birth registry with the last name on it.

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Nancy Haehn,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 1 11:00:04 2002



Collins Newman Eldridge
Scioto and Franklin County Ohio Lewis, Greenup, Carter KY
1900's 19??

       

Looking for Eldridges and or Newmans listed near the Ohio river. My granmother was in a home for children early 1900's. She went back to her mother but younger brother disappeared. Some say he drowned. Also looking for Newmans in Scioto and franklin county adopted 1930's. Fred Ed or Charles. I have extensive family tree of these names. Pleaaase reply to this post I won't have this email address long. Thank you

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Jennifer Richardson,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 1 16:31:44 2002



Clifford Kelly or Clifford Evans of Clifford George Evans
Philadelphia Children's Aid Society, Philadelphia, PA
1

       

Looking for info. on my Grandfather, Clifford Evans. He was taken to the Phildelphia Child's Aid Society at age 5mos. Mother's maiden name was Kelly

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CAROL O'BEIRNE CARMAN,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 4 22:40:15 2002




ST.MARY'S ORPHANAGE , NEWARK, N.J.
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CAROL O'BEIRNE CARMAN,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 4 22:49:04 2002




ST.MARY'S ORPHANAGE , NEWARK, N.J.
5

       

HELLO TO ALL SMO KIDS.. E-MAIL ME , SAY HI... LOOK IN ON VIRTUALNEWARKNJ.COM GREAT SITE FOR NEWARKERS..... BE WELL.... I HAVE OTHER "KIDS" ADDRESSS...

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Dona Windfeldt,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 6 13:22:16 2002



Adalaide (Addie) Douglass/Douglas
San Francisco area in California
ca-1875-1884

       

I am looking for the orphanage in the San Francisco Area. My Great Grandmother Mary (French) Douglass died abt 1875 perhaps later, however it is said she died in childbirth. That being the case it would have been 1875 when Addie's brother Robert A. Douglass was born to Mary and Robert Douglass in the city of San Francisco. However it has been said that the father Robert took the children after her death and placed them in an orphanage as he wanted to go mining. He would not tell any of the family where he placed them for some unknown reason. If I could have the names of orphanages in that area or close by I would be most appreciative. Thank you, Dona [email protected]

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Sharon (King) Spencer,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 7 06:10:11 2002



KING
Upstate NY, USA
1913-1920

       

Looking for link. KING children: Dorothy, Elinor, Louis, Robert. Could be in Onondaga County, Oswego County, St. Lawrence County, NY. Between years of 1913 and 1920'ish. Their father, KING Claude was killed (supposedly) in engine to engine rail road accident after 1912, don't know which Rail road co. of upstate NY. Their mother, Blanche (Rider) King, was not able to be with children during their temp. stay in orphange. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you in advance. Sharon King Spencer, Oklahoma.

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Bonnie Panzau,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 7 18:01:27 2002




an orphnage in middle New york
11

       

Looking for info on an orphanage that my dad was in. He was born in Illion, Herkimer County, NY in 1910. He was placed in an orphanage as his Mother died giving birth to him. She was only 16 or 17. He was adopted by a CLEMONS Family in 1921 where he resided for 5 yrs and then joined the Navy. My Dad was Robert Henry Clemons and passed away just 5 wks after I located him when I was 41. It is my vow to find out who his Family was. I have not had any luck. I have no names to go by.

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Kathleen M. McCue,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 12 18:06:50 2002



McCue
Hartford, CT and New Haven, CT
1947- 1952

       

Interesting Site. You've done a nice job with graphics. My brothers and I were all in three different orpanages in CT, USA. I see you have St. Francis Roman Cath listed for 1900 - nothing for mid 1900's yet? My oldest brother was in St. Francis but in 1947-?. My next brother was in St. Anthony - either in Ne Haven or Hartford. I was in an infant orphanage having just been born, nammed St. Agnes in Hartford,CT. They are all out of existence now. St Agnes's building has even been knocked down. Good luck in your continued work. You are helping a lot of people I am sure.

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Jody Ann,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 14 10:48:13 2002




Lincondale, NY and Farmingdale, NY
after 1920 - 1929

       

Would anyone know the names and of Catholic Orphanages located in Farmingdale, NY and also in Lincolndale,NY? (not sure if I spelled this one right?) This would have been sometime between 1920 through 1929.

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Kenny Roberts,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 17 09:31:32 2002



Theodore Roosevelt Franklin
From a NY City Orphanage, greatfather, to an Orphan train and adopted in Wakefield, Nebraska


       

Grandfather was born around 1897 and died in 1980. He was adopted by the Lessmans in Nebraska...about 1910. We are trying to find the NY City orphanage and who his parents were . Thank you for all your assistance. We are doing this for his great grandkids. Kenn

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Marsha Lavin,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 22 19:13:25 2002



Ward, Petronella Cecilia
Lady Jane gray's boarding school for girls
1882-1888

       

need to find the place in brooklyn that my grandmother resided before marriage to william webb. she had 5 other siblings, francis, edward, josie, annabelle, and george whose where-abouts i don't know.

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Elizabeth M. Smith,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 22 20:19:55 2002



Kelly
Newark New Jersey
unknown

       

My great-grandmother was born in Elizabeth in 1872. According to my "family history", which leaves too much unsaid, "One day whie their mother was at work, the priest from St. Mary's came and took Ellen and Mary to an orphanage in Newark, the other children ran and hid in the bushes. After a short while at the orphanage, Mary ran away and asked a man on the street for carfare which he gave her and she came back home to Elizabeth by trolley, but Ellen had to stay there for three years." My grandmother married in 1888, so this must have happened sometime around 1880-1882, since she was able to find her way home. Could this be the St. Mary's Orphanage on South Orange Street? Does it still exist? Where could I find records from that time period. Any help would be deeply appreciated. Also, does that story sound likely?

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Sheila Kreer,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 24 10:08:21 2002



Kreer, Krier, Kreher
from Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa , USA worked on a farm in Chester Co. PA
after 1857 until 1873

       

George was "farmed out" while his mother was still alive. He claims to be born in Germantown and farmed out to Chester, Pa. No record of mother or father. He is catholic. His sister Amanda (krier, kreer) may or may not have been placed. Her mother is listed as Margaret Camp and no name Kreer for father. She is Presbyterian.

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carol young,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 24 15:12:53 2002







       

I am inquiring about a roster of names from concordia orphanage from 1894 until closing of the orphanage. thanks carol

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Linda Hart,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 25 14:01:55 2002



Frost
Terre Haute, Indiana
?

       

I am looking for any records from the Chauncy Rose Orphan Home in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was there with his brother and sister in the 1920's perhaps or maybe a little earlier.

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Sam DeSanto,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 26 20:29:27 2002



MANNING, SHAW
RICHMOND CITY, VIRGINIA
1900's

       

I am trying to find what orphanages were running in Henrico Co., Richmond City, Va during the early to mid 1900. I know that children were farmed out. I have at least 1 SHAW, ALFRED that was supposedly in a Richmond orphange. Then I have 2 others: MANNING, JOSEPH RAYMOND MANNING, BERTRAM KENNETH That were also in orphanages. These men were 1/2 brothers. Their mother was Minnie L. SHAW. Supposedly she died and her children were put into a Richmond orphange. Any help would be greatly appreicated. Sam DeSanto

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Marilyn Rich,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 27 09:43:24 2002



Strodtman, Stradtdman
New York USA
1871- 1875?

       

I am trying to find out what Orphanage my Grandfather, John Strodtman, was in and Who his real parents are? Someone named Strodtman adopted him from a New York orphanage. THank you for you help..

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JIM KOPKO,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 27 12:05:48 2002



GOLENE (GODZIONTKOSK)
CLEVELAND, OHIO
1910-1920

       

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY UNCLE, MARCEL GOLENE. HIS MOTHER DIED WHEN HE WAS YOUNG AND WAS PLACED IN AN ORPHANAGE PROBABLY IN CLEVELAND, OHIO. I DON'T BELIEVE HIS NAME WAS GOLENE AT BIRTH. THROUGH ONE RECORD FOUND ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND A MARCEL GODZIONTKOSK BORN IN 1906. I BELIEVE HIS SURNAME NAME WAS CHANGED WHILE IN OR AFTER BEING IN THE ORPHANAGE. ALSO, I AM LOOKING FOR ORPHANAGES IN THE CLEVELAND AREA AROUND 1910.

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Tammy M Rolfs,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 27 17:30:26 2002



Dorthy Alice Shaft
Childrens home Sparta Wisconsin
1930- ?

       

I am looking for Dorthy Alice Shaft. Its said she was taken away from my grandmother and put in the childrens home in sparta Wisconsin. We want her to know that we want her. That her mother wanted her. We want her to know that she has a sister who would very much like to get to know her. Dorthy Alice was born April 11, 1930 to Ethel and Gilmore Shaft in Walworth county Wisconsin. The story is that Ethels uncle Dell Warner told her that she had to give the child up. And took her to the sheriffs station to do so. If this is true I dont know. But if you have any information that can help us locate Dorthy it would be greatly apreciated. And Dorthy if you see this. Its time to come home now. We love you and want to share our love with you. Your neice Tammy

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Andree Miller,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 28 09:28:32 2002



Winifred Williams
Mexico Home for Old Folks and Orphans, Mexico, Indiana, USA
1912 to 1915

       

I have the record books Vol I,II,and III for the Mexico Orphanage and Old Folks Home in Mexico, Indiana. These records were compiled by Mary Ettinger in 1989. They are available at the Kosciusko Co. Historical Society in Warsaw,IN but I would be glad to do lookups for anyone if this source is unavailable to you. All volumes are indexed by last name and contain information about birhdates, parent names, who they were farmed out to for labor, when they were admitted and when they finally left. Some of the information is not accurate such as birthdates but it does contain a lot of information not found anywhere else. My mother, her sister, and brother spent varing times in this orphanage which was run by the Dunkard Church. My mother had many stories to tell about her time spent there--most of them not good. I also have 2 pictures of the orphanage with children in front of it. One picture has my mother in it so I know it was taken between 1912 and 1915 so the orphan you are looking for may be in that picture. The other picture is on the cover of one of the volumes and I have no idea of the date for it.

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Denise,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 28 22:05:45 2002



Milyo
Lackawanna County, PA
1906- 1942

       

I have a petition form for my ancestor, to the Lackawanna Co. Orphan's court, filed in 1942. It requests a delayed special registration of birth, stating the birth was not before made in a public record "in accordance with the act of July 16, 1941." The form states the place and date of birth, and parents' names and residence of the family at the time of this birth...which was Clearfield Co. PA. His parents were deceased at the time of the filing of the petition. My question is...does this mean my ancestor was specifically an "orphan" or was the birth registration assigned to the "Orphan's Court" because of the delay in filing? I have read the orphan explanations in the web site introduction and am trying to understand this particular scenario. HELP!

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Bonnie Panzau,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 29 04:21:18 2002



CLEMONS (adopted name}
somewhere in new york state
11

       

TRYING TO LOCATE ANY INFO ON MY FATHERS BIRTH FAMILY. HE WAS BORN IN ILLION NY[ HERKIMER COUNTY] MARCH 17, 1910. HE WAS PLACED IN AN ORPHANAGE, NOT KNOWN , AND ADOPTED OUT IN 1921 BY BERT AND JUNE CLEMONS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

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GAYLA,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 30 13:40:29 2002



HUNT, Natalie Viola
Adoption occured in either Flint or Lansing Michigan, child was then moved to Hersey Michigan
born December 1900

       

My gggrandmother Natalie Viola Hunt was born December 13, 1900 and was adopted from a home in either Lansing or Flint Michigan shortly after her birth. She was adopted by Charles Hunt and Margaret (James) Hunt who homesteaded in Hersey Michigan. Natalie told the story of being adopted and that her birth mother was also a family member, not sure which side or how close of a family member (sister, aunt, cousin?). Natalie once told the story of when she turned 18 she went to seek out the records but the orphanage burned down prior to that and she was unable to find anything because at that time the records were not sent to the county. I am looking for any information on her or any information on orphanages or records in the 1899 to 1901 range for Lansing or Flint Michigan.

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Cindy Waller,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 30 23:04:36 2002



Walter Mason
Friend's Home for Children, Phildelphia, PA
1900

       

I found a 4 year old Walter Mason at the Friend's Home for Children in Philadelphia, PA in the 1900 census. We cannot locate our grandfather's brother named Walter who was born after 1893 (our grandfather's birth year). Our grandfather, Norman Phelps Mason, lived in Walker Co, GA with an aunt and uncle, Charles and Annie Allen in 1900. If you have any information on this Walter Mason please contact me. Parents were James and Zula Allen Mason. Thanks.

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sylvia camp,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 31 18:31:13 2002



tassie myers ( or possibly Mcalister)
natchez.ms
around 1910

       

This young lady had some disability or mental incapacity .She was put into a "home", possibly in Natchez, or perhaps in Columbus, OH, around 1910, when her mother had to go to Ohio to take care of six grandsons whose mother had died. How can I find the names of residences in those two cities that took care of orphans at that time ?

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barb,   [email protected] ,    Mon Apr 1 08:24:20 2002




green bay wisconsin, st joseph's childrens home
one

       

am looking to hear from anyone who was familiar with this place in the early 1950's. my sister, older brother and i spent a year here in either 1953, or 1954. it was run by catholic nuns, and had what we called "the big house", and "the little house". i would like to know more about this establishment back then.

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Philip Logan,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 2 07:05:58 2002



Logan, Eugene
Mobile, Alabama
1932-1942

       

I am looking for information on a Catholic Boy's Home in Mobile, Alabama that operated around the 1930's. My father was an orphan there. Thank you! Philip Logan

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stephanie george,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 7 19:40:04 2002



white
trinity co. texas
around 1887

       

Will White was born to Will White and Mary Hall. Mary died around 1886 or 1887 and Will SR. gave Will Jr. and his younger brother who died that year, to an orphan home. Will Jr was later taken by a family to work on a farm but never given that familys name.If you think you may know of this please email me Thank you

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stephanie george,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 7 19:41:41 2002



white
trinity co. texas
around 1887

       

Will White was born to Will White and Mary Hall. Mary died around 1886 or 1887 and Will SR. gave Will Jr. and his younger brother (who eventually died that year), to an orphan home. Will Jr was later taken by a family to work on a farm but never given that family's name.If you think you may know of this please email me Thank you

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Dorothy A. Keller,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 9 14:18:54 2002



Edward Michael DENNING
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin, Mount Loretto, Staten Island, New York, USA
Dec 1891 to May 1901

       

According to a 3x5 card I have, my grandfather was admitted to this orphanage at the age of 9; his parents were deceased and an aunt could not provide for him. I have the name of the judge committing him as well as the State Board number but I have not been able to obtain any information.

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Becky,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 14 10:48:33 2002



miller
saginaw michigan
into the orphan home in 1934

       

I am looking for information of St. Vincent's Orphan home in Saginaw Michigan where my Grandfather and 7 of his brothers and sisters resided after their parents died.

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Greg Carpenter,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 19 23:02:47 2002



John Meehan
New York, New York
1920- Present?

       

I am searching for any info on John Meehan, born on June 29, 1920 in New York City. His parents were Katherine Gillen (1895-1954) and William Henry Meehan (1878-1944). I understand that he suffered from a congenital birth defect, probably polio and that he was in the care of St. Agnes' Hospital, White Plains, New York. I know that he may not be alive now, but I would be interested in corresponding with any of his descendants.

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Vicki Boartfield,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 26 21:21:26 2002



VAUGHN, VAUGHAN, VANN
Louisville Orphans Home, Louisville, Kentucky
1930-1931

       

Louisville Orphans Home burnt down in 1931. The orphans were moved. My grandfather, Charles Loyd Vaughn was given to the Puckett family in Bowling Green, Kentucky. I am seeking details about the Louisville Orphans possible files/records that could help me locate his brothers and sisters who were separated from him. thanks.

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Mary Gilbert,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 27 15:37:52 2002



Richard Patrick Fitzgerald
, Marquette, MI, USA
1878 - ?

       

I know that Richard's mother died related to his birth on June 7, 1878 Marquette, MI. I understand that he and his sister's (Agnes Fitzgerald Constance, Lucy Fitzgerald Hitchcock) were placed in an orphanage. Father's name was James Fitzgerald born in Ishpeming, Marquette, MI. Mother's maiden name: Maloney. Richard and at least one of sister's ended up in Minnesota (Marble, Hibbing, Duluth).

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jane petrovato,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 28 11:12:01 2002



Elizabeth & Reginald McHugh
New York Foundling Home, NYC-- app.1900


       

Looking for information on my grandmother's adopted(?) brother & sister, who came through Pennsylvania on an Orphan Train & were taken in by her parents-John & Winifred McHugh, of Butler township, Luzerne county, Pa. They may not have been formally adopted, but took McHugh as their last name. Elizabeth (Lizzie)-married name Solan-died at age 99 or 100 in NJ about 10 years ago & Reggie died at age 98 in Miami app.8-9 yrs.ago. They were referred to as "Fresh Air Children" & don't know if they were actual orphans or if the parents put them in foster care due to indigence. Thanks-- Jane

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D'Arcy N Lovetere,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 28 17:54:59 2002



Rogers
St. Joseph's Convent & School Order of Grey Nuns, Essex Cty, Salem City, Massachusetts
1900

       

Apparently, the 1900 records for St. Joseph's Convent and School were destroyed in a fire. Does the State of Massachusetts have a list of children placed in orphanages in the state? Any suggestions where information might be available? Thank you D'Arcy

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mary,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 30 03:30:37 2002







       

just curious is this place still in operation as of today..

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Susan Turner,   [email protected] ,    Sun May 5 20:00:45 2002



Macy (Thompson - adoptive family surname)
Nebraska
early 1900's

       

Searching for information on the family of Joseph L. Thompson who adopted Lillian Macy, early 1900's. Please contact me if you have any information, Her brother, William Macy, was also sent to Nebraska to be adopted, but he never was. Both were sent to Nebraska after their father remarried because the new wife did not want them.

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Margaret Ruth Friels,   [email protected],    Mon May 6 08:42:02 2002



Waite
I was adopted in 1933-34 from the


       


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Margaret Ruth Friels,   [email protected],    Mon May 6 08:49:27 2002



Waite
I was adopted in 1933-34 out of Chicago, Illinois


       

My Name on birth certificate was Lydia Ruth Waite, my mothers name was Nellie Waite, father unknown. My birthdate was July 20, 1933. I was 6 months old when an Iowan family adopted me...I contacted a Emily Waite of Chicago, She said she was good friends with my mother and that my mother attended the Conservatory of Music in Chicago as a pianist. Emily was in home at the time and that was all the information she could give me because she no longer writes me....I have contacted Conservatory , but, with no luck of response as of yet...If anyone out there has any clues whatsoever to give me a lead in the right direction, I would so appreciate it....Please email me.My name presently is Margaret Ruth Friels from Iowa.

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Marsha Lavin,   [email protected],    Fri May 10 07:20:51 2002



Patronella "nellie" Ward
Lady Jane Gray Boarding School for Girls
1880-1898

       

Searching for information on my grandmother who was born in 1874 and an orphan after both parents died. other siblings are Edward, Francis, George, Annabella and Josie. She married in 1898, William Webb. haven't been able to find any info on this orphanage, if anyone has heard of it, please let me know.

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pansy lamkin(winnett,farris,williams,webber),   [email protected],    Sat May 11 02:48:54 2002



farris,williams,webber,winnett
mt.pinson, alabama
1910 -1912

       

i am looking for information about an orphanage in around mt.pinson allabama about 1910. my grandmother,ruby williams,and her sister,frankie may reanee williams?. were placed there.their parents names were james farris,who joined up with the ringling bros.circus,he was an irishman.their mother was fannie williams,she died in louisiana about1945 is what we hear. their grandfather was zeb or jeb williams and grandma was mary williams. their grandfather took the girls from the orphanage ,and gave fannie away to one of her aunts on the way home,my grandmother ended up being raised by henry and mag webber.my grandmother never knew why her parents put them in the orphanage.if anyone has any information about the orphanage ,its location, or any of the people i have listed ,i would be greatful for anything you can tell me. also any photos of the above mentioned. you can e-mail me at [email protected]

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Marlynn Johnson,   [email protected],    Mon May 13 15:16:55 2002



Robert Johnson
Orphans Asylum of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
1850-?

       

I am trying to locate the records for the Orphans Asylum of Cincinati, for the year 1850. My great grandfather was placed in the orphanage about 1850. Later he was placed on a farm in Warren County Ohio and stayed there until he joined the Ohio Cavalary in 1861. I have found him at the orphanage on the 1850 census along with his brother. I would like to know where the orphanage records are kept so that I can find out who his parents or other siblings were.

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TAMERA ,   [email protected],    Tue May 14 08:40:19 2002



FRANCIS COMFORT THOMAS ORPHEN'S HOME
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY , INDIANA
1943

       

DO YOU KNOW CLARA McDONALD SHE WAS A SINGLE WHITE FEMALE SHE IS MY GRANDMOTHER. MY DAD WAS BORN OCTOBER 17, 1943 IN BARTHOLOMEW CO , INDIANA CLARA GAVE HIM THE NAME TONY McDONALD CLARA WAS BORN IN THE STATE OF INDIANA , TOWN UNKNOWN AROUND 1917 IF ANY ONE CAN HELP OR KNOWS WHO CLARA IS PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT [email protected] THANK YOU

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Carolyn Martin,   [email protected],    Wed May 15 18:22:38 2002



Kochaly
Children's Shelter and Receiving Home,Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
1931

       

I am searching for any information concerning an Ivan Kochaly and/or Phyllis Kochaly who were left here by their father, Absalom Kochaly, from April 25, 1931 to July 11, 1931, and possible later dates (?). Ivan would have been 10 yrs old and Phyllis would have been 6 years old in 1931. They are my mother's half brother and sister who we are trying to locate or find any info on. Thanks!

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Carolyn Martin,   [email protected],    Wed May 15 18:45:32 2002



Kochaly
Protestant Children's Homes, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1930

       

Looking for any information on Ivan or Phyllis Kochaly who would have been 9 yrs old and 5 yrs old, respectivelyin 1930. They were left here by their father, Absalom Kochaly, from the dates of 8-20-1930 to 12- 23-1930, and possible at later dates, also. Any information whatsoever would be appreciated as they would be my mother's half brother and sister whose whereabouts and welfare following 1931 is unknown.

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pat murphy,   [email protected],    Thu May 16 01:10:49 2002



Julia Marie Duval/Duvall/Birl,Burl,Burrell
immaculate heart of mary orphanage/school,Albany or Watertown, New York
1908-

       

Am looking for a school or orphanage in the new york area called the immaculate heart of mary orphanage or school. My grandmother Julia Duval and her sister Clara/Claire Duval were there for a time. Can't seem to find this orphanage or school anywhere. She said they taught her how to sew and she sewed the nun's habits there.

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Sarah Wasiura,   [email protected],    Mon May 20 15:31:37 2002



BRUNNER, BRUNER
New York State, possibly Ogdensburg
1903- ?

       

CLARENCE BRUNNER, b. Dec 14, 1899, place unknown. Parents thought to be ALBERT BRUNNER, HELEN FLEMING. Placed in home, possibly in Ogdensburg, NY at age 3 yrs. (1903?) Was never adopted. Placed in several foster homes and returned to orphanage. He ran away and crossed the country where he enlisted in Army at Ft. Logan, Colorado at age 16. Can't find his birth in NYS. Some stories that he might have been part French Canadian. Maybe he was born in Canada and brought across the St. Lawrence and placed in Home in Ogdensburg. Can anyone help? Many thanks and best of wishes to all looking. Sarah

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Connie Otto,   [email protected],    Wed May 22 11:52:01 2002



Miller, Irene
MARKS NATHAN JEWISH ORPHANS HOME - Chicago, Illinois
1920

       

I am looking for information on my maternal Grandmother, Irene Miller. She was a resident of the Marks Nathan Jewish Orphans Home in Chicago. I found her on the 1920 census and she was 12 years old at the time. Her parents were listed as from Russia and also Jewish. Any information on the home also would be appreciated. [email protected]

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betty byrd,   [email protected],    Sat May 25 22:46:07 2002



phillips
Arkansas
1915

       

My grandmother Ovedee Phillips and maybe some of her siblings ws placed in an oprhanage in Arkansas due to the fact their parents passed away. Their father was killed on a train in Sikkeston, Mo going to California to get a job and when he got there he was suppose to send for the family but he was killed. Then she loaded the children up in a covered wagon and brought them to Ar. from Tompkinsville, Ky. I don't know how long she was there when she died of pneumonia. Her parents names was William Phillips and Lillie Belle Harris Phillips. Grandmother ws suppose to be adopted by a couple in Manila, Ar. by the name of Mr and Mrs Frank Crane. But Mr. Crane passed away and his wife sent my grandmother back to the orphanage saying the adoption never went thru and then there was a rumor by his family later on that she done it due to the fact she was afraid she would ahve to share his estate with his family, and that is why she put her back in the orphange but like i said it was justa rumor. But if you can help me with this matter it would be very much appreciated. Thanks alot, Betty

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teresa,   [email protected],    Fri May 31 18:50:54 2002



Lynde
Dora Hope Orphanage, Independence, Kansas
1912

       

I am seeking information on Dora Hope Orphanage, located in Independence, KS. I am looking for a child by the name of Rose Marie Lynde, born 1912. Rose was adopted at 7 months by Lafayette and Jennie Elder. Her name was changed to Ella Marie Elder. Any information would be very appreciated.

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teresa,   [email protected],    Fri May 31 18:51:41 2002



Elder
Dora Hope Orphanage, Independence, Kansas
1912

       

I am seeking information on Dora Hope Orphanage, located in Independence, KS. I am looking for a child by the name of Rose Marie Lynde, born 1912. Rose was adopted at 7 months by Lafayette and Jennie Elder. Her name was changed to Ella Marie Elder. Any information would be very appreciated.

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Linda Foley,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 1 13:36:52 2002



Cunningham
Vine Street Orphanage, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Aprox. 3

       

Hello, I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather, James Cunningham. He was born in 1873. Aparently, his mother died in a fire when he was 9 years old, and he and his brother, John, were sent to the Vine Street orphanage in Chattanooga Tennessee. We are not sure of his birthplace, but we think he might have been born in Germany and came to America as a baby. The family might have settled in Stevenson, Al. before the death of his mother. We are not sure what happend to his father. We do know my grandfather was adopted by John McMahan of Trenton Georgia. There is very little history regarding my grandfather, except that he married one of John McMahan's relatives, Elizabeth Christian. He died in 1935 in Birminham Al. He worked for Frisco Railroad in Memphis, Chattanooga, Birmingham and Atlanta. If anyone has any information regarding James Cunningham, also known as "Jimmy Mac". Please get in touch with me. Thank you, Linda Foley

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Melissa Turner,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 3 23:08:59 2002



May
Augusta Orphan Asylum, A.K.A Tuttle Newton Home - Augusta, Ga, Richmond County
sometime between 1877 - 1890

       

I am looking for information on my G-G-Grandmother ( Sarah Jane May), who was an orphan in the Augusta Orphan Asylum ( A.K.A) Tuttle Newton Home. Both she and her sister ( Mary Ann May), where there together. Sometime after there Grandmother was said to have gotten them. Sadly I dont have the Grandmothers name. As listed in her obituary, she was a native of South Carolina. Sarah was born Jan 13, 1877, and died in Augusta, Ga on Nov 27, 1955. She is buried in the Westview Cemetery in Augusta, Ga. She was married to Thomas Jefferson Thompson and had 6 children - ( Malcolm Lee Thompson, Wallace Thompson, Annie Marie Thompson, Thomas Jefferson Thompson. Jr, Nina Lucile Thompson - died at 7 months, and 1 infant girl, stillborn.) Sarah's father was listed as a Charlie May, as found on her Death Cert.Please contact me if you have any information! Thank you for your help and time - Melissa Turner

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jan gammon,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 8 14:21:29 2002



kinney
new york
1887? or before

       

looking for anna kinney whose mother died on way to america. father put 8-9 children in orphanage in new york. it is believed she came to Iowa when she was of age around 1887. married Henry Kersey and they live in Story Co, Ia. she is my husband's great grandmother and we are trying to research his ancestors. believe she was from Ireland or Scotland

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Frances Cooley,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 9 20:24:44 2002



Smith
Home for Boys, Leavensworth, Kansas
1944 - ?

       

Looking for any information on my brother, John Calvin Smith, who was placed in a home for boys in Leavensworth, Kansas in the early 40"s. Have been searching for him, but as yet, have not found a trace. John, where ever you are, get in touch.

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Frances Cooley,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 9 20:26:24 2002



Smith
Home for Boys, Leavensworth, Kansas
1944 - ?

       

Looking for any information on my brother, John Calvin Smith, who was placed in a home for boys in Leavensworth, Kansas in the early 40"s. Have been searching for him, but as yet, have not found a trace. John, where ever you are, get in touch.

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JoAnn DiGennaro,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 11 08:26:28 2002



Mahoney/Mahony
New York State
Unknown

       

Searching for info: My great-great grandfather Jeremiah Mahoney placed his 2 young children, Margaret and Martin (Martin was born @ 1887 in East Creek, Herkimer County, N.Y.) in an orphanage/children's home. His wife -------Murphy(my gg grandmother) was killed in a horse and buggy accident while the children were young. Jeremiah wanted to re-marry and his new wife did not want the children. The only info I have is that on Martin (above). I know that the family basically lived in upstate New York in the Herkermir Copunty, and Chattagua County areas, burt seemed to move from place to place often. I have been unable to find any info on orphanges in that area. Thank you.

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Valerie Fishler,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 13 14:42:06 2002



Johnson, Hartwell
Colored Orphanage, Cincinnati, Marion, Ohio, USA
unknown

       

I am looking for information on Leroy and James Johnson. They were at the Colored Orphanage in Cincinnati from approximately 1920-1930. I know that for some of the time that they were there their mother (identity unknown) was alive. I have no idea about their father. Leroy married in 1934 at the age of 21. He also used the last name of Hartwell for several years. Both he and James are deceased and we have been unable to find any information about either of them. Any help would be appreciated.

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Joyce,   [email protected] ,    Fri Jun 14 22:00:35 2002



putt adopted name english
pennsylavania


       

Looking for my mother's orphanshome and what year and her brother's Margaret Emma Putt,James Putt, Wilbur Putt,Robert Putt, if any one has any information please contract me THANK YOU JOYCE

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viola stephens,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 15 21:56:55 2002



bird
allen co oh us
1893 to ?

       

I would like to find the orphanage that my grandmother was placed in some where in Allen co.Oh. Her father died Christmas day 1893 & there was five girls & one boy& her mother was unable to care for them. I think they lived in Sugar Creek twp in Allen Co.at the time. I don't know how long they stayed but their mother got them back when she remarried.Any info would be appreciated. You can e-mail me at [email protected]

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Judy Bird,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 3 16:47:30 2002



Albert Krebs
Wisconsin
1895-1904

       

I'm searching for information about my grandmother's brother, Albert Krebs. He was placed in an orphanage when their parents died. My grandmother and her sister went to live with other relatives. However, the youngest child, Albert, went to an orphange. He was born 22 Sep 1892. He was placed in the orphanage sometime after 1895, and stayed there until he ran away when he was 12 years old (1904). I don't know where the family was living at the time their mother died. However, likely places are Franklin, Jackson County, WI; Iron River area in Bayfield County, WI; or around the Menominee, WI area. Does anyone know of a list of orphanges in Winsconsin that would have been operating during this time period (1895-1905)? Does anyone know where such a list could be found? I appreciate all help and any suggestions that you can provide. Sincerely, Judy Bird

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Patti Sanders,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 4 08:29:58 2002



Chromczak
St. Michaels Orphanage, Hopewell, New Jersey
abt. 1908

       

I am Looking for any information on an orphanage in Hopewell, NJ. The Orphanage was St. Michaels. My Grandmother and her siblings were all put there sometime after 1908. Their last name was Chromczak. Their fathers name was Joseph and their mothers was Victoria. My grandmother was Stella Victoria, and she was put there with her bothers John, Henry, and Edward. Any information on this place or where I can obtain more information would greatly be appreciated.

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Betty J Magee,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 6 17:20:25 2002



Hannah/Henry Helmer
Father Bakers, Brooklyn NY
1910???

       

Henry J Helmer was placed in Father Bakers orphanage at the age of aprox. 9 years. His Sister Hannah was a year older then He.(placed there too) Their Parents were both killed. Parents were both about 40 years old when they were killed and He does not rem. His Mothers name. His Fathers Name was also Henry. Young Henry ran away from the orphanage at the age of 10 and had no further contact with His sister. He worked on farms to earn food and a place to sleep. if He liked the family, He stayed awhile. if not He moved on right away. I went into Father Bakers websight but was not able to get any info. If You can help Me please contact Me. a bright 99 year old gentlman could RIP (When the time comes) knowing there was family out there.

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kern
Latter Day Saints Orphanage Lamoni, IA
1010,1911,1912,1913 ?

       

My father and 5 siblings placed in an orphanage in Lamoni, IA Latter Day Saints Orphanage does anyone have any information on this orphanage. Early 1900's Thank you. Please e-mail me at [email protected]

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DEAN HALLEMAN,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 11 10:30:01 2002



LYNG
DUQUION ILLINOIS, WHITE HALL , ILLINOIS COULD BE OTHERS AS THEY WE MOVED ALOT
BORN 1912-TO ABOUT 1916

       

WE ARE SEARCHING FOR SEVERAL BOYS LEFT IN TWO DIFFERENT "DROPS" IN ORPHANAGES in illinois (possible cook county). ALL BORN LAST NAME OF LYNG of FIRST THREE THE YOUNGEST WAS BORN JOESPH LYNG IN 1912 DONT KNOW OTHER TWO BOYS NAMES, ONE MAY HAVE DIED WHILE IN ORPHANAGE. THE OTHER LIVED IN FOSTER CARE/ORPHANAGES UNTIL OF AGE THEN WENT "OUT WEST" SOMEWHERE (according to information given to joseph before his death). IN 1920 TWO OTHER BOYS ARE LIVING WITH MOTHER EMMA LYNG A WIDOW AND ARE RICHARD born 1917 and charles born about 1918/19. have found joe and richard need to locate charles he was adopted by a family named swanson he and richard found each other at one time but has since died but we dont know if he had any children or was married. if you are related to any one who was born to thomas and emma (lindquist) lyng please email me at [email protected] thanks........dean

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Lynn Shockey,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 11 19:04:50 2002



ALLEN
TIOGA OR POTTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (and surrounding areas)
around 1906 or 7

       

I am not an orphan from a home, but i have been searching for one for quite a while. My problem is that i do not know the name fo the home(s) that the people i am searching for were in. I am looking for anyone who may have information on Nathan Allen and his sister Kathryn (any variety of spellings) Allen. They were left on church steps in Tioga or Potter county somewhere around the years 1906 to 1909. the children stayed together in the home they were sent to for some time then kathryn was sent elsewhere and Nathan never saw her again. I am searching for this information for my boyfriends father. He is the son of Nathan and would really like to find his fathers sister. If anyone could help me with the names of the homes in these areas or maybe someone finds the names of these people familiar i would really love to hear form you. We have no idea where the family comes from and it would mean so much for us to find Kathryn and/or her descendants. Nathan was about 5 yrs old give or take when they were left on those steps and his sister was still young enough to be left in a basket (probably a year or less) We have a birth for Nathan saying born in 1903 but it is only a typed record from the orphans court, not a regular birth certificate, so it may not be totally correct. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated. thank you Lynn Shockey

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Margaret Bouillon Burg,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 13 22:50:38 2002



Popovich; Popovic
Casper, Wyoming
1920's

       

Would like to know name of orphanage in Casper, Wyoming and the year my POPOVICH cousins were placed there. Living in Lusk Wyoming on 1920 Census. Their mother Annie PAPUS POPOVICH, b. 1888, died in the early 1920s, father Mike POPOVICH, who was a taxicab driver, put the children in the orphanage and went back to Yugoslavia. He is listed on the census as a Slovak. Son, born about 1921, believe name was Joe, was adopted and eventually became a doctor living in New York State. Uncle who knew of him and his adopted name has died. Trying to find out which children went to the orphanage and which went to relatives and when in order to determine mother's date of death. Children were Nick, b. 1911; Mary (Marie), b. 1912; Millie, b. 1914; Annie, b. 1916; George, b. 1917; Helen, b. 1919; Mike Jr., b. 1920. Thank you.

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Maureen Sands,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 20 11:30:14 2002



SANDS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
1880-?

       

SANDS: MATTHEW OR (MICHAEL) SANDS BD. 4/17/1876, JAMES (JIM) SANDS BD. 1878?. FAMILY CLAIMS BROTHERS WERE IN ST. VINCENT ORPHANAGE, SAN RAFAEL, CA AND WERE NEVER ADOPTED. SEARCHING FOR RECORDS OF PARENTS: ONLY LEAD I HAVE IS FROM 1880 SAN FRANCISCO CENSUS: JOHN SANDS AGE 45 BORN IRELAND, WIFE: KATE SANDS AGE 40 BORN IRELAND, SON: JOHN SANDS AGE 14 BORN CA, SON: SAMUEL SANDS AGE 6 BORN CA, SON: MICHAEL SANDS AGE 4 BORN CA, SON: JAMES SANDS AGE 2. MICHAEL AND JAMES AGE MATCHES THE TWO BOYS, BUT NEED TO PROVE THESE ARE THE SAME BOYS. ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOHN SANDS FAMILY?

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Janet,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 22 12:45:56 2002



Ahrendt
Industrial Home for Girls, Bloomington,IL


       


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Janet,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 22 12:57:24 2002



Ahrendt
Industrial Home for Girls, Bloomington,IL
1

       

Great grandmother was in the Industrial Home for Girls in Bloomington,IL from approx. Feb.1897 until she was adopted by the Newton family in July of 1898. Can anyone tell me if there are records for this Home, or court records ( adoption papers say she was "committed by court")? We believe 4 children of this family were left at the same time, and are trying to establish siblings for g/grandmother. Her birth parents were Joseph C.Ahrendt and Nancy Jane Freed.

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Judy McCormick,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 22 19:16:14 2002



Moran
Green Bay WI
1880-?

       

Looking for any info on cousins that may have been sent to St Josephs Orphanage, Green Bay WI 1880-?. Their names are Bernard, Thomas, Peter, and Margaret Moran. Thank you, Judy McCormick

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Earl King,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 22 20:49:36 2002



phipps
Baton Rouge,louisiana
1892- ?

       

I am looking for any information on an orphanage home in Bato Rouge,Louisiana.I think it was called Baton Rouge Baptist Female Orphanage Home....My grandmother Rosa May Phipps and her sisters were placed there in 1892 after their parents Henry Dekalb Phipps and Flora McMcdonald Behrnes Phipps died acouple of months apart.I am told the parents had yellow fever.I am looking for the other sister's names.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you Earl King

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Anita Taul,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 23 10:21:56 2002



Duncan, Virginia (Jennie Caroll)
Jeffersonsville, or Plymouth, or South Bend Indiana
From 1968 to ?

       

I am looking for my mothers baby sister. Her given name is Virginia Caroll Duncan (Jennie Caroll). Her mother died when Jennie was 5 years old. My mothers step father- Jennies father took her to live with a lady named Bessie Burke who later married a Moore. They moved from Jeffersonville to Plymouth and then latter to the Indiana , Illinois state line. The last time that they let my mother see her was in or around 1972. My mother has been searching for her sister for years. If anyone has any information or where she is or to even to go about finding her would you please let us know. Her birthdate is 11-25-1959. Her mothers name was Mamie Lee Cravens Dunn Duncan. Her fathers Name is Nathan Henry Duncan. We have been told that Jennie was adopted in the mid 70's. We have tried to get information from Bessie Burkes twin daughters Connie and Bonnie. They will not tell us anything. My mother is a very sick lady and it is her wish before she dies to see her sister again. We have paid money to the company on T.V. and all we got was a list of Virginia caroll Duncans. We contacted everyone on that list. It is like she never exsisted. Please if anyone remembers her or knows anything please let us know. my e-mail is [email protected]

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Juliann Duncan,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 24 13:27:05 2002



Harrison or Duncan
San Diego, CA


       

Julia Harrison Duncan was supposed to have returned home with a baby girl when my Uncle George was @6, and told to abandon it. The dates could be @1917-1920. Since my father does not remember this, it could be he was too little at the time. At the time she lived in CA, but also spent time in El Paso, TX. My father is looking for any information. Thanks! Juliann

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Mary Perlaky,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 28 19:24:22 2002



McHenry - McHendry
Indiana County, PA
1862 - ?

       

After my great grandfather, William McHenry (McHendry) of North Mahoning Township, Indiana County, PA, was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run, on August 28, 1862, his two daughters, Eliza-beth and Alice, were placed in an orphanage. At that time, women were notconsidered capable of raising children by themselves. Does any one know of any orphanges in this vicinity (I am not familiar with the area) where these girls may have been placed? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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anthony wands,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 29 22:59:36 2002




syracuse n.y.


       

Iam searching for orphanage records of Onondaga co.Syracuse n.y. for the year of 1915, for a Thola Wands who was an orphanage at the time.

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cheryl,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 1 02:51:25 2002



brailey
oh
1926

       

Looking for info on yellow creek childrens home. My father was sent there along with possibly his baby sister in 1926. Any help would be appreciated.

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Barbara Hadamik,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 4 22:19:11 2002



Mallory
Grandmother was a resident of Broome County


       

I am looking for my grandmother.My mother's name at birth was Davida Ann Mallory after she was Constance Ann Cawley.She was born in an Unwed mother's Home in Utica N.Y.October 10,1949.My grandmother was 15 years old, RH negative and born in 1934.Dr. Watrous and Judge Mallory did the adoption.The family and Children's Society helped in the adoption.With any information please contact me. Thank You, Barbara

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d. west,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 6 18:16:00 2002



souilere
st. vincent's orphange isylum ,detroit,michigan
middle-late1800's

       

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ORPHANGE AND ANY RECORDS THAT I CAN GET, IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS CALLED ST. VINCENT'S HOME FOR BOYS, AND LATER CHANGED TO COED. MY GRANDMOTHER REMEMBER BEING LEFT THERE BY HER MOTHER,ALONG WITH A BROTHER,HER FATHER WENT ON TO HAVE ANOTHER FAMILY AND BECAME A LAND OWNER IN DETROIT,(THEY WERE FROM CANADA),BUT MY GRANDMOTHER WAS ADOPTED BY A COUPLE,AND MOVED TO THE ANN ARBOR AREA. THANKS FOR ANY INFO YOU CAN PROVIDE ABOUT THIS PLACE,ITS STILL IN DETROIT,(THEY CAN'T HELP ME),THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT PIECE OF MY FAMILY HISTORY,AND IMPORTANT TO ME. D.WEST

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Marilyn M.,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 8 17:09:32 2002



Lahaise / Lahaises
Saint Joseph Orphanage Ottawa, Canada
1900 - 1902

       

I am looking for this orphanage to find information, we have a baptismal record showing parents names and god parents names, the certificate is dated 1902 but my grandfather was born in 1900.

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My name was Francis Kay Mussig born July 6,1945 at Stanwood, Cedar County, Iowa. The signature on my birth certifcate is P.M. Hoffman M.D. I was placed in the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home 39 days after my birth. And adopted from there Dec.10,1946 I would like any medical, or heritage information. Jane Crozier 125 7th Ave. Ct. N.E. Altoona, Iowa 50009

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 17 07:29:09 2002



Boardway (search also possibly includes Beaudoin and Pfeiffer surnames)
Born in Maine? Mass.? Shows up in St. Louis, MO in 1908
born 1889

       Sharon, Sat Mar 10 19:09:51 2001

RE: LEON WELLINGTON BOARDWAY See my post of 3-10-2001. My email has changed to [email protected].

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c.chafin,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 19 07:02:42 2002



Henry Soeder
Cleveland Boy's Home,Cleveland,Oh; Hudson Boy's Farm,Hudson,Oh- Cuyahoga County
1916 to 1930

       

Can anyone tell me how to locate records for a Cleveland Boy's home and a Hudson Boy's Farm? My father lived in both of those locations and I have been unable to find any records for either place. I have tried the city, Probate court, & county. No one seems to know anything. I am trying to locate his siblings. My father is 92 and wants to know what happened to them.Any help would be appreciated.His parents were Joseph Soeder & Ida Patchkowski.

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beverly balletto,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 22 06:28:09 2002



Jennings



       

Hi, I am trying to locate my grandfathers family .His name is Albert a. Jennings born 8/5/1889 Jacksonville Missouri.This is all that I have on him. I did hear that he had two sisters and they where put in a orhanage,where I dont know. Could use all the help I can get. Thank you Beverly

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Joan Vaughan,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 23 15:40:47 2002



Christopher Joseph Doody
Manhattan, NYC, NY


       

I only know that my grandfather was placed in a Catholic orphanage in Manhattan. I don't know which one or what years but he was born in 1870

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G.J. Guy,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 25 09:13:25 2002



William C.Dunkel- adopted by Carl and Ethel Dunkel (Canton, Ohio)
unknown- lived in NE Ohio, and PA


       

My Grandfather William C. Dunkel was adopted by the above Dunkel parents. His birth date was Dec. 1923. There are many suppositions that have been made over the years, including: Youngstown (OH) orphanage, possibly a Cleveland (OH) connection, or a local Canton (OH) adoption through First Christian Church minister friend or perhaps family doctor. Many rumors, few facts! Please help if you can. Thank you.

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Barbara Hettwer,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 25 22:27:13 2002



Villinger, Villenger
Detroit, MI, USA
1867 - ?

       

My ggrandfater, William Villinger, was orphaned at about age 3 when both his parents died of an unknown illness. He had a brother, Albert, and a sister. I believe they were raised by an Aunt Elizabeth. Family story says William sold vegetables from a cart he wheeled through the streets of Detroit with Aunt Elizabeth. William was born 8 September 186; married Mary Wagonknecht (Wagner) in Toledo, Ohio, in 1886; moved to CA June 1891.

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Jennifer Gearries,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 27 10:41:11 2002



Powell
Terre Haute, IN


       

I'm interested in finding out about the Orphans Home in Terre Haute, IN - My father's siblings - there were 10 of them but only probably 7 of them went to the home. Their last name was Powell. I'm trying to find out which ones went there, their ages when they were there, how long were they there, were they adopted, etc. If anyone has info. please please please email me. Thanks! Jennifer Gearries

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S W,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 31 12:23:14 2002



LANKFORD/LANGFORD........adopted by a LANDRUM
b Lincoln Co, GA.......in GA orphanage
GA, moved to SC in 1925

       

According to my great grandmother, Annie [who passed in 1984], she and her brother Guy were put in a GA orphanage by their mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD/LANGFORD. I believe they lived at the orphanage sometime between late 1900, because Annie was on the June 1900 census for Greene Co, GA, aged 8 mos old w/ her mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD. Guy was not born yet. When Annie/Guy's father, ________ LANKFORD/LANGFORD [unknown first name] either died or disappeared, their mother, Ellen Jane LANKFORD/LANGFORD remarried in Oct 1907 in Oconee Co, GA. Her new husband's name was William Judson "Jett" LANDRUM. He took Annie/Guy out of the orphanage and gave them his name, LANDRUM. They are all together on the 1910 Morgan Co, GA census under the name LANDRUM. So that puts Annie/Guy all being in the orphanage until about late 1900 to Oct 1907. Names/places/dates are below: Annie Marie LANKFORD/LANGFORD [my line] b 9-24-1899 Lincoln Co, GA her brother: Guy Charles LANKFORD/LANGFORD b 3-23-1902 GA child that shows up w/ Jett, Ellen, Annie and Guy in 1910 census: Sam LANDRUM b ABT 1903 GA The mystery child, Sam LANDRUM is unknown to the family. We don't know if he was Annie/Guy's brother or another kid in the orphanage that Jett took in. Sam was never mentioned at all by my great grandmother. I don't know of any orphanage names or rosters or anything to look all this info up in. I would so appreciate any help!!

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Nita Delaney Banks,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 3 19:41:29 2002



Delaney
Sioux City, Iowa
1930

       

Looking for my father's birth family. He was John Frances "Jack" Delaney born January 18, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa. His adoptive parents were Charles Leo Delaney b. Sept 1891 in Iowa and died abt 1950 in KCMO. His adoptive mother was Emma Jane Tuttle born 1888 in Elk Point South Dakota and died in 1944 in KCMO. His adoptive grandfather was Thomas F. Delaney b. April 1859 in Connecticut. His adoptive grandmother was Mary J. Delaney b. 1856 in New York. His adoptive aunts and uncles; Elizabeth Delaney Beacom b. May 1878 in Illinois; Thomas W. Delaney b. Oct 1877 in Illinois; Edward Delaney b. Nov 1881 in Illinois; Joseph J. Delaney b. oct 1885 in Iowa; Cathrine Delaney b. Oct 1887 in Iowa; John F. Delaney b. Sept 1888 in Iowa; Julia Delaney Irwin b. April 1895 in Iowa and Rosella Delaney Letellier b. nov 1896 in Iowa. My father didn't know anything about the circumstances of his adoption. His adoptive parents left no papers, and didn't stay in touch with their families. We know nothing. We've been searching a very long time. If you have any information on the Delaney family that adopted my dad, please contact me asap at [email protected]. Bless you. Nita Kay Delaney Banks

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Donna Schwab,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 4 17:25:53 2002



Dunn, Dunne
Washington, DC
early 1900's

       

My grandmother and her siblings were put in an orphanage in Washington, DC in the early 1900's. The name of the orphanage might be Washington City Orphanage. My grandmother's name was Ruth Eleanor Arbutus Dunn and her siblings were James, Raymond, Lester, and Virginia Viola. The only one that was adopted was Virginia. The family that adopted her were the Chandler's located in Virginia or DC area. Any information about this orphanage would be appreciated.

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Carolyn S. Cawthon,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 4 21:51:33 2002



Clark or Clarke
Manhattan, New York, Sophia Foundation (Foundling Home)
1942-1944

       

I have found nothing under the name of this foundation. Legend has it that the foundation and/or the home burned down, destroying the records as well as the foundation. My mother and her baby sister were there and were adopted through the foundation in the early 1940's. Looking for information about this foundation or home. Birth name was Arline Clark, sister Kathleen Clark. They were noted as protestant on the adoption papers. If this strikes a chord, please write.

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Jennifer Roberts,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 7 08:40:41 2002



Jessie Mae (Rosa Cole) Rogers
Cleveland, OHIo
born 1883

       

I am desperately seachiing for my great grandmother's (Jessie Mae Rogers)biological family. She was born as ROSA COLE? in April 1883 and was place into a Euclid Ohio Orphange(may have been a Jewish school). She was adopted by John Raphael Rogers and Clara Ardelia Saxton in 1886. He name was changed to Jessie Mae(May). She was then taken to Berea, Kentucky. It is said that her biological younger sister Sarah Louise was also adopted at that time due to Jessie's insistance. There is some speculation that John Rogers may have been Jessie Mae's biological father. It is also speculation that her biological mother's last name may have been HAMILTON. I've also been told that she had been previously adopted and returned for unknown reasons. Unfortunately the Orphange she was at burned down and the records persummed lost. Can you help me? Thank you very much! Jennifer Roberts

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Dave Critchley,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 7 09:47:03 2002



Petrelli
Catholic Protectory Society, New york City
1928-9

       

My information is that Dominick Petrelli was paroled to the Catholic Protectory Society, New York, in June 1928. I need to try to trace him from there. Thanks.

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JILL L HADDOCK,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 7 13:52:09 2002



TIGHE, TIGH,
BRADY MATERNITY HOSPITAL AND INFANT HOME OF ALBANY,NY
1932-1934

       

LOOKING FOR INFO IN REGARDS TO MY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER WHO WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN FROM SARATOGA NY GAVE BIRTH TO A FEMALE AROUNG JUNE OF 1932, I'M WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY MARY TIGHE RELATIVES WHO WOULD REMEMBER, SHE WAS ADOPTED BY A WONDERFUL POLISH COUPLE WHO GAVE HER EVERYTHING THE ADOPTED NAME IS ALICE BOGASKIE, I JUST HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW THE REAL STORY IF ANY AND MAYBE I HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON WITH THIS WOMAN WHO HAD TO GIVE UP MY MOTHER TO GIVE HER A BETTER LIFE.

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Dennis L. Wagner,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 7 23:16:51 2002



Wagner
Omaha, Nebraska
1918-1925

       

I am looking for an Uncle Named Donald A.Wagner, He was put in an Orphanage in Omaha,NE during WWI while his father was in the army, and was adopted before his father was released form the army, any information would be helpful.

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Darryl Reid Harris,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 8 10:59:34 2002



D'Ascenzo
Denver Orphan's Home, Denver, Colorado, USA
1951 - 1957

       

I'm looking for my birth mother her given name is Ethyl Carol Findley(aka:Carol Findley Reid, Carol D'Ascenzo, Carol Staplekamp). Her known DOB is 9/25/1919 Kansas City, Missouri. She was placed in St. Joseph's Orphanage, Kansas City, Missouri after her fathers death in 1925, by her mother. Her mother died in 1945. She went to school a St. Fancis Xavier School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After completing high school she worked as a domestic in the D'Ascenzo home and married Ranato D'Ascenzo in 1937 or 1938. She allegedly divorced him in 1941. The whereabouts of this event is unknown. On 12/13/1946 Carol had a daughter named Starla Diane, who was relinquished 11/15/1948 and place in the State Children's Home(Denver, CO). She then meet a college student name William Hicks from Boulder, CO. This is my alleged father. I was born on 5/26/1949 as Darryl Eugene D'Ascenzo in the Florence Crittenton Materity Home(Denver, CO). My name was later changed to Darryl Eugene Reid. Carol married Gordon Staplekamp 1/1951 and divorced in 6/1951. I was placed in The Denver orphan's Home on 9/5/1951 and remaind there until my adoption 4/1/1958. I have some more information that I can give if contacted.

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Bonnie Kent,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 10 17:46:47 2002



Mary Brown
Father Bakers NY
1925-1930?

       

Looking for my mother birth family. My moms was adopted out of father bakers orphanage in NY,Her name in the home was Mary Brown and she was adopted to a family named Madden. If you have any information please write to me. We don't know if she had any siblings or her parents names.

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Bonnie Kent,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 10 17:50:00 2002



Mary Brown
Father Bakers NY
1925-1930?

       

Looking for my mother birth family. My moms was adopted out of father bakers orphanage in NY,Her name in the home was Mary Brown and she was adopted to a family named Madden. If you have any information please write to me. We don't know if she had any siblings or her parents names.Think she was born in Sycrause, Ny or Erie, PA in Dec 19,1924.

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Mike Hatherly,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 10 20:28:10 2002
www.geociti es.com/mhatherly/My_Page.html?7992406234010


Flood
Kentucky
1860- ?

       

Looking for a Mary Flood who was supposedly left at the doorstep of a Catholic orphanage somewhere in Kentucky. Her birthdate is given as 8/3/1860. On her death certificate the names of her parents are listed as unknown. She married a Jerome Lucian McFarland in 1885 and lived in Ohio. Any help appreciated.

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Mike Hatherly,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 10 20:30:26 2002
www.geociti es.com/mhatherly/My_Page.html?7992406234010


Hood
Kentucky
1860- ?

       

Looking for a Mary Hood who was supposedly left at the doorstep of a Catholic orphanage somewhere in Kentucky. Her birthdate is given as 8/3/1860. On her death certificate the names of her parents are listed as unknown. She married a Jerome Lucian McFarland in 1885 and lived in Ohio. Any help appreciated.

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lnash,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 12 17:43:31 2002



tuck
blount county , Tennessee


       

Does anyone know how to access orphan records to see if Tuck boys after 1860 were assigned a guardian in Blount County, Tennessee? LNash

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Mary Ann San Roman (Ferrer Montero) maiden name,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 13 07:13:56 2002



Mother Mary Montero Revett
New York City could be St Vincent de Paul Society
1960 birth

       

Looking for my half sister she was born in Peru and taken by my mother (american born) for adoption in New York.

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Renee Jones,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 18 13:56:18 2002



Carlton
Virginia
2

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather. He was adopted when he was 2 years old. His birth certificate gives his given name at birth, and the name of his parents. I am looking for information regarding the orphanage or poor house he was in. Given Name at birth William C Carlton Parents: Father - Beverly Davis Carlton

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Renee Jones,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 18 13:57:14 2002



Carlton
Virginia
2

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather. He was adopted when he was 2 years old. His birth certificate gives his given name at birth, and the name of his parents. I am looking for information regarding the orphanage or poor house he was in. Given Name at birth William C Carlton Parents: Father - Beverly Davis Carlton Mother - Elizabeth Jane Cassell If you have any information that you feel would be helpful, please contact me. Thanks, Renee

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marie balestieri,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 28 12:59:46 2002



ruf,ruff
san francisco or st. lewis, mo
unknown

       

Looking for the children of Nicholas Ruf. Bernice mary,Amelia, Elenora,arthur,Arnold,alfred,paul,ernest. All children were placed in orphan home after the deseration of their mother. The family was catholic so it most likely was a catholic orphans home. Bernice mary ruf was my grandmother. Know family was in the 1906 san francisco earthquake. May have been in orphanage at the time.

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B J Estep,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 28 17:42:37 2002



Hager
Masonic Orphanage, Louisville, KY
app 6

       

My father Harry E. Hager and his siblings were sent to Masonic Home in Louisville, ky in 1925. Parents Frank & Lula Hale Hager. Siblings, Minnie, Ethel, & Jimmy. The home released the children at 16 years of age. Father was 10 when he went into the home. Would love to have copies of any pictures of father and his siblings. Father died 1986, rest of siblings now gone. Thank you B J Estep

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B J Estep,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 28 17:43:58 2002



Hager
Masonic Orphanage, Louisville, KY
app 6

       

My father Harry E. Hager and his siblings were sent to Masonic Home in Louisville, ky in 1925. Parents Frank & Lula Hale Hager. Parents died within two years of each other. Siblings, Minnie, Ethel, & Jimmy. The home released the children at 16 years of age. Father was 10 when he went into the home. Would love to have copies of any pictures of father and his siblings. Father died 1986, rest of siblings now gone. Thank you B J Estep

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lauri mchenry,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 29 21:48:48 2002



laura darling
st. aloysius children's asylum, quincy, ill.
1932- 1941

       

i'm looking for any info, on my grandmother she was an orphan at st. aloysius during the 30's. her real parents names were bertha boardman and floyd ernest darling. she was born in 1923 in coldsprins, ny, but moved to ill. in 1932. please email me at [email protected] as soon as possible, if you can help.

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Jeff Flumignan,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 29 21:55:20 2002



Lloyd or Loyd
Chicago,IL
2 or 3

       

My great grandfather moved from New Orleans to the Chicago area in the ealy 1920's on the death of his wife in New Orleans. I am looking for the name of the orphanage where he placed his three children.All I know, was that it was in the Chicago area. The children's names are: Clyde Wilson Lloyd Madeline Louise Lloyd Margarite Dorothy Lloyd Thanks, Jeff Flumignan

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Leroy Cates,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 5 09:17:47 2002
none


Cates or Denney
Whittaker State Home, Mayes County, Pryor Ok
1938

       

I am searching for my brother, Kenneth Cates or Kenneth Denney. We, my brother, sister,myself & Kenneth, were residents of the Whitaker State Home in Pryor Ok. Kenneth was given on a trail basis in 1938 at age 2 to Mr & Mrs. Denney of Drumright, Ok. Later Seminole. My brother, sister and myself have found each other but would like to find our brother. He would be about 65 now.

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Anissa Pletz,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 6 02:57:32 2002




Knoxville, Tennessee


       

Am looking for birth parents and eldest brother of my father and uncle. My dad thought he remembered his fathers' name as Robert Lee Maples. His older brothers name was Kenneth, but he did not think they shared the same father. His mother left my dad and uncle with their father @ 1950-51, soon after they were taken by the state. My father was born Frederick Lee Maples. His date of birth was 5-15-48. He died in 1994. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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S. Counterman,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 7 18:29:45 2002



Blount, Blunt
Michigan, USA
? 1902 ?

       

Looking for information on my grandfather. Ray Blount born 06-21-1902 died 06-1968 Said to have been raised in an orphanage in the Detroit, Michigan area. Would like to know where he was raised, and who his birth parents were. I am at a stand still with family history until I get this information.

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Joyce Williams,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 10 16:03:01 2002



Five or seven Smith's
Susan Fenimore Cooper Institute or any where in Otsego county in N.Y.
1918-- 1920

       

Gosh my story is just like everyone else.Only I have a problem.These children where born around Cooperstown, N.Y.Their mother had died very young she was 28 or 29.She was Mary Estella Flannagan/Smith.The father was Jerome Samuel Smith.She was born in Kingston,N.Y. he was born in Middlefield,N.Y..I know two was send to Susan Fenimore Cooper Institute.But we don't know where the other five went.The mother died Nov.17 1918 and we found out the father couldn't raised them all. Then a name came up of Mary S. Joslin,we don't know where she came up from.She took five of them and lived there in Cooperstown,N.Y. and then took them to Los Angeles,Ca.The childrens name are Henry Dorr,Gilbert Abe,Dorothy Pauline,Beatrice May,Clarence Scott,Hazel Elaine, Mary Elizabeth Smith.Could anyone help me with any of this..I live in Texas.I would just like to know who they are .....Joyce

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baltrush, baltrushis,baltrusishartford area of ct



       


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jstryhal,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 12 16:18:02 2002



baltrush ,baltrushis,baltusis
hartford area of ct. state run?
1920s

       

would like info on state run orphanages in hartford ct area rosters,records what ever is available.thx

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Lois Taylor Shaul,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 13 17:04:41 2002



Edward Ray Jones and Harry Henry Dose Jr.
Omaha, Ne.


       

Mine may or may not be orphans. My brothers were removed from the home in 1951 by Douglas County, Omaha, Ne. Eddie was 7 yrs. and Harry 4 yrs. at the time.There was a younger one, Richard, but I found him. I tried to take them Christmas gifts late 1951 and was told they had been taken somewhere else. I have tried over the years to find them but have been told there is no record of adoption at local agencies.I do not know where they were taken. If you read this, Eddie Ray or Butch, please contact sister, Lois. I am all there is left of the family. [email protected]

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Cynthia LL.,   none.com,    Mon Oct 14 19:06:10 2002
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St. Joseph Orphanage in Louisville, Kentucky located on Frankfort Avenue is interviewing former orphans of their home for a book. If you are a former orphan of St. Joseph and would like to be part of this project please contact Dennis. tell him Cynthia L.told you.

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Lori Cooley,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 15 01:24:18 2002



Vierra
Pacific Protective Society (Oakland California, Alameda County, 1932)
Unknown

       

Looking for information on the Pacific Protective Society. It is listed on my fathers birth certificate as the institution he was born at. The address is listed as: 1218 East 21st Street, Oakland, Ca. I am unsure of how long he was there, or of his wherabouts from 1932 to 1944 when he was given to the Albertinum in Alameda County. My fathers name was: Barry Vierra. He was born in October of 1932. According to my fathers birth certificate - his father was: Paul Russ (K.J.A.B. radion station/Belboa Floral Co both located in San Francisco). His mother was: Hazel Vierra (housemaid located in Oakland California). His baptism papers show a Pauline Green listed as his God mother (St. Josephs Church Oakland). Information on Pauline would be helpful too - maybe her family can give me information on Hazel, Paul, or where my father was.

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Jessica,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 15 07:33:22 2002



Bertha KELMIS
Newark, NJ
1922

       

We are looking for our lost Aunt. Bertha Kelmis was born in 1922 in Newark NJ. She also has two brothers. Bertha was adopted, and the boys were put in foster care, and later ophanages. Despertly seeking the wereabout of Aunt Bertha.

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Bud Sherlock,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 18 22:56:16 2002



ARNING
Sioux Falls South Dakota
1927

       

DAROLD HENRY ARNING b. Sioux Falls SD Mar 4 1927 Father Henry ARNING b. 1904 South Dakota Mother Mary SMITH b. 1903 Minnesota There were 5 other children at the time of Darolds birth . DAROLD, now 75, was raised in Fort Frances Ontario Canada . His siblings may have been placed in an orphanage . DAROLD is looking for his brothers/sisters and what became of mother/father. Any help is appreciated .

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Delores Gorksi,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 19 19:15:50 2002



Gorski
chicago illinois


       

I have a Half Brother that was eighter adopted or became an orphan. His birth was between 1944-1945,Chicago, Illinois or Gary Indiana in the winter months. Fathers name: Gorski Mothers: Natalei (GORA) JAROSZ USED NICK NAME " TILLY" Half sisters: Henia,Dolly and Delores. Looking to reunite! Respond to Email address: [email protected]

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Cheryle,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 21 18:36:17 2002



Kehrein, Kaehrein, Keherine, Kachrein,
Children's Temple Home, North Town, Cook County, IL, USA
at least in 1900

       

My great-grandfather ANTON J. KEHREIN was listed in the 1900 census at the Children's Temple Home in Chicago, IL. His parents died before that.(mother in 1892 and father in 1896). He is listed in the 1910 census with his half-brother's family (JOHN C. KEHREIN), but I would really love to find out how long he stayed at the Children's Temple Home. Also, I would love to have information on the home itself... are there any books or magazine articles about the home, etc. Would the records of the Home have been kept? If anyone can help me with this records search, I would really appreciate it. Please e-mail me as I don't know how often I'll be able to check the boards. Thanks! [email protected]

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Debbie Montgomerie,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 22 11:37:25 2002



Gertrude Izzard SIMPSON or BOOTH
Philadephia, PA
Sometime between 1903-06

       

My grandmother Gertrude Izzard SIMPSON or she may have gone under her mothers maiden name of BOOTH, was born in Philadephia and was placed in a catholic orphange when her mother Adelaide, died, sometime between 1903 - 1906. Gertrudes father James Bernard SIMPSON was a drunkard and could not look after her. She was taken out of the orphanage by a widowed aunt (name unknown) and brought back to family in England. Does anyone know of a list of catholic orphanges in PA on line anywhere? Thanks, Debbie

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Linda Squires,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 22 20:31:58 2002



CHAPPELL
St. Joseph's Orphanage, Oklahoma City, OK
1934-1936

       

Looking for biological parents of John Francis Evans. We believe his mother was Ruth Chappell and his father was Percy Manning. He was born August 1934 in Oklahoma City and placed in St. Joseph's Orphanage. He was later adopted by the Evans family.

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Gene Cunniff,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 22 21:55:50 2002



Lawrence Cunniff
St. Mary's home for children, Cook county, Illinois
Approx. 1910 to 1918

       

West Chicago, Illinois: St.Mary's Home for Children or training school. Late 1800 s to approx. 1926 (Catholic home). My dad was an inmate there around 1910 to 1918. If anyone has any information regaring ST. Mary's, please contact me at: [email protected] Thanks Gene

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sheila giammetta,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 24 21:30:35 2002



Hall
Savannah
1880-1900

       

looking for hall children in savannah orphanage sometime between 1880 and 1900. ada, annibell, lollie, lala, mallie, mattie, margie or margaret, willie edward. parents were edward j. hall and annie tanner hall. all children born in columbia s.c. family members later lived in tattnall and bacon counties ga. thank you , sheila giammetta

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Mary Ellen Donegan,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 27 16:26:02 2002



Maxwell
Sisters of Charity, Newark, NJ
Bet 1860- 1880

       

My g-grandmother was Mary Maxwell, b. 1856 Ireland. According to info I have obtained, she and her sister, Catherine, b. 1858 Newark, NJ, were orphaned at some point when the inn which their parents, Patrick Maxwell and Catherine McGreevy, owned on the corner of Market and Halsey Sts. in Newark burned down. The property was supposedly taken over by the South Presbyterian Church and the girls were then sent to an orphanage run by the Sisters of Charity. Catherine actually became Sister Mary Beata of that order. Does anyone have any information about this orphanage and where I might find details?

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debbie,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 28 13:43:39 2002



Kerchoff
lancaster, pa.
1898 -1908

       

looknig for my grandmothers family. I only know she was born in lancaster, Pa. her name was Mary Elizabet kerchoff, born April 9, 1898, unknown parents. Her adopted name is Shillow, and she married a Charles F. Hoecke. Any onfo. would really help.

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bill dunn,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 29 19:02:42 2002



donnally donnaly
chicago il st vincents asylum orphanage


       

we are trying to find out where this st vincents asylum or orphanage would have been in chicago (around 1917)?

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Alice Kam,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 30 21:26:18 2002




orphanage unknown, Cincinnati, OH USA
4 days

       

WADDELL/WEDDELL, Margaret, was placed in an orphanage on December 27, 1888. For names of mother and father on her death Certificate it is handwritten: "no way of finding out infant, taken from orphanage in childhood". She was raised by Wm. & Hattie (Hackett) Stephenson at Tuscola, IL. Family believes she was taken out of the orphanage at 4 days of age. The Stephenson's never adopted her and referred to her as their foster daughter. I have no further information on her childhood. She is listed on the 1900 census as being 11 years old in the household of the Stephensons. She died at the age of 43 of pernicious anemia. My mother's family knew nothing more about her, that they would admit anyway. It was a hush-hush topic in the family. I wrote to City of Cincinnati for her birth record and they referred me to the Probate Court in Hamilton County, OH. I have not yet done that. This a long shot I know, but would anyone have any further suggestions? I would be thankful for any help at all on this. Alice Kam

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Eric Heinton,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 31 11:13:41 2002



Rhoda Viola Powell
Tenessee
1899-1912

       

Looking for records on my grandmother. She grew up in an orphanage in Tennessee. Date of Birth was 18 June 1898. Married Charles Touart Quina in Birmingham, ALA. Parents are believed to have been Martha Bratten and Irving Powell, but no record.

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Julia Clarnda,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 3 05:42:23 2002



JOHNSON / JOHNSTON
Canada, Nova Scotia
1859

       

Currently researching the parentage of my gg g'mother Matilda JOHNSON / JOHNSTON born circa 1859, Canada, Nova Scotia. Matilda JOHNSON / JOHNSTON was placed in an orphanage at the time of her birth, but was removed sometime later, by Mary BINNEY nee BLISS the wife of the then 04th Anglican Bishop of Nova Scotia, Hibbert BINNEY. Upon her removal Matilda was 'fostered' by Mr and Mrs NEWTON of Nova Scotia. Circa 1870, Mr and Mrs NEWTON relocated to England taking Matilda JOHNSON / JOHNSTON with them , although Matilda recalled that Mrs BINNEY requested that she remain in Nova Scotia with her, Matilda declined preferring instead to relocate with her 'foster' parents. Mrs NEWTON perished not long after their arrival in England, on her death bed however she confided to Matilda JOHNSON / JOHNSTON that Mary BINNEY nee BLISS held information pertaining to her parentage. Matilda JOHNSON / JOHNSTON married William WRSTACOTT circa 1880, they immigrated to Australia in 1889. To date I have been unable to locate any information relating to my gg g'mother in either Canada or England and therefore would appreciate any assistance or advice on relation to my search.

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Robert Loomis,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 6 13:19:15 2002



Loomis/Aldrich
Thompson Orphanage-Episcopal Child Care Services
15

       

I was raised in an Orphanage in Charlotte, NC. Thompson Orphange I stayed at the Orphanage until it became Episcopal Childcare Services - on Margaret Walleace Road. I then was placed in a group home in Greensboro, NC. I am trying to reach two groups of folks anyone form the Orphanage, Children's Home or Group Home. I am also interested in contacting my relatives especially siblings, timmy, Jackie, Jeffery, Jody & Suzy - from Michigan I was a victim of Child Abuse - so I know who my Mother is although we have only spoken twice in 30 years she has made it known that bthe name I carry is not my real father. MY real father was probably a Marine, stationed at Camp Lejune in Cherry Point NC. I would just like to touch base with anyone who might be able to provide some information or just share with others who knew me then.

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Joan Hughes,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 8 17:30:56 2002







       

Am looking for any info re blue eyed baby boy found deserted in St.Patrick's Cathedral in Newark, NJ on April 23, 1932 or April 24, 1932. Baby was taken to City Hospital where doctors determined baby was approx. 2 months old. This baby was later adopted by couple in Newark. Does anyone have any idea who his biological parents were? Any info re his birth, his biological parents, hospital where born, etc. would be greatly appreciated. This info really important for medical history reasons plus would like to find out about his family.

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EDWARD CANISIUS,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 8 18:13:48 2002



CANISIUS
UHLICH ORPHANAGE, CHICAGO, IL
1919- 1932

       

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON HERMAN & CARL CANISIUS.

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David Kessler,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 12 07:51:27 2002



Gobitch
Pennsylvania


       

Re: Frank Gobitch After doing dozens of keyword searches for my ancestral family GOBITCH I finally came upon this link: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~orphanshome/censusrooms/uscensus /pennsylvania/1900/lehighpa00.htm However, I do not know how to, or where to begin a foll-up on this. This (Frank Gobitch) is the only reference to my original family name that I have ever been able to find. My Grandfather and my Father immigrated to the United States from Kishenev, Roumania somewhere around 1923.

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kathi switzer,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 12 23:06:49 2002



smith
cooperstown,new york, otsego co..
from 1919- 1929?????

       

my mother was 1 of 3-5 children in an orphanage in or around cooperstown, n.y., her name was mary e. smith, brother henry dorr smith, brother gilbert abe smith. she was raised as mildred e. joslin with a clarence scott, carl w., doris pauline, beatrice mae, hazel elaine. by a mary solvia joslin, from albany city, ny. who adopted carl and clarence. she changed moms name from mary to mildred. her fathers name was jerome smith, mother, mary "estelle" flanagan, who died in 1918.the father raised henry and gilbert but put 3 others in orphanaged. he remarried around 1924-26 to a delia. any help please. thanks kathi

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sheila giammetta,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 14 21:37:19 2002



Hall
Savannah Georgia


       

Wonderful news to share!! Made one phone call to the Bethesda Home for Boys in Savannah and was given my grandfathers and his brothers date of admission and discharge! after looking for 30 years, at last. with a simple call. there is a museum there with books and photos. the books will contain the parents names, who brought the children to the orphanage, where they went , etc. and there are photos of the children!!! Now i am trying to locate someone in savannah to do this for me as we all live in florida. we had made trips there in the past and was told the records burned for those years, 1890 to 1900!!! not true!! they have them!! sheila in florida

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Mike Coonfield,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 15 09:08:31 2002



McMinn, Puckett
Oklahoma, Texas, CA


       

I am trying to do genealogy for my Mother's side of the family. She was born Ardella Lee McMinn, 13 Oct 1934 in Chester OK, Major County. We believe her parents names were Glen W. McMinn and Thelma Myrtle Puckett. She went into foster care in the Spring or Summer of 1935. The families she lived with were Jack and Alvina Hobbs, a family named Swearingen and Gertrude Dyess. We are not sure if her parents died or if she was abandoned. Any information that we could get would help us. Thanks

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Brenda,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 16 15:50:21 2002



Mary Jane Buckley
Salem M.O. (Dent Co)
1877 1900

       

Hi , I am looking for my GGrandmothers REAL Parents. My Ggrandmother Mary Jane Buckley was adopted to Berry Martin and Caroline Martin (1877). "Later Caroline married John Buckley. Mary went on to take his last name, Mary jane was not a Martin, Carolines maiden name was a Winchester or Julian, All i know is Mary Jane was Cherokee Acendent, Some say she was from Kty some say Tn. But they lived in Cherryville Mo which is in Dent Co. from 1850 to ?---- -----------------Any one Knows of these names please contact me at [email protected]

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susan taylor,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 19 15:52:46 2002



osteen
jacob faith orphange, custer co. , oklahoma
1920

       

I AM TRYING TO LOCATE TWO CHILDREN, A SISTER AND BROTHER WHO WERE LISTED ON THE 1920 CENSUS AS IN THE JACOB FAITH ORPHANAGE IN CUSTER CO., OKLAHOMA. THEY WERE A EDITH AND ELIJAH OSTEEN WITH EDITH AGE 10 AND ELIJAH AGE 14. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATE, THANKS SUSAN TAYLOR

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Rella Delph Taylor,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 19 17:27:14 2002



Masonic Home
Louisville Ky


       

Looking for any "Ole Home Kids"

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Mary Ann Smith,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 20 14:04:19 2002



Edna Mae Tidwell
Alabama, possibly Birmingham
1959- 1960

       

I am trying to locate my half sister, it is believed that after being taken by the State of Alabama she and her full sister Jo Anne Tidwell, were placed in a children's home. Joanne we know was adopted but can find no information on Edna Edna was born between 1957 & 1958 . Joanne was born in 1959. Can anyone help me ?

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Laura Lipsit,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 21 09:58:58 2002



Conard

1920's

       

My grandmother, Gertrude Conard-Manz was born August 18, 1913 in Burlington, NJ. She stated that her parents could no longer care for her so she was placed in an orphanage. She recalls attending school until she was 9 or 10, so we are assuming that was the time she was placed in a home. We have absolutely no other information. We would like to know how we could find out where she was placed, when, for how long, any additional siblings, etc. Any additional information would be most appreciated!!!!

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Wendy Roberts,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 23 11:21:21 2002



Barnett
Possibly Ontario, Canada
Possibly 1802 - 1810?

       

I am searching for the parents of Justus Barnett, born c. 1802 in Vermont. Family lore says that he was a foundling, later adopted by a family named Barnett.

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Wendy Roberts,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 23 11:27:19 2002



Tremaine
Possibly Boston, MA
1884 - unknown date

       

Searching for an orphanage record for Walter E. Tremaine, born in March, 1884 probably in Boston, MA. Parents were Edward Tremaine and Maude McDonald.

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Stan Nicolae,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 1 07:35:35 2002
http://www.myorphanage.org


Stan
Centrul de Plasament, Targoviste, Dambovita, ROMANIA
21

       

Hi everyone, My name's Stan Nicolae and I have 21 years old. I'm living in orphanage since I was born and I still live in. With the God's help I learned working with computers, so I choosed making web sites about orphans and orphanages. I think through my work I will help the orphanges listed on MyOrphanage.org web site to find fund through sponsors or people who wish donating for. Also my web site try helping keeping conected between orphanages and orphans from all over the World. Please help my work done well through checking out my web site and try promoting it! Stan Nicolae Orphans and Orphanages www.MyOrphanage.org "Orphan of Today, People of Tomorrow"

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Joyce West,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 1 19:40:24 2002



Mary Ann or Joyce Ann Perchiceno
Providence, Rhode Island .United States .Name of the Orphanage St Vincents
1954 to1958

       

I would like to know if there are others out there that were in the same orphanage during that time. My understanding is that St. Vincents did not have an adoption program till July of 1958. There had been some sought of a scandle with in the Diocesan which was brought to the publics attention with regards to the orphaned children .

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Joyce West,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 1 19:44:09 2002



Mary Ann or Joyce Ann Perchiceno
Providence, Rhode Island .United States .Name of the Orphanage St Vincents
1954 to1958

       

I would like to know if there are others out there that were in the same orphanage during that time. My understanding is that St. Vincents did not have an adoption program till July of 1958. There had been some sought of a scandle with in the Diocesan which was brought to the publics attention with regards to the orphaned children .

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Pat Cripps,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 3 10:01:27 2002



Countess?Countiss
Not Known. Orphaned upon arrival from England
N/A

       

Looking for any information about a family named Countess/Countiss. Mother died upon arrival from England approx. 1851 and father died shortly thereafter. This left 6 orphaned childred. To the best of my knowledge names are....father James or John....mother Mary....children Charles, Mary, Elizabeth, Lucy, Hattie and Robert Countess/Countiss. Robert ended up in Canada approx age 21. Lucy, Elizabeth and Hattie show up in Michigan. Lucy not before 1860. It is believed that a Mary Coble may have fostered one or more of these children. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Pat Cripps Ontario, Canada

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chanda Dicke,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 4 10:42:35 2002



Westfall -- adopted by an Andre
Knoop Children's Home, Troy, OH
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Is there a listing of the orphans in the Knoop Children's home. My grandmother is 92 years old currently and lived there when she was about four. She was a "Westfall" and was adopted by a family of the last name Andre.

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Charly Collins,   charly0689,    Thu Dec 5 00:04:16 2002



Daly
Unknown name, Catholic Orphanage, San Francisco, California
1905 - 1917 (approx.)

       

My grandfather, Francis (Frank) Daly was born out of wedlock to a woman in 1900. She is reported, through family history, as being Mary McMahon from Ireland. He supossedly is named for his father, Francis or Frank Daly, also from Ireland. I am unable to locate his birth certificate, as it was detroyed in the fire that followed the Earthquake of 1906. His mother kept him until he was 5, and due to unknown circumstances (marriage? finances?) surrendered him to the care of the orphanage. He was always reluctant to go into further detail - evidently he did not have a happy life in the orphanage. Since he died in 1987 I have lost any chance of getting more info from him. 1) Can you tell me the name of a Catholic orphanage in opperation in San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century? 2) Any hints or suggestions as to how to approach a search? I have checked census records for both possible parents' names for 1900 and find few concrete leads. I have also checked some newspaper files and archives for leads (birth announcement, marriage in proximity to surrender). All have been dead ends. Any suggestions or leads? Thank You, Charly Collins

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Margaret Ann Gallentine Boyd,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 6 16:26:41 2002



Barbara Ann Gallentine
Wichita Kansas


       

I have come to a dead end. I really need help, if any one can help it would be great. I'm looking for my birth daughter. She was born in Wichita, Ks at salvation army for unwed mothers. Her name at birth was Barbara Ann Gallentine 12-14-1967. I can be reached at 505-486- 9004 that is my cell. Address is 2800 Municipal Dr., Farmington, NM 87401 Thanks

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buffy atherton,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 8 07:14:24 2002



Berst/Burst/Boerst/B�rst
Brown or Clermont Counties Ohio
1850s

       

I am searching for an orphanage or asylum in which my great- grandmother, Catherine Berst, might have been placed by her father, Jacob, ca. 1850s. Possibly it was "The Children's Home" in Brown County? If so, where was that located? According to The Revised Statutes of Ohio by Curwen, which provides insight about the law as it stood in 1854 with regard to "orphaned" or unwanted children it was customary for unwanted children to be placed in orphanages until TOWNSHIP clerks (not county officials) or overseers of the poor cound place them in an indenture situation, where they might learn a trade (and earn their keep, I guess). I plan to search township records when the various clerks can accommodate my request. Catherine's father lived in Campbell County KY (1850) and in Miami Township, Clermont County (where he remarried in 1854.) Catherine seems to have been indentured to a Ludwig Braun/Louis Brown in the Village of Arnheim in Franklin Township, Brown County. She was enumerated with this family and several other unrelated adults in the 1860 census. I searched the 1850 and 1860 (page by page) census of Brown and Clermont counties and did not find an orphanage, or a large group of unrelated children enumerated together. If a certain Children's Home in Brown County was in operation in the 1850s, can someone tell me which township it was in? I guess I missed it. It might provide me with a link to where Jacob Berst might have placed Catherine before she was "bound out." I have looked into the placement of children in Ohio, but I don't know if I was able to get back far enough: In "Child Placing in Ohio," which was published by the Division of Charities, Dept. of Public Welfare in Columbus Ohio in 1928, I read: p. 42: "BROWN COUNTY, POPULATION 22,621 "Brown County, a rural county of about 22,000 population, stretching along the Ohio River, with the county seat at Georgetown, was the first county to take advantage of the foregoing law in the abandonment of the Children's Home. This institution, a large rambling brick structure, built many decades ago, was in such bad condition that the commissioners were faced with abandonment and rebuilding a new institution or adopting the other plan of appointing a Child Welfare Board which would proceed to care for the children in family homes. "The latter was done after the old institution was legally abandoned and closed in 1922. A placing agent was secured and home finding became an active concern of the board and placing agent. One family licensed to board as many as six children has served for the past few years as the receiving home where children first come and stay temporarily until they are placed in other foster homes. "Since the Child Welfare Board has taken charge of the work in 1922, they have had 71 wards who have been cared for in this manner." And on p. 10,: CHILDREN IN INFIRMARIES, JAILS AND REFORM SCHOOLS "In 1853 township trustees, overseers of the poor, and certain public officers were given legal rights to "bind out" orphan children to any orphan asylum incorporated under the laws of the state, the children to remain in said orphan asylum until the trustees should find suitable homes for them when they might be indentured at service. Thus the dependent, neglected child was either "bound out" to the few private orphan asylums then existing with the possibility of placement by the trustees of the asylum; was indentured to a private family directly by the township trustees or overseers of the poor, or was sent to the jail, infirmary, or an overcrowded reform school. For years thereafter and until the County Children's Home system got under way, most of the dependent children were tragic objects of humanity, swarming the infirmaries that housed the dregs of adult and senile society. There were 2273 children under 16 years of age under care in the infirmaries during the year 1877 (Annual Report of Ohio Board State Charities, 1876, p. 103) ." On p. 6, "That placing dependent children in the care of private families was early practiced by Ohio institutions and agencies was brought to light time and again by the old Ohio Board of State Charities after its creation in 1867, with general inspectional powers to ascertain the conditions in all charitable institutions. It was not, however, until 1913 that the care and protection of the dependent children of the State became an active and specialized function of the state government." Thanks to anyone who even reads all this! Buffy --------------------------------------------------

Ron Reid,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 10 18:22:53 2002



Kenyon
Ward 8 Orphan Asylum, Syracuse, New York
1860-1865

       

Looking for information on the orphanage and the Kenyon brothers show below. 1860 Census, Onandago Co., 8th Ward Syracuse, NY, Orphan Asylum Page 979 & 980 Charles Kenyon Age 10 Male White Born NY Jonas Kenyon Age 8 Male White Born NY Thomas Kenyon Age 4 Male White Born NY Jam Kenyon Age 1 Male White Born NY 1880 Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York Jonas KENYON Self 28 NY Occ: Segar Maker Fa: NY Mo: NY Jennie L. KENYON Wife 28NY Occ:Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY Pearl KENYON Dau 9 NY Fa: NY Mo: NY 1880 Census Place: Onondaga, Onondaga, New York George HOLTZMAN Self 59 FRANCE Occ:GardeningFa: FRANCEMo: FRANCE Jane HOLTZMAN Wife 40 NY Occ:Keeping House Fa: SCOT Mo: IRE Lewis GROFFMAN SonL 32 HANOVER Occ:LaborerFa: HANOVER Mo: HANOVER Arabella GROFFMAN Dau 19 NYOcc:At Home Fa: FRANCE Mo: NY Thomas KENYON Other M S W 22 NY Occ: Laborer Fa: NY Mo: NY 1880 Census Place: Oneonta, Otsego, New York Nathan BINGHAM SelfMMW 69NYOcc:Retired Farmer Fa: NY Mo: NY Hulda W. BINGHAM WifeFMW60NYOcc:Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY James KENYON Son M S W 21 NY Occ: Law Student Fa: NY Mo: NY Charles Francis Kenyon married Bertha about 1865 and were in Chicago Illinois in 1877.

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Darlene Albrecht,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 11 10:14:33 2002



Mapes
Camden, New Jersey
Approx. 1920's

       

I am interested in any information concerning HILDA NAOMI MAPES. She was born in 1913 and had a sister named DELLA MAY. They both were in a Camden orphanage together. Looking for info on these sisters and the orphanage they were placed in. Any info would be greatly appeciated!

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Erin White,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 17 10:47:23 2002



watts
wattsburg, pennsylvania
unknown

       

Hello, I am looking for information about an orphanage in WATTSBURG, PA. My grandmother, CLEO WATTS, was believed to have lived there in the 1920's. Also, does anyone have info. on the LEAKE AND WATTS ASYLUM founded in New York City in 1831?

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Martha Johnson,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 18 04:06:37 2002



DELOACH OR JOHNSON
Georgia or Florida
dont know

       

wE ARE TRYING TO DO OUR FAMILY HISTORY .WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OUR GRAND FATHER'S FIRST FAMILY WAS, FOR SOME REASON BROKEN UP & HIS 4 CHILDREN WERE PUT IN AN ORPHANS HOME WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT STATE THE ONLY THING WE HAVE HEARD IS THAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE KEPT TOGEATHER UNTIL THEY WERE GROWN. wE WERE TOLD THERE WAS A NAME CHANGE, MY FATHER WAS BORN UNDER THE JOHNSON NAME HE WAS NOT FROM THE FIRST MARRIAGE SO HE WOULD BE A HALF BROTHER TO THE CHILDREN IN THE ORPHANS HOME .WE WERE TOLD THE OLDEST CHILD WAS A GIRL NAMED NORAH SOPHRONY . WE DID NOT HEAR WHAT THE OTHER CHILDREN'S NAMES WERE .MY GRAND FATHER WAS SUPPOSED TO TE BORN IN APRIL OF 1869 , MY FATHER WAS THE OLDEST OF THE 2ND. FAMILY.HIS NAME WAS JOSEPH DEHONY HIS SIBBLINGS WERE DONIE LEE ,CLORA MAY FLORINE, FLOSSIE RAYMOND& FLOSSIE WE WERE TOLD THAT GRAND FATHER HAD CHANGED HIS NAME THAT IT HAD BEEN DELOACH BEFORE HE MARRIED MY FATHERS MOTHER . HE SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED IT TO JOHNSON & THAT WAS HIS NAME UNTIL HE DIED.THERE IS ONLY ONE OF THE FAMILY LEFT NOW & SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF THE FAMILY & WAS TOO YOUNG TO KNOW ANYTHING. MY GRAND MOTHER WAS LOU TISHA NEWMAN OR MOTT I AM NOT SURE WHICH I NEVER KNEW HER SHE DIED AT 38 YEARS.I HOPE YOU CAN HELP US WITH THIS MYSTERY THANK YOU MARTHA

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Martha Johnson,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 18 04:13:18 2002



DELOACH OR JOHNSON
Georgia or Florida
dont know

       

wE ARE TRYING TO DO OUR FAMILY HISTORY .WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OUR GRAND FATHER'S FIRST FAMILY WAS, FOR SOME REASON BROKEN UP & HIS 4 CHILDREN WERE PUT IN AN ORPHANS HOME WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT STATE THE ONLY THING WE HAVE HEARD IS THAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE KEPT TOGEATHER UNTIL THEY WERE GROWN. wE WERE TOLD THERE WAS A NAME CHANGE, MY FATHER WAS BORN UNDER THE JOHNSON NAME HE WAS NOT FROM THE FIRST MARRIAGE SO HE WOULD BE A HALF BROTHER TO THE CHILDREN IN THE ORPHANS HOME .WE WERE TOLD THE OLDEST CHILD WAS A GIRL NAMED NORAH SOPHRONY . WE DID NOT HEAR WHAT THE OTHER CHILDREN'S NAMES WERE .MY GRAND FATHER WAS SUPPOSED TO TE BORN IN APRIL OF 1869 , MY FATHER WAS THE OLDEST OF THE 2ND. FAMILY.HIS NAME WAS JOSEPH DEHONY HIS SIBBLINGS WERE DONIE LEE ,CLORA MAY FLORINE, FLOSSIE&RAYMOND WE WERE TOLD THAT GRAND FATHER HAD CHANGED HIS NAME THAT IT HAD BEEN DELOACH BEFORE HE MARRIED MY FATHERS MOTHER . HE SUPPOSEDLY CHANGED IT TO JOHNSON & THAT WAS HIS NAME UNTIL HE DIED.THERE IS ONLY ONE OF THE FAMILY LEFT NOW & SHE WAS THE YOUNGEST OF THE FAMILY & WAS TOO YOUNG TO KNOW ANYTHING. MY GRAND MOTHER WAS LOU TISHA NEWMAN OR MOTT I AM NOT SURE WHICH I NEVER KNEW HER SHE DIED AT 38 YEARS.I HOPE YOU CAN HELP US WITH THIS MYSTERY THANK YOU MARTHA

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Valerie Frye,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 20 23:43:50 2002



Banks
New York City, New York
After 1901

       

I am searching for info about Ralph L. Banks, born 26 Dec 1901. He was placed in an orphanage in New York City, probably in Manhattan. This is all I know. He is my biological grandfather. Any help would be appreciated! Valerie

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Roy Gavgigan,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 23 12:51:54 2002



GAVIGAN
St. Michaels Orphanage La Crosse, Wiscaonsin
10

       

Any one who has lived here please respond. Thank You

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Tina Carpenter,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 26 15:45:37 2002



Stolte
Masonic Orphans Home, Lyons Twp., Cook Co., Illinois
?1915-1920's

       

Looking for any information on Paul and Carl Stolte who were placed in the Masonic Orphans Home approx. around 1915. They were listed on the 1920 census for the home. They are the children of Carl and Marguerite Stolte. Carl Sr. died in 1915. I know Carl Sr. was born in Madison, Wisconsin. I don't know where Marguerite was living at the time. The boys birth places were listed as Iowa. I have no proof of that. I believe Carl Sr. grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin.

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Monica banks,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 27 13:32:15 2002



Rebecca Zackary or McGill or Washington
the orpahanage was called Shawn Acres Dayton , Ohio United States
she should be 40 yrs old

       

Hello, my name is Monica Banks and I'm helping to look for an aunt with my mom Sharon Harris maiden name Zackary and grandmother Deloris McGill maiden Zackary My aunt was born here in Dayton Ohio on December 15, 1962 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. From what I've found out she was taken to an orphanage in Dayton ohio called Shawn Acres. All I know now is that she was adopted my mother Sharon has been looking for years and I have too. Rebecca Should be around 40 year old. I would love to see her. Please, if anyone has any information about her please email me at [email protected] Thank You,

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Denise Armstrong,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 28 11:43:04 2002



Knickerbocker
St. Mary's Orphanage Binghamton, New York USA
1929-1940

       

Hello, My name is Denise Armstrong my grandfather was put into St. Mary's Orphanage with 4 of his siblings and he was the only one adopted I am trying to find out any information. His name was Gilbert Knickerbocker, his siblings are as follows: Edward Knickerbocker date of Birth Jan 19,1919 Pauline Knickerbocker, Mary Elizabeth Knickerbocker date of birth 12-06-1927, Shirley Knickerbocker she was a baby when placed in the home and there is one more sibling that was placed in the home but I am not sure of the year or any of her information other than her birth name is Ida Knickerbocker, If any one can help I would really appreciate it. Please email me at [email protected] or call me at 972- 495-0146. I am very interested in putting my family lineage together

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dale r. boyce,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 29 06:17:40 2002



boyce/ not sure of variations
indiana/ east coast ?? new york??


       

Hello to all. I am looking for any connection to Virgl Boyce born 1892 in Indiana. I would like to know if he had any brothers or sisters.

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dale r. boyce,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 29 06:18:30 2002



boyce/ not sure of variations
indiana/ east coast ?? new york??


       

Hello to all. I am looking for any connection to Virgil Boyce born 1892 in Indiana. I would like to know if he had any brothers or sisters.

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Jamie Lerner,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 2 17:25:56 2003



Smith
Atlanta, Georgia
1924-1929?

       

Looking for info on orphan home in Fulton County (Atlanta area)Georgia where a Dr. Benjamin T. Beasley may have been affiliated. The person we are searching for info on is our Mom, Lethia (Alethia) Smith. We believe she was in an orphanage between at least 1924 and 1929 before showing up in the 1930 Murray County, Shuck Pen Twnsp, Georgia census as living with a Smith family --- the name could be coincidence or she could have been a relative. The only document we have is a medical examination record (with no institution listed)listing Dr. Beasley as the physician. She did not have a birth certificate, but we believe her date of birth was 10/28/19 and that her parents were possibly Labon Smith and Frankie Berryhill Smith. Thank you for any info you may have relating to these sketchy details.

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Tina,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 4 09:52:27 2003



Carla Kaye Castle
Davenport, Iowa
1946 ???

       

I am looking for any information on my mother, Carla Kaye Castle or her brother Gary Castle. My mother and her brother were put in an ophanage in Davenport, Iowa around 1946 ? The name of the orphanage was St. Vincents (?) Any information would be greatly appreciated. My mother passed away on 1/9/01.

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Barbara,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 7 18:13:44 2003



Graver
Brooklyn, NY
1915-1917

       

I am trying to locate 1915 Assembly District & Enumeration Districts for the following Orphanages: St. Joseph's (Willougby Ave & Sumner Ave.) St. Paul's (Congress & Clinton) St. Malachi's (Atlantic Ave. & Van Sicklen Ave.) Church of the Holy Trinity (Graham Ave. & Montrose Ave.) Church Charity Foundation (Albany Ave. & S. Herkimer) Ophan Asylum (Atlantic Ave. & Kingston Ave.) I have ordered a number of tapes from FHC & for some reason, I keep getting the AD & ED wrong. If anyone can assist me, I would appreciate it. Barbara

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REE,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 11 13:28:48 2003



??????? QUEEN ..........MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME.......UNWED
UNKNOWN NAME.....CENTERVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA, WAYNE COUNTY USA
1935-????

       

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ORPHANAGE OR CHILDRENS HOME IN THE CENTERVILLE,WEST VIRGINIA AREA. I BELIEVE I HAD A HALF-BROTHER THERE AROUND 1935-1936. HE WAS ADOPTED AT ABOUT 2 YEARS OF AGE I THINK . MAYBE TO VIRGINIA. WOULD HAVE BEEN LISTED AS ''BABY BOY -QUEEN ". I THINK HE WOULD HAVE BEEN BORN IN EITHER 1935, 1936, 1937 ?? E-MAIL WITH ANY INFO YOU MAY HAVE THAT MIGHT LEAD TO FINDING NAME, RECORDS , ADDRESSES ETC. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP IN ADDING TO MY FAMILY HISTORY. REE

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Nancy Canfield,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 12 19:16:15 2003



St. Agatha Home,
Nanuet ,NY, US
1884 - Present

       

If anyone is affiliated with St. Agatha Home, please contact me at [email protected]. I am writing a history of St. Agatha, and have collected much documentation, including photos, which I'm happy to share. Nancy

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BROOKLYN INDUSTRIAL HOME FOR CHILDREN, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
1919- 1935

       

MY FATHER EDWIN C. ZOELLER WAS PUT IN THIS ORPHANAGE ALONG WITH HIS BROTHER ROBERT AND SISTER ANNA. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLACE PLEASE RESPOND TO [email protected] THANKS

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shanee adams,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jan 16 07:59:50 2003







       

Hi we the students of jersey city are trying to start up a buisness.We dont want any money but we just want to come and be a big brother big sister to some of the orphans at your homes. I know how they feel when nobody wants them so we figured that if we come every thursday (which are our service learning days)maybe we can make a child feel just a little bit better. That way they can be loooking forward to us coming to see them. You know have something they could look forward to in the next weeks. Thank for your time, sincerly yours Shanee Adams from University Academy Charter Highschool

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Harriet Brun,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 18 08:24:17 2003



Jensen
Wisconsin Child Center - Sparta, WI
1909- 10

       

My mother and her two brothers were there for a short time Looking for information on the Wisconsin Child Center at Sparta, WI (1909-1910) Would like to find a picture of it Thank you

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Cheryl Simone-Grams,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 19 20:28:15 2003







       


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Cheryl Simone-Grams,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 19 20:39:08 2003



Herbert
Jersey City, New Jersey


       

My mother was found on a doorstep at 7 Thorne St. or Ave. in Jersey City, NJ around February, 1926. She was later adopted by the Herbert family of Bayonne, NJ. She was determined to be about 2-3 months old. We would love to know her family and our health history. It is difficult to find someone when you have no information about them. If this story is familiar to anyone out there, or if anyone has any ideas on how I can get started searching, I would so appreciate it.

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Michael J. Vicari,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 20 08:12:25 2003




Orwigsburg, PA


       

My brother and I were put into Saint Francis Orphanage in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. We are in our mid forties now without much recollection of who,what, where, when, and how we were mangaged at this facility. Since we were in our formidable years at the time there is no one to help except those files. We are and were always treated indifferent to this day.I would like to know if there are public files to help bring closure to some personal issues surrounding our stay at Saint Francis. My family is in denial, and there is inconsistancy in there verberage. All I have is my brother to hold on to, and I am troubled for him today because of the resentments he bottles up. Please help me, I know there are former orpans out there that struggle with uncertainties and why they behave the way they do. Is there an organization that helps former orphans with bringing closure to the resentment of not knowing? Sincerely, Michael

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Michael ,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 20 08:14:35 2003




Orwigsburg, PA


       

My brother and I were put into Saint Francis Orphanage in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. We are in our mid forties now without much recollection of who,what, where, when, and how we were mangaged at this facility. Since we were in our formidable years at the time there is no one to help except those files. We are and were always treated indifferent to this day.I would like to know if there are public files to help bring closure to some personal issues surrounding our stay at Saint Francis. My family is in denial, and there is inconsistancy in there verberage. All I have is my brother to hold on to, and I am troubled for him today because of the resentments he bottles up. Please help me, I know there are former orpans out there that struggle with uncertainties and why they behave the way they do. Is there an organization that helps former orphans with bringing closure to the resentment of not knowing? Sincerely, Michael

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Heidi,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 23 11:12:28 2003
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Good, Oartman or Oatrman?, Melser
Brooklyn, New York?


       

I'm trying to help a Daniel Melser get ahold of a birth certificate. He thinks he was born around 1943, and that he was born in Brookly New York. He doesn't know anything for sure because he was put in a home (foster or otherwise) as a child, and then sold to a family. He's worried because in order to die in the United States, you have to have a birth certificate. He thinks that his biological mother's name was Myrtle Good, and that his father's name was something like "Amasa Oatrman". If anyone has any information that they can disclose to me, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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Teresa Cunningham Biggs,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 24 23:46:13 2003



Joseph Cunningham; James Patrick Cunningham
Drumgould Orphanage, ( New York/ New Jersey?)
1880-1900' (?)

       

Am looking for anyone who may have info re the above. James Patrick Cunningham, my paternal grandfather, was born in 1874 ?, his parents Patrick Joseph Cunningham and Elizabeth Ann Moore had additional children, John, Lizzie and Joseph. Joseph may have resided in Drumgould until age 16. It is possible James also, but may have left to live on his own. Patrick died at early age, ; assume this is a reason for placing children. No other information is known. Any information would be appreciated. Teresa Biggs, Virginia

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April Smirh,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 25 21:17:27 2003



Godfrey



       

I,m not a Orphan, but I'm the Granddaughter of J.B. Godfrey. Who was married to my grandmother Cleo Stephens. My mother is J.B,s daughter Gerry Godfrey Fortune. I would like to know more information on the godfreys. Who is still living and can I get pictures of the family. I never met J.B., but my grandmother said my Mom looks like J.B. and his sisters. I suppose contact Sandy Combs. So please let me know how I can find these things out. Also my mother has two brohters Robert Jay Godfrey & Sammuel Lewis Godfrey and they all have children. Thanks , April Smith.

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Patti Caldwell,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 26 08:04:28 2003



Baby Kinter Caldwell
Blackford County, IN
1945

       

My mother Lorraine Kinter Caldwell gave birth to a baby in or near Montpelier, Blackford County, IN during 1945. She relinquished the baby for adoption. I'm not sure if the baby went to an orphanage or was adopted. Does anyone know how I can search?

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Jill Benesh,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 31 17:05:16 2003



Francis Smith
Pennsylvania
1918?

       

I am looking for anyone that might remember a small boy by the name of Francis G. Smith who resided at the orphanage. He is my father and I would like to know more about his childhood if possible. Anyone out there that might have remembered my dad from the orphanage, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

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patricia cavanagh,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 2 05:52:42 2003



cavanagh
nazareth house bishop st londonderry
1947- 1953

       

Anybody knowing the whereabouts of margaret cavanagh who was at nazareth house londonderry n ireland from 1947 to 1953? can they please contact me at s.carter6@ntl or tel me on 00441522 884694

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Donna Rodino Smith,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 2 05:53:54 2003



Masterson
bronx NY
?

       

I am trying to find what orphanage my grandmother was in.This will help me find information about her parents too.She is Dorothy Masterson born in the Bronx NY in 1910.Her parents are Frank orFrancis and clara or Claire masterson.Clara or Claire died in childbirth.I do not know what happened to her father my great grandfather.She had two siblings one brother Frank or Francis and a sister Claire who raised her when she was able. My grandmother was later raised in Maine butsettled in Tarrytown NY.she studied nursing in the old Grassland Hospital in Valhalla NY.I heard her brother went on to work high up in the Canada Dry Co. in NYC HELP ON THIS WILL BE GREAT. THANK YOU DONNA

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mary meyer - (Wyka),   ookie7777,    Sun Feb 9 21:40:17 2003



Wyka
St.Vincents,catholic charities - Chicago,il -cook county
few months

       

looking for info on birth father, Birth mother was CLARA WYKA = year was 1945-46 - clara wykas married name was MOROZ - they lived on the south side of chicago - clara had a difficult time speaking - she was told, that I died, but in fact was stolen out of hospital - ended up at catholic charities - would like to get info on medical history, if nothing else - THANKS

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Marge Byron,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 13 13:14:03 2003



Weller
Brooklyn NY
1895-1915

       

Looking for information on a Gertrude Weller who grew up in an orphanage in Brooklyn NY 1895-1915

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dk,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 15 19:19:49 2003



rimmel
Pa. Soldiers orphanage for children of civil war veterans
1880

       

Need records of the children who were in the orphanage operated by Rev. Asa Waters.The children I am interested in were listed in the 1880 Pa. census as being in the orphanage. Their last name was Rimmel.I am hoping to find information on the parents of the Rimmel children.I believe the name of the father of the Rimmel children was John Rimmel from Fayette county Pa. He was my ggrandfather.If anyone has knowledge of the location of records for this orphanage,school,please contact me at [email protected]

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RUSS ZEARS,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 16 09:36:26 2003



Thomas Jefferson BUTLER
BRECKINRIDGE, KY. resided WITH Thomas HOLT
1850~

       

Thomas's PARENTS WERE MURDERED BY "night riders" He HAD A BROTHER. He RESIDED IN 1850 KY. CENSUS WITH Thomas HOLT.

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RUSS ZEARS,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 16 09:37:47 2003



Thomas Jefferson BUTLER
BRECKINRIDGE, KY. resided WITH Thomas HOLT
1850~

       

Thomas's PARENTS WERE MURDERED BY "night riders" He HAD A BROTHER. He RESIDED IN 1850 KY. CENSUS WITH Thomas HOLT.

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opal colyer,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 20 23:58:21 2003



Opal Berniece Colyer
Lamoni, Iowa 50140
1923

       

Does anyone have information on the Saint's Childrens Home in Lamoni Iowa? I was placed there in 1923 at 1 year old. I am trying to find others that were in that home. It was a RLDS church home. Please let me know any information as soon as possible. Thanks OPAL I am trying to find any information on why the home closed, or get any pictures of that home. I was so small when I was there that I can't remember too much about it. Thanks

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Jeannette K. Rook,   jeannetterussellrook@m ailstation.com,    Fri Feb 21 17:01:15 2003



William Douglas Eddy
Lockport City Niagara CountyNew York
July 22, 1953 time of Birth

       

Subject: ? Eddy Born 1937/1938 Niagara County New York Died Spouse Parents Occupation Cause of Death Interment Note #1: David�s mother was 15 years old when she gave birth & David was place in a orphanage in Lockport Niagara County New York. Note #2: Surrounding Counties Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Allegany, Erie, & Catteraugus, Children 1.William Douglas Eddy Alias David Wayne Duebler Born July 22, 1953 Niagara County New York Jeannette K. Rook 270-439-9212 220 Golden Pond Ave Oak Grove, KY 42262-9103

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Robert E. Parker,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 26 10:14:00 2003



PARKER
Leath Street Orphanage, Memphis, Tennessee
1926-1935

       

Looking for confirmation that my family was at the Leath St. Orphanage, Memphis, Tn. 1926-1935. The children were: Luther L. Parker William Parker Robert Parker Paul C. Parker Anne Ruth Parker Thank You, Robert Parker

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Thomasine,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 26 21:56:30 2003




Batesville, ar


       Franchelle Toler Coleman, [email protected]

Looking for this person to respond to their 4/16/01 message. I went to college in Batesville at Lyon College, formerly Arkansas College. It was said that there used to be an orphange located on that spot that had burned years before. You might want to check with the college or with the Independence County Court House in Batesville for more information. Good luck with your search!!!

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Lea Reyes,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 26 22:03:48 2003



Moore, Myrtle, May
Catholic orphanage/Jefferson county/Louisville, Ky
1903-

       

I am looking for my grandmother, Myrtle May Moore born in 1896 and sent to a Catholic orphanage around 1903. She had a sister (older, I think) Emma Margaret Moore-Watts who wasn't sent, I don't think. Their mother, Emma May Serrett/Sarrett either died or there was a divorce. Their father, Charles Harold/Harould Moore remarried.I understand they were supposed to inherit some Pecan Groves, which is why the step-mother sent my grandmother to an orphanage. I am not sure what happened to the sister or the possible brother, Charles Harold/Harould Moore, Jr. My grandmother went on to marry a Mackey Dorrie/Dorry Pendergrass, then Urless Ewing Beck. She died in 1987 in TN. A big family link is missing here and I really would appreciate some help. I have been in contact with two known Catholic Orphanages but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated!! So glad there is this site to post this message to. Hope it helps me, then I can perhaps help someone else. -lea

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Lea Reyes,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 26 22:03:53 2003



Moore, Myrtle, May
Catholic orphanage/Jefferson county/Louisville, Ky
1903-

       

I am looking for my grandmother, Myrtle May Moore born in 1896 and sent to a Catholic orphanage around 1903. She had a sister (older, I think) Emma Margaret Moore-Watts who wasn't sent, I don't think. Their mother, Emma May Serrett/Sarrett either died or there was a divorce. Their father, Charles Harold/Harould Moore remarried.I understand they were supposed to inherit some Pecan Groves, which is why the step-mother sent my grandmother to an orphanage. I am not sure what happened to the sister or the possible brother, Charles Harold/Harould Moore, Jr. My grandmother went on to marry a Mackey Dorrie/Dorry Pendergrass, then Urless Ewing Beck. She died in 1987 in TN. A big family link is missing here and I really would appreciate some help. I have been in contact with two known Catholic Orphanages but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated!! So glad there is this site to post this message to. Hope it helps me, then I can perhaps help someone else. -lea

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Lea Reyes,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 26 22:03:57 2003



Moore, Myrtle, May
Catholic orphanage/Jefferson county/Louisville, Ky
1903-

       

I am looking for my grandmother, Myrtle May Moore born in 1896 and sent to a Catholic orphanage around 1903. She had a sister (older, I think) Emma Margaret Moore-Watts who wasn't sent, I don't think. Their mother, Emma May Serrett/Sarrett either died or there was a divorce. Their father, Charles Harold/Harould Moore remarried.I understand they were supposed to inherit some Pecan Groves, which is why the step-mother sent my grandmother to an orphanage. I am not sure what happened to the sister or the possible brother, Charles Harold/Harould Moore, Jr. My grandmother went on to marry a Mackey Dorrie/Dorry Pendergrass, then Urless Ewing Beck. She died in 1987 in TN. A big family link is missing here and I really would appreciate some help. I have been in contact with two known Catholic Orphanages but to no avail. Any help would be appreciated!! So glad there is this site to post this message to. Hope it helps me, then I can perhaps help someone else. -lea

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Steve Auld,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 1 18:48:42 2003







       

I am doing some research for s Graduate course. I am interested in the history of schools located within Orphanages. I am especially looking for information about Epworth Orphanage in Columbia, SC. thanks

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Dawn Jiles McCall,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 3 14:43:49 2003



William Henry Jiles
Wildwood.... Florida? Georgia?
after 1908 up to 1928

       

Looking for an orphange in Wildwood... would be Florida or Georgia. Wanting to locate information on my grandfather, William Henry Jiles and his sister, Elizabeth Jiles. Info on orphanage or grandfather would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Barbara Lima,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 6 12:44:01 2003



BURKE, BURK, BERK
St. Dominic's Home in Blauvelt, NY [Rockland Co]; from 38 Downing St, Manhattan NYC in 1909
1909- 1917

       

"Committee on Children" in Manhattan NYC about 1909 I was told by St. Dominic's Orphan Asylum in Blauvelt Ny, Rockland County: "All three children were committed by Committee on Children and admitted to St. Dominic's on October 6, 1909 address 1156 Third Avenue." Does anyone know: What is Committee on Children? Family did not live at 1156 Third Avenue...does anyone know what Cathoilic church related place may have been there in 1909? Been searching for these three Burke children and their parents for 23 years!!!! Thanks to all.

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Paul R. Farrell,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 6 17:43:49 2003



Farrell
St.Dominic's Home Blauvelt ,NY
1917- 1923

       

I was very happy with the friendly and helpful response from the folks at St. Dominics's Home when I inquired about the time spent by 2 of my Aunts and 1 Uncle at St. Dominics. They sent me copies of what appears to be all the pertinent records of these relatives including the court papers when they were "assigned" to St.Dominics. Entwined in all this data were numerous leads to finding more information about my relatives. I contrast this to an attorney in Florida who was in charge of the estate of another one of my relatives who wanted $350 before he would start to search his files and couldn't promise me anything!

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Sophia Myers,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 6 22:29:40 2003



Theodoreseos, Theodoseos ??
Lincoln, Nebraska
Unknown

       

Elizabeth was half Eskimo and half Greek. Her fathers' name was Nicholas Damianos Gregorios Theodoseos (Theodoreseos). Iam unsure of either spelling. She had two brothers, one Nicholas (named after his father), the other was William. They lived at Sinuk River near Nome, Alaska. Her parents died from a flu. Her brothers were sent to Seward, Alaska. This was in or around 1925. Elizabeth was sent to Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Sophia Myers,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 6 22:32:26 2003



Theodoreseos, Theodoseos ??
Lincoln, Nebraska
Unknown

       

Elizabeth was half Eskimo and half Greek. Her fathers' name was Nicholas Damianos Gregorios Theodoseos (Theodoreseos). Iam unsure of either spelling. She had two brothers, one Nicholas (named after his father), the other was William. They lived at Sinuk River near Nome, Alaska. Her parents died from a flu. Her brothers were sent to Seward, Alaska. This was in or around 1925. Elizabeth was sent to Lincoln, Nebraska. Elizabeths' father was Greek off of a whaling ship.

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barb,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 8 09:17:51 2003
http://tribalpages.com/tribes /eggieh


fannie self
virginia or kentucky
1824- 1929

       

fannie self dickerson was said to have been a cherokee indian who may have been adoptd or taken in by a white family. another name i have come up with is taude i am not sure if this is the last name of fannie or what. fannie was born in 1824 virginia and died 1929 in kentucky. she was married to beverly dickenson or dickerson. they lived in virginia and then moved and settled in ky. beverly was from ky. barb

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Judy Bean,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 8 10:04:31 2003



Mae Ellen Turner and Sister Jettie
orphanage in Oklahoma
after 1908

       

Mae Ellen Turner and her sister Jettie were adopted from an Oklahoma orphanage by Mrs. Vinie McParland who later moved with the girls to Dickson, Tennessee. Jettie married Fred Smith and moved to California. Mae Ellen married Raoul Delamare, also in California. They had a daughter, Lawanda. She is my aunt.

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Colleen Holmquist,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 9 19:09:54 2003



Lyons, Lyon, Lion
Pittsburg, Allegeheny, Pennsylvania


       

I am looking for Solomon Lyons. Family tradition states that he was an orphan born in Pittsburg (?) Pennsylvania in May of 1846. He married Mary Matilda Hunt of Virginia 22 Feb 1866 in Elk twp., Clayton County, Iowa. He died in Springdale, Stevens, Washington 18 Aug 1929.

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susan,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 14 01:20:47 2003



Thelma Wilson
Greenville South Carolina
1923- 1930's

       

Looking for a Children Home or Orphanage with the name BRUNER in its name. It is suppose to be in Greenville SC or surrounding area. Thelma Wilson was born 1923 and lived in an orphanage in this area. Thanks Susan

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Butch O"Connor aka Bob Lassone,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 14 09:20:51 2003



Butch O'Connor
Allegheny Home for Children, Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburg PA
1940 to 1955.

       

Please contact me if you attended the Allegheny Home for Children on Perrysville Avenue in Pittsburg PA between 1940 and 1955. I am looking for survivors from this period. Thanks, Butch O'Connor.

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Barb S.,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 15 16:37:13 2003



unknown - foster name was "Veon"
Northern Indiana
1

       

I am searching for info on my mother's biological siblings & parents. She was 3 years old at the time she & her siblings (how many? - uncertain) were removed from the home due to abuse. My mom was placed in an orphanage in northern Indiana - and later taken in as a foster child by Harvey & Mable Veon. The only info they told her was that she had several siblings and that her real first name was "Stella". We have no records for my mother, and have not been able to find any foster records. If anyone is looking for a lost sister/sibling named "Stella" - please contact me.

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Barb S.,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 15 16:39:55 2003



unknown - foster name was "Veon"
Northern Indiana
1

       

I am searching for info on my mother's biological siblings & parents. She was 3 years old at the time she & her siblings (how many? - uncertain) were removed from the home due to abuse. My mom was placed in an orphanage in northern Indiana - and later taken in as a foster child by Harvey & Mable Veon. The only info they told her was that she had several siblings and that her real first name was "Stella". We have no records for my mother, and have not been able to find any foster records. If anyone is looking for a lost sister/sibling named "Stella" - please contact me.

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LINDA,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 20 14:43:14 2003




VINE STREE ORPHANAGE, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, USA
UNKNOWN

       

I AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFO REGARDING MY MATERNAL GRANDFATHER, JAMES C.CUNNINGHAM. DOB 7/15/1872. APPARENTLY HE WAS ORPHANED WHEN HE WAS 9 YEARS OLD BECAUSE HIS MOTHER DIED IN A FIRE. I HAVE NO INFO ON HIS FATHER, BUT, I KNOW FROM MY MOTHER THAT HE WAS SENT TO LIVE AT THE VINE STREE ORPHANAGE IN CHATTANOOGA, AND WAS ADOPTED BY JOHN MCMAHAN OF TRENTON GA. HE HAD A YOUNGER BROTHER , JOHN AND AN OLDER SISTER, GERTRUDE, WHO REMAINED AT THE OPHANAGE UNTIL MY GRANFATHER CAME AND TOOK HER TO LIVE WITH RELATIVES. JOHN WAS ADOPTED BY A DOCTOR IN ROME GEORGIA. BUT, WAS NEVER HEARD FROM AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE OPHANAGE, BUT TO NO AVAIL. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY GRANDFATHER, OR HIS SIBLINGS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. SINCERELY, LINDA FOLEY

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Jessie Affelder,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 26 15:16:36 2003




Valerian Home


       

Does anyone know where the Valerian Home was located? That is the only information that I have to go on. No surname, etc.

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Virginia Winters,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 20:01:18 2003



Charles Winters
The New York Juvenile Asylum, Englewood, Ill.
1897

       

Searching for info on Charles Winters, my husband's grandfather. He had in his possession a book, "Doctor Will" by Jennie Harrison, Copyright 1880 by American Tract Society, 150 Nassau St. New York. The following inscription was handwritten in the front: "Charles Winters, Dec. 25, 1897". Stamped on the opposite page was "Presented by The New York Juvenile Asylum, Englewood, Ill. Dec. 25, 1897." Family legend said Charles was found in a basket on the steps of an orphanage in New York and somehow ended up in Illinois. However, I wonder if over the years the legend was misconstrued from the New York Juvenile Asylum in Englewood, Ill. Charles was never adopted and in 1897 at age 17 he left the orphanage and a farm family near Marengo took him in as a farm hand. I have tried to find records of the New York Juvenile Asylum without success. I would welcome any information. Please e-mail [email protected].

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paula (goebel) sutton,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 28 17:01:06 2003



landerson
new york
1885-1900

       

i am looking for my great mother. her name when she was born was lillian anderson her father's name was henry she grow up in an orphanage somewhere in new york. i believe around new york sity area she married a frank bolles i believe she was born around 1886. any information would be very helpful. thank you. paula goebel please e-mail me at [email protected]

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Harriet Ray,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 30 15:45:08 2003




orphanage on Broad Street past Reynolds plant. Henrico county VA.
1831-32

       

I am searching for my half brother born in Henrico county Richmond Va. Either 1931 or 1932. When my mother was on her death bed she reached out for her son she had given up for adoption. She never forgot about him. Just want to let him know how much he was loved. Dorothy Kemp(my mother) boarded at a home for unwed mothers on Broad Street in Richmond VA. Hope to find him.....

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Janice Griffin,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 3 17:43:18 2003



McClintock, McClintick
Home of the Good Shepherd, Wheeling, WV
1920's

       

I am looking for information on the Home of the Good Shepherd, a children's home which is now a nursing home. Am looking for a family of children, including Mary, Minnie, AnnaBelle, Lee, John, Edward, Josie McClintock. Parents were John McClintock and Callie Criswell. They are in Belmont county OH in the 1920 census, but I can't find them later. Family stories say that 3 of the girls grew up in this orphanage. I would appreciate information on this family, or the institution itself.

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Ann Ball,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 5 04:47:50 2003



Servillio, Seivellio
St. Mary's Trainng Academy near chicago
? - late 1940s

       

Trying to help a friend whose mother was at St. Mary's in the 40s. Is there anyone who was there at this time? She had an unusual name for a girl - Joseph - but was likely called Jo. Any respnse would be appreciated. The orphanage burned in 1952.Thanks. Ann

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nick mangano,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 13:38:21 2003




NAZARETH TRADE SCHOOL FARMINGDALE N.Y.
7

       

HI, I WAS IN NAZARETH TRADE SCHOOL FOR 7 YEARS AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ANY INFORMATION I CAN FOR THE YEARS FROM 33 TO 42 I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND AN OLD FRIEND NAMED TONY GIANATTI THE SPELLING MAY BE OFF. HOPE TO HEAR A RESPONSE. THANKS

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ERIN E LEE,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 14:18:44 2003



I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON LISA D BARNES
POUGHKEEPISE NY
18

       


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Gail(Reiner)Marker,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 12 08:20:32 2003



Whalen
Gonazaga (Catholic) ?? Orphanage, Philadelphia (Germantown)PA
1928-1907,08?

       

My mother Geraldine Whalen Reiner was placed in a catholic orphanage i believe called GONZAGA in Germantown (Philadelphia) Pa. where she lived from age four til 17 or 18. She lived there with sisters, Mildred and Dorothy. I have never been able to find anything about Gonzaga (which is the name that my mother called it)and would like to know more about it.

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Patsy Evans,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 16 12:18:30 2003







       

I am looking for other children who were at st dominics convent during the 1950"s.Especially those who were in Sister Andres cottage.

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Catherine Bordenkecher,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 17 19:02:35 2003



William Andrew Bordenkecher , William Andrew Bordenkecher - Kremer
St. Josephs for the Friendless , Chicago Illinios
5 years

       

I am doing genealogy work for my husband, William Andrew Bordenkecher, Born in 1956 in Chicago Illinois, His father was Thomas Andrew Bordenkecher. His mother was Doris Teresa Martinez. My husband can only remember waking up in the orphanage. He remembers sometime being in Indiana with his father. I am looking for any information on the orphanage, his father,his mother or any living relatives. Please feel free to email me at [email protected]. He was taken in by a foster family and had the surname Kremer added to his name. He grew up in Chicago and went to Ernst Prussing Grammer School and to St. Patricks High School on 5900 W. Belmont Avenue. His birth certificate does state that his parents were married. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for you help.

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Kurt,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 18 19:53:09 2003



Roberts
New Jersey
1892-19??

       

I am looking for records on my Great Grandfather, William Henry Roberts. His father died when he was real young and his mother was unable to care for him. Alls I know is that he was in a Catholic Orphanage in New Jersey until his older sister and her husband took him out to live with them. William was born in 1892 and the first record I have of him is in the 1920 US Census, so I am not sure how long he was there. My grandfather remembers going there with his dad to get a birth certificate, in which they did not have and only got a baptismal certificate. Please e-mail me with ANY info on his records or on how to find his records. Thank You, Kurt

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Tammy Wheeler,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 19 18:27:41 2003



Hooper
NY


       

I am looking for my mother's adopted brother. She did not know anything about it until both parents were deceased. The birth mother was Buney Mae Avery Hooper and she had him anywhere from 1944 - 1961. She had him in NY, I think NY city. Thank you for any information you can provide. Tammy

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Tammy Wheeler,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 19 18:28:22 2003



Hooper
NY


       

I am looking for my mother's adopted brother. She did not know anything about it until both parents were deceased. The birth mother was Buney Mae Avery Hooper and she had him anywhere from 1944 - 1961. She had him in NY, I think NY City. Thank you for any information you can provide. Tammy

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Sandy Garrett,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 19 21:02:14 2003



Abbott or Abote
western new york
1900-1925

       

My grandfather recently passed away and at his funeral I found out that he and my grandmother met at an orphanage in western New York. All I know is that the orphanage was located on Dodge Street in Buffalo, New York and that the orphanage burned down in the 1920's. My grandfathers name is Francis Joseph Abbott and my grandmother's name is Marie Rose Bergdoll. I know that Bergdoll is her adopted name. I am very new at this and I don't know how to go about tracing my family heritage on both the maternal and the paternal side. I do know that the orphanage was run by the Roman Catholic Church. My grandfather had two siblings that were also left at the orphanage with him and their names were Casey Abbott and Mildred (Milly) Abbott. I also know that their names were Americanized from Abote to Abbott. HELP!!!

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Debbie Cowman,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 19 22:43:40 2003



Davis
Indiana
1850?-1866

       

I am looking for the orphanage my great-great-grandfather was sent to in Indiana. I don't have a whole lot of info beyond his name--Milton Davis--and state of birth--Indiana. Anyone with any information regarding orphanages in Indiana, please email me.

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SHIRLEY COLEMAN WELLS,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 20 12:28:53 2003



BUCHANAN (BUCKINS)
LEONARD STREET ORPHANAGE, FULTON COUNTY GEORGIA
1918-1931

       

MY NAME IS SHIRLEY COLEMAN WELLS AND I AM AN AUTHOR WHO'S MOTHER, ANNA MAE COLEMAN--MAISEN NAME BUCHANAN, WAS RAISED IN LEONARD STREET ORPHANAGE. SHE WAS BORN IN GEORGIA, AND SENT THERE AT THE AGE OF 4 OR 5. JIM A STAID AND WELL OFF BLACK MAN MARRIED LULA, A SWEET BUT POOR AND UNEDUCATD WHITE WOMAN AND HAD FOUR CHILDREN. (WENDELL(DOC), ROOSEVELT, ESSIE AND ANNA.) HE SOON TIRED AND MOVED HIS BLACK MISTRESS IN. HE ALSO HAD FOUR CHILDREN WITH HER. HE RAN LULA OFF AND THEIR CHILDREN WERE SCATTERED. ANNA EDED UP AT LEONARD STREET AND THERE STARTED THE BEST YEARS OF HER LIFE. SHE WAS RAISED THERE BY A PRIM BRITISH WOMAN NAMED MISS CHADWICK, WHOM SHE LOVED DEARLY. SHE WAS TAUGHT, (ALONG WITH HER SISTR ESSIE), TH CLASSICS, ART, SEWING, MUSIC AND ALL OF THE SCHOOL SUBJECTS NEEDED TO BER A PRODUCTIVE PERSON. BESIDES MISS CHADWICK, SOME OF THE TEACHERS SHE REMEMBERS ARE BESSIE, TUGAR, AND THE DEAR MISS FENICLE. SOME OF THE OTHER GIRLS WERE CATHERINE, EVA TRIXIE, AND DOLLY. SHE LEARNED GRACE AND CHARM AND BECAME A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND EVALGELIST FOR GOD. ANNA IS STILL ALIVE TODAY, AND ALTHOUGH 90 YEARS OLD, BLIND WITH CANCER, SHE STILL REMEMBERS. THE BOOK THAT IS WRITTEN ABOUT HER AND THE ORPHANAGE-- WHICH WAS ACROSS THE STREET FROM SPELMAN, IS CALLED "FORTRESS OF THE HEART, THE STORY OF ANNA." ANY OTHERS WITH MEMORIES OR INQUIRIES OF LEONARD STREET? THANKS FOR LISTENING. SINCERELY, SHIRLEY

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Beth Allen,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 21 19:12:20 2003



John Allen
Home of the Friendless New jersey
1925- ?

       

I am looking for any information as to where the records for the Home of the Friendless may be today. I am looking for my father & uncle's records. Also, would children at the orphange gp to school and would the school still have records? Thanks Beth leny

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cATHERINE fLANAGAN,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 22 09:33:16 2003
www.juno.com


Flanagan
Catholic protectory Bronx New York NY USA
1899 to ?

       

I am looking for anyone or anything connected to Bernard and Bridget Flanagan who were in the Catholic Protectory in 1900.

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Georgia Hall,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 22 19:33:19 2003



McGrew
White's Iowa Manual Labor Institution for Homeless Children, Cedar Township, Lee Co. Iowa
unknown

       

I am looking for more info on this institution. My g-g- grandmother is one of 6 sisters at the bottom of the list with NO information except ages. I don't know who her parents are or where she came from. Her cemetery records state that she was from Lee Co. Iowa, but I can't find any birth records, or any kind of record of the family. Any help that anyone can give me would be GREATLY appreciated!!!! Thanks, Georgia Hall

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Becky Boness,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 24 16:24:50 2003



Gorski, Tatera, Tatara, Tartara
Chicago Illinois
1916- 1922

       

My grandfather William Joesph Gorski was in St. Hedwig's Orphanage from 1916 to 1922. I am looking for his older siblings that were not placed in the orphanage. Their names are Bernard, Pauleen, Martha, Lillian, Bessy and Raymond. He remembered an uncle that would visit him by the name of John Tartara (sp?). My grandfather passed away in 1990. It was a dream of his to be reunited with this brothers and sisters and now it is my dream. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Debra Brundage Rogers,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 25 18:15:27 2003



Bradley
1:Catholic home for destitute childern, phila, Pa.2:St.Joseph'sgirls asylum, Phila, Pa
unk

       

My Grandmother, aunt and at least on of their brothers were placed in orphanages in the year 1918. The parents died with the flu epidemic. I have a very limited bit of info on the 2 orphanages listed above but would like more if anyone has any. Thanks Debra Brundage Rogers

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Maureen,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 26 21:18:01 2003



Buffett



       


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Maureen,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 26 21:19:27 2003



Buffett
Domican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary, New York (Brooklyn?) USA


       


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Maureen,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 26 21:26:19 2003



Buffett
Domican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary, New York (Brooklyn?Manhatten?) USA
Abt. 1911- 1924

       

Mary Buffett appears in the 1920 Federal Census at the Dominican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary. She was 11 at the time. She was left there with 2 brothers, Michael who died of dysentary at age 4 and James(possibly John) who was reportedly removed from the orphanage by his father, John Buffett. John fathered the 3 children of Hannah McGregor of Ireland. Any ideas where I might find the records from this orphanage. I do have a photo of the building. Thank you!

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Gail Marker,   [email protected],    Fri May 2 09:07:27 2003



WHALEN
GONZAGA ORPHANAGE, PHILADELPHIA (GERMANTOWN) PA
1929-1943

       

My mother and sisters were placed in Gonzaga by their mother in late 20's when her husband abandoned them. My mother lived there from age of four til around 17 yrs. of age. Know nothing about the orphanage as I have been told it was torn down yrs. ago. The Sisters of Charity ran the orphanage. Would like to know more information about the orphanage.

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Kim Taylor,   [email protected],    Sun May 4 11:12:15 2003



Lupin-Taylor
Honolulu, Hawaii
1939-1950

       

I am looking for my father's (William Edward Lupin Taylor: born William Edward Lupin on June 3, 1936 to Annie Grace Lupin) biological sister (Blossom - think she was about nine years older than my father) and/or relatives and/or the family that took him out of the orphanage in Hawaii (Scott and Tina Wolfe). My father's mother (Annie Grace Lupin) died when he was very young. His maternal grandmother took him in and other relatives took his older sister, Blossom. My father's grandmother died also and he was placed in an orphanage, but I don't know the name of the orphanage or the year he was placed. Scott Wolfe worked for the Federal Aviation Administration sometime around 1950 - 1980 in Honolulu and had five children of his own (George, Debbie, ...) but he and his wife took my father out of the orphanage to raise with their children. I'm not sure whether they were related to my father or not. I found out that Scott died sometime in the early 1980's, but I was unable to find any information on the whereabouts of his surviving family members. I think Scott and Tina were originally from Ohio, more specifically, Cincinatti, OH. I do know that my father went to visit his sister, Blossom in 1962, and she had moved to San Jose, CA. She married an Italian man by the surname of "Giamaco" - spelling may be off since I am sounding it out. When my father visited her, she had a son by the name of ?Jack?. I believe she may have had more children but I seem to remember the name Jack and Steve. Steve may be her husband's name. Her husband did not like my father particularly care for my father. I think race was an issue. My father is of mixed heritage. None of this is etched in stone, but to the very best of my recollection, it is as accurate as I can get it. PLEASE, IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WITH ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY HELP ME FIND SOME KIND OF CLOSURE, YOU MAY CONTACT ME BY E-MAIL AT: [email protected]. ANY TINY PIECE OF INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

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Deborah Barnes Orman,   [email protected],    Mon May 5 12:49:49 2003



Barnes
Presbyterian Orphanage, Farmington , Missouri
between 1930 and 1940 ?

       

I am looking for ANY information the Presbyterian Orphanage, in Farmington, Mo. My father and his brothers ere placed there after the deaths of their parents in the early 30's. My father's name: James Arliss Barnes (Born 1925 Centerville,Mo) Brother: Howard Barnes Brother: Charles Layman Barnes Brother: Haskell Barnes Any information on the orphanage or my father will be greatly appreciated!

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Paul Bailey,   [email protected],    Tue May 6 20:32:12 2003
http://www.MissingUSA.com

Bailey, Barnes
Cincinnati Ohio Hamliton Co.
9

       

I'm looking for anyone that spent time in what I remember being called. "The Allen House" in the 1960's. This is very important to me, and any information would be helpful.

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linda spangler,   [email protected],    Wed May 7 23:28:58 2003



Padgett - Pearl
western Oklahoma - possibly Oklahoma County - about 1916 - Oklahoma Children's HOme (?)


       

KNow mother's name was Pearl Padgett. Twin boys given up for adoption. They were in the orphanage a few months. I do not believe the orphanage is still in operation. Need to find where their records are. Any help or if you know of a mother who adopted her twin sons, please help. Thank you!

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Bobbie,   [email protected] ,    Thu May 8 08:25:52 2003



NAPIER
Knight's Pittman Home ~ Fayette County, KY ~ USA
1920-1930

       

Was wondering if anyone is familiar with the Knight's Pittman Home in Fayette Co., KY... or the KY House of Reform? I've recently found out that my Grt uncles were wards in these places and I would be very interested to know more about them, pictures, and if possible records. Harrison Napier b/ 1913 was at the Knight's Pittman Home during 1920 and in 1930 at the KY House of Reform.... Joe Napier b/ 1916 was at the Knight's Pittman Home in 1920 & 1930.... Their mother was Ida Duff-Napier b/ 1896 father was Hiram Napier. If anyone has any info they can give me please email me at your earliest convience: [email protected] .

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rhoda lynn,   [email protected],    Thu May 8 19:35:52 2003



gregory dickerson files lindsey holt pierce
virginia tennesee texas
ANY

       

i would like info on the listed surnames.any newspaper clippings on the surname dickerson 19?-now from texas would be appreciated,espcially papers from sabine/newton/jasper/jefferson counties-1960-'90 on anyone with the surname of dickerson. ras,2880 w.houston st,jasper tx 75951-9327

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Sue Reynolds,   [email protected],    Sun May 11 12:00:03 2003



Estes
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
1902- 1916 ?

       

I have been searching many years to find the Children's home my grandmother, Lillie May Estes, had lived in. She knew that she lived with the Tim Moore Family, but didn't know where. I have recently found the home, but have not found her listed in the census. I've also found the history of the home. It was first founded in 1902 by Rev J. O. Mcklurkan as a Pentecostal Mission Bible School. By 1906 it was called the Pentecostal Mission Training home for girls. By 1908, Mrs Tim Moore was the superintendant of the home. I am still trying to locate more information but would also be willing to do look ups for anyone thinking they may have someone that lived in this home. It was located on McFerrin Ave in East Nashville. I have a photo that was taken, I'm guessing on this, between 1908-1910. I hope to locate someone with the records from this home. I will eventually as I have time transcibe the 1910 and 1920 census, but I don't see it happening this summer. Thanks for this web site, it was much needed. Sue

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Jorita Hagins,   [email protected],    Mon May 12 22:00:55 2003







       

. In a West Texas town called Abilene Texas in the early 1920's and the late 1918;s there was a man called Dr. W.A. Nicholas. Later on he became known as Rev Nicholas. This man help organize an organization called West Texas Children Aid and Welfare Association. He would travel by horse, wagon, train or how ever he could to locate babies and children who were not wanted. Then he would go and place the children in homes. Last known record was 1955 . During his time he placed over 1500 children into homes.. You can see the web site http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/adoptee//. Or type in West Texas Children Aid This event will be help in Abilene Texas August 9th and 10th.2003 Who knows what can take place. I have many pictures of babies he placed and no names. Many people he placed have pictures of their infant and just maybe some one will see the picture and know who is who. I am asking for help to contact people all over the country on this and writing every one that has a similar story. If you have any information you wish to share please let me know. Any one is welcome to come to the meeting which place will be announced later. . Contact me at Jorita Hagins; P.O. Box 1248: Abilene, Texas 79604-1248: Phone (has a machine) 325- 677-8483 and cell is 915-338-1213 or 915-338- 2575

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Donna Campbell,   [email protected],    Sat May 17 17:02:26 2003



Tabbert
Presbyterian Orphan's Home Plainfield NJ
late 1800's

       

Looking for information on the Presbyterian Orphanage that operated in the late 1800's in Plainfield NJ. Any information would be welcome.

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Elmer Leroy Evans,   [email protected],    Sat May 17 18:58:56 2003



Elmer Leroy Evans and Ellen J. Evans
The Humane Society and The Home For Little Wanderers, St. Joseph, Missouri
1935 and 1936

       

I am Elmer Leroy Evans. I am looking for any family members, especially my sister, Ellen J. Evans. Ellen was born March 6, 1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri. I was born March 12, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Ellen was taken to The Home For Little Wanderers in St. Joseph. She went to grade school in St. Joseph while she lived at the orphanage. I was three years old when they gave me up and I've just found out that I have a sister, but I remember holding your hand. Our parents are Nellie Angus (Shepard) Evans and Elmer Arthur Evans of St. Joseph, Missouri. Please, if anyone knows about this, please contact me at [email protected] and BE SURE to put Elmer Leroy Evans in the subject line so that I don't think that the message is junk mail and delete it before I get to read it.

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rajesh,   [email protected] ,    Tue May 20 05:21:03 2003
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~orphanshome/messageboa rdroom/ances


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Jennifer Moran,   [email protected],    Wed May 21 10:18:35 2003



Lovett , Lovitt,Lovit, Lovet
Troy ,NY
1863- 1865

       

I am searching for the parents of my gg grandfather George Henry Lovett. He was put in the Troy Orphan Asylum in Troy , Ny in 1863. He has siblings who were sent ,where we don not know . His father name may have been Ulysses Lovett. No mothers name was listed.It may have been Georgiana or Eliza.We have found him listed with his father and siblings on the the 1860 census in Frankfort , Ny , Herkimer County. George Lovett was indentured to the Sheldon Family Farm in Willsboro ,NY.His sibling were Austin, Charles, James ,& Mary. We have found their last name spelled many different ways. Any information is greatly appreciated!

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Jennifer Moran,   [email protected],    Wed May 21 10:19:05 2003



Lovett , Lovitt,Lovit, Lovet
Troy ,NY
1863- 1865

       

I am searching for the parents of my gg grandfather George Henry Lovett. He was put in the Troy Orphan Asylum in Troy , Ny in 1863. He has siblings who were sent ,where we don not know . His father name may have been Ulysses Lovett. No mothers name was listed.It may have been Georgiana or Eliza.We have found him listed with his father and siblings on the the 1860 census in Frankfort , Ny , Herkimer County. George Lovett was indentured to the Sheldon Family Farm in Willsboro ,NY.His sibling were Austin, Charles, James ,& Mary. We have found their last name spelled many different ways. Any information is greatly appreciated!

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kathy osenenko,   [email protected],    Sat May 24 18:13:57 2003



plavka
new jersey


       

I am looking for my great aunt. We just learned of her existance. She was born in 1954 in NJ. Her birth name was DONNA PLAVKA, her mom's name was Joan knight Plavka. I would greatly appreciate any information or advice.

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Thomas Roy Genest,   [email protected],    Mon May 26 09:57:53 2003



unknown
Catholic Orphanage, Portland, Maine
1945- 1948

       

I was in a Catholic opphanage in Portland Miane until 1948 (age 3), my birth name was ROGER, but my adoptive parents renamed me THOMAS ROY GENEST. I am looking for anyone who has any information regarding my family. I do not know if I have any brothers or sisters. After my adoption in 1948, I was taken to North Haverhill, New Hampshire and raised by my adoptive parents, Henry and Phoebe Genest. My adoptive father was a New Hampshire State Trooper, mother was a homemaker. If you have any information you can share, please contact me...no matter how small the information might seem to you, it may be a significant piece of the puzzle. Thank you very much. Tom Genest [email protected]

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Susan,   [email protected],    Mon May 26 22:41:00 2003



Franklin
Children's Home, Paris, Edgar Co., Illinois
possibly 1899 - 1916

       

My Great Grandmother lived in an Orphanage in Paris, Illinois. I have post cards mailed to her dated 1910 & 1914. The cards are addressed to her c/o Children's Home, and one has c/o her Mother, Estella Franklin at the Children's Home. John Franklin married Estella Miller 1897 they had possibly 12 children: Callie, Earnest, Leona, Sarah, Mary, Hattie, Martha, John, Edward, Ervin, Homer, and an unknown last child. It is unknown if all these children lived in the orphanage. Some of them may have died at a young age because our family has no record of them. Acutally our family only has a record of 5 of the above children. 4 traveled to Baltimore, MD with their Mother in 1916, and one was adopted in Illinois, and remained in Illinois. I'm hoping someone knows where this orphanage was located or where their records may be so that we can contact them to see if they have information on the children so we can update our family records. If you have any infromation, you may email me directly at: [email protected]

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Jenny,   [email protected] ,    Tue May 27 13:39:44 2003



Tucker, Tukker
Home For Little Wonderers, Boston, Mass. US
1880-1924

       Orphanshome, Finding My GGrandmother Sister, May 26, 2003

Needing to know, anyone having imformation on Florence (Flossy) Tucker. She was born in Boston, Mass and was taken across country on a orphan train. Sisters of Florence, were dropped off in Delaware Co. Muncie, Indiana and was adopted out as servents. The 2 sisters we adopted and ended up on The Whaley Farm, in Jay County, Portland, In. Their names were Lottie E. and Laura Tucker (Whaley, dont know for sure if they went by the Whaley name or not) Florence, was either dropped off, either before or after..Anyone with information on her married name or where she went, please contact me..

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suresh,   [email protected],    Tue May 27 21:53:24 2003







       

Dear Sir/madam, SUB: Needed Your Humble Assistance Greetings to you in Jesus mighty name. Let me introduce to you about my self. I'm P.SURESH aged 20 years a poor student living in Chennai - India. I've a sick mother who is suffering from a Heart Problem and a Migraine Head ache and I don't have my father. My Father was passed away when I was 5 months old. He met with an accident. I don't have any side support and Income. At the time being I'm staying in my relatives' house. I'm successfully completed my school studies with the help of my Friend & Relatives and now I've joined in to The University of Madras for my graduation degree B.C.A ( Bachelor of computer applications) after I worked hard in part time job. Now I'm successfully completed my first year in University. Sir/madam, Now my situation is being very worst and not able to pay my college fees and book fees and such. Sir, My part time earnings is very little, and my mother was very sick and most of my earnings are spend for my mothers medical Bill. Sir/madam, since I have no support I may not be able to pay off my college fees. I may not be able to continue my college studies. I'm very much interested in my studies. Sir/madam, I kindly and humbly request you sir, to help me to pay off my college fees and help me to continue my studies. I beg you sir, Please help me. If you help me Sir, I'll be thankful to you for ever and ever and also I will be very proud to receive a help from you, for my education. Your sincere attention in this mater is very much appreciated. Thanking you Yours sincerely, P.SURESH Sir/madam, If you know any organisation who help me please forward this mail to them or please give me their e-mail address telephone I'll keep in touch with them.

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Linda Bechtold,   [email protected],    Wed May 28 19:57:55 2003



Thompson
Christian Children's Home? Jersey City, NJ
early 1900's/1910's

       

I am starting a search for my grandmother's brother/family. My 7 year old has sparked everyone's interest. The story goes like this: My grandma JENNIE THOMPSON and her brother JIMMY THOMPSON were taken to Christian Children's Home in JERSEY CITY, NJ when their mother died. Jennie was about 7 and Jimmy maybe 12 at the time. Jimmy had to leave when he was 16 or so and when he did he joined the circus. (or so the story goes) and as far as I know, was not heard from again. 7-8 years after the children were left, the father died. (name unknown) my grandmother took the train to the funeral in BROOKLYN, NY with another orphan-my "Aunt" Agnes. They were the only 2 at the funeral and the funeral director cried. Maybe that will spark some memories of the family. My mother was born in the mid 30's. Her mother had her children somewhat later for the time, making her time at the orphanage during 1910-1915? Really don't have much to go on, but any information at all would be so appreciated!! Also, any help as far as where to start. Thanks. Linda

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Linda Bechtold,   [email protected],    Thu May 29 12:18:46 2003



Thompson
Christian Children's Home???? Jersey City, NJ, Hudson County, NJ
1900's-1910's???

       


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Linda Bechtold,   [email protected],    Thu May 29 12:20:55 2003



Thompson
Christian Children's Home???? Jersey City, NJ, Hudson County, NJ
1900's-1910's???

       

Regarding my earlier post. The name of my grandmother's brother may have been Leonard or Clifford Thompson. Their father may have been McGuire Thompson. Any info on where to look and how to search would be so helpful. Thanks, Linda

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Gail Holzhausen,   [email protected],    Fri May 30 09:34:22 2003



simpson
st. louis Mo.
1900

       

I am searching for information on three relatives, Elizabeth, Genevieve (Jennie) and James Simpson. Their parents were Catherine (nee Farrell) and James Simpson. The three children were placed in an orphans'home after 1885 and up to 1910 in St. Louis Missouri. The children were born in St. Louis but their parents were born in Ireland. I have little other information other than James moved to Elsberry in Lincoln county Mo. and married Birdie, who was a widow. Elizabeth married Michael Joseph Walsh and had two children in St. Louis. Genevieve (Jennie) never married and lived in St. Louis. She was the eldest of the three and may not have been placed in the orphans home for very long.

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Elnora Gibson,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 3 13:26:42 2003



Evans
Orange, Ct West Haven


       


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Elnora Gibson,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 3 13:30:31 2003



Evans
Orange, Ct West Haven


       

Looking for Parents of George Walter Evans born about 1879. Adopted son of George and Harriet Evans of West Haven, CT (Orange) according to 1900 Census. Like to know actual parents of George Walter or Walter George Evans. (Africa-American)and place of birth.

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barbara,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 7 05:16:33 2003



Titterington
Davenport, Iowa. USA
from 1906/7

       

Am looking for descendants of John Titterington & Emaline Saville who died in 1906 & 1907. Their children Albert(born 1895),Rhoda(1896),Joseph(1900),Blanche and Elsie were placed in an orphanage in Davenport, Iowa. Have managed to trace Albert to Zapata, Texas where he died in 1976 but have not had any luck with the others, they probably changed their names when adopted out. If anyone knows anything about these people I would appreciate a call.

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Brenda Wade,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 7 17:39:32 2003



Boreman, Bormann, Borman
Anderson County, KS
1929-1934

       


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Brenda Wade,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 7 17:44:56 2003



Boreman, Bormann, Borman
Anderson County, KS
1929-1934

       Looking for Boreman children

I am looking for the children of Arthur Boreman and Vera Pingry of Greeley, Anderson County, KS. I am trying to determine if the children were placed in an orphange in the area or were simply adopted by families there. My uncle Wayne Arthur Mourer--born Boreman)was adopted by the Claude Mourer family in Greeley, KS in about 1934-35. He had a brother and a sister. I do not know who adopted them. Vera Pingry Boreman divorced Arthur Pingry and remarried Wilber Dean Poe and moved to Louisiana, where they both died and are buried there. If anyone has any information on this family, I would appreciate hearing from you or reading your post. If anyone knows of an orphange in that area during that time period, I also would love to know. Thanks very much.

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Merci Vanasse-Vickery,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 9 10:27:51 2003



Davis
Home for Little Wanderers,Springfield,Ma.
1921- 25???

       

My mother Constance Louise Davis born March 28,1920 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts along with her siblings Mary (Ellen), Lawerence(Larry) and Robert (Bob) Davis were placed in the Home for Little Wanderers in Springfield, Ma. after their mother Myra Killfoile Davis passed away in 1921. My grandfather Asa James (Jim) Davis was unable to care for them and it is my understanding they spent the weekdays at the orphanage and w/ends with him or relatives. At a later date all went to live with different relatives. I am searching for any information you can provided me . With thanks, Merci Vanasse-Vickery

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Tina Curti,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 9 17:33:04 2003



Edwin Harley Christian
Pisgah Home for Children Birmingham, AL ( I think)


       

I am looking for any information on my grandfather's birth family. I know that his was born on Feb. 13,1913 and was adopted from the Pisgah Home for Children,Birmingham, AL( I think) in April 1913 to Ida Vee and William Braxton Christian. At the home he was called Baby Boy Wilson. My family has the adoption papers but no birth certificate. If any one knows any info. on the Pisgah Home ( may have been taken over by state few years later) or Edwin H. Christian's birth faimly please let me know.

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Maggie Barnes,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 25 20:56:27 2003



Barnes
Unknown, Los Angeles area, CA, USA
Unknown

       

Randall Allen (Jack) Barnes, left at boy's home or some type home, possible Pasadena, CA. He was born to unknown girl who, according to Jack, was from Northern Ca and sent to Southern CA to deliver child. Family did not want birth known. Jack says his name Randall Allen Barnes and born July 26, 1914 (cd be incorrect). Given to Pratt family, in San Fernando Valley, CA, but not adopted by them. I married him in 1948 and he died in 1952 of TB. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew of orphanages and/or boys homes in early 1900's in Valley area of LA County, names, dates of business; if closed, where records might be. Medical reasons for children and grandchildren, and to know who his parents were. Also where Pratt descendants may be. Thanks for any help. Maggie Barnes

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Harriet Ray,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 27 21:41:07 2003



kemp
broad street henrico county Virginia
1831

       

I recently posted a query for a half brother born in a home on Broad Street Henrico county Virginia Richmond. I previously stated that he was born 1932 or 1933 however it was 1931. Please post this query I am looking for my half brother born in a home for unwed mothers in 1931. I have a beautiful message for him from his biological mother that was given on her death bed. I would love to let him and his children know of the beautiful woman she was. And how she hated giving up her first born son. Please contact me at [email protected]

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Pamela ,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 29 21:01:04 2003



Skodinski
Indianapolis or South Bend, Indiana
1911?

       

I am looking for informaion about my grandfather born Paul Walter Skodinski 1904 in South Bend, Indiana and his brother Oskar Elmer Skodinski born 1906? (Oskar may have had a twin, John, who may have died at birth) I found Oskar in the 1920 census where he was an "inmate" at an orphanage in Indianapolis and my grandfather was a handyman for a Mr. Franz in Marion County, Indianapolis Indiana. He would have been 16. Their parents, Paul and Bertha Skodinski, were divorced. Bertha re-married a Norman Dietrich and lived on Lincoln Way West in South Bend. My grandfather had a sister Esther. My grandfather changed his name to Paul Walter Smith by 1930. I am trying to find records on my grandfather and his brother from the orphange they went to and when and where he changed his name. At first I thought they were in the orphanage in Mishawaka, which is now a Family and Childrens Center, but after some correspondence I found out he had not been there. Any information or photos of the orphanage in Indianapolis or name of contacts will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pamela :)

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Christine,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 2 09:48:45 2003



Fortin
St. Vincents Orphanage, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
1920

       

Hello, my name is Christine (Fortin). I am trying to find any information on a St. Vincents Orphanage in Saginaw, Michigan. My dad and his brothers were there in 1920. If anyone knows how I could get pictures of it, location where it was, or documents on my dad and uncles (they were from Bay City, Mich.) I would deeply appreciate it .

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merlene ray,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 4 14:48:50 2003



william aldous or aldon
ogdensburg to new york city to orphan train to harrisonville, mo
unknown

       

my grandfather,william aldous(orpahnage my have misspeled it to be aldon)and his siblings were either given to the orphange or were taken from their parents(stephen and violet aldous) around 1912 to 1914. there were 6 or 7 siblings.my grandfather was put on the orphan train to harrisinville, mo. he was adopted by ruben and maude foley. one sister,marion, was adopted by mr. and mrs. geroge gray of waddington, new york. i am trying to build my family tree. any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. thank you merlene ray [email protected]

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Kathy Hundemer,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 8 10:46:59 2003



McCadden
St. Vincent's Orphanage
circa 1861 - 1873

       

I am searching for information regarding my great-grandfather William T. McCadden (born in Santa Fe, New Mexico) and his 2 sisters, Marguerite and Elizabeth McCadden who were both born in Canada (possibly Franklin). After the death of their mother, Margaret Hoolihan McCadden (circa 1861), they were raised in a St. Vincent's Orphanage (unknown location), probably run by the Catholic Sisters of Charity while their father, William McCadden, served in the Civil War and later after their father settled in Kansas. Thank you for any help you can give me regarding this orphanage.

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Sharon Cope,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 8 22:09:18 2003



Mclelland, Maclelland, Mclellan, Mcclellan, Maclellan
State of Indiana or Indiana County Pennsylvania
1895 - 1900

       

I am looking for any information on William Mclelland Had a brother James or John who was older and a younger sister Mabel Lived with Alfred and Anna Wyllie from York, Pennsylvania.

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Rebecca Jones ,   [email protected] ,    Wed Jul 9 11:45:33 2003







       

I am looking for information on an orphanage that was in New Jersey called Immaculate Conception. My mother-in-law was raised there and we are both interested in it's history, any pictures, anyone who also was there. She was there between the years of 1950-1961. Any information would be helpful since so far I have found none.

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Gail Jorgensen,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 12 23:29:57 2003



Greyer or Greyere or similiat
Back Bay? Boston MA
around or about 1871-1891

       

My great-grandmother was raised in a private orphanage in the Boston area because her parents either died or were not around. her Grandfather had a photography studio in the Boston area called Greyer Studios or however the name was spelled. I am trying to locate information on the orphanage or the name

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Nan,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 13 11:42:13 2003



Mullen
Brooklyn New York
1910

       

Hi! I would like to find the records for St. Joseph's Female Orphan Asylum in Brooklyn, NY. I believe I found my Mom's name there. I would like to locate any records for 1808 on. Nan

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Charles and Harry Kramer
Kentucky
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Marian L. Bonacci,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 15 16:41:24 2003



St. Mary's Maternity Hospital
Buffalo, Erie County, New York
1909

       

I am trying to find out where the birth records of St. Mary's Maternity Hospital are now kept for births of babies that were NOT put up for adoption. My aunt was born there on Oct. 06, 1909. I am trying to find out if my grandmother lived there while she was waiting to have her baby and if there is additional information that will help me learn more about my grandmother. It is my understanding that this hospital is now closed. So where are the records being held? If anyone knows please contact me. Thank you ever so much. Marian

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Rae Jean Miles,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 19 17:03:07 2003



John Pershing Byrd
Chattanooga, Tenneessee
around 1928- 33

       

My Father was not an orphan but was put in a orphan home in Chattanogga in a time of Family Crisis for a time..would like to know which one if there is a way to find out.

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Ronald L. Miller,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 22 10:12:36 2003



Miller
annie witenmyer
unknown

       

Hi I am looking for ny aunt who was adopted at a very young age aprox.1942 it was my dads dream to find his sister,but he has sense passed away i am trying to fullfill hi wish.... her name at birth was peggy miller

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Eric Heinton,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 24 14:21:02 2003



Powell
Mobile, AL
1900 +/-

       

Searching for orpanage records for Mobile,AL. My grandmother, Rhoda Viola Powell was orphaned by Irving Powell and Martha Bratton Powell sometime between 1898 and 1915 and sent to an orphanage in Mobile, AL. She was born in Savannah, TN. Believe the orphanage was Catholic.

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Doris Falkenberg,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 25 14:42:18 2003



Pew
Hastings on the Hudson
1914

       

My step-father Roger Pew (Bordon - changed last name) was taken from his father and placed in an orphanage. He remembers he was about 4 or 5. All he remembers it was Hastings on the Hudson.He was there for about 10 years. The Vanderbelts lived next door to this orphanage. If any one has any information, please pass it on. Thanks Doris

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Gail Taylor,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 29 18:40:07 2003



Washburn
Arkansas Baptist Orphan's Home, Drew County, Marion Township, Monticello, AR


       

I am looking for any information available on Beatrice, Ralph or Nelson Washburn. They were listed on the 1930 census in Arkansas Baptist Orphans' Home in Monticello, AR. They were 13, 11 and 9 years old respectively in 1930. They may be my relatives. Thank you so much.

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MALONEY-BRECHBIEL,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 1 20:47:55 2003




Chambersburg,Pa.Hospital


       

I have a close friend who asked me to post this message.Her husband was born on March 28,1932 at Chambersburg,Pa.Hospital.He was adopted at the hospital when he was ten days old by Joseph Mark Maloney and his wife,Mary E. Brechbiel.My friend and her husband would like to know who his biological (birth) parents were.If any information,please contact me via my email address and I will relay the information to them. I reside in Lake County,Ill. in Island Lake.Also,if you know of these parents,please do email me-they would like to hear from anyone concerning them.

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Beth Donley,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 3 15:47:19 2003



Andrew Zimmerman
Marietta, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio
1886- maybe 1905

       

Andrew Zimmerman born in Parkersburg, WVA on May 6,1886. He told his family he was in an orphanage in both Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio. He lived with a Gray Family in Indiana after that. He said his mother's name was Clara Zimmerman and father's name was Elmer Wagner. Any help on where I might find informaion on this would be appreciated. Thanks, B Donley

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Darlenea Tucker Hildreth,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 3 18:06:47 2003



Lottridge
Athens, Ohio


       

I am looking for Loucinda who posted the query for the Lottridge family in Athens, Ohio. Allen Lottridge was married to Minverva Jane Tucker. I am researching the Tucker name and I come from Nathan Tucker, brother to Nerva Jane. I also have a picture of Minverva Jane and one of Nathan Tucker. I have a little bit of information on this family but I have not been able to contact Loucinda. Please respond, I can help you a lot. Darlenea Tucker Hildreth 1276 S. Beechwood Avenue Bloomington, CA 92316-1521

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Holly Miller,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 4 01:01:22 2003



Yeoman or Mcgonagle
Oklahoma or Ohio


       

I'm trying to locate my great grandmother Beatrice who was put up for adoption in either Oklahoma or Ohio between 1913 - 1923. We're not sure of most of the details as her mother died of TB shortly after she was born. Mother's maiden surname was Mcgonagle and unsure of her fathers. Both parents we believe are from Kilkenny Ireland. Any leads would be great.

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Teresa,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 5 17:30:43 2003



Keyes, Keys
Crenshaw County Alabama or that area
around late 1800' s

       

I am looking a information on a Orphanage in Crenshaw county Alabama. It may have been listed as a different name since Crenshaw county was formed from several different counties. My great grandmother was a child there before my great grandfather kidnaped her and married her. Her name was Florence Keyes. She was born on April 16, 1879. My ggrandfather's name was Robert Lee Jenkins. Please email me if you have any amount of information about any orphanages in that area or about these two people. I would like to find out more about the kidnapping too.

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T Oceguera,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 6 16:30:56 2003







       

I have lots of children's clothing I wish to donate directly to an orphanage. I live in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles California. I appreciate your help.

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Linda Mora,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 6 21:28:18 2003



STAFORD



       

My grandfather was John Thomas Stafford born 1879. He was placed in an orphanage somewhere in the south along with his brother Charles/Charlie. They were placed there about 1885-1890. They were placed in the orphanage by their uncle after their mother and 2 sisters died of malaria and then a while later their father died from a fall from a wagon. John was told his brother died at the orphanage but he believed he had been adopted and they didn't want any trouble fom him. John settled and married in Lee County, Mississippi. So I feel the orphanage was close to this area. Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana

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Brenda,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 8 07:57:21 2003



Lutz
St. Anthony's Orphanage Toledo, Ohio
1947- 1952

       

Anyone out there with info or pics of St. Anthony's. My mother Mary Jo and four or five of her brothers lived here in the late 40's and early 50's. Thanks in advance.

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Wendy,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 9 21:43:29 2003




Orhanage near " tribal land " near Kansas City, MO area or Kansas
1926/1927

       

Can anyone tell me the names of any orphanages from 1926 that were located near " tribal lands " near Kansas City, MO or Kansas, or direct me to anyone who can? A baby girl, who was supposedly born on Nov. 9, 1926 was dropped off at an orphanage when she was about a month old. She was adopted by a couple from Salina, KS and raised there. Any help would be appreciated!

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evelyn howerton,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 11 22:34:35 2003



caylor cayler
loundon training school,? Loudon tenessee


       


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evelyn howerton,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 11 22:34:36 2003



caylor cayler
loundon training school,? Loudon tenessee


       


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evelyn howerton,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 11 22:34:37 2003



caylor cayler
loundon training school,? Loudon tenessee


       


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evelyn howerton,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 11 22:55:00 2003



caylor cayler
loudon training school loundon tenessee blount county
1926-1941?

       

My mother and her brother were placed here,she came down with polio and had a very rough time there.I would like to find records for those years,if possible people she knew there and later at nurses training school.She died very young and there was an immense sadness deep within her,right up to her death.She spoke of the staff separating her from her younger brother.who her mother in dying left in her charge.Both were later part of the Manhattan Project,she a nurse in Los Alamos N.M.I Haven't been able to access records from the gov,either state or fed. They are both listed on 1930 cencus,would apperciate help in finding more history,I was 15 at her death,in 1969.

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g long,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 12 21:50:50 2003



Quinn
St Agnes Home, 63rd st NYC/USA or St Agnes HOme Sparkhill, NY
1891-1901

       

I AM TRYING TO FIND A LISTING OF THE CHILDREN LIVING IN THIS ORPHANAGE BETWEEN 1891 AND 1901 THANK YOU

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Carolyn Painter,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 14 14:25:52 2003



Morr, adopted name
Indiana
1899- 1900

       

I am looking for the birth family of Clara Morr born October 2,1896 and Roscoe Morr born April 30, 1898 probably in IN. They were adopted by George Morr in 1900 in Auburn IN. I do not know their birth names. They had an older sister who stayed with their birth mother. I believe the Morrs picked the children up from some sort of an agency in the Plymouth IN area in 1899 or 1900.

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Melissa Turner,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 15 03:58:42 2003



Sarah Jane May and sister Mary Ann May
Augusta Orphan Asylum / Tuttle Newton Home - Augusta, Richmond Co., GA
1884 - 1890

       

I am looking for any information on my great great grandmother Sarah Jane May. She and her sister Mary Ann May were placed in the Augusta Orphan Asylum / Tuttle Newton Home by their mother on Aug 6, 1884. The two girls were taken out of the home by their Grandmother, who's name was not found in records. I am looking for parents of Sarah and Mary. I am also trying to find Mary Ann May's family. Melissa

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Phyllis,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 17 15:19:04 2003



MARY ELIZABETH PELATE & TWIN SISTER SYLVANIA EMILY PELATE
ST. MARY'S ORPHANAGE, ALTON, ILLINOIS


       

Does anyone know how I can obtain records from an orphange that was in Alton, Illinois in the 1880's? It's name was St. Mary's Orphanage. My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Sharleville, nee Pelate and her twin Sister, Sylvania Emily LaRose nee Pelate, may have been adopted from there by Louis Pelate and Emily Pelate nee Boyer. Thanks for any help. Phyllis

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Lynda Ste. Jhourre,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 20 11:15:39 2003
windchaserkennels.com


St. John's Orphanage Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1952


       

I was placed for adoption in 1952 by my birth parents. I was adopted by Lawrence and Juleen Schmidt of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I was told my birth date was April 8, 1952. My adoptive parents told me little about my birth parents, except that they had a number of other children and could not afford me. i am not sure if this was true. They also made other comments about them of which I have never been able to verify. To their deaths, they would discuss nothing of my real parents of whom I would like to know what they were like and if I did have any other siblings. If anyone may be looking for a sister born in 1952 please contact me.

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Sandy Chapman,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 20 20:12:34 2003



Trautmann / Trautman / Troutman
Windom / Wyndom Lawn Orphanage, Lockport NY
1887-1892

       

My maternal grandfather was born 7/1/1887 with one of the above surnames. It is presumed that he was born in the Buffalo/Lockport area. As a young child, he was placed in the Windom Orphange. A younger sister may have accompanied him to the orphanage. He had two older brothers, who may or may not have been placed in the orphanage. In their teens, the brothers worked with horses/mules on the Erie Canal. By 1892 he was adopted. Any information on the Trautmann family or the orphanage is sincerely appreciated. Best wishes on your search!

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Clydene W. Cannon,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 23 22:05:36 2003



WILER - WEILER
Indian Territory, Bryan County - now Bryan County, Oklahoma
unk to 1918

       

My great-grandfather, Augustos F. Wiler, is on one of the Orphan Train lists. The only information given on it is the location of Indian Territory, Bryan County - now Bryan Co., OK. He was born in Germany, April of 1840. I have found an August Wiler living in upstate N.Y. in Chatagua Co. in 1850 - A Wiler Family in the 10th Dist. of New Orleans with a son named August and an August Wiler in Bastrop Co., Texas on the 1860 Census alone. The Wiler Family on the 1850 New Orleans Census may possibly have been his parents. Unknown what happened to them. Would love to hear from an ancestor related to the New Orleans Wiler family or others who might be related in any way.

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Donna Campbell,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 28 17:24:51 2003



Tabbert
Plainfield, NJ
1896>

       

Looking for information on Gertrude Tabbert and maybe other siblings who were placed in an orphange at some point after her birth in 1896, in Plainfield NJ. Later she was placed in the home of a Presbyterian family to work. Looking for information and hoping to find extended family. Thank you, Donna

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douglas hays,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 30 14:37:41 2003



ullery
helena montana
1

       

I am looking for my husbands mother and father. He was placed in the system at the age of 1 yrs old in Helena Montana. His birth mothers name was Dorothy June Draper,age 15 His fathers name was Sam Ullery age 29 .If anyone can help me locate them or know something about them could you please e-mail me or call 661-993- 2506 and ask for Debbie.I have been looking for a while and I would love any info that you can provide... Thank You Debra

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Jana Jordan,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 5 12:03:49 2003
www.pcjordans.com


Matthews is the surname, Lonetta, Donnie, Lester, and Homer were the siblings
unknown for sure, but thought to be Dallas TX area
early 1900's

       

My grandmother and her siblings were placed in an orphanage in the early 1900's. My grandmother's name is Lonetta Faye Matthews, her brothers were Lester (a baby) and Homer, and a sister Donnie. Donnie was the eldest, then Homer, then Lonetta, then Lester. I have a letter that Donnie wrote home to her mother, Dexter D Smith Matthews, asking her to get them out of the orphanage, she thought she was about 9 yo at the time, she has since passed on, but couldn't recall the name of the orphanage. She remembers her mother coming to get them and riding the train home, said it wasn't very far and home was East TX, Alba area, and she thought the orphanage was in Dallas, TX. My grandmother was born in 1912, so this would have been in the early 1900's. If you have any information on these children, which orphanage, or anything, please let me know. You can write me at [email protected]. I've just begun my search on the Matthews, so I know there's not much information, but maybe something will come from this. Thanks so much! Jana Jordan

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Cyndy Moen,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 13 08:19:23 2003



Strobel/Stroble
Life Line Orphan Home, Wyandotte, Ks.
1930- ?

       

I am trying to find some information regarding a census record that I found on my son's grandfather BENJAMIN STROBEL. He is listed with sister EVELYN on the 1930 census of Wyandotte, Ks Township Shawnee. He is listed as an orphan, and the sideline of the census is hard to read, but it looks as though it says "Life Line Orphan Home". I know that technically he wasn't an orphan, because his father didn't die until 1974, but I also know that the children were either taken away from their mother or she died. Maybe Julius had already left or divorced her. If anyone has any information about this orphan home, or knows where I could inquire please respond.

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Donna Ames,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 16 06:02:17 2003



Charles Ames/Eames/Emes
Probably near Hartford, CT, possibly Boston, MA
1812-1822

       

I am looking for information on Charles Ames, born March 20, 1812 and orphaned. He was mentored by and lived with Judge Andrew Judson from 1822-1830 in Canterbury, CT but I assume he was in an orphanage until that point. Any orphanage info (what orphanages existed at the time, and where) would be appreciated. He could also have been born in Boston, so orphanages there are a possibility, as well. Thank you, Donna Ames

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Alicia M.,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 18 18:41:57 2003



Gladys Vickers
New York
1920

       Betty Proulx

Hi On the posting for Gladys Vickers, i can tell you this from 1920 at the Home for Friendless? Children and Women in Booklynn New York Gladys Vickers born Vermont age 7. Father born England Mother born Scotland. Not much to go on i am afraid but if she was born in Vermont you could try for a birth certificate from the state maybe? alicia

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Lisa Guzman,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 22 14:03:28 2003



Honora Emily Fitzsimmons
Ogdensburg St. Lawrence County
1896-1906 ?

       

I am trying to find out information about the orphange that my grandmother Honora Emily Fitzsimmons was sent to after her mother died giving birth to her.We were always told that it was in Ogdensburg NY. It was a catholic orphange possibly run by french nuns. I have looked everywhere and cant seem to find it. She did not talk much about this. All I know is where and that she left to go with cousins when she was around 10 years old. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it very much. Lisa Guzman

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Jason Brown,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 23 15:10:56 2003



Brown
Southbridge Worsecter MA
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I was told that my Grandfather Joseph Anthony Brown was adopted and that his birthname was Millet, not sure of the spelling, but this is the one I remember. I ordered his Social Security application and he filled out James A. Brown and Flora Dupree as his parents. I'm assuming they were the adoptive parents, because I found them (I think) on the 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses, and he was not on them. He wrote he was born October 11th 1910 in Southbridge (Worcester County) Mass. Any help would be much appreciated. If anyone even reads these!

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Bruce Bergren,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 29 15:20:59 2003




Duluth, Mn.
2

       

I'm interested in hearing from anyone who was in an orphanage in Duluth, Mn., from the late 1940s to the mid 1950s

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Anita L. Westcott,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 29 19:23:40 2003



Norma Ayer (This is probably her adopted name)
Somewhere in Vermont
Probably 2-7 years

       Anita L. Westcott - Mother's orphanage location - September 29, 2003

I am looking for information from anyone who might have known my birthmother after her adoption in 1930. She probably was in an orphanage in Vermont before her adoption. She was born in 1923 and I am not sure if her first name was Norma or if that was the name given her by her adopted parents. I would also like to find out where I can get a list of the orphanages that were in operation during the 1923-1930 timeframe. My mother would have graduated High School in 1940 or 1941. Her name was Norma Ayer. She went to NY and joined the Navy WAVES and I think she attended Hunter College for their program there in 1943. I was born in NY City in January 24, 1944 and was given up for adoption in 1945. I am at a loss because I don't know if she went back to the Navy or if she got married or if she now lives in Vermont where she was from. It is not often that you have one adopted person looking for a mother who was also adopted. Talk about deadends! Please, if anyone knew this young lady when she was growing up, I sure would appreciate an email. Thanks

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Laura Hall Johnson,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 2 01:47:39 2003



MARCUS, MARKS, MARQUIS, MARQUIZ, MARK
OK, AR
1865- 85

       

LOOKING FOR AN ORPHANAGE IN OK OR AR, INDIAN TERRITORY , THAT WAS RUN BY A WOMAN NAMED MRS. WIGGINS. MY GGRANDFATHER AND GGRANDMOTHER WERE BOTH THERE. THEY WERE PUT OUT FOR INDENTURED SERVICE BY THIS WOMAN AND TREATED VERY BADLY. THEY RAN AWAY TO MO AND WERE MARRIED THERE. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE YEARS 1865-1885. THERE NAMES WERE ROBERT H. NICHOLAS AND MONROE (MOLLY) LAVENE MARCUS. LOOKING FOR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF BOTH. THANK YOU. LAURA HALL JOHNSON

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Leslie,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 3 21:15:39 2003



Mullen, Glenn Patrick OR Mullen, Patrick Glenn
Lacrosse, WI
1989 - ?

       

Looking for information on my great grandfather Glenn Patrick Mullen OR Patrick Mullen. He was born in 1894 in Superior Wisconsin to John Patrick Mullen & Mattie (Martha?) May Littager (sp?). Shortly after she died, Glenn (Patrick) and his brother (John?) and sister (Margaret?) were taken to an orphanage in LaCrosse WI on about August 1898. That is all the information that is available. If anyone would have ANY clue whatsoever, or any information, we would be grateful. Thanks, Leslie

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Darlenea Tucker Hildreth,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 4 11:21:43 2003



Nathan Andrew Lottridge, Dana Lottridge, of Athens, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
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Am looking for Lucinda Lottridge Diamond from 2002 She posted a query about the above people Lucinda, please email me I can help you with this line I come from the Tucker side of the family. My grandpa was Nathan Tucker and his sister was Minerva Jane Tucker who married Allen Lottridge. Darlenea in California

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Shirley Kent,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 4 14:11:37 2003



Hawk(e)
St. John's Orphanage Knoxville TN
1890's

       

I am looking for Mattie Hawk(e) and possibly three siblings who were raised at St. John's Orphanage, Knoxville, TN during the 1890's. She was my grandmother and I know nothing about her except that she died in a house fire in Etowah, TN in 1904. Her parents were Matthew and Sallie Hawk(e), and were married in VA Sept. 3, 1880. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much, Shirley Kent

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Shirley Kent,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 4 14:17:11 2003



Hawk(e)
St. John's Orphanage Knoxville TN
1890's

       

I am looking for Mattie Hawk(e) and possibly three siblings who were raised at St. John's Orphanage, Knoxville, TN during the 1890's. She was my grandmother and I know nothing about her except that she died in a house fire in Etowah, TN in 1904. Her parents were Matthew and Sallie Hawk(e), and were married in VA Sept. 3, 1880. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much, Shirley Kent

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Melvala ,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 5 14:47:35 2003



Nancy COPENHAVER
Georgia
early 1960s

       

Lived in Georgia early 1960s.Looking for parents. Any information is welcome.

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Robert L. Crawford,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 7 08:31:53 2003



Ridgeway
Pryor, Oklahoma
5

       

Lilly Ridgeway left Billy Earl Ridgeway at Pryor, Oklahoma in the early 20's...he was young, not a new baby, possibly 4 or 5 years of age. If you even have a lead, or advice, please E-mail [email protected]

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Lynne Ingalls,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 10 17:08:59 2003



Thomas, William Everett
Pennsylvania
1910- 1925

       

I am helping a friend search for his father's parents. William Thomas was left in an orphange with his sister Mary Edith Thomas. We think William's father was also named William Thomas, and his mother's name may have been Edith Mary. Our William Thomas was born in Philadelphia, June 16, 1907. His sister died in the orphanage. We would be grateful for any clues or further information.

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kellie cooper,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 14 01:11:21 2003



foy
st. elizabeths , utica, new york usa
6

       

my mother and her brother lived in an orphange in Utica, New York from 1939-1944. (These dates are a guess.) I know the family was from that area and had, at that time, to many mouths to feed. I would like any information about the orphange, I believe it was called St. Elizabeths. It is now a nursing home. Thank you for your time and information. Kellie Cooper

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Kimberly,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 15 19:25:54 2003



Jones
louisville, Ky


       

I'm trying to find the name of the orphanage that burned down in louisville, KY in maybe 1930's. My grandmother was in that orphanage and was adopted out after that. I am trying to find any jones related to her and maybe reunite her some of her family.

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lynn herebia,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 16 09:00:54 2003



strickland
hapeville GA


       

was wondering if you could give more info. on annie m. strickland? i found her listed in hapeville orhanage in 1920 cencus. my aunt says she believed her uncle and aunt lost all of their children to the state.....there may have been at least 5 to 7 of them.....thier mothers name was margaret and i don't remember what thier fathers name was...but we think they may have come from the upson county area. any info would be greatly appreciated.....thank you.

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christy A. Veasey,   [email protected] ,    Wed Oct 22 15:31:23 2003



Flammer
cincinatti ohio hamilton county
1930 - 1946

       

My mothers name was Emma Flammer she was in a catholic orphanage.Don't know which one except it was near Norwood in Ohio. Can anyone tell me the name of the orphanage and do they remember her? Thank-you I am her daughter.

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stanley lusczynski,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 22 20:03:51 2003



Mcllen maclllen

1-2 yrs or less

       

st vincents - brooklyn 1946 was adopted as lusczynski

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Matt Scott,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 23 09:23:31 2003



Jackson



       

Looking for information on Joe (Joseph) Jackson. He was supposed to have been an orphan. Born 1886 died 1971. He lived in Urbana, Dallas County, MO. Thanks a lot Matt

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Jan Holland,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 23 17:25:48 2003







       


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Jan Holland,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 23 17:41:37 2003



Mc Ginley, Mcginley, Mcginly
PA, USA


       

Parents: James (b. ca 1806 Ire) and Margaret b(ca 1816 PA) (O'Brian) McGinley. James McGinley of County Donegal, Ireland and wife Margaret O'Brian b. ca 1816 Philadelphia, PA both died when their children were quite young-most likely in PA. Children: John Mcginley b. ca 1849, PA; Daniel Mcginley b. ca 1846, PA; and a 3rd child -possibly a daughter. The three children were placed in an orphanage probably in the early 1850's. Believe John Mc Ginley taken in by an uncle and married his Ellen McGinley and Daniel McGinley married Mary O'Connell. Would like to find out more about James McGinley and Margaret Obrian McGinley and locate 3rd child. Any information would be appreciated. Jan in WA

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Brenda Smith,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 24 18:46:37 2003



Phillips
Delaware County Childrens Home Muncie Indiana
1956-1962

       

Would like to hear from residents of the home during this time period.. also would like to locate two brothers adopted in 1957 Danny louis Phillips and Timmy Wayne Phillips

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Joanie Hauglie,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 26 15:41:52 2003



BENSON
Bay City or Detroit, Michigan
circa 1903 - 1905

       

I am seeking birth/baptismal/adoption information on my paternal grandmother, Elizabeth May Geiersbach. She believed that she was adopted between 1903 and 1905 from an orphanage in either Bay City or Detroit, Michigan. 1915 Bay City school census records indicate her name as "Bessie May Benson." Her guardian's name was given as "Mary A. Benson." Her date of birth, noted on her death certificate, was given as September 27, 1903. I can find no records substantiating her actual birth or the name of her birth parents.

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Bonnie Fairchild,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 27 10:58:05 2003



Taylor
St. Louis Missouri Episcopal Orphans Home
1870

       

I am looking for my great grandmother, Mattie Ann or Martha Ann Taylor. She was born in Missouri in 1861 I believe. I have found her on the 1870 Missouri Federal Census in the home but would like to know if there are any records for this child that I can view. She is listed with a Nellie and Elijah, or Elisha. Any ideas on how to locate more information? Thank You.

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Joann Cantrell,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 27 14:28:19 2003



Schall
Odd Fellows Widows and Orphan's Home, Pittsburgh, PA
15

       

Odd Fellows Home for Orphans, Pittsburgh, PA 1920-1930s I am trying to find out any information on an "Odd Fellows" home located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (on the North Side of the city). My grandmother's name was Margaret Schall and her siblings were George Schall and Jane Schall. All three lived at the home. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me via e-mail.

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annie green,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 29 16:14:29 2003



Jounakes/Jounakis
Orphan's Home and Day Nursery, Salt Lake City, UT
0 to 2 years

       

I'm looking for the whereabouts of three girls, sisters, who show up on the 1920 census as being residents of the Orphan's Home and Day Nursery in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their names and ages in 1920 were Francis Jounakes, 6; Kathleen Jounakes, 2; and Marie Jounakes, 7. Who adopted them?; what are their new names?; are they still living?; if so, where? They are my biological great-aunts. Thanks for any info you can give me.

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ETTA M. RADER,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 1 17:21:11 2003



THOMPSON
ST. JOSEPH HOME, COLD SPRINGS, KENTUCKY
1950-1956

       

ANY INFO ON ST. JOSEPH HOME. PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANT YOU. ETTA

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Katrina Bianchi,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 4 08:34:25 2003



Ellen Frances Kline or Cline
St. Ann's Infant Assylum, Washington DC
1903-1910

       

I am searching for information regarding my grandmother, Ellen Cline (Kline) who was an orphan in Washington DC. St. Ann's cannot find her records but a later orphanage, St. Vincents where she was from 1910-1917 lists she came from St. Ann's. Also, 1910 census records show her listed in St. Ann's. I do not know where to go for further information at this point. St. Ann's has went through their records and hers are missing. Any ideas or suggestions are greatly appreciated as to where to go to look next. Please email: [email protected] Thanks!

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Sharon Manalang,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 13 13:19:21 2003



Berryhill
Methodist Childrens Home in Georgia
1935- 1947

       

I would like information on the Methodist Children home in I belive Decatur Georgia or all Methodist homes in Georgia. My mother was a resident there in the middle cottage and I would really like to see these homes listed on the site for those who are searching for this information. I talked to the man there but have misplaced the information durning my move and would love to get any information on those records. Thanks!

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c johnson,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 15 10:15:08 2003





1964

       

I am writing a reserach paper oof the Italian Home for children now better known as the Italian HOme. I would like to do an interview via e-mail. I do have a time limit of two weeks.

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Rosie Graham North,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 15 11:24:41 2003



GRAHAM
Presbyterian Orphanage/Presbyterian Children's Village. Philadelphia, PA
1939 to 1949

       

I was raised in the Presbyterian Orphanage, 58th & Kingsessing Ave,(58th & Chester Ave), Philadelphia, PA. The home has since moved to Rosemont, PA. I'm looking for former residents of the orphanage who lived there when it was located in southwest Philadelphia. Thank you. Rosie GRAHAM North

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Danny Turner,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 16 21:31:14 2003



Brown
Helena, Oklahoma
3 months

       

I am looking for any information, however little it might seem, which will help trace a family tree. My cousin was born Jimmie Lee Brown on August 28, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In October of that same year he was adopted through an orpanage at Helena, Oklahoma. His adopted name is Gene Cunningham. His adoptive parents were John & Stella Cunningham, Enid, Oklahoma. If anyone has any knowledge of how I can assist him in searching for old records or any information to lead him to his biological family, please let me know.

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jan bateman,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 17 19:12:07 2003



hines
camden, new jersey
1919- 1930

       

This is about my mother. She was left on a doorstep with a note attached that said, "Effie Michelle. This was around May in 1919 in Camden, New Jersey. The people who took her in were named Hines. I believe Christopher and Jenny. They renamed my mother Alberta. It is believed that this older woman Jenny (40's) hung around the Salvation Army alot. I am wondering if there may not be a connection. Did the Salvation Army have orphanages? Also, there was another girl living in the house who supposedly came from an orphanage in Philadelphia on Woodland Ave. If anyone can help with any of this hopeless web, I would be eternally grateful I

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Rachel Dugan,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 20 14:17:44 2003



John Francis Dugan
Manchester,New Hampshire (?)
1878- ?

       

Trying to find John Francis Dugan. I am told he was born 2-23- 1878, but that is not known for sure. He had to sisters that were with him also. 1 of them may have been old enough not have gone into the orphanage. any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Doris Falkenberg,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 24 20:41:49 2003



Jones
Utica, NY
1876-?

       

Iam looking for information on Cora Mae Jones, Born 1876 in Utica NY. She was raised in a ophanage there. She later married Charles Jones of Rock City, Saratoga Cty, NY. I do not have the name of the orphanage, and don't know where I would find that information. Iam looking to find the name of her mother/father. Can any one help or direct me. Thanks Doris

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J. Trace,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 28 18:50:44 2003



Minnie Hays (Hayes)
Soldiers Orphans Home, Nomal, IL


       

My great great grandfather, Mansel Hays, (Marion Co., IL) was a vet. of the Civil War. He died in 1877, and not long after that his widow was forced to place their 3 children in the Soldiers Orphans Home in Normal, IL. I am trying to find any information on them that is available. Minnie Hays (born 1870) Armitta Hays (born 1873) Joseph Hays (born 1867) Thank you.

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virginia williams,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 29 13:36:46 2003



catherine b stringer
pittsburg pa
20

       

I am looking for any information, that any on might can give to me. My Mother was born in pittsburg pa, may of 1925. She was left at the door of the convent. This is all I know. She was her adoptive parents last name was dublin. From what I have learned the convent or church with the records have burned down. I just want to learn more about my mothers real parents. I really don't have much more information. If you know of any one who gave up a little girl in 1925 in pittsburg please let me know.

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virginia williams,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 29 13:37:26 2003



catherine b stringer
pittsburg pa
20

       

I am looking for any information, that any on might can give to me. My Mother was born in pittsburg pa, may of 1925. She was left at the door of the convent. This is all I know. She was her adoptive parents last name was dublin. From what I have learned the convent or church with the records have burned down. I just want to learn more about my mothers real parents. I really don't have much more information. If you know of any one who gave up a little girl in 1925 in pittsburg please let me know. Her mane was caherine b dublin

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Gregory Wojda,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 2 07:03:26 2003



Curry
Macon, Georgia
1902 - 1905 (approx.)

       

Grandmother - Beulah Curry and brother/sisters - John/ Vora Mae & Arvella. From Anniston, Alabama to an Orphanage or childrens home in Macon, Georgia (1902 - 1905). Anyone with information or even names of a some orphanages or homes in Macon at that time would be helpful in my research.

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BRENDA MCKEE,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 3 20:31:06 2003



MCKEE
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA U.S.A
??

       

I AM TRYING TO FIND MY HUSBANDS BROTHER THAT WE BELIEVE WAS DROPPED OFF SOMEWHERE IN INDIANAPOLIS IND.AROUND 1950-1960.HIS NAME AT BIRTH WAS RALPH EDWARD MCKEE HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER WAS LAWERENCE MCKEE AND HIS BIOLOGICAL MOTHER WAS HELEN MAE (HUTTO) MCKEE.HE MAY POSSIBLY BE GOING UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME BY NOW. BUT IF THIS PERSON IS OUT THERE COULD YOU PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK CAUSE MY HUSBAND WOULD LOVE TO MEET HIS BROTHER AFTER SO LONG OF A TIME.PLEASE MAKE HIS WISH COME TRUE THIS YEAR.

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BRENDA MCKEE,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 3 20:35:02 2003



MCKEE
INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA U.S.A
??

       

I AM TRYING TO FIND MY HUSBANDS BROTHER THAT WE BELIEVE WAS DROPPED OFF SOMEWHERE IN INDIANAPOLIS IND.AROUND 1950-1960.HIS NAME AT BIRTH WAS RALPH EDWARD MCKEE HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER WAS LAWERENCE MCKEE AND HIS BIOLOGICAL MOTHER WAS HELEN MAE (HUTTO) MCKEE.HE MAY POSSIBLY BE GOING UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME BY NOW. BUT IF THIS PERSON IS OUT THERE COULD YOU PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK CAUSE MY HUSBAND WOULD LOVE TO MEET HIS BROTHER AFTER SO LONG OF A TIME.PLEASE MAKE HIS WISH COME TRUE THIS YEAR.

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Dorothy Rogers,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 5 21:31:33 2003



Rogers
West Virginia
Unknown

       

We are working on my husband's genealogy and do not know enough about his father. All we know is that he, Harry E. (Earl Rogers, was born on April 28, 1915 somewhere in West Virginia. We have also been told that he had a brother named Raymond Rogers, whom we have no information on. Sometime during their childhood, they were placed in an orphanage, not sure if also in West Virginia. We have unconfirmed information that their father's name was Fred Rogers and their mother went by the name of Katie Longenecker. We do know that Harry died in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia. We have no knowledge of whether Raymond still lives or not and, if so, where. If anyone has any information or think they may have information regarding Harry and/or Raymond Rogers, we would truly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you!

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Art Williams,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 24 14:40:57 2003



Williams
Home for Friendless Children , Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne co. Pa (335 Franklin St.)
ABT 1900

       

I would like any info on Anna Williams,an inmate, age 7, per the 1900 census at the Home for Friendless Children, Wilkes-Barre , Luzerne co Pa (335 Franklin St). Can anyone find her in the 1910 census? Does anyone know weather,and where, records are kept for this home? I am also looking for her sisters, Alirinda b 1897, and Ruth b 1902.Thank You Art Williams

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Art Williams,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 24 15:13:19 2003



Whitney
Friendship ? House. Scranton, Lackawanna Pa.
ABT 1910

       

I am looking for any info. on Mabel Whitney ,and her brother and sister.I am not sure if the name was Friendship House, or Home for the Friendless ? But it was located on "East" mountain ,in Scranton Pa.Can anyone find her in the 1910 census? Can anyone tell me where any records are kept? Thank You Art Williams

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Karen,   karen_moellenberndt@hotmail .com,    Fri Dec 26 14:39:43 2003



Louise Peach Pirtle
Williamson Tennessee


       

My Grandma was raised in a foster home. Her name was Louise Peach and she married Jesse D. Pirtle on August 15, 1929. I happen to come across this site while doing some genealogy searching. She was raised by a Jessie Bates from Tennessee. Her husbands name I believe was George Bates. They had a daughter and her name was Irene Bates. My Grandmas parents were Lou Dorton or Darton Peach and her dad was Oscar Peach. Her mom remarried and her husband didn't want to raise her children and his to, so thats how my Grandma ended up in a foster home. If anybody knows any web sites that have to do with foster care in Tennessee in the early 1900's I would really appreciate it. My Grandma also had a brother his name was Russell and a sister but I don't know what her name was. Please help me if you can.

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Myer Gordon,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 10 10:32:48 2004




Montefiore Hebrew Orphans Home
10 years

       

I would like to add this home and the Montreal Hebrew Orphans Home to your list if possible and I would like to bring to your attention a book my wife Judy wrote and published called Four Hundred Brothers and Sisters, a book about two Jewish orphanges from 1909-1942. I would like to speak to someone about the book, via email is just fine. Our website is [email protected]/mjnodrog . Looking forward to hearing from you, Sincerely Myer Gordon

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Debbie,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 13 11:59:22 2004



keement if not that maybe statio
was in an orphange in tarrytown,ny
1900-1916

       

My grand father was put there as a child we were told he was given the name Keement when he left on his baptsmial [From the church in Newport Vt } it says jospih or josfih statio. He was raised in Newport Center VT by a family named Logans. Would love any help we can get. Do you know what the name of the orphanege would be. Than-you Debbie

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Jill Benesh,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 16 12:11:21 2004



SMITH
Orphanage in Pa.
1918?

       

I am in search of anyone who might remember a person by the name of Francis George Smith who lived in an orphanage for a number of years in Lehigh County, Pa. I do not know the name of the orphanage. Any information will be appreciated and helpful. Thank you.

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Luis Montoya,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 16 19:29:22 2004



montoya (mothers name was Pallazzi)
New Iberia Parrish, Luisiana
1930-1940

       

I am desperately searching for any information regarding any orpahanges/asylaums/poor houses etc, which was located in or near New Iberia, Parrish in 1930. I was placed in this orphanage when I was 7 monts old . Anyone have any information plese reply or call 505 388-2862 Thanks

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Kenneth Tregoning,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 18 18:42:35 2004



Tregoning
Denver, Colorado
4 years

       

Looking for any one who resided at the Colarado State Home for Independent Children, from 1948 to 1952.

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Diane,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 18 20:05:47 2004



Peavey/Peavy/Peevy & Boutin/Boutan
Mississipi or Lousianna
unknown

       

My great grandparents were in a orphanage in what we believe was Mississippi, but could have been Lousianna. My g grandfather was John Peavey, he met my g granmother there. her last name was Boutin. unknown it is possible her first name was Irene. trying to find any information

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Iain Bradley,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 19 15:57:47 2004



Katharine Glignor
Philadelphia Catholic Home for Girls
c 1900

       

Can I find what happened to Katharine? This is a very rare name and I have ancestors that fit in with her age and situation

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Elizabeth,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 24 15:09:56 2004



Lindbloom
Mishawaka Orphans Home, Mishawaka, St Joseph's Cty, Indiana
1911-1914

       

Looking for maternal grandmother's siblings or their decendents: Effie Lindbloom Siblings: Eddie, Esther, Olga, Email Parents: Charles and Mary

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Kathleen,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 24 19:51:00 2004



Walker, Philps, Cornell
The Creche, New Jersey
?

       

Seeking twin brothers given up for adoption in 1920 or 1921. Brothers names at birth were Robert Arthur and Harry George possibly last name of Philps or Walker. Could have lived in Glen Head, Long Island possibly, to Mrs. Irwin H. Cornell.

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Thomas Ehrhardt,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 14:48:25 2004



Raymond Leroy Ehrhardt
Chicago, Illinois USA
1915+

       

My Grandfather Raymond Leroy Ehrhardt along with his sister Ione Ehrhardt were orphaned by the Eastland Steamship tragedy on July 24th 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. I'm searching for the orphanage that he was in after that time. I was told it was "Boys Town" but through my searching I found out that it did not exist until 1917 and it was in Nebraska. Which does not seem logical since there were many orphanages in Chicago at that time. I would like to hear from anyone knowing how to locate a listing of the 1920 census for orphanages in the Chicago Illinois area? And whether Raymond LEroy Ehrhardts' name appears in any of them? Thank you!

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Janet L. Mancini,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 17:57:08 2004





June 1957 - May, 1958

       

I am currently writing a book on The Children's Home, that was located on 141 Oakland Ave. Uniontown, PA. I along with my twin brother, John, lived there 11 months. We were placed there by our biological mother. The matron at the time was Mary Connelly. This was a very loving home. We were taken very good care of and given the love any child would need. The home closed July 1958. We were adopted into a very wonderful family. If anyone has any information about this home or lived there please contact me. Our lives have been a success story. It actually had it's roots in the County Home during the late 1800's then moved to Highland Ave, then to 80 McClellandtown Rd. then to 141 Oakland Ave. All residences were in Uniontown, PA. I know the whole history on this Children's Home. Janet L. Mancini

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Margie,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 29 18:10:17 2004



Wicks
Deadwood, lawrence County, South Dakota
1889-?

       

I would like to know if there is a way to get records on children placed for adoption at the South Dakota Children's Home Society, The adress I have is Sioux Falls South Dakota. My father and his sister were placed ther in 1911 and 1912, by their mother. Robert Lealand Wicks was placed there in 1912 and His sister Mary in 1911. I know that the records do exist, as I found a letter sent "To Whom It May Concern, and explaing that the Original file with their records are at this establishment. I would appreciate any help, Thank you , Margie

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Alana N,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 29 19:45:24 2004



NICHOLS-NICHOLSON-NICHOLES- NICHOLAS
WV-OH-PA-NY
1896- 1907

       

Looking for anything on my grandfather - Robert Nichols(on). Claimed his name was Nicholson, changed it to Nichols later in his life. Spelled it "Nicholes" and "Nicholas" a few times too. He was born August 1896. Supposedly had 2 brothers and they were all given up to an orphanage together. Mother left them, father gave them up. Story is he was separated from the 2 brothers because of abuse at the original home they were left at. Then he ran away. Earliest true record I have of him was 1907 - he was picked up by a Sister of St Joseph's Orphanage/Church in Wheeling WV. Told the sister he was wandering from state to state for a while - I take that to mean anything in PA-OH-WV. (he was only 11 yrs old!) In mid-60's he returned to Wheeling area with my grandmother and eldest son to try and find any records of his brothers. He was told the orphanage was destroyed by fire and the records were lost... Found his transcripts from Father Bakers' Victory Home in Buffalo, NY after his meeting in 1907... But where was he before that?? He never talked about it again so details were lost before I was old enough to ask! He passed away in 1974, and I would love to find his family to put it to rest... Thank you for any help you can offer.

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Barbara Wright,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 7 19:46:04 2004



Seymour
Richmond, VA Foundling Home
1923

       

I am looking for any information regarding the adoption of Elizabeth Mae Seymour in 1923 from the Richmond Foundling Home in Richmond, VA. She was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall of Beaver Dam, VA. Her adopted name became Kathleen Virginia Hall. The Richmond Founding Home has been closed and I am unable to find where the adoption records have been stored. If anyone has any information regarding this adoption or where the adoption records have been stored, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you very much. Barbara Wright

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Cherri,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 7 20:24:55 2004



Elliot / Elliott
San Fransico, Ca
1921

       

Looking for info on or about an orphange that was in San Fransico that burned (date?). Grandmother was abandoned on front steps, reported to be of Apache desent due to features and attire when found. Grandmother's birhtdate approximatly Dec 1921. Adopted by a family named Elliot / Elliott. Grandmother died early to mid 1960's, in Alameda Ca. Can't find any proof that she excisted! My mother would not talk of her before she died!? Help!

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Gayle Neel,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 9 12:14:07 2004



Woods
Salem va Baptist Children Home in Salem Virginia


       

I would like any information on the Salem Va Baptist Children Home in Salem Va or any info on one man whose last name was Russell or a woman whose last name was Tidwell. They worked there in the 50's & 70's. I would like to get in touch with either one of them or find a website on the Children's Home.

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Beth,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 10 08:57:14 2004



John Calvin Montgomery
Macon, Georgia
15?

       

I am looking fo information on my grandfather. He was raised in an orphanage in Macon GA since birth. He went back to the orphanage in his late 20's to get his records but found that the orphanage had burned down. My grandfathers name was John Calvin Montgomery but he never knew if this name was givin to him my his birth mother or by the orphanage. He was born Feb 21, 1915 and he passed away in Dec 1968 if anyone has info about the orphanage or about my grandfather please email me.

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paula,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 10 12:47:54 2004



John Joseph Grimes
St.Aloysius Home, Providence, Rhode Islandearly
1920's

       

I am searching for information on a St. Aloysius Home. I know it was a Catholic Home. My father was baptized there in 1923. He and his three sisters were placed in this home-I dont know for how long-my grandmother eventually got them out- I want to locate his records- I am trying to locate information on my grandfather-maybe it will be in his records. I would love to see pictures of this home too- Any one knowing of this place , please contact me.

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Julie davis,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 10 13:57:05 2004



Hester E. Porter
Vermillion co. Danville, Illinois
1875- 1882

       

I am looking for Hester E. Porter a twin of Pheobe Etta Porter Bailey, Engleman. They were born 1875 given up for adoption 1883 because their mother Margaret Ann Coon Porter died Dec. 1882 in Vermillion co. Danville, Illinois. their younger Brother Lemuel Robert born 1879 was adopted out to other Porters. Any info please contact me Julie at [email protected] Thank you.

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Stan Nicolae,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 17 16:18:50 2004
http://www.MyOrphanage.org


Stan
Orphanage for Boys Targoviste, ROMANIA
20

       

Hello, My name is Stan Nicolae and I was orphaned children too for over 20 years. Because my life experienced lived I wish helping orphaned children and orphanages worldwide. I set up for my website a Free Announcement service, this section it's available ONLY for orphans that have lost their families and are trying to find them, if you wish try it please check out: http://www.myorphanage.org/form_announcement.html If you wish to read an announcement published please check out this web page: http://www.myorphanage.org/announcement.html God bless you all! Sincerely, Stan Nicolae Orphans and Orphanages Worldwide http://www.MyOrphanage.org "Orphans of Today, People of Tomorrow"

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Stan Nicolae,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 17 16:19:39 2004
http://www.MyOrphanage.org


Stan
Orphanage for Boys Targoviste, ROMANIA
20

       

Hello, <br>My name is Stan Nicolae and I was orphaned children too for over 20 years. Because my life experienced lived I wish helping orphaned children and orphanages worldwide. <br>I set up for my website a Free Announcement service, this section it's available ONLY for orphans that have lost their families and are trying to find them, if you wish try it please check out: http://www.myorphanage.org/form_announcement.html If you wish to read an announcement published please check out this web page: http://www.myorphanage.org/announcement.html <br>God bless you all! <br>Sincerely, Stan Nicolae <br>Orphans and Orphanages Worldwide <br>http://www.MyOrphanage.org <br>"Orphans of Today, People of Tomorrow"

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Donald Knopf,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 21 07:19:46 2004



BROOKES, BROOKS
Evangelical Lutheran Children's Orphan Home - Indianapolis, Indiana
1920

       

Need to know where records of the Evangelical German Lutheran Childre's Home of Indiapapolis, Indiana are kept. Need to know the circumstances that led the following young children to be placed in the Evang. Lutheran Children's Home in Indianapolis: The 1920 Indianapolis Federal Census shows: BROOKES, Lawrence, Inmate, 9, born Michigan, parents born UNK BROOKES, Wesley, Inmate, 7, born Michigan, parents born UNK BROOKES, Jean, Inmate, 6, born Michigan, parents born UNK BROOKES, William, Jr., Inmate, 5, born Michigan, parents born UNK BROOKES, Violet, Inmate, 3 11/12, born Michigan, parents born UNK Their last name was BROOKS, but the enumerator did write Brookes. Don Knopf Fort Wayne, IN

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Sandra Swallows Elliott,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 29 19:29:17 2004



Andrew Swallows (Swallow) Kelly
Batesville, Arkansas
1910

       

I am looking for information on adoptee Andrew Swallow (Swallows) Kelly and his adoptive family, Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Kelly. Mr. Kelly may have been a conductor with the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Andrew, brother Albert and their mother, Sophie, were living on Chestnut Street in Batesville, Arkansas in April, 1910. His father, Andrew Jackson Swallows, died there in 1908. Albert died in June, 1910, and Sophie died in March, 1912. All are buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville. Young Andrew, drowned in the White River in 1914, and is buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Cotter, AR. Information on his tombstone reads "Andrew Swallow Kelly, adopted son of Mr. & Mrs. F.E. Kelly. Born October 23, 1903, died June 7, 1914."

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Katrina Bianchi,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 4 08:34:07 2004



Kline, Cline
St. Ann's Infant and St. Vincents' Female Assylum, both in DC, USA
1903-1917

       

I am seeking information about my orphan grandmother, ELLEN FRANCES KLINE (CLINE) b. 2 Jun 1903 in DC, d. 26 Sept 1996. She was at St. Ann's in DC from 29 Jun 1903 - 9 Oct 1910 She then was at St. Vincents in DC from 9 Oct 1910 - 19 Feb 1917. She was discharged to Mrs. Leo Cohill of Hancock, MD. She married William Henry Kratz in 1927. If anyone can help at all, please email. I have checked with both orphanages and have been unable to turn up much. St. Ann's cannot even seem to find her records although St. Vincents does have their records saying she came from St. Ann's. Strange. I am at a brick wall. any suggestions where to look would be appreciated too. Thanks, Katrina

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tommy wright,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 5 02:51:15 2004



machin
nottingham
2

       

Easiest way of making money ( $20,000 to $50,000 ) in 4 - 6 weeks! From: [email protected] AutoWorldDiscussionBoard: Just post the article Date: 31 Jan 2003 Time: 05:19:29 Comments ahbliss here. I am having enormous success with a program that I would like you to investigate. Just have a look at what I received in the first place, that is this the original message, that I have changed a bit before forwarding it to you, you will have to do your bit of changes before sending it further. . . Make from $20,000 to $50,000 in 4 - 6 weeks! By using a simple secure internet account called Paypal that takes only seconds to join and seconds to get you started instead of the time and effort it takes to send it by post. JOIN Paypal at: https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal (This is my referral URL, you will get a similar one of your own once you have successfully signed up at paypal. For each person signing up using this URL I will get $5 deposited to my account. I�m being honest here. The same would go for you as well. Once you have got your referral URL replace this URL with yours and any body signing up using that URL would mean additional $5 added to your account ) I�ve actually taken the 10 minutes it requires to join this wacky bunch of optimists and I�m hoping that there are others out there who will spare the change to try this. READ ON. I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it. "A little while back, I was browsing through news groups and came across an article similar to this that said you could make thousands of dollars within weeks with only an initial investment of $6.00! So I thought, "Yeah right, this must be a scam", but like most of us, I was curious, so I kept reading. Anyway, it said that you send only $1.00 to each of the 6 email addresses stated in this article. You then place your name and address at the bottom of the list at the #6th position and email it to as many people as possible, by advertising this page in as many ways possible, and posting this message (with your email address in the list) in at least 200 newsgroups. (There are thousands) No catch, that was it. So after thinking it over, and talking to a few people first, I thought about trying it. I figured "what have I got to lose except $6.00, right?" SoS I invested the measly $6.00. Well GUESS WHAT!! Within days, I started getting money coming into my Pay Pal account! JOIN at: https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal I was shocked! I figured it would end soon, but the money just kept coming in. In my first week, I made about $25.00 which means that 25 people joined the group after they saw my posted messages. By the end of the second week I had made a total of over $1000.00! In the third week I had over $10,000.00 and it�s still growing. This is now my fourth week and I have made a total of just over $42,000.00 and it�s still coming in rapidly. It�s certainly worth $6.00, and the 5 seconds it took to join Paypal. I have spent more than that on the lottery! Let me tell you how this works and most importantly, why it works. Also, make sure you print a copy of this article NOW, so you can get the information off of it, as you need it. I promise you that if you follow the directions EXACTLY, that you will start making more money than you thought possible by doing something so easy! Suggestion: Read this entire message carefully! (Print it out or download it.) Follow the simple directions and watch the money come in! It�s that easy. It�s legal. And, your investment is only $6.00. IMPORTANT: This is not a rip-off; it is not indecent; it is not illegal; and it is virtually no risk- it really works! If all of the following instructions are adhered to, you will receive extraordinary dividends. AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: Follow these directions EXACTLY, and $50,000 or more can be yours in 20 to 60 days. This program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity of the participants. Please continue its success by carefully adhering to the instructions. You will now become part of the Mail Order business. In this business your product is not solid and tangible, it�s a service. You are in the business of developing Mailing Lists. Many large corporations are happy to pay big bucks for quality lists. However, the money made from the mailing lists is secondary to the income which is made from people like you and me asking to be included in that list. Here are the 4 easy steps to success: STEP 1: Take 5 seconds 2 join Paypal. https://www.paypal.com/refer/pal The Internet's most trusted Internet banking system for your future income. When creating your Paypal account make sure you use the same Email address as your user name in the list below so people can send money to your account. Once you have a Paypal account running, use Paypal to post $1 to EACH of the 6 Email Addresses below because you pay people with and email address in Paypal. To do this you may need to use a credit card, which is very easy, and secure so nobody but Paypal may see it. If you don�t have a credit card show this great lucrative offer to someone that has one and get them to help you pay the $6. What you are doing is creating a service. This is absolutely legal! You are requesting a legitimate service and you are paying for it! Like most of us I was a little skeptical and a little worried about the legal aspects of it all. But I looked around and did some homework and found it was perfectly legal. Here are the 6 individual Email addresses that you have to send $1 to through Paypal for this to work properly and for you to receive money. (If you don't send the money and decide to post the message with your name in it anyway, Paypal will instantly pick this up and terminate your account. If you did this you could get into serious trouble because it is fraud. So follow the instructions and post the $6 and you will make lots of money with no hassles). referral program fee 1.) [email protected] 2.) [email protected] 3.) [email protected] 4.) [email protected] 5.) [email protected] 6.) [email protected] STEP 2 Now take the #1 Email Address off the list that you see above, move the other Email Addresses up (6 becomes 5, 5 becomes 4, etc.) and add YOUR Email Address as number 6 on the list. STEP 3 Change anything you need to, but try to keep this article as close to the original as possible. Now, post your amended article to at least 200 newsgroups (there are 24,000 groups to submit to). And email your message to as many people you can. But remember, the more you post and email the more money you make! This is perfectly legal! If you have any doubts, refer to Title 18 Sec. 1302 & 1241 of the Postal lottery laws. Keep a copy of these steps for yourself and, whenever you need money, you can use it again and again. PLEASE REMEMBER that this program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity of the participants and by their carefully adhering to the directions. You are simply paying into a money making chain of participants and if the chain is broken you are screwing someone else out of their fair share. So, as each person who joins the family and the directions are followed, six members will be reimbursed for their participation as a List Developer with one dollar each. You then insert your Email Address into the list and it will move up geometrically so that when your name reaches the #1 position you will have potentially received thousands of dollars in your account!!! What an opportunity for only $6.00 ($1.00 for each of the first six people listed above). To begin, please send your joining fee now and then add your own Email Address to the list and you�re in business! DIRECTIONS FOR HOW TO POST TO NEWSGROUPS, GUESTBOOKS AND FORUMS STEP 1- Copy and use this same letter to make your own posts in other forums and newsgroups. Just drag your cursor from top to bottom and right click your mouse to cut and paste it to a word document or notepad file. STEP 2 - Use Netscape or Internet Explorer and try search for various newsgroups (on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, Discussions). STEP 3 -Visit these message boards and post this article as a new message by highlighting the text of this letter and selecting �PASTE� from the edit menu. Fill in the Subject, (this will be the header that everyone sees as they scroll through the list of postings in a particular group), click the post message button. You�re done with your first one! Congratulations That is it! All you have to do is jump to different newsgroups and post away, after you get the hang of it. It will take about 30 seconds for each newsgroup! REMEMBER, THE MORE NEWSGROUPS YOU POST IN, THE MORE MONEY YOU WILL MAKE!! BUT YOU HAVE TO POST A MINIMUM OF 200! That is it! You will begin receiving money in your account from around the world within days! JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT. Now The WHY Part Out of 200 postings, say I receive only 5 replies (a very low example). So then I made $5.00 with my name at #6 on the letter. Now, each of the 5 persons who just sent me $1.00 make the MINIMUM 200 postings, each with my name at # 5 and only 5 persons respond to each of the original 5, this is an additional $25.00 for me. Now those 24 each make 200 minimum posts with my name at #4 and only 5 replies each. This brings in an additional $125.00. Now those 125 persons turn around and post the MINIMUM 200 with my name at #3 and receive 5 replies each, I will make an additional $625.00. Ok, now here is the fun part, each of those 625 people post a MINIMUM 200 letters with my name at #2 and they receive 5 replies each. That just made me $3,125.00!!! Those 3125 persons will all deliver this message to 200 newsgroups with my name at #1 and if still 5 persons per 200 react, I will receive an additional $15,625.00!! With an investment of only $6.00!! AMAZING! When your name is no longer on the list, you just take the latest posting in the newsgroups, and send out another $6.00 to Email Addresses using Paypal on the list, putting your name at number 6 again. And start posting again. The thing to remember is that thousands of people all over the world are joining the Internet and reading these articles everyday. JUST LIKE YOU ARE NOW!! So, can you afford $6.00 to see if it really works?? I think so! People have said, "what if the plan is played out and no one sends you the money? So what! What are the chances of that happening when there are tons of new honest users and new honest people who are joining the internet and newsgroups everyday and are willing to give it a try? : Anyway, it is only $6.00 for a chance at thousands. Estimates are at 20,000 to 50,000 new users, every day, with thousands of those joining the actual Internet. Remember, play FAIRLY and HONESTLY and this will really work. There's no use trying to cheat for only $6.00 . . So this was the message. I found it to be a pretty easy way of making money. I joined it a week ago, you can even see the first letter that I had sent at a few business news groups, since then I�ve had 718 dollars deposited to my paypal account (that includes the one dollar mails under this program and 5 dollar mails under PAYPAL referral program) which is not at all bad as compared to the investment I made in the beginning that is $6. Give it a thought.

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Kim KrollBallinger,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 5 15:34:25 2004



KROLL
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hennipen County
1910-1917

       

I am looking for information on my Great Uncle Conrad Kroll. He was born March 1910 in Hennipen County, Minnesota. He had an older brother named Horace Paul Percival Kroll born August 1908 I am not sure where. Parents were Arthur Kroll and Violet Greenaway Kroll. We have been told that Conrad was placed in an Orphanage in 1917 when his mother died. Horace (AKA Paul) was sent between many relatives, ending in Des Moines, Iowa with a family named Holiday. Not a relative. If you have information please contact me at [email protected] Thank you

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Marjorie A. Nemitz,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 8 17:48:18 2004



O'Hara
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
1907 - 1917

       

O'HARA,HENRY or HARRY FRANCIS, b. Feb. 11, 1907 in Colorado Springs, CO. Father thought to be THOMAS O'HARA who at some time left him at an orphanage in Colorado Springs, CO,as a tot. Need help to locate names of orphanages to try and search for his records and any information that may lead us to his parents.He said father was THOMAS O;HARA and left CO. Nveer knew mother. Any help, adivice is very sincerely appreciated. Thank you, Marjorie A. Nemitz [email protected]

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John Wastle,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 11 13:44:47 2004



Robinson or Robertson or Similar
Pennsylvania
14 years+

       

Dear Sir or Madam, I live in Scotland, I'm writing to you in the hope you can help me search for information on my father. I recently received a letter from my birth mother telling me of him. He was stationed in the UK in 1944. His name is Gayle (Though not sure of the spelling) Robinson or Robertson, or a close derivative of those. He was born around 1914 - 1918 and he was raised in an orphanage in Pennsylvania, upon reaching work age he worked as a miner prior to enlisting in the military. To help me find out the history of my father, I am trying to identify his home town or county. kindest regards, John Wastle

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Mary Cashman-Koch,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 13 17:24:38 2004



Burgess Reeves (not his birth name)
Adopted from Maryland 1944
only a few mo. or so

       

I am helping my cousin, Burgess to find his family. My uncle Harry M. Reeves and wife Varil, adopted him in 1944. He was told he was the youngest of nine children. The war years and things were bad for the family. Any information about what places could have been an orphanage, please let me know. He now lives in area around Chicago. Was a salior in VietNam. Thank you

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L Visvader,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 16 05:43:00 2004



MONROE, Rose Jane
South Dakota, Yankton area
1897

       

According to a handwritten note Rose Jane Monroe, (bn 11-24- 1891)and Harry Monroe (bn 4-11-1888), daughter and son of Eugene B. Monroe & Rose McDaniel Smith Monroe, were placed in an orphange in Aug 1897 by her mother, Rose Monroe. Eugene Monroe died abt 1896. We feel the orphange was in the Yankton area of South Dakota because the mother was in the Yankton area in 1900 per the S.D. Federal Census, however this could be wrong. We have information about the mother after 1897 and no where is Rose Jane mentioned. We know the outcome of Harry Monroe however, can find nothing about Rose Jane Monroe. Does anyone know the names of orphanages in the Yankton or surrounding counties? Does anyone know of Rose Jane Monroe? Thank you in advance for any information you can supply.

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Joan Driscoll,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 17 15:51:02 2004



Flaherty
St. Mary's/Michigan
1909- 1919

       

My grandmother and aunt lived at an orphanage named St. Mary's from 1907 to about 1919. Their names are Helen Flaherty (b. September 1902) and Margaret Hazel Flaherty (b. March 1904). ANY INFO GREATLY APPRECIATED. Joan Driscoll

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Darlene Ninko,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 20 09:43:54 2004



Pieper Piper Pyper Phyper
Dixon, Illinois, Lee County
1920-1940

       

I'm looking for information about my father Daniel A. Pieper and his siblings,Glen, Robert, Ruth, Mildred. I believe they were placed in an orphanage in the years listed due to the fact that their mother passed leaving them to be raised by the father John Pieper. The mother was Nellie Neice/Niece. Is there anyone with this information out there? I think it's this area because it's where my dad entered the service, Navy, and attended high school, Oregon h.s. Oregon, Illinois. His Navy records list Quincy and Elgin as residences as well.

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daniel maher,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 21 02:42:39 2004



maher
st pauls rc orphan asylum crafton pa
8

       

anybody have any information on my grandfather, lived at st pauls from 1941-1950

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donna parrott,   d,[email protected],    Mon Mar 22 10:28:45 2004



peterson
city of marquette, michigan
1915- 1921

       

I am looking for any information about my mother Clarabel Peterson, born 1n 1915, Michigan. She believed her name in the orphanage in Marquette was Cleopatra Scott. She was placed with Augustus and Caroline Peterson after 1920 in Marquette. They lived on S. Front Street. There is a photo of her at about six or seven years of age taken by Lemon Studio of Marquette. She may have been born in Bangor, Michigan Thank you.

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Gayle Neel,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 22 17:08:04 2004



woods, wood,
baptist children's home in salem,va


       

Trying to find information on the home or if it still exist. Two of the workers were Reynolds and Tidwell. Anyone know of this. Thank you Gayle

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Kathy Osborne,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 29 08:36:39 2004



Woolsey
city unknown,Iowa,U.s
8

       

I'am searching for information on my great Grandpa, William Grant Woolsey also known as "Billy" or "W.G". It has been said that he ran away from a orphanage in Iowa at age 8 he was born in late 1800's. He was raised by a family who took him in we have no info. on him only this name who some say this may not be true name and that he may have been Indian or part. he settled in Oklahoma and died there. can someone please help if you know anything about him, or can someone help find out how I go about researching this. Thank- you.

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Sandy,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 30 00:09:27 2004



Shenker possibly changed to Cohen
Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society Westchester County
1920 and maybe before

       

I am looking for a possible twin to my mother. My mother has passed away in 1961 and it has come to light she may have had a twin(likely passed away by now) My mother was born in 1909 in Boston, MA and may be one of a twin. The twin may have ended up in New York at the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Orphanage, Westchester County, New York. She was there in 1920 age 11 but don't know when she actually went there or was discharged. Her name was Ethel Cohen but her last name at birth was Shenker. So it was changed at the orphanage or by someone else. My mother's name at birth was Ethel Anna Shenker or Anna Ethel Shenker. If this rings a bell with anyone please contact me. Thank You Sandy

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Gail Therrien,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 31 01:26:55 2004



Mayner/Maynard/Maynerd
Orphanage in Yorkton, Pelly, Area in Saskatchewan Canada
1917- ?

       

I am researching my fathers family background and need to know the names of all the orphans names from 1917 to 1927. I would also like to know if anyone has pictures or knows of people or past employees from that orphanage. It was run by the Nuns. Does anybody have a census list of that orphange? This Orphanage was in the Yorkton, Pelly, Saskatchewan area and was run for only a short time. Maybe there is teachers ledgers kept in some old files with childrens names or pictures this would be extremely helpful. I certainly am grateful for any help You may be able to give.....

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Bonnie Sidley/Toth,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 6 13:06:13 2004



Sidley/Carrigan/Carigan/Getting/Gettings
Ohio? penns?
between 1893- 1910

       

My Grandfather Steven bernarad Sidley and his brother Alfred? and sisters jennie and Bridget (Bessie) are believed to have been placed in a home of some type after thier fathers death in 1893. Mothers maiden name was Mary Carrigan. She remarried a D.J. Gettings and it seems after that the children are lost?? Grandfather worked in a hospital in Pittsburg Pa when he left orphanage...anything...any help at all would be great Thank you

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Sue Samotis,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 15 10:31:06 2004



Lamore (LaMoore)
Marquette, MI
? - May 1902

       

Trying to locate the MARQUETTE ORPHAN HOME, that existed around 1902, in Marquette, MI. Looking for any record of my Grandmother being a resident there at that time. I have a handwritten paper from her saying: DELIA EUGNA LA'MOORE, came home from Marquette Orphan home May 28, 1902 at. She then married Richard Harry Trevorrow in Houghton, MI on February 16, 1904 at age 16. Also, on their marriage record were listed as her parents: Isaac LaMoore and Mina Archambeau. I would like to find Delias' birth record, but the local offices cannot find it. Also looking for any relatives or decendents of her and Richard Harry. (Trevorrow name was not shown on any other records).

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Lynda Bailey,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 15 15:09:06 2004



Bailey
Methodist Children's Home Jackson, MS.
2

       

I was in the Methodist Children's Home for 2 years. It was around 1967 and 1968. My brother Tony and sister Lisa were there at the same time. I am trying to re connect with anyone that was there at the time. I feel as if two years are missing from my life and would like to find out what life was like there. I was born in 1961, so I do have some memories. Thank you for your time.

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Michelle Smith,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 17 07:36:32 2004



Robinson



       

I am researching a Edward Robinson. I was told that this man was an orphan from Texas, but living relatives don't know if the tale is true or not. The only imformation that I have f this man is that he came to New York State some time in the 1900 and resided in Silver Springs, New York. His date of birth is 24 October 1897. He did marry a Mildred Vanderwedge and had the following childrenWilliam Vanderwege, Richard Vanderwedge,and Marjorie Robinson. If anyone should have imformation on this person I will be grateful to know this imformation. Please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you Sincerely, Michelle Smith

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Irma Childress Summers,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 17 16:13:22 2004



Childers,
Odd Fellows Orphanage Ohio
between 1915 & 1919

       

I'm looking for info on my grandfather's sibling's...names are Myrtle, Fred, Spencer and James Childers[Childress]. They were taken from Ashe County,NC and we know Myrtle was in Odd Fellows Orphanage in Ohio, because there are letters. Would like any info on why they were taken.....have heard that their parents were killed together.Thank you for any help you can give me on this matter. Irma Summers

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Dorothy Duck,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 21 08:28:28 2004



Emma Golden
Childrens Industrial Home New Brunswick New Jersey
Placed in 1893

       

Looking for info on Edna Golden placed in Childrens Industrial Home in New Brunswick, NJ year 1893. Placed by Maggie Dunn, relationship unknown, with instruction to be kept until eighteen.Believe might be a relationship to my Grandmother Mary Emma Golden.Would appreciate any info on this home.

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Jaye Kahler,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 21 13:01:04 2004



Hilda Adelia Jackson
New York Unknown of Orphanage, city, USA
unknown

       

I'm looking for information on my grandmother, this is the only information I know. she had some siblings, possibly 4 or 5, but the only one she could rebember her speaking much about was sister named Maggie. They were all placed in an orphanage. I don't know if it was because the death of her parents or just that for what ever reason, they couldn't take care of them. she was 4 or 5 or so and didn't remember a lot herself. Also, she had been adopted out. She had that she remember at lease one foster family prioir to the adoption. She had originally celebrated her birthday on the grandma's of her adopted family's as she didn't remember own. They disowned her when she married my great grandfather Charles Emery McIntire, so she took his birth as her own. I believe the year is right (1890). If anyone knows any information please contact me. thank you Jaye

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Erin Underwood,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 26 14:49:49 2004



Rohmilt, Romhildt, Rohmill, Rohmitt
Kentucky


       

My grandmother was born in 1907, she said she was raised in an orphanage in Kentucky. We can not find any information on her until years and years later. It's like she fell from heaven. :) We are not sure how to find out. We haven't been able to even get a birth certificate or find her in any census. We have all her relatives including mother and father and siblings. But not her. Could anyone help?!?! Her name was Rosie (Rosa) Romhilt, Spellings change (Romhildt, Rohmill, Rohmitt) Her father was John Romhilt and Mother Nancy Matlock Romhilt from Ohio County Kentucky. Please help. Thanks so much Erin [email protected]

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Florence Pennycuff,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 27 13:09:13 2004



Parker
New York
1877 - ?

       

I am trying to locate birth/originating family information regarding my great-grandmother, Mae. She was born illegitimately to Mary C. Shay and Selay Relyea in Binghamton NY July 9, 1878 or 1877 per her social security application just before her death. It has been said in the family that Mae was adopted by a family with the surname of "Parker". She subsequently lived in a common law marriage with Herbert L. Field who worked for a railroad. They moved to Illinois in early 1900's, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mae had three daughters: Florence, Mildred and Bernice. She had three sons: Herbert Jr., Gerald and William. She separated from Herbert L. Field and legally married Simon Reyes in Chicago, Illinois. Simon was a number of years younger than Mae. He originally was a boarder in Mae's home after her separation from Herbert. Mae died in 1944 in Chicago, Illinois on November 3 and is buried at Mt. Greenwood Cemetary.

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Florence Pennycuff,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 27 13:10:53 2004



Parker
New York
1877 - ?

       

I am trying to locate birth/originating family information regarding my great-grandmother, Mae. She was born illegitimately to Mary C. Shay and Selay Relyea in Binghamton NY July 9, 1878 or 1877 per her social security application just before her death. It has been said in the family that Mae was adopted by a family with the surname of "Parker". She subsequently lived in a common law marriage with Herbert L. Field who worked for a railroad. They moved to Illinois in early 1900's, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mae had three daughters: Florence, Mildred and Bernice. She had three sons: Herbert Jr., Gerald and William. She separated from Herbert L. Field and legally married Simon Reyes in Chicago, Illinois. Simon was a number of years younger than Mae. He originally was a boarder in Mae's home after her separation from Herbert. Mae died in 1944 in Chicago, Illinois on November 3 and is buried at Mt. Greenwood Cemetary.

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Florence Pennycuff,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 27 13:13:11 2004



Shay
State of New York, Orphanage unkown, Binghamton, Broome County
1877 or 1878 -?

       

I am trying to locate birth/originating family information regarding my great-grandmother, Mae. She was born illegitimately to Mary C. Shay and Selay Relyea in Binghamton NY July 9, 1878 or 1877 per her social security application just before her death. It has been said in the family that Mae was adopted by a family with the surname of "Parker". She subsequently lived in a common law marriage with Herbert L. Field who worked for a railroad. They moved to Illinois in early 1900's, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mae had three daughters: Florence, Mildred and Bernice. She had three sons: Herbert Jr., Gerald and William. She separated from Herbert L. Field and legally married Simon Reyes in Chicago, Illinois. Simon was a number of years younger than Mae. He originally was a boarder in Mae's home after her separation from Herbert. Mae died in 1944 in Chicago, Illinois on November 3 and is buried at Mt. Greenwood Cemetary.

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Florence Pennycuff,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 27 13:15:42 2004



Relyea
Orphanage unknown, Binghamton, New York Broome Co
0877 or 1878 - ?

       

I am trying to locate birth/originating family information regarding my great-grandmother, Mae. She was born illegitimately to Mary C. Shay and Selay Relyea in Binghamton NY July 9, 1878 or 1877 per her social security application just before her death. It has been said in the family that Mae was adopted by a family with the surname of "Parker". She subsequently lived in a common law marriage with Herbert L. Field who worked for a railroad. They moved to Illinois in early 1900's, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Mae had three daughters: Florence, Mildred and Bernice. She had three sons: Herbert Jr., Gerald and William. She separated from Herbert L. Field and legally married Simon Reyes in Chicago, Illinois. Simon was a number of years younger than Mae. He originally was a boarder in Mae's home after her separation from Herbert. Mae died in 1944 in Chicago, Illinois on November 3 and is buried at Mt. Greenwood Cemetary.

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Myer Gordon,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 28 17:09:25 2004




Montefiore and Montreal Hebrew Orphans Home, Montreal, Que Canada
10 Years

       

Judy Gordon has written a book about two jewish orphanages in Montreal that excisted from 1909-1942. The book is called Four Hundred Brothers and Sisters and is available from Judy & Myer Gordon at 14 Alonzo Road, Topronto, Ont Canada M2R 1T5 The book consists of bio's, history and photos. The book sells for $23.00 us funds and $25.00 Cdn funds.We would be happy to give you more information if you so with, please respond to the above. Sincerely Myer Gordon

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Kimmi,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 29 18:46:00 2004



Bertha M. Johnson
Boarder for Arthur Sprowl in Appleton, Maine
1930

       

Bertha Perry, my grand mother never did know who her parents were. She was told that she was left on the door step at the town church as a baby. The only thing I have is her as a boarder in Appleton Maine at the age of 15 in 1930 and that age looked like it had been changed to 15. She was told that she always looked younger than her age. I don't have a birth cert. she didn't apply for her social until she had married my grand father who was Albert Perry of Appleton, Maine. This is all that I have rt now. If anyone can give me any direction as to ahere to go from here please let me know. Thanks, Kimmi

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kristin gaffney-roca,   [email protected],    Sun May 2 13:10:05 2004



Gaffney
Brooklyn,New York
1893-?

       

John Gaffney b. 1882 Annie Gaffney b. 1884 Mae Gaffney b.1885 Nellie Gaffney b.1887 James Gaffney b.1889 BROOKLYN NEW YORK 1893 These children were all sent to an orphange in 1893. Thier father Patrick J. Gaffney was killed by being hung by the neck and thier mother died 3 weeks later from complications of a heart attack. I have no idea where these children could have been placed. I was hoping someone would be able to tell me something. The family lived at 44 Kent St. in Greenpoint,NY at one time, not sure if this was current at the time of placement. The mom's name was Mary Josephine Sullivan - who then married Patrick J. Gaffney. They had another son, Harold, who died in 1895 by being crushed between two trains while at work. He was 15 years old.

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Janet Sotak,   [email protected],    Tue May 4 20:01:30 2004



Hepworth,Robert
Cook County Ill.
1932-1940 ?

       

I am looking for any info. on my father who was considered to be put in a orphanage inCook Co. Ill. Born to a John & Marie Sharpe Hepworth possibly 5-24-1932 in 1955 was discovered in Lake Milton Ohio with little or no information of his past.

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Margot Avey,   [email protected],    Wed May 5 20:38:04 2004



Gallagher
St. Benedict's Orphanage, Wisconsin
1935/6 +

       

Looking for information on St. Benedict's Orphanages in Wisconsin. Frederick Patrick Gallagher (born 1925)was a TB patient in a Minnesota hospital along with his sisters Audrey and Shirley, and mother Lillian Gallagher, formerly Sobczak. His sister Shirley died in 1933, and then his mother. Frederick and Audrey stayed on at the hospital waiting for their father (Frederick Augustus Gallagher)to come for them, which he never did. Audrey was given to a family (don't know who) and Frederick was apparently put on an orphan train and sent to St. Benedict's Orphange somewhere in Wisconsin. Any information would be valuable. Thank you.

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Dorothy,   [email protected],    Thu May 6 04:00:44 2004



Clarke
Michigan, possibly, not sure


       

Trying to find info regarding my grandfather ROY CLARKE. According to 1930 Census (he was 42 at the time) both he and my grandmother were orphans. Place of birth for him is Maryland. I have info that he may have been adopted when he was 17 years old??? May have moved from Michigan to Washington DC in 1922. He was a WW1 veteran- in the calvary, buried at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. Died at Mt Alto Hosp, Wash DC (army hospital)from pancreatic cancer. Married Dorothy Eva Manahan (Monahan)from Maryland; they had 6 girls, Cecelia, Vera, Mildred, Dorothy, Gloria and Elva.

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Kristi Guss,   [email protected],    Fri May 7 13:04:15 2004



Cooper
unknown
unknown

       

I am searching for my grandmother, Ruby Marie Cooper. I do not know if that was her birth name or if they changed it after she was adopted out. I heard that her birth day is Oct. 16, year unknown. I would like to find out anything I can. Thank you.

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Kathleen Walsh-Turner,   [email protected],    Sat May 15 11:35:29 2004



Barret
Brooklyn, New York
1902

       

I am looking for info on my mother's father. He and 3 of his siblings were in an ophanage in Brooklyn. I don't know the name of the ophanage. But I think it may have been in Red Hook. Mainly because my grandfather said he use to go swimming in the Hudson River. The school he went to was in one direction and the Hudson River was in the other direction. My grandfather's name was John Joseph Barrett, His brothers names was George and Patrick and his sister name was Mary. My grandfather has an older sister I believe her name was Elizabeth. Not sure of her name. Always called her Aunt Lizzie. Any help I would be very thank ful for. Sincerely, Kathleen Walsh-Turner

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Betty leonard,   [email protected],    Sat May 15 18:23:55 2004



Wheeler
washington county,New York


       

Here is my story, I,m looking for my husbands grandfather,s parent or where they came from. .here is what we know. Charles Wheeler was taken in at about the age of 10 or 12 by the Leonard family The dates I have for Charles is that he was born in Joliet, ILl. 1857 and died in Rapid City South Dakota on May 5, 1941-- he married sarah Isabell timmons on Dec. 25, 1879, in Indiana. four of their children were born in Indiana, and two in Odell, ILL. The Leonard Family that took them in were Philetus[Peter] Leonard . born Aug. 24, 1834 near Rochester, Wash. County, NY and died Jan. 1, 1912 in Odell, ILL. and Anna Augusta , Cherryman Leonard born May 15,1839, in Farmersville, NY. and died MJune, 2, 1914 in Odell, ILL. They were married Mar. 07, 1861 All The family have been told is that he was an orphan[Charles] and that his last name was Wheeler, but he took on the name Leonard About a week ago I check out a poorhouse in washinton county NY. and found a Charles Wheeler had been taken out , in was in the records marked 1885-1860---THERE IS A QUITE A CHANCE THAT THIS COULD BE THE SAME cHARLES. But I can,t seem to get any futher or find how I can get other records from their. I think it was called the washington County poorhouse records of 1885-1860 cCOULD SOMEONE PLEASE HELP , IM NEW AT THIS AND IM FROM CANADA THANKS Betty leonard

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Farrah Williams,   [email protected],    Sun May 16 00:19:33 2004



Leturgez
Indiana/Pennsylvania
Unsure?1916- 1925??

       

I am searching for my grandfather's given name and relatives. Birth father's name was LEWIS LETURGEZ and mother's name was MARGARET DIVELY. Siblings were JOSEPH,SARAH, and?(MARY)ELIZABETH. The three other siblings weren't placed in a orphanage, the father left my grandfather only. Their mother died between 1916-1922. We have heard that he was in Indiana but also possibly Maryland or Pennsylvania. He changed his last name to DOLAN after leaving an abusive adoptive family. It is also VERY possible that WALTER was not his given first name. I have no idea how to go about searching records or even who to contact, any info. that anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.' [email protected]

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Janet Story,   [email protected],    Mon May 17 15:27:07 2004



STUART/STEWART
Steubenville, OH
mid-late 1860s

       

I'm looking for any orphanages where children from Steubenville, Ohio might have been sent in the mid-19th century. My great-grandmother, Kate Stuart or Stewart, was born in Steubenville, in 1863. Both she and an older boy, who may have been her brother, were adopted by a family in Lapeer County, Michigan and I'm trying to find out the circumstances of her adoption.

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Karen K. Ten Fingers,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 4 23:57:54 2004



Keith
Colorado Springs


       

I,m looking for my daughter I was forced to give her up by my Ex. Her grandmother which has cancer would like to meet her and so would I Her name is Josette Keith at birth born in Hot Springs SD Im pretty sure her birthday is 04/21/1978 The year is right for sure. She was ADOPTED IN Colorado

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s murray,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 11 05:44:04 2004



john taylor
Irelland or Englandto Ontario Canada


       

-searching for John Taylor b. abt. 1883 Possibly a Home Child. There was a John Taylor adopted at age 17, by a family named Covell,but he retained his last name. The only information I have is that he was married to Edna[Storie] around 1923 in London,Ontario Canada, They had two sons John Taylor, and Edward Taylor, both born in London,Ontario,Canada. Family now all deceased,and grandchildren know nothing about his past. Any information would be appreciated. It is not known if he had any siblings. Edna [Storie] Taylor, was a widow surname Plant,previously married to a Charles Milton Plant.

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Laurie Morgan,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 13 14:01:36 2004



Helen Hancock
just out side of Houston Tx I think it was around Dayton Tx area.
early 1930 until 1946

       

My grandmother and her siblings where put in a orphanage just outside of the Houston area.my grandmother was born in 1922. I was told that when her mother died or just before they were all put in this home.My grandmother would have been around 10. I was told that this place was in the Dayton TX area. which is not far from the Houston area. I am not sure how many places that was around this time period. Im sure not many. The other siblings were Leroy Hancock - Dorothy Hancock-Hubert Hancock. The fathers name was Hubert Alonzo Hancock and the mothers name was Dora Lee Brown.I was told that the mother at the time was placed in a place for people who had TB .this was the cause of her death. She was only 33 at the time. If you might know about this place it would be helpful also.I am not sure how to search for this kind of place.But my main search is for this home.and some records of such a place.

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Julie Hester,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 13 18:04:42 2004



Hirthey
Protestant Orphan Asylum of Pittsburg and Allegheny
1900

       

Amelia Hirthey is my husbands Great Grandmother. I have had trouble finding her name listed anywhere. I just decided to type her name into the MSN search engine (after taking a long break from genealogy) and the link came up to that particular orphanage. Rather surprised the months matched up for her birthdate and the site gave a year of 1883 which I did not have. The year seems to coincide with the age of her husband. She died rather early on in life and I have a death date. The location I have for the husband is Wolcott, Wayne Co., NY and also Cleveland Ohio. It will take a bit more research before I am sure this is the person. But I have good feelings. Thanks for all the hardwork. Julie Hester

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GIO,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 15 03:29:25 2004



Hefner
Florida
67

       

THIS SITE IS INCREDIBLY SHITE I JUST NEED SOME INFO ON ORPHANS AND CHARITIES RUN FOR ORPHANS AND I CANT FIND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mary Sparks,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 18 09:20:13 2004



Brown
St. Aemilian Orphanage in St. Francis, Milwaukee, WI
1858-1860

       

My family stayed at the St. Aemilian Orphanage in Milwaukee during 1858-1860. Is there any way to get records of their stay?

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Rebecca Manley,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 20 22:50:28 2004



Margaret Mae Curtis



       

I think my grandmother was in an orphanage in Virginia or North Carolina between 1899 and 1910. I found her in 1910 as a servant to a family in Gloucester,VA. Where do I begin? Thanks for any help? Becky

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linda,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jun 24 18:51:20 2004



hodge
mich,and pa


       

I have a long story, please take time and read about this puzzle that I'm trying to solve. On my Dad's side of the family, I started with Dad's parents and sisters, which I have never meet and they never meet me or my brother. One of my puzzles is this: My Dad kept in his wallet his SS card and the stub to the card. On the stub he wrote his mother's maiden name: Mary Brown and then he had Carl Hodge and Philadelphia. Something doesn't sound right with this. Why would you write your parent's names and your place of birth? I went to the SS office and they gave me this information about my Dad's SS number: Date Issued of the card is 11/1956 in Florida Dad's name = Frank Carl Hodge Parent's names are Mary Brown and Carl Hodge (Dad's SS number is 261-60-8971) Dad's DOB 1-25-1928 in Philadelphia, PA. DOD - May 1988 in Charleston, SC (I knew my Dad all my life.) I wrote for my Dad's birth certificate, but they had no record of birth for the names I provided. On my Mom and Dad's marriage certificate I have this: Dad's parent's names are Bill and Irma Hodge living in Detroit, MI. Dad's address in 1956 on the marriage certificate is Sumter, SC. Mom and Dad married in Lincoln, NC on May 17, 1956. The story my Mom told me was that my dad did something to where his dad was going to turn my Dad in to the police, so they got into a fight and my Dad's Dad kicked my Dad out of the house. Mom said Dad told her he had gotten into a car wreck in his teens and was in hospital awhile. (I don't know where.) All of this was in his teens. My Dad was traveling with the fair at the time Mom and Dad met and married. My Dad at one time worked were they took taxes out and that was in Florida in 1956. Dad never worked anywhere else where he had taxes took out. My Dad would either travel with the fair or had night clubs here in Charleston, SC. All my Dad's clubs were in my Mom's name. Dad couldn't or didn't want the drinking license in his name, etc. Dad was good at covering his tracks. I do know one thing when traveling with the fair back then everyone had Alabama tags because you didn't need car insurance. As you see I have nothing to go on without a birth certificate, etc. Thank You, Linda Hodge Davis [email protected] [email protected] i have pictures of my grandparents and twin aunts

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beverly balletto,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 29 17:29:36 2004



Albert Jennings
I really dont know guessing eith new york or missouri
1900's

       

To All, Looking for any information on the Jennings children from Missouri.Albert A (my grandfather) believe sisters names where Eva, Marie or maria.Do not have parents name Grandfather was born in Jacksonville Missouri on 8/5/1889-1890 not sure of the yr.Any help would be much appricated. Thanks Bev

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Adrienne Kaufman,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 30 19:43:09 2004



White/Clark
Michigan
after 1893

       

I am trying to locate the home where my grandfather and his siblings might have stayed after their parents died in the 1890's. Their names were Jacob (JB or Jay)White, Albert White/Clark, Edd White, Hortense White and Olive White. Their parents were Charles and Mary White of Tyrone Twp, Kent County Michigan.

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pat nielsen,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 7 17:25:19 2004



agnes and sadie tobias
sparta childrens home sparta wis.
about 1903 to 1910

       

i am looking for my mothers sisters. we know they were put in SPARTA childrens home as very small children . sadies birth is 18 june 1909. agnes i do not know for sure but think about 1905 -1907. there parents were amos TOBIAS and SARAH. they could still be a live but most likly not. bdo not know there adop. names. they were last known to be in kendell or hillsbourogh WIS in the 30s. if the story is right. would like to see there families. they have 7 sis.14 half sis and 3 half bros. have been looking for them for years.

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Suzanne Flowers,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 7 22:42:40 2004



Kathman
St. Peter's Orphanage, Memphis, Tennessee
1906-1908

       

My mother, Marie Katherine Kathman and her brother Louis were taken to St. Peter's in Memphis after their mother died. The children were adopted into separate homes. If anyone can offer any lead whatsoever as to who their mother or father may have been, I'd appreciate it greatly.

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Joe Harlin,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 12 09:44:17 2004



Harlen
Notre Dame De Lourdes, Manchester, NH USA
1899 to 1909

       

Looking for the records from the Notre Dame DE Lourdes Orphanage Manchester NH. My father was placed there in the late 1890's and lived there until 1909.The orphanage was run by the Grey Nuns. Trying to find out who his parents are. Thanks Joe Harlin [email protected]

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Sandra L. Couch,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 12 12:13:37 2004



Horigan, Horrigan or Taylor
St. Vincent's Orphanage in Central New York area, either Syracuse, Onondaga or Oswego Co.
APPROX. 1906 - 1925

       

I am looking for Pearl Viola Horigan/Horrigan who was addopted by a Taylor family when she was 16. Her birthdate is 12/1/1906, probably Oswego, NY. She told us she lived in an orphanage in both Oswego County and Onondaga County. One family member thought it was St. Vincent's Orphanage in Syracuse, NY. She attended a Catholic Cammp for oprhan children on Cross Lake near Jordan NY, where she met her husband Mark C. Quimby. They were married in Oswego, New York but lived most of their lives in Jordan, NY, his residance. They ran and operated a marina where once the Riverside Hotel stood that was owned by the Quimby family. The hotel burned but the marina continued in the family. Pearl V. Quimby was in her 90's when she died.

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carole morrow,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 14 10:00:26 2004



George Donnelly
St Thomas Orphans Asylum KY
1870 census

       

Looking for orphanage records and any info re children placed there, adoption records, rosters, etc.

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Genevieve M Brilo,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 17 13:41:59 2004



ROBILLARD
Children's Home, Indianapolis, IN
1983

       

Searching for Genevieve Marie Robillard, born 8/14/1979. She was placed in the Children's Guardian's home in Indianapolis, IN in early 1983. She is my granddaughter, named after me and born on my birthday. She was given up for adoption in February of 1983. I have no idea if she was ever adopted or remained in Foster Care or put in an Orphanage. I had a wonderful 3 yrs with her before she was removed from her home. I'l like to see Ginny before I die. I am now 71 and have looked for her for years. She was removed from "The Meadows" apts. in Marion County, Indpls., IN in early 1983. I last saw her at the Guardian's home in February of 1983. Can someone help me find my granddaughter? My email address is [email protected]

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Genevieve M Brilo,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 17 13:55:15 2004



ROBILLARD (at birth)
Children's Guardian Home, Indianapolis IN
1983

       

Requesting information on Genevieve Marie Robillard born 8/14/1979. She was born on my birthday and named after me. I am her grandmother, Genevieve Marie Brillo. Ginny was removed from her home in early 1983 from The Meadows Apts in Marion County. She was signed over for adoption in Feb. 1983. The last time I saw her was in Feb 1983 at the Guardian's Home just a few days before she was signed over for adoption. I have searched for her for years. I am now 71 and would love to see her before I die. She might remember my husband's name, Tony. She had a brother named Melvin, who was 3 yrs older than Ginny. He was not removed from the home. If anyone can help me please email me at [email protected].

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Patti Marino,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 18 18:23:17 2004



Rose (Roseanna) McKeever (McKiever)
Manhattan, New York City
1866- ???

       

I'm looking for Rose (Roseanna) McKeever (McKiever) and siblings in an orphanage in New York City. Rose was born in 1867, and all I know is that she was raised by "sisters" in a NY orphanage. Thanks for any clues! Patti

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B Lanyon,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 19 13:50:56 2004



Theriault Terriault
Lowell Mass. Franco American Orphanage
1930?

       

Looking for info on Elizabeth Theriault born 1917. She is in the 1930 Census at thsi orphanage.

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sue,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 25 12:26:16 2004



ruth deboy
buffalo,ny
85

       

HAS ANYONE EVER HEARD ABOUT AN ORPHANAGE ON BEST ST. IN BUFFALO, NY. MY MOTHER WAS IN IT IN 1926 WITH HER SISTERS AFTER BOTH PARENTS DIED. I CAN REMEMBER IT BEING A RED BRICK BUILDING WITH BARBED WIRE AROUND THE TOP WALLS. MOM IS 85 NOW AND DYING. SHE SEEMS TO BE HAVING A TERRIBLE TIME RELIVING THIS PERIOD OF HER LIFE. ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED. SUE

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Cecile Sands,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 29 18:45:25 2004



Siegel
Louisville, Kentucky


       

My grandfather, Edward F. Siegel discovered that he was adopted when he was about 70 years of age (ca. 1975). He was looking for a birth certificate copy and could not find one. A relative of his mother told him that he was adopted. He was completely shocked. Apparently, his mother, Theresa M. Ochs Siegel "just came home with a baby" one day! I am reasonably sure that he was adopted as an infant, as he was extremely close to his mother. My mother recalls stories he told about often being taken as a child to visit a family named Sullivan and thinks perhaps there was some relationship (maybe an illegitimate child of a Sullivan daughter?) between the family and my grandfather. The birthdate that we have for him is 2 October 1905. So far I have been unable locate a birth record for a male child around that date with a single mother named Sullivan or for a male Siegel child. Any clues or research guidance would be appreciated.

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Linda,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 31 21:47:53 2004



Boyer
Iowa. Davenport I believe
around 1928

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather William Albert Boyer born 1927. He was left in an orphanage because his older sister could not care for all the children after their mother died. I think his dads name was David. He married Francis Rooker years later.Doea anyone have any information please email me. Thanks, Linda

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CINDY SANDERSEN-HIRSHFIELD,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 11 01:21:42 2004



LILLIE MAE INGRAM
WALNUT COVE,N.C.


       

LOOKING FOR MATILDA F. ANDREWS GENEOLGY (MOTHER OF LILLIE) AND MORE INFORMATION ON THOMAS HARDY INGRAM (FATHER OF LILLIE).tHOMAS IS MY GRANDMOTHERS BROTHER.

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Michelle Kalehzan,   [email protected] ,    Sun Aug 15 19:24:26 2004



Mertz
Duluth, Minnesota area
1889 - approx 1910

       

Hello, I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Linus Sylvester Mertz, who was born in January, 1889, in Duluth. He had some siblings (names unknown) and they were orphaned and placed in a Catholic orphanage in or near Duluth. His mom's name was Mary Finnerty, and his name was, I believe, George Mertz. If anyone has any information about him, his parents, or the orphanage name they might have been in, I would be very grateful. Thank you. Michelle Kalehzan

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mary alice,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 18 20:29:37 2004



byron
irvington/new jersey
1947/1952

       

My brothers and i were in Saint Peters Orphanage. I Am trying to find any other people who were there at same time. Please get in touch . Thank you Mary Alice

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Linda Spindor,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 19 08:27:29 2004



Keeney, Keeny



       

I am not sure that my grandfather was on the orphan train but I can't find him anywhere else until 1893 in Texas. He was born abt. 1868 (we thought in Texas). This is the information I have on him and his sisters. I can't find the sisters until they marry in about 1880. Martha Ann Keeney b. 1852 Ark.? d. abt. 1911 Rosie Ellen Keeney b. 1858 Tex.? d. 1904 Mary Catherine Keeney b. 1866 Tex? d. 1939 James Fate Keeney b. 1868 Tex? d. 1930 I wonder if they might be on an orphanage list somewhere. If anyone has any information please let me know. Thanks,

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Robin,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 20 20:57:03 2004



Rosanna Margaretta Dehaven (she went be Margaret)
Maryland -- believe Baltimore vicenity


       

Iam researching my paternal grandmother's family. She was born in 1897 in Harford Maryland to Charles Dehaven and Ruth E. Stewart. She and her younger brother John (born 1899)appear with their parents in the 1900 Census for Harford County. In 1910 she appears in Somerset County as a "servant girl" on the farm of Samuel Robinson, a single man whose father was a local physician. We know from family history that she and her brother John were both in on "orphanage" sometime between 1900 and 1910 -- and we believe that it was in Baltimore. We do not know where they were or why they were there. After the 1900 Census, we have been unable to find further traces of Ruth Stewart. We know that Charles lived until 1911, passing away in Harford County. His obituary and death records do not indicate a wife. We would like to know what happened to Ruth: did she pass away? (there are some family stories that she died in childbirth. Did she leave Charles for some reason? (there are no family stories to this affect, but my grandmother and great-uncle never gave any hint of knowing about their father or mother -- although there is at least one picture of the adult Ruth). Did she and Charles divorce? (have not located divorce records up to now). Did she remarry and have another family? As an adult she talked to her children about having "half borthers," one of whom attended my grandmother's funeral dressed in his military uniform. Family is not sure of the names of these siblings, but everyone believes the half brothers were Dehaven's (that is children of Charles and second wife, not children of Ruth and a second husband -- although no one living today is sure). At least one of the half brothers lived in California circa 1950 at the time that my father passed through there on the way to military service in Korea. Dad, too, believes the brother's last name was Dehaven. As part of understanding my grandmother's story, we would like to know which orphanage she was in and whatever information that source might convey about the changes in her family.

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Hubert O. Hendrie,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 25 11:47:27 2004
www.hohendrie.com


Field (s)
Vine street Orphanage in Chattanooga, Tn


       

I am seeking information about a young girl being adopted circa 1878 from the VINE STREET ORPHANAGE in Chattanooga, Tennessee by a man known as LON CLARK ( also of Chattanooga ) I have been lead to believe that LON CLARK is a well known citizen and community leader of Chattanooga. Any information will be greatfully appreciated.

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jillfm,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 25 20:46:46 2004



Feeney
Everett, MA
abt. 1916- ?

       

I am looking for any records on Hugh, James, Patrick & Margaret FEENEY that were placed in an orphanage about 1916. They were born in Everett, MA all around 1907 - 1911. I believe the orphanage was in the same general area of MA. They were Irish Catholic, if that helps narrow it down. Thanks.

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MIKE LOFTIS,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 6 04:09:17 2004



LOFTIS
WHITAKER STATE HOM Pryor,Oklahoma (Mid 1950's)
1953 -1955

       

Oklahoma Adoptees DOB: January 21,1947 & October 26,1950...LOOKING for adopted Children Of George & Flossie Loftis...Shirley Lavon Loftis born Jan.21,1947 in Tahlequah,Oklahoma & Lester Neal Loftis born Oct.26,1950 In Oklahoma City,Oklahoma...TAKEN from their home in Ponca City,Oklahoma Jan.8,1953 to Whitaker State Home in Pryor,Oklahoma.....And quickly Adopted out,within a year or so.Shirley was age 6,Lester was age 3(When TAKEN away,in 1953)..ANY Information,Contact: Mike Loftis 922 N. Broadway Wichita,Kansas 67214 My Email: [email protected]

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kristin roca,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 11 20:47:05 2004



Gaffney
New York City (GREENPOINT)


       

in 1893 ,GAFFNEY children were placed in an orphanage, problem i do not know which one. they lived in GREENPOINT,BROOKLYN,NEW YORK when thier parents( Patrick and Mary Gaffney passed away. names were: Nellie b. 1890 Annie b. 1884 Mae b. 1886 John b.1882 my g-grandfather released 1898 @16 to join Army Jimmy b. 1887 Can anyone tell me where these children could have been placed if they lived in Brooklyn in that year ??? Or anyone with information ?? 916-375- 0549 Kristin [email protected]

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jeanette,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 22 23:31:01 2004



Loraine Barnes she may of speeled lLorane
Not sure but must be not that far from lexinton ky it was catholic orphanage
1933 to1942

       

Hi,my name is Jeanette.I'am tring to find anyone who may of known my mother,Loraine Barnes she may of spelled her name lorane. She was taken to a orphanage,not that far from ky she before she passed away said she hitch hike home one time she may of been six years old or oldier not sure. She said she was taken there because her mother could not take care of her. She also had stayed there untill she was maybe 16 years old. She said the orphanage had two parts to it one was a orphanage the other side was for girls that had done something wrong. She told me she was put on the side for the girls who could not be handle because there was no room on the orphanage side.I'm looking for anyone who may of been there at the same time or who may know her. Thanks Jeanette

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Kelsie Mayew,   dont have one,    Thu Sep 23 13:49:43 2004
dont have one


never had one
never had one


       Anyone to read

I would like to have a pen pal if thats ok with yall? You can have my adress: 568 lost bridge road Longville, Louisiana 70652

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Sybil,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 24 13:34:19 2004





1852

       

I would like to know if there were any homes in Charleston, SC for unwed mothers in 1852.

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Jenny,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 2 14:36:54 2004
n/a


Tucker, Tukker
Childrens Home for Little Wonderers, Boston, Ma.
uncertain

       n/a

Looking for Florence, Florance or Flossie, Flossy Tucker. From Boston, Ma. Traveled to Indiana with other siblings. Nettie, Laura, Lottie Tucker. One Brother died of drowning in Ma. Any information at all, would be appreciated at this time. They were in Boston's Childrens Home for Little Wonderers. Jenny

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Lura Wight,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 4 22:46:48 2004



Pearl Elizabeth Clark
Shelby County/Fayette County, Tn
?1885-1898

       

I am trying to locate the orphanage where my grandmother was raised...it may have even been in Arkansas...she told me that she was born in a log cabin in Arkansas...that she was raised in an "orphan asylum" and at age 16 yrs went to live with the Edmund Rivers Scruggs family as a servant in Somerville (Fayette County)Tn., and is listed as so in the 1900 census...unfortunately the 1890 census is what I need, or a list of the orphans at Porter-Leath in 1885-1898..I have a recording of her I made as a child and she gives a few clues about the "orphan asylum"...such as there were front steps she had to wash and the water froze on them in the winter...there was also another girl there sh mentioned named "Belle?/Adele Peterson/Pederson"..and a man who ran a store close by named "Mr Mac"...she states it was a red brick building...I know it is very little...but does this ring a bell for anyone...can you help me?

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Ronald,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 11 01:15:05 2004




Uganda


       

PLEASE HELP ME JOIN UNIVERSITY,Dear friends,am Ronald Magezi from Uganda(EAST AFRICA)am an orphan and i performed very well in my exams and i was admitted in our main University here for a degree in COMPUTER SCIENCE but i can not find funds to enable me join the University,please,if there is any good Samaritan who can help me,please e-mail me back and i will give you my detailS.God bless you. [email protected]

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Deborah Wessel,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 19:08:54 2004



Egan,Egen,Agan
New York City,New York
1884

       

I'm Looking For Info On Edgar Edward Egan Born On Janurary 31,1884 In New York City,N.Y. And Died July 11,1967 In Prescott, Mich. I Was Told He Was adopted And Raised In An Orphange.I Would Like To Find Any Info On Him And His Family. Parents Unknown. You Can Contact Me At [email protected] Debbie Wessel

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Debbie Wessel,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 19:19:07 2004



Stanton
Martinsville, Indiana
1907

       

I'm Looking For Info On Norris Stanton. She Was Adopted At 3 mos Old. Her Adopted Parents Were Oscar Stanton And Minnie Lampkins Stanton. I'm Looking For Her Birth Parents Name Unknown. She Married Clifford Kays In Martinsville, Indiana. Norris Was Born In Martinsville, Ind. She Died In 1987 In Marion Co, Indiana. You Can Contact Me At [email protected] Thanks Debbie

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Cheryl Ledford,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 16 14:38:23 2004



Methodist Orphan Home
Decatur, DeKalb Co. Ga
1900

       

Looking for information on Walter,age 13, and Frank, age 10, Ledford. They were listed on 1900 Ga census as pupils at a Methodist Orphan Home, in Decatur, Dekalb Co. Ga. They were the great uncles of my husband. They had a brtoher, William E who was living in Alabama at the time of their residence there. I do not know how long they were there, nor any information on their parents. Any information on these boys and or the Orphanage would be greatly appreciated.

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Cheryl Ledford,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 16 14:39:38 2004



Methodist Orphan Home
Decatur, DeKalb Co. Ga
1900

       

Looking for information on Walter,age 13, and Frank, age 10, Ledford. They were listed on 1900 Ga census as pupils at a Methodist Orphan Home, in Decatur, Dekalb Co. Ga. They were the great uncles of my husband. They had a brother, William E who was living in Alabama at the time of their residence there. I do not know how long they were there, nor any information on their parents. Any information on these boys and or the Orphanage would be greatly appreciated.

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JOYCE PEACE,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 26 01:05:11 2004



PERRY MOORE
GREENVILLE SC
1880

       

I AM TRYING TO LOCATE A PERRY MOORE BORN IN NORTH CAROLINA, BUT MOVED TO SOUTH CAROLINA LATER WITH WE DON'T KNOW WHO. CARRIED THE MOORE NAME BUT LAST NAME MAY HAVE BEEN SOMETHING ELSE. HAS TWO SONS ADOPTED. NAME CLARENCE AND JOHN THAT WERE BOWENS IN RUTHERFORDTON COUNTY IN THE 1900. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO JOHN AND CLARENCE'S PARENTS WERE ALSO. THANKS JOYCE

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CAROL O'BEIRNE,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 28 23:09:12 2004



O'BEIRNE
ST. MARY'S ORPHANAGE, NEWARK , NEW JERSEY
1950--1955

       

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT LIVED IN ST.MARY'S ORPHANAGE , S. ORANGE AVENUE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. E-MAIL , WE CAN CATCH UP . CAROL O'BEIRNE

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Sue McCall,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 1 10:17:03 2004



mcGill
Brooklyn, kings co, new York
1890- 1900

       

I am looking for information on my grandmother Elizabeth McGill and her brothers James and John, They were all born in the 1880's. Many years ago, I found them in the 1890 New York Census in an orphange. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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Terisa,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 6 18:48:20 2004



GODFREY
Adopted in Cook County, IL.


       

Looking for Babyboy Godfrey who was adopted in Cook County, IL. (Chicago) in the early 1950's. The lawyer's last name who handled the case's name was Genaldi. The birth mother is my grandmother Sarah (Godfrey) Golob. Thank you, Terisa.

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Jim Schmidt,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 7 05:44:35 2004



St Joseph's Childrens Home; Superior, Wisconsin; 1952-1959; the Nuns



       


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Jim Schmidt,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 7 05:47:15 2004



St Joseph's Childrens Home
Superior, Wisconsin;
1952-Dec. 1959

       

Am trying to build a history and database of the Home. Thank you.

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Jim Schmidt,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 7 05:48:17 2004



St Joseph's Childrens Home
Superior, Wisconsin;
1952-Dec. 1959

       

Am trying to build a history and database of the Home. Thank you.

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Bonnie Arnold,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 9 19:18:00 2004



Rosa Laura Hall
Iowa or Illinois
?

       

Rose Laura HALL EVERT was born on July 1, 1875, in either Iowa or Illinois. At 4 years of age, she was a "boarder" in the John Reimund home in Urbana, IL. According to the 1880 Census, her father was born in Illinois and the birthplace of her mother is "unknown". The census says the birthplace is Iowa, but she may have been born in Illinois. I would love to know more about my g-grandmothers life THANK YOU

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Bonnie Arnold,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 9 19:18:49 2004



Rosa Laura Hall
Iowa or Illinois
?

       

Rose Laura HALL EVERT was born on July 1, 1875, in either Iowa or Illinois. At 4 years of age, she was a "boarder" in the John Reimund home in Urbana, IL. According to the 1880 Census, her father was born in Illinois and the birthplace of her mother is "unknown". The census says the birthplace is Iowa, but she may have been born in Illinois. I would love to know more about my g-grandmothers life THANK YOU, Bonnie

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Marjorie Tortajada,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 11 02:31:20 2004
http://www.angelfire.com/mt/si cily1


Albert Jules Kaesler
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
1920- 1925

       

Looking for foster care records for Albert Jules Kaesler from 22nd St and the Boulevard, Bayonne, New Jersey for the period 1920-1925.

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Stanl;ey Miles,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 11 19:33:07 2004




St. Thomas Orphange Louisville, Ky
2

       

If anyone wants to talk that was in the orphange during the years of 1959-61 please email.

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Deborah Christman,   cherokeetraipsonwoman@yahoo .com,    Fri Nov 12 20:15:14 2004



Hazel Adams
Jewish Infant Center Columbus, Ohio


       

Looking for any information on the Jewish Infant Center located in Columbus, Ohio probably around the 1920's

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Carol A Fredette,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 13 08:48:57 2004



Reeves
Rahway New Jersey USA
unknown

       

November 13, 2004 I am trying to locate any information on an orphanage in Rahway New Jersey, My great Grandmother Julia Charlotte Reeves was said to have lived there in the late 1800's Julia was said to have gone to live with the Jewell Family of Tennant NJ as a foster child. Julia was born June 28, 1865 she married my grandfather Emil Louis Stahl in 1887and died in 1916. [email protected]

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Duane Goode,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 15 14:03:28 2004



Clarence Zenith Graf
Pennsylvannia or Illinois ??


       

I am looking for information about my wife's grandfather, Dr. Clarence Zenith Graf, dentist who practiced in Chicago. He was born in Philadephia, PA, on 22 July 1881 and died in Chicago, IL, on 12 March 1938. We know that he lived in an orphanage and was sponsored/supported by someone, an uncle???, through dental school at Northwestern university. We do not know his parents' names or any of his ancestors. Clarence had a sister, Frances, who never married, and perhaps a brother named Walter. Thank you for any help

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Carolyn Spicer,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 27 17:32:55 2004



Gonsalvo / Gonzalvo
Diocesan Orphans' Home, Concord, New Hampshire
1875-1895

       

Would appreciate any information on the Diocesan Orphans Home also called Coit House which was located on the grounds of St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. Grandmother, Mary Gonzalvo, was a resident there between the years of 1875-1895.

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Rae Jean Miles,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 3 11:01:19 2004



John P. Byrd
Tennessee
1930-1932

       

My Dad although not an orphan was put in an orphans home possibly in Chattanooga as the family couldn't take care of him for a short while after his father died. The family lived in Atlanta, Ga.An Aunt put him in the home until she could get things arranged.Any help would be greatly appreciated.I would like to know the name of the home and if any records exsist of his stay there.

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Suzanne Flowers,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 7 21:17:47 2004



Kathman, Kathmann
Memphis, Tennessee
unknown

       

Marie Katharine and Louis William Kathman were orphaned abt. 1906 close to Memphis Tennessee. The doctor who attended their mother at her death drove these two kids to St. Peter's Orphanage in Memphis. We believe their father's name was Louis William Kathman, and their mother's name to be Mary E. Kathman. If any of these names ring a bell, please respond. Thank you

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Amanda Ross,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 9 11:43:51 2004



Roy
St. Landry's parish, Louisiana
ABT 1868- ?

       

I am looking for Oscar Roy, my great grandfather. He was born about 1868 possibly in St. Landry's parish, Louisiana. According to the 1880 US Census, he lived as an orphan with Charles Clay and family in the same parish. It's possible the family came from Acadia, but I don't know how far back that was. Anything on this person, or any helpful tips for my research, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Suzanne Flowers,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 11 16:12:57 2004



Louis William Kathman(n), Mary E. Kathman(n)
St. Peter's, Memphis Tennessee
abt. 1906

       

Does anyone know, from their own experiences, how I can find out what happened to my ancestral orphans' birth parents? Marie Katharine (B Jan 17, 1902) and Louis William Kathman (B May, 1898)were orphaned somewhere in the vicinity of Memphis about 1906. Their father (Louis William Sr) died earlier, and the children were orphaned when their mother (Mary E. Kathman) died. The doctor that attended their mother took the children to St. Peter's. No one at the Orphanage can find records on these two, and there is no death certificate for any Kathman dying in Memphis during this era. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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JoAnn Coil,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 12 18:18:52 2004



gordon junior samuel coil
whitaker home pryor oklahoma
1919- 1936

       

My father in law was in the whitaker orphanage and we can't get any records of his adoption. Is there anyone who can tell me where we might go to find the adoption records for this orphanage. Or does anyone remember him. He was in the maple cottage the last time before he got out.Would really like to know where to find the records.

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Erik Quist,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 13 12:16:25 2004



Johnson
Orphan Asylum Society of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
1895-1899

       

I am trying to trace my Great Grandmother's family and have a letter she received in 1941 in response to an inquiry about her parent's. Her name was Bessie Johnson and the letter says that she was dropped off and picked up by a Mrs. Pentz on a private arrangment. She was there from 6/26/1895 until 3/1/1899. Bessie (Elizabeth) was listed of having a birth date of 5/12/1888. I am confused because I have her mother living with her and her husband in a census and the mother is listed as Anna Sofia Johnson from Sweden. I also have a marriage certificate for Anna Sofia Johnson and her husband Johan Johanson (John Johnson) also from Sweden. I also have a lot of other information about the Johnson family. My main question is if it is possible that the mother was only listed as Mrs. Pentz and was actually Mrs. Johnson? If not, is there a good place to find out additional information. Thanks, Erik

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Sandi Dias,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 16 08:27:33 2004



Layman
Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Children's Home, Normal, IL
1900

       

I am researching my Great Grandmother. She was born in Paris Illinois. When she was very young, her and a sister and brother were placed in the Edgar County Childrens Home (1898). One year later they were taken out by a Mrs. Copeland. However, I now find that my Great Grandmother and her brother were in the Illinois Soldier's and Sailors Childrens home in 1900. No mention of the sister. My Great Grandmother's maiden Lucy Layman. Her Father's name was Charles W. Layman, and her Mothers name was Emma (Copeland) Layman. Her Brothers name was Charles Layman, and the sister that seems to have disappeared was named Mollie Layman. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You, Sandi Dias

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donna elio,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 21 23:03:43 2004







       

Are there any orphanges still in existance in the Baltimore Maryland area? Woul like to volunteer my expertise in raising children and using art as a theraphy. Am retired and love working with children, Have private and professional experience.' Donna Elio Phone 410-766-1952

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Patty Hoffman-Johnson,   johnson@wcesinc,com,    Thu Dec 23 08:22:31 2004



Burnett/Barnet
Manhattan, New York, New York-Born at St. Ann's Maternity Hospital-Part of the Foundling Hospit
1892-1897 or 1998

       

My Grandmother Elizabeth Barnett was born May 2,1892 at St. Ann's Maternity Hospital. I do not know the circumstances of her birth, but I suspect her mother and father were not married. Her mother was Mary Smith born in NY and her father was Geo. Burnett-porter born in Florida. This much help I have gotten from her birth certificat. She told me that she came from St. Ann's Orphanage. I have been unable to confirm this though. I think maybe she may have been place through the Foundling. In 1897 or 1898 she sent on an "Orphan Train" to Missouri and placed with the Henry Lauberth family. This is all that I know, I have been unable to find out any more information. If anybody can help me please email me at: [email protected]. Thank you, Patty Hoffman-Johnson

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cheryl,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 1 18:20:34 2005



francis and william Burnette
Arkansas childrens home and hospital
1913?

       

Looking for any information on relitives mothers name was Matilda burnette or Tilda James. She died in the clay county poor home.

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Wilma Borawski-Castro,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 1 21:12:53 2005



Mission of the Immaculate Virgin
Richmond Borough-Staten Island,New York
1890-1900

       

Looking for any information on my grandfather and his brother who were put in an orphanage called the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin in the borough of Richmond in New York. The census have them listed as inmates. Their names were Charles and Alexander Mclaren. It was in 1900 and I haven't been able to find any information on it. Anyone with information please let me know. Thank you.

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Geneiveve Pecora,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 2 13:25:48 2005



geneiveve pecora
st. agnes's New York
?

       

i am trying to figure out what years i was in the orphanage, and how old i was? thank you /gene

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Barbara Cope,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 2 13:47:15 2005



Van Dorn- Vandorn- Vandorne
Seguin, TX. Guadalupe Co. USA
1870-1877

       

I am looking for three children in 1870, Percy, Lammie and Douglas Van Dorn. Documents say their grandparents raised them but they are not with their grandparents, Thomas and Malinda Goodbread in 1870 census in Seguin TX. or surrounding area. They are not with their mothers sisters, Elizabeth Goodbread Dagen or Mary Goodbread Heathcock in Seguin. Their mother Martha Goodbread Van Dorn Bird must have died sometime after 1870. Their guardian after 1877 was their mothers brotherinlaw Jacob Dagen. There are court documents disputing the estate of their mother.The Dagen descendants live in Sutherland Springs, Floresville in Wilson Co.I would think they should be accounted for in the census or some household. The grandparents say they raised them but if that was true they should be with them.Thank you, Barbara

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Ali,   [email protected] ,    Wed Jan 5 09:29:51 2005



Jay Green
Pike County Kentucky--no orphanage that I know of-- was taken in by a Green Family
1888-??

       

Ok, I'm researching one of my great grandfathers. The only known name the family has for him is Jay Green b. 1886 in Pike County Kentucky. According to family legend, his mother died during childbirth, and his father raised him until age 2, at which time his father was killed in a logging accident. Now, he was taken in by a family with the last name of Green. It is suspected that this family adopted him. But, was his bith name Green and the family a relation or was he born under another name? Who were his parents? I'm not sure of the first names of the people who took him in. I know that at the age of about 24..around..1910 he married my great grandmother Gracie Smith. If anyone knows how I can find this information, or if there is a relative of the family who took this child in, please, please contact me.

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Kathleen Francis,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 7 09:56:30 2005



Duranty, Winnafred
Littleton, NH or Boston, MA
1920- 1922

       

Looking for information on Duranty Family, Littleton NH. Or orphanages run by nuns in Bostong between 1890-1925. My mother was born in September 1920 or 1921 in Littleton NH to a women with the last name Duranty. My mother was given the name, Winnafred Duranty as noted on her birth certificate. However, She had been placed up for adoption and possibly sent to an orphanage (run by nuns) in Boston, MA. No information was given as to the father. She was placed for adoption to Mary and Joseph Kirby (Jamacia Plains,Massachusetts) Her name was then changed to Mary Louise Kirby. We have correspondence from the lawyers to the town clerk stating that they wanted the birth records to be changed to reflect the adoptees name. (Kirby) Any info on Duranty family or names of Boston Orphanages (Catholic?) during the period 1900-1925 would be helpful.

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Marie Estelle Perez-Sanjurjo,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 10 10:44:48 2005



Estelle Sanjurjo Gely or Estelle Sanjurjo Heller
New York
1935 to 1945

       

My mother Estelle Sanjurjo Gely or Estelle Sanjurjo Heller grow- up in a catholic orphan home in Mount Vermont. It was about 1935 to 1945 I will like to know the name of any catholic orpham home in that area at those years. If somebody have the information please let me know. thanks Marie Estelle

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Frederick Rodgers,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 10 14:36:46 2005
none


Anthony Rodgers - Rogers
1900 Plumas Co. Hospital, Boarder,Inmate
Not known

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Looking for gggUncle Anthony Rodgers - Rogers,b.Dec.,1848,Huntingdon co.,Pennsylvania.Parents Charles and Rebecca Rodgers,Belleville,Mifflin Co.,PA. Left Mifflin Co.,PA.in 1881 for Plumas Co.,CA.,to work for Brother Charles G. Rodgers. Anthony was in Civil-War,49th PV.. Last date I have is the 1900 Plumas Co. Census,Plumas Co. Hospital listed as Boarder,Inmate,age 50,Single. Not in CA.Death Index,so he died before 1905. Any help would be appreciated ! Sincerely, Frederick Rodgers

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Cathy( Miller ) McCord,   Macatee @aol.com,    Sat Jan 15 18:17:37 2005







       

TO ALL.. WISH I COULD TALK TO SOMEONE THAT LIVED AT ST. MARY'S ORPHANAGE 9NOW ST. MARY'S VILLA) LOCATED IN NASHVILLE TENNESSEE. 1960..1970. MY NAME WAS CATHY MILLER... E-MAIL ME AT [email protected]

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Robin Smith,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 17 15:47:05 2005



Searching for Smith in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
Unknown

       

My name is Robin Smith. I was born and raised in Louisville, KY. I am looking for my biological siblings. I do have a little information. Surname: William T. Smith B/D August 20, 1964 Born Louisville, Ky Jefferson County Doctor's name: Douglas Haynes Surname: Rae 1 Smith B/D April 25, 1969 Born Louisville, Ky Jefferson County Doctor's name: Douglas Haynes Other: I have 3 other sisters, do not have much information on them except the following: These children were not legally born under my mother�s name. Last name known: Baby Jacqueline Unknown DOB (Possibly 196?) Born in Louisville, KY Was placed in "Home of the Innocents" Dark-skinned in complexion Last name known: Baby Joyce Born in 1968-1970 in Louisville, KY May have been adopted to a preacher and his wife in New Jersey area Last name known: Baby Cynthia Born 1971 in Louisville, KY Seen a picture of her when she was 4 years old, looks just like me This child is light-skinned, maybe biracial Last name known: Baby Gerald Born between 1977-1979 in Louisville, Ky Very light complexion, Can pass for white These children were left in the hospital and went to foster homes and some Them lived with biological mother for awhile and then were taken by the state. Don't know if they were adopted or not, Not even sure if these are their names now. Anyone with any info: Please e-mail: [email protected] Thank you, Robin

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Jo Ann Stout,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 20 15:22:46 2005



Ackerman (adopted name William H. Crane
Arlington, Washington, Nebraska
1873 - ?

       

I am looking for information on my Grandfather who was adopted in abt. 1874 in Arlington, Nebraska. He was adopted by the William & Mary Crane family. He grew up in Arlington, NE and married a girl (Belle Hazen) there in 1903. I am not sure where he died possibly in Colorado around 1949. Any help concerning the Crane family or the Ackerman family would be appreciated.

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Roberta Demmitt,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 22 04:16:10 2005



Maggard
Buckhorn, Kentucky
1960-1963 abt

       

Does anyone know how I go about getting information about anyone who was in Buckhorn. I was told that the home has closed.

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margaret herman,   m.herman.ldcsb.on.ca,    Sun Jan 23 13:47:58 2005



mead
n.y. foundling hospital/st. agnes orphanage n.y.
1930's-1940's

       

My father, Theodore Mead was brought to the NY Foundling Hospital on Nov. 27 1932. He was found in a box in a tenement building. He was two days old (assumed) and nameless. The staff gave him his name. He was in and out of foster care for several years and finally ended up at St. Agnes Orphanage in Upstate New York where he stayed until being released on his eighteenth birthday. I know that this is not alot of information but it is all he has. If anyone has any information or can direct us further, my father and his daughter would be very grateful. Thank you

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Raymond F. Hottenstein, Jr.,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 25 18:40:35 2005



Raymond Hottenstein, Sr.
Lancaster, Pa, USA
1925 to 1930's?

       January 25, 2005

I am looking for information on my father and the orphanage that was located in Lancaster, PA on South East End Avenue in the city. Thank you!

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christy veasey,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jan 27 07:04:31 2005



flammer
columbus ohio
1930-1946

       Christy Veasey, Emily Flammer, Oct. 2004

Am reposting an inquiry about Emma flammer, Mary Flammer and Billy Flammer all were sent to a Catholic orpahange after thier mother Viola past away. Don't know the orpahages name. Thank-you if you knew her and could tell me about her. She said the nuns were very stricked and that she would spend holidays with her grandmothe Christian Stabb Flammer my namesake. She was in an orphanage in Cinncinatti posibbly. Thank-you.

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Frances Bishop,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 28 08:53:23 2005



Becker
Angel Guardian Orphan Home Chicago,Il
1904to1908

       

My mother was born May Bertha Becker on Dec. 21, 1902 and was placed in a Catholic orphanage called Angel Guardian in Chicago. She was adopted in Nov. 1908 by a family by the name of Wurster. I am looking for members of her birth family.

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Robert Fabian,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 2 09:12:43 2005



Home for little wanderers
271 huntington ave, Boston Ma, 02115
6

       

I am looking for any information on my past. I am looking for my sister who came to see me when I was living with my adoptive parents at the age of 10 in stoughton ma. Her husbond works for a fire dept in Worcester ma. I was taken from my real parents when I was 2? and adopted when I was 8. I was born 11-23-61. my adoptive parents names where mother: Kathryn Fabian & father: Robert Fabian. I have moved to fla

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Mary Butler,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 4 11:56:46 2005



Lavery
Vancouver BC
1936

       

Hi,I am trying to trace a cousin of mine last heard of in a childrens home (don't know if this is the same as an orphanage??)in Vancouver in 1936. Her name than was Eileen Lavery & it was reported that on the death of her father (my uncle) her mother was working in Haney, now Maple Ridge, & her & her brother were in this childrens home. I have reason to believe her brother died 30 years ago, but if anyone has any info on her I would be very grateful. I am coming over to Canada from the UK this Summer, & it would be lovely to either trace her or her descendants.

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Judy Calabrese,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 5 21:06:50 2005



Benjamin Forst (Forest, Frost,,Fuerst)
Either Brooklyn or Manhattan, NY USA
Late 1890's, early 1900's

       

All I know is that my grandfather was placed in a Jewish orphanage because his father had died very young, and his mother couldn't afford to take care of the 5 children she was left with. Supposedly she took him out of there when he was old enough to earn a living.

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Amber Graham,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 6 14:47:43 2005



Rhyason
Utica, New York
1854

       

I am hoping someone out there may have some information on finding my great, great grandfather. Parker Rhyason has been a mystery for many years. The family story is his parents came from Ireland by boat, and his father was killed on the journey. His mother was with child, settled in Utica New York, had Parker 1854 and then, died 5 months after. He was then placed in an Orphanage in Utica. Does anyone know how I can find who his parents were? I don't even know which orphange he went too. Are there any such records for orphanges at this late date? Thanks.

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Sharon Walters,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 7 13:36:02 2005



Sharon Kay Nelson
Richmond , Indiana
1957 / 1958

       

My sister Gloria Jean Nelson and I were put into this orphanage in Richmond, Ind. We both were adopted out in 1959 or 1960 to Edward & Francis Scholefield, they lived in Joliet, IL at the time. I am wondering if anyone might know the name of the orphanage or where I might be able to go for information. I also have a brother who is living in Indiana, but I am having no luck finding him, his name is John Paul ( John, Johnny Cash) he also adopted out by his fathers parents. Birth mother name: Edna Mae Collins from Hagerstown, Ind ( Cambridge City, Ind at this time). Grandmothers name Ester Pearl Harvey also lived in Hagerstown, Ind. Any information would be very helpful.

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Cora,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 7 17:05:30 2005



Simpkins
The Childrens Home Society, Trenton New Jersey USA
5 or 6 years

       

My father was put into the orphanage at the age of 11, in 1923. They called my Dad Leroy at the orphanage but his first name is Harold and middle name is Leroy. What I would like to know is if someone has any ancesters that was in this orphanage at this time and if there was any pictures or class pictures that was taken if so can you please let me know if you have any of these. I just found this site after looking, searching and writing to so many sites. PLEASE if you have pictures please let me know. My Dad's last name was Simpkins. Thank You, Cora

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Kathleen,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 8 12:58:43 2005



van voorhis
Children's Home Society/Children's Aid Society New York City,New York
1942 thru 1944

       

My Mother was born in Newburgh,New York at St.Luke's Hospital,in 1939.She went into foster care at 10 days old.She lived with foster parents for three years,but due to their age,they were unable to adopt her. She was placed in Children's Aid Society/Children's Home Society, in New York city in the early 1940's. She was adopted in 1944 by the Jensens.Any info on her birth family would be very much appreciated. She has a photo from her childhood with the name Barbara Ann Van Voorhis on the back.Also,her name was on the adoption records. Thanks,Kathleen

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Stacey Ferguson,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 9 07:32:27 2005







       

I am looking for any information on the Orphanage or home for unwed mothers located in Columbus, Bartholomew county Indiana. I was born there on September 19, 1972 and I am looking for any birth information.

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Sherrilyn,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 14 20:46:49 2005



Crandall
Orphan's Asylum, New York City 2 District 22 Ward
1870 (bef and aft)

       

My Great Grandfather Oliver W. Crandall was listed in the 1870 federal census as a resident of the Orphan's Asylum of New York. He was four years old. Family stories tell of his parents both dying. He lived with family for a while and then was put in the orphanage. He supposedly had two sisters. One story told that these sisters were the ones who put him in the orphanage. I don't know if there are records from this orphanage still available or where I might find them. I also have no information on the sisters. By the 1880 census Oliver Crandall was living and working on a farm in Marysville, Kansas with the Alexander family. I would appreciate any information that any one might have of this orphanage and/or Oliver's sisters.

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Linda Nufer,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 18 13:57:52 2005



Shyer/Shier
New York
1845-!855

       

Henry Shyer or Shier orphaned by a fire in Ny city both parents died in the fire they lived above the store they owned or ran,there. could be siblings he was taken out of orphanage by a family named Sawyer

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Cheryl (Hoffman) Blackford,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 22 13:54:25 2005



Mahoney
Roman Catholic Orphanage of Alton, Illinois
1923 to around 1937

       

I am looking for information on my mother's maternal and paternal side of our ancestry. I have found some info on her maternal side, but am having no luck finding the paternal side. Her name was Frances Louise Mahoney and she had two brothers, Hamilton Eugene and Gerald Fitzpatrick who were in this orphanage with her. Her mother's name was Pearl (Plasters) Mahoney, born in Illinois on Jan. 11, 1890 to Melissa Plasters who was a widow in 1900. Pearl had one full blood brother, Harry H. Plasters. That family lived in Nadosha, Wilson Co., Kansas in 1900. My mother's father was Eugene Fitzpatrick Mahoney, born in Cork Co. Ireland. I know nothing more about him except that he was married either before or after Pearl and had at least one child, Mary Ellen Mahoney Marion. Mary Ellen lived in Jacksonville, Il with her family until her death sometime in the 1970's or 80's. My grandfather died in Alton, IL, I think somewhere around 1942-1945. Can anyone help with anything they know about this orphanage and where I can get better records? Thanks for any help you can give.

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Mary Lou,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 25 13:49:04 2005



William Sinnett
Mount St. Joseph Home in Paterson NJ
1930?

       

Is there a list available of the children placed in the this home and the reason why they were placed, death of a parent, divorce, etc. I know my father and uncle were in the boys home. I did find a census record. My aunts were not listed in the girls home, at least I could not find them. Any ideas where this information would be located or who I could contact to find this out? Keep reaching deadends. Thanks.

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elizabeth,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 27 17:34:31 2005



Matney
bonnyoaks orphanage in Tennessee
1893 - 1910

       

I am looking for any information on the Matney's in Bonny Oaks Orphanage in Tennessee, her dad was born in Missouri,abt.1876-1879 some where in there, she married a Duffey when she was 15 years old she also had sisters there Tennessee Matilda Matney and a younger brother named Billy i was told. but any information on these people would be helpful. thank you elizabeth

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Robbie,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 9 22:57:48 2005



KIRBY
Possibly Texas or Louisianna
about 1897- 1914

       

Looking for information on my Grandmother, Viola May Kirby, b. May 1, 1897. She told a family member once that she was born in Dallas Texas & grew up in an orphanage. Another family member said that they thought she had mentioned growing up in a Louisianna orphanage. Other than that, she would not talk about her past at all. On her 1st son's birth certificate, June, 17, 1917, the place of birth was listed as New Orleans, LA., which would give a LA. connection. On her Social Security application, she listed her parents as John KIRBY & Alice CRENSHAW. I have never been able to find anything of their existence, so I don't know if this was really her parents or maybe she made it up to keep from listing unknown. She married 1st Ray Clarence LACK in LA. & 2nd Richard Lewis TAYLOR. She spent all of her life from about 1921 to 1972 in Archer City, TX. This is my biggest brickwall. Any help more than gladly appreciated. Thanks!

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Thos. Goulde,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 12 09:30:39 2005



Dorothy Muriel HILES - NELSON
Catholic adoption agency in Milwaukee WI
1921-23

       

For information regarding my mother's natural parents, my natural grandparents - Dorothy HILES and Russel NELSON. On my mother's 1921 Birth Certificate, Dorothy HILES gave her birthyear as 1902, her birthplace as MICHIGAN, and her profession as Telephone Operator in Green Bay WISCONSIN For Russel NELSON, the document gives a birthyear of 1898, a birthplace of PENNSYLVANIA, and a profession of Linotype Operator in Ft. Yayes, NORTH DAKOTA The spelling of 'Russel' (NELSON) may or may not be accurate on this record. Dorothy HILES may have moved to OHIO following the birth in Milwaukee WI. One or both of my natural grandparents was, to some degree, NATIVE AMERICAN (this is a certainty). And one or both may have been educated in a Catholic or public Indian Industrial School (this is a speculation).

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Iain Bradley,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 14 09:27:17 2005



Glignor
Catholic home for destitute girls Philadelphia
c 1895+

       

Seeking information regarding Catherine Glignor b 1887 of Irish parents. In the home by 1900. I believe that she was a cousin of my grandmother

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Lauri,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 15 08:45:46 2005




Wisconsin
4 years

       

I am looking for any information about identical twin girls bMay 17 either 1927 or 1930. Girls remember being in an orphanage for until age 4 adopted by Cyril Parkinson and Edith Turner in Milwaukee or Madison County, Wisconsin. If there are any researchers or someone that have access to the adoption records please help. Possibly girls are Clarice J. and Mary G. Cook from St. Vincent's Infant Asylum, Milwaukee,WI. per 1930 census. Birth date is correct in the census but year isn't perfect. I believe that birth year was changed when adopted. This is very important to me. Lauri

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Margie Brewer,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 18 06:53:09 2005



WICKS
Lawrence County South Dakota
Not Sure

       

Starting in or about 1910 My grandmother MERTIE WEAVER started placing her children in the South Dakota Childrens Home. The firs placed was Mary she was b. in 1926 and eventually adopted. Then Robert about 1911 b. April 24, 1905. Then in 1912 She placed Harold and Gertie. Harold b. in 1902 and gertie b. 1903. She stated that her husband Frederick Wicks was dead and had been for a few years. I know that Robert lived in Deuel South Dakota with a family named Elliott. I believe Harold was placed with a family named Benson. He is on the 1920 census as lliving at Mare Island Navel Ship Yard Holspital and in 1930 living in spearfish with wife Mamie. Gertie I do not find until 1930 living in Pasadeana California. These are bits and pieces that I remember as a child.Some told to me by Robert (my legal father. Gertie eventually moved to Sonoma and she refused to talk about her early life. As for Mary she was so young that she didn't remember who she was. From 1912-1930 I have no idea what happened. I know that Mertie is burried in sonoma, but not under the name of Wicks. Thank you Margie Brewer

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SHIRLEY COLEMAN WELLS,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 20 15:40:10 2005



LEWIS OR HARRIS
FLORENCE CRITTENTON, DENVER COLORADO, USA
3 MONTH

       

HELLO, MY NAME IS SHIRLEY COLEMAN WELLS. FOR OVER 25 YEARS, I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MY SISTER, LORNA JEAN LEWIS (HARRIS). SHE WAS BORN ON APRIL 27, 1933, IN FLORENCE CRITTENTON HOME IN DENVER COLO. OUR MOTHERS NAME IS ANNA MAE. MOM IS 91 YEARS OLD NOW, AND IS BLIND WITH CANCER. I AM SO AFRAID THAT TIME MAY BE RUNNING OUT.ALL SHE WANTS IS TO SEE LORNA JEAN AGAIN. OUR MOTHER WAS HERSELF AN ORPHAN, AND VERY POOR. WHEN SHE HAD LORNA JEAN SHE WENT TO THE HOME BECAUSE SHE HAD NO PLACE TO GO. SHE HAD NO OTHER FAMILY. SHE WAS ALLOWED TO LIVE AT THE HOME AND WORK FOR HER CARE. SHE WORKED CLEANING AND COOKING ALL DAY AND TENDED HER BABY AT NIGHT. ONE DAY IN AUGUST SHE WENT AT NIGHT TO THE NURSERY TO GET THE BABY AND SHE WAS GONE. THEY TOLD HER THAT LORNA JEAN HAD BEEN ADOPTED. SHE WAS THEN TOLD TO LEAVE THE HOME. AND WHO COULD SHE TELL? WHO REALLY CARED ABOUT A POOR BI-RACIAL GIRL WITH NOTHING AND NO ONE? I SURE HOPE SOMEONE READS THIS AND CAN HELP US NOW... REGARDS, SHIRLEY

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Marcia Easley,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 20 17:44:00 2005



Lee Scroggins or Scoggins adopted by Easley
an orphange in Watts, Ok


       

I am looking for any info on an orphange in Watts OK. Today only the cornerstone exists today. He was born in 1915 and was at the orphange with his sisters supposedly after a fire took place in their home. The Easleys adopted him. I am not able to get any info about the adotption. Only that Lee was Cherokee-Choctaw.

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http://www.rogerdeankiser.com


Kiser (Kaiser)
Jacksonville, Florida
1951- 1959

       

LOOKING FOR AMERICA I'm not sure how long I was in the Rose Keller Home Orphanage in Lakeland, Florida. Several policeman had come to my Granny and Grandpa's house and took me to the orphanage. I over-heard them telling the matron that I had been removed because my Granny had been beating on me almost on a daily basis. The school teachers, across the street at the Dixieland school, had told the police that they were afraid that my grandma might beat me to death. The next day, one of the matrons at the orphanage took me to see a "special doctor" because I had not been able to speak for almost a month. No matter how hard I tried, no words would come out of my mouth. I couldn�t even make any sounds. We returned to the orphanage after the trip to the doctor�s office. One of the ladies who worked at the home started yelling at me for no reason. I was sitting on the top step of the stairs, just like I did everyday; all day long, just minding my own business. She told me that I was going on a trip to see America. Still I refused to move. All at once she grabbed me by the legs and started pulling me down the stairs. My head bounced on every step as she drug me to the floor below. I was taken outside and placed into the passenger seat of a waiting car. Then off we drove. We rode for what seemed to be forever. She smiled at me, nodded, and told me that, "We are going to see America together." We drove for a long, long time. Suddenly she looked over at me and asked if I liked to eat fruit. All of a sudden she pulled off the road and turned into a small fruit stand. As she got out of the car she instructed me to wait and to not touch anything. I looked over at the wooden stand and saw little American flags all lined up in a bucket. I climbed out of the car and picked up one of the pretty flags, waving it around, from side to side, over the top of my head. "I'm going to see America," I told everyone who would happen to walk by. This old man took the flag from my hand and placed it back into the bucket. Then he picked up a large American flag, almost as big as I was, and asked the lady how much it cost. She smiled and told him the price. He reached into his pocket, took out his wallet and paid for it. Then he handed me the Flag. "Welcome to America, little boy. This is a wonderful, wonderful country," he stated. The lady and I returned to the car and continued our drive to see America. Again, we drove for hours. Finally she slowed down and we turned into a set of big white, wooden gates. There were lots of great big high metal fences around the entire place. All at once she stopped in front of this big, white, brick building. This strange looking man and a heavy set woman came walking up to the car. The man yelled at me, "Don't just sit there. Get your little ass out of that car!" As I got out, the man immediately snatched the American Flag from my hand and threw it onto the ground. I ran over as fast as I could and picked it up. I began shaking the dirt off my flag. I told him, in a very stern voice, "The American Flag was never supposed to touch the ground, and now I would have to burn it like the rule says." Once again he snatched the flag from my hand, broke the staff in half, and threw it back onto the ground. I stood there staring at that man's mean old face. I guess I had finally found that "wonderful, wonderful America" the man at the fruit stand had told me about. I guess our journey to find America was finally at its end. Little did I know that even a great country, like the United States of America, had its own form of terrible concentration camps. Special hidden little places that people called orphanages. Homes especially built just for little boys, and little girls that nobody else in the world wants. Stories from The Life and Times of orphan, Roger Dean Kiser http://www.rogerdeankiser.com

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George Gray,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 22 14:51:57 2005



Sylvia Meisenger (or Messenger, Messinger)
Home of the Friendless, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1920 for certain

       

Wondering if anyone knows of an archive of the residents of the Home of the Friendless in Baltimore? I've been searching with no luck. My great-grandmother was a resident there as confirmed by the 1920 census along with her brother John. The last name is recorded as Meisenger. There was another brother named Frank who at one point was adopted and changed his name. This apparently ocurred before 1920 since he does not appear on the census. Other spellings of the last name include Messinger, and Messenger, however the only documents spelling I've seen is Meisenger. I am trying to determine who her parents were. A family member has told me Juo, and I've also seen John Henry, but no birth/marriage/death record to corroborate it. thanks for any help, George

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Shelia Robbins,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 22 18:15:38 2005



Gregory
Hinds County, MS
1880

       

My distant relative was supposedly in an orphanage near Jackson, Ms, which would probably be in Hinds County. His name was Joe Madison Gregory and he would have been there somewhere around 1880. Thanks for a reply.

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teri aversano,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 4 00:51:34 2005



peter aversano
bushwick hospital, kings county, brooklyn n y
july 27, 1950

       

in 1950 at bushwick hospital, in kings county, brooklyn, my mother delivered a healthy baby boy on july 27th. for reasons unknown to me, that child was never brought home and it was told to my other sisters that the baby died in the hospital. my mother who was distraught by the baby's passing is said to have given the baby to the hospital for burial, but to this day i have no record of his birth or death. do you know how i can go about retreiving this information? bushwick hospital has been closed for a great number of years and the cemeteries don't keep records for that long. can you help me further my search? thank you, teri aversano

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Dawn,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 4 12:38:33 2005



Ross and/or Maiden
Orphanage in Wheeling, WV
1875-1890 (aprox)

       

Searching for my grandfather born James Ross, believed to have been in an orphanage in Wheeling, WV between the years 1875 - 1890. Possibly adopted by a woman passing threw (with surname Maiden or Madden)who had 2 children, one by the name Bruce Maiden. My grandfather changed his name to Arthur Earnest Maiden but we believe him to have been born James Earnest Ross.

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Janet Southall,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 6 20:23:18 2005



CUMMINGS
"Ridge Ave." Orphan Asylum, Pittsburg, California, USA
late 1800s

       

CUMMINGS, James and Arthur, brothers. I have a handwritten list from Arthur that names "some boys" from the "Ridge Ave." Orphan Asylum, Pittsburg, CA. I would be glad to share the list, and I'd really like to know about the place.

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Rita Feduska,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 14 16:11:44 2005



FEDUSKA
ST. PAUL'S ORPHAN ASYLUM PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
1930

       

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION REGARDING AN "OLGA FEDUSKA", BORN ABOUT 1918, IN PENNSYLVANIA. HER PARENTS WERE BORN IN POLAND ACCORDING TO THE 1930 CENSUS FOR PA. HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THIS PERSON OTHER THAN SHE IS LISTED IN THE 1930 CENSUS AS BEING IN THIS ORPHANAGE. I AM DOING GENEALOGY ON THE FEDUSKA FAMILY AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND INFORMATION FOR OLGA FEDUSKA. SHE WOULD BE ABOUT 87 YEARS OLD IF STILL ALIVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION OR KNOW HOW I CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL ME DIRECT: [email protected] THANK YOU. RITA FEDUSKA QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA

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linda henderson ditmer,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 15 09:01:29 2005



charles henderson
odd fellows orphans home lincoln,illinois
1935-dont know

       

if anyone has any information on the home or knows anything about charles henderson please email me at [email protected] he was around 12 or so and also had another brother up there at the same time. thank you

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Kath Boon,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 17 08:10:22 2005



Schneider
Illinois


       

Am looking for possibly two children - ?Clinton and ?Clarabelle Schneider - who would have been orphaned when their parents (Walter J Schneider 3 October 1901-8 March 1929, and Charlotte M nee Davison 21 July 1901- 30 December 1929) died. The parents are both buried in St Clair County, Il, therefore I presume that the children would have been taken into care by the County officials. Perhaps one of their grandparents took care of them, or possibly another family member. If anyone could possibly help me find what became of these two children as one of their grandparents was my grandmothers sister.

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Becky,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 20 12:36:50 2005




yellow creek chidrens home steubenville or toronto ohio


       

would anyone know of this place called YELLOW CREEK CHILDRENS HOME either in steubenville or toronto ohio..any info would be greatly appeciated.

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John Threlfall,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 29 21:58:16 2005



threlfall
Toronto Ontario
1916-1918

       

Is there any one out there with any info about THRELFALLS.My Father and his brother were put in a orphange around 1916-1918 there names were Frederick and Clyde Threlfall.Fred was born in 1913 Halifax NSand Clyde was born in 1916 Halifax NS,there father George died in 1916 Dec 01 in Halifax so there Mother Emma Estelle MacDonald/Threlfall went to Ontario and I guess it was to hard for her to have the two boys so she gave them up to a ophrange thats all I know.My Father Frederick died when I was 5 years old and he never talked about his child hood I suppose this is why.If any one can in lighten me I sure would like to hear from you......Thank you John William Threlfall

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Jenny Hovenstine,   [email protected],    Tue May 3 20:51:24 2005



Tucker, Tukker, Tuker
Home For Little Wonderers, Boston, Mass. US
1880-1924

       

Tucker, Tukker Home For Little Wonderers, Boston, Mass. US 1880-1924 Orphanshome, Finding My GGrandmother Sister, May 26, 2003 Needing to know, anyone having imformation on Florence (Flossy) Tucker. She was born in Boston, Mass and was taken across country on a orphan train. Sisters of Florence, were dropped off in Delaware Co. Muncie, Indiana and was adopted out as servents. The 2 sisters we adopted and ended up on The Whaley Farm, in Jay County, Portland, In. Their names were Lottie E. and Laura Tucker (Whaley, dont know for sure if they went by the Whaley name or not) Florence, was either dropped off, either before or after..Anyone with information on her married name or where she went, please contact me..

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Deborah Berlenbach,   [email protected],    Wed May 4 21:26:58 2005



Kelly, James Edward
U.K.
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I am looking for my Grandfather's family. He was an Irish or Scottish orphan born in 1902. He was around 8 when he came to New York and later to Quebec, Canada. He had relatives in New York City but we don't know who. If anyone can help please contact. He resided many years in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Deborah Berlenbach

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carol pribble,   [email protected],    Thu May 5 02:29:53 2005



bier or roach
staten island?
1962 to 1969 maybe

       

I am looking for my brother and sister who were looking for me in Danville,va in 1969. My grandfather told you I had moved out of the country but I hadn't. My mother's name was Frances. She died in 1962, Christmas in Staten Island, NY. I believe you may have been placed in an orphanage. My name is Carol and I really want to find you.

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derek fuller,   [email protected],    Tue May 17 09:43:32 2005




lorain ohio
1971

       looking for any relatives

i was born september 24, 1971 at st.annes hospital i was placed up for adoption and i am searching for any family that may know about me. my mother was 15 yrs.old and lived in lorain ohio she was from a romaian family and her father was an accountant and her mother was a house wife, she was the eldest of six children. and my birth father is mexican and an older gentleman and he lived across the street from her with his mother and sisters at the time. i am suppose to have alot of cousins aunts and uncles and sisters and brothers. i am waiting to meet them all, i pray this will find me someone that knows about me. thank you derek fuller 440-717-0259

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John L. Davis,   [email protected],    Mon May 23 23:13:44 2005



Davis
St. Mary's Orphanage for Boy's New Orleans, LA
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I am interested in the history and any records of my father's stay, John Milton (Melton) Davis. He was enrolled in 1913 at age 4. He was in and out for a few years while his father served time in Levenworth.

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Cindi Taylor,   [email protected],    Tue May 24 10:38:17 2005



Schouten,Scouten,Chapin
Cortland,NY
100

       

HI, I am looking for children of Benjamin and Mary or Mabel Scouten, also children that may have been born from Benjamin's union with Viola Chapin. I have been told that all or some were placed in either George Junior Republic and/or Children's Home of Cortland. Also, the first wife of Benjamin,Mabel or Mary,was stricken with a crippling illness and she was left to a home in this area. Please help, as I believe there is strong native american connection. My Grandmother Ruth was scared to even speak of her heritage at age 71. All of the family was and is very quiet about their heritage. Thanks for any help.

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Joyce (Hendrix) Banks,   [email protected],    Tue May 24 23:21:08 2005



Elizabeth Jane Hendrix
Montgomery County Orphans Home, Crawfordsville, Indiana
1931 to 1949 (approx)

       

Looking for my Aunt who was raised in Orphans home er er mother, Grace Mae (James) Hendrix died in 1931-32. Father Orno, brother Kenneth Glenn and sister, Marilyn. Last known place of residence, Birmingham, AL with The Salvation Army. Any and all information will be appreciated.

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carol holst fredette,   [email protected],    Fri May 27 13:46:53 2005



Reeves
Rahway New Jersey
unknown

       

Looking for great grandmother said to be in an orphanage in Rahway NJ around 1860-65 Julia Charlotte Reeves. She was placed in a foster home with a child her age,Hattie Jewell,from Manalapan-Tennent NJ Any info, especially the name of the orphanage in Rahway, will be appreciated Thanks

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greta crank,   [email protected],    Sat May 28 10:17:00 2005



Anne Thompson Hall
Spence Chapin Adoption Agency, Westchester County, New York
8 months

       

I am looking for my mother's birth mother and family. My mother is still alive; living in Middletown, New York. She was born in 1946. She is now 59. She would search herself but she does not own a computer. The details that she was told about her life are as follows: her birth mother was a school teacher(consequently, so was her adoptive mother, who died a year ago), her father was in the Navy or Merchant Marines. My mother was born in White Plains New York. My mother's birth- mother gave her up because she was unwed. My mother's name was changed to Phyllis Anne Hultslander when she was adopted. She had blonde hair as a child, a high forehead, grew to be approximately 5'5'' tall, has a prominent ridge that runs down the tip of her nose her upper lip. I have this same trait as does my 9 year old daughter. She has brown eyes. Her teeth are quite crooked. She has broad shoulders and slender hips and, again, my daughter and I share this distinctive feature. Her feet are a size 8. She was always athletic and strong for a female. Genetically, she has always been slender. She is healthy but takes blood pressure medicine.

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Janet Mancini,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 3 20:12:32 2005




The Children's Home, Uniontown, PA
1957 - 1958

       

I am currently writng a book on The Children's Home that was located at 141 Oakland Ave, Uniontown, PA. I would like to expand my research and if anyone has any information on any other children's homes in the Westmoreland, Washington or Greene Counties of PA please email me. Janet Mancini I would love to hear your stories.

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Janet Mancini,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 3 20:14:59 2005




The Children's Home, Uniontown, PA
1957 - 1958

       

I am currently writng a book on The Children's Home that was located at 141 Oakland Ave, Uniontown, PA. This home existed from the early 1900's until 1958. The first location was Highland Ave, then 80 MCClellandtown Road then to 141 Oakland AVe. Uniontown, PA. I would like to expand my research and if anyone has any information on any other children's homes in the Westmoreland, Washington or Greene Counties of PA please email me. Janet Mancini I would love to hear your stories.

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Kate A. McConnell,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jun 9 09:31:29 2005







       

I am an architectural historian researching the history of an orphan's cemetery, the Little Lost Cemetery, associated with the Morris County Children's Home in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. I'm trying to find other examples of cemeteries created by orphanages so that I can compare them with the Little Lost Cemetery. If anyone knows of any children's cemeteries, particularly in New Jersey, please send me an email. Photos of gravemarkers and overviews of the graveyards would be fantastic additions. Thanks, Kate

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elaine ,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 15 20:32:55 2005



carol m. wheeler
st. anthony's toledo, ohio
1926 to 1929

       

My mother was orphaned in 1926, stayed with her grandmother for some time and was then sent to St. anthony's orphanage. I am interested in anyone who knew her at that time. She had carrot red hair! She said that she was baptized while at the orphanage. I cannot find any info about her family including her mother's name at the time of her death. I think she may have remarried. Her mother's first name was helen. Thanks for any info at all.

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elaine ,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 15 20:33:48 2005



carol m. wheeler
st. anthony's toledo, ohio
1926 to 1929

       

My mother was orphaned in 1926, stayed with her grandmother for some time and was then sent to St. anthony's orphanage. I am interested in anyone who knew her at that time. She had carrot red hair! She said that she was baptized while at the orphanage. I cannot find any info about her family including her mother's name at the time of her death. I think she may have remarried. Her mother's first name was helen. Thanks for any info at all.

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elaine ,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 15 20:35:07 2005



carol m. wheeler
st. anthony's toledo, ohio
1926 to 1929

       

My mother was orphaned in 1926, stayed with her grandmother for some time and was then sent to St. anthony's orphanage. I am interested in anyone who knew her at that time. She had carrot red hair! She said that she was baptized while at the orphanage. I cannot find any info about her family including her mother's name at the time of her death. I think she may have remarried. Her mother's first name was helen. Thanks for any info at all.

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Grace Gibson Gross,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 17 11:24:01 2005



E. T. GIBSON (ERIE TURNER GIBSON)
DENVER ORHANAGE DENVER CO
1920

       

I found an E T GIBSON(his name..ERIE TURNER GIBSON)b.7 Sept. 1912 Memphis, Tn.and his mother was Georgia May Bouldin.) on 1920 census as a boarder. Am curious if this was an orphanage as he was in a long list of people. He was 8 years old at this time, and I know his mother put him in one for a while but I don't know where. He could have been in one in Louisiana too. Thanks for any help. Grace

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Grace Gibson Gross,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 17 11:25:15 2005



E. T. GIBSON (ERIE TURNER GIBSON)
DENVER ORHANAGE DENVER CO
1920

       

I found an E T GIBSON(his name..ERIE TURNER GIBSON)b.7 Sept. 1912 Memphis, Tn.and his mother was Georgia May Bouldin.) on 1920 census as a boarder. Am curious if this was an orphanage as he was in a long list of people. He was 8 years old at this time, and I know his mother put him in one for a while but I don't know where. He could have been in one in Louisiana too. Thanks for any help. Grace HAD TO CHANGE E-MAIL IT IS [email protected]

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ELAINE DILELIO,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 19 17:42:29 2005



AKULIC OR AKULIK
CHICAGO , ILLINOIS
1925- 1940

       

-------------------------------------------------- ELAINE DILELIO, [email protected], Sun Jun 19 17:35:51 2005 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS..... 1925-1940 I am trying to locate my mothers family. She grew up in an orphanage in the Chicago area. I dont know which orphanage, however she has mentioned jewish an greek orthodox on many occasions. I believe she was the youngest of four, but there could be more.. Walter Akulic, Alex Akulic, Mary Nancy Akulic. My mother is Helene Akulic and the last name may have been spelled Akulik. They were of Polish, Russian, Ukranian decent according to her birth record. Their parents were Agatha and Walter (Wasil) Akulik. I have found that her brother Walter is deceased through sdi records. Please if anyone may have knowledge of the whereabouts of her two possibly still living siblings, Alex or Mary Nancy, please contact me. Thank You.. Elaine Dilelio-Hoggard [email protected] or 602 527-6944 .

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Dee Reid Feiertag,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 26 15:10:22 2005



REID
"Unknown" Orphanage, Mobile, Alabama, USA
ca. 1908-1913

       

Seeking information about the Roman Catholic Boys'Orphanage in Mobile, Alabama, where my Dad was placed after his Mother died of pellagra ca. 1908. What is/was its name? What records are available? How may I access records? Any information will be appreciated.

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Andrea Nichols,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 2 13:11:34 2005



Hastings
PA to WV
1850

       

Simoen Hastings was bought from PA to Virgina (now WV) some time in the late 1700 early 1800s by Siomen Guthery (many different spellings.) I would like to locate both of these names.

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Kelly Flecksteiner,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 9 08:52:33 2005



Tuster
Missouri
early 1900's

       

Looking for info on Lizzie Tuster. All accounts point to her birth state as Missouri and her year of birth was probably 1893 or 1894. She claimed that her father was a white man and her mother was Cherokee Indian. She also spent some time in an orphanage. Beyond that, she was unable to pass down any other info about her heritage, etc.

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Carol Peele,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 9 20:52:21 2005



Francis-Frances-Fanny-Fannie A. Hunt and Viola Thomas Hunt
Baton Rouge Louisiana
1868

       

I am researching the two children that were in the Prostant Orphange in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Any information would be appreciated.

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Edee,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 24 11:19:46 2005



Jackson
Dubuque, Iowa
born in 1858

       

Searching for info on Charles Alexis Jackson. Born in Nov 1858 in Dubuque, Iowa. Family info only says he was an orphan. No other info available. Have found him on several census as an adult. He married Catherine Amelia Bryant in 1887 in Arkansas. Found his grown children on census' and each child lists his place of birth different....Wisconsin, Texas, Iowa. Can you help me ?

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Kate Siegel,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 26 13:59:01 2005



WEBER
Pittsburgh, PA
1938-1943?

       

Hi! I'm searching for anyone who might've known my mother, Mary Lou WEBER, who lived at a Catholic orphanage in Pittsburgh, PA from approximately 1938 (upon the death of her mother, who I believe was named Bridget) until approximately 1943. She was 12 years old at the time (I think) and was placed there by her father, George Byron Weber, as were her siblings. I'm not sure how many siblings she had, but they all would've been born between 1928-1938. I know one was named Barbara; and there were two boys, George and Jack. If any of this sounds familiar to you, or if you know how I can determine exactly which orphanage my mother was in, please contact me. (Is this info available via the census?) Any help would be appreciated. I would like to make contact with aunts/uncles/cousins who might have stories to tell. My mother has passed away. Thank you! Kate Siegel, [email protected] or [email protected]

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Patricia Bradley,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 27 14:14:01 2005



Julia Korpie
Minnesota
1929-1940

       

My Mother, Julia Korpie, was placed in an orphanage in Minnesota, not sure which one. Not sure of anything really because she never spoke of it. Ever. All I know for certain is that she grew up there. When she turned of age she changed her name to Judy. I have conflicting stories from my Father, as he is aged and his memories have diminished. I believe that she had siblings, but am unsure if they were also placed in the orphanage. I have a desperate yearning for any information. Any information or resoucres will be so greatly appreciated. Thanks. Patricia Bradley [email protected]

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Carol Lapp,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 27 21:14:13 2005



James Edward Shea (Shay)
Northern Home for Orphans of Soldiers & Sailors, Philadelphia, PA, USA
1867?- before 1880

       

James (g-g-grandfather), Jeremiah & Mary Shea (sometimes spelled Shay) were placed in the Northern Home for Orphans of Soldiers & Sailors in Philadelphia after the Civil War, but mother was still living, we think. Mary stayed and played piano/organ & taught at the orphanage for many years. Jerry was still a resident at the 1880 census, but James was gone by then. We'd like to find a record of his parents' names, & of course any other info about this family. Does anyone know where the records of these orphanages are to be found? I understand the Presbyterian Church eventually took control of these institutions, but they don't seem to have any records in Philadelphia.

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Rhonda Cahill,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jul 28 18:46:52 2005



Jones
Texas or Oklahoma
1888

       

I am looking for information on my great grandmother. According to family members, she was placed in an Indian Orphanage in Texas. Also according to her death certificate, her mother was Sallie A. Hubbard, her father was Jerry L. Jones, and she was born Feb. 14, 1888 in Texas. I'm not to sure on the accuracy of any information I have. But if anyone knows any information on Indian orphanages I would really appreciate it. Feel free to email me. Thank you.

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Rhonda Cahill,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jul 28 18:47:59 2005



Jones
Texas or Oklahoma
1888

       

I am looking for information on my great grandmother.....Nova Alberta (Bertie) Jones. According to family members, she was placed in an Indian Orphanage in Texas. Also according to her death certificate, her mother was Sallie A. Hubbard, her father was Jerry L. Jones, and she was born Feb. 14, 1888 in Texas. I'm not to sure on the accuracy of any information I have. But if anyone knows any information on Indian orphanages I would really appreciate it. Feel free to email me. Thank you.

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La Sonna Hayes,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 29 18:51:15 2005



Interstate Orphan Home
Garland Arkansas
1930

       

https://sites.rootsweb.com/~argarlan/docs/1930CensusInterstateHome.h tm go to this site for orphans in this home. or go to Garland county geneology (type in your task bar and type go, then look of index of links and find the link. Hope this helps someone!!

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Kathleen Kennon,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 2 18:20:40 2005



Charles Leonard Kennon
Jackson Hinds, Mississippi, Ward 5
1910 thru unknown

       

My Grandfather's name was Charles Leonard Kennon, he and his brothers Robert L. Kennon and John A. Kennon ended up at a Methodist Orphanage in 1910 in Jackson Hinds, Mississippi, they are listed on the 1910 Census at this orphanage. I am trying to find out what the name of that Orphange was and how to obtain information on why they ended up there. If anyone can point me in the right direction please email me. Thank you.

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Toni Rosenberg,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 5 18:57:57 2005
http://h ometown.aol.com/nygallon1/myhomepage/profile.html


Gallen, Galen,

12

       

Elaine Gallon 1/1/45 dob Wickersham Hospital, Manhattan, NY Jewish backround father age34, in service mother age 31, housewife born 5lbs 5oz blonde hair, blue eyes, very small build blackmarket baby lawyer unknown, records destroyed if you have any info please contact me [email protected]

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kristinedrewew,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 10 02:56:07 2005



hromyak kristine
st. francis orphanage orwigsburg pa. u.s.a
1947-1962

       [email protected] micheal v

iwas raised in st francis orphanage in orwigsburg pa 1947-1962.child abuse was the norm. is that what you are referring to when you say your family is in denial? if so i understand the resentment. my freind barbara who also was raises there had the same experience with her family resentment and denail. she may be able to help you.the place is now a nursing home. my mom hid me there for i6 years from the family mainly my grandmother and the nuns were complicit in this charade. she almost landed up residing there because of it's new status as day care for the elderely . later on daycare became permanent nursing home. i wcan be reached in rockypoint, longisland,n.y. 631-849- 3367.

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jennifer baird,   [email protected] ,    Wed Aug 10 06:22:59 2005



James Edward Stone
Nashville Tennessee
64 years

       

My dad was born in Feb 19 1941 his name was James Stone .My grandparents got him sometime in May of that year.He came from a town called Gibson Tennessee.I would like to find anyone that knows anything about him

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jennifer baird,   [email protected] ,    Wed Aug 10 06:23:57 2005



James Edward Stone
GibsonTennessee
about 2months

       

My dad was born in Feb 19 1941 his name was James Stone .My grandparents got him sometime in May of that year.He came from a town called Gibson Tennessee.I would like to find anyone that knows anything about him

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Melinda Bailey,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 10 14:29:51 2005



Ruth Viers
Franklin County Childrens Home Columbus OH
1902-1903

       

Seeking any information on the name and the birth parents'names/nationality of Ruth Viers who was born in Columbus OH Sept. 26, 1902 at the Protestant Hospital and from there was placed in the Franklin County Childrens Home. She was placed in the home of J. Dorr Viers of Columbus on Feb. 16, 1903 and was then named Ruth Viers. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Rhonda Ledford,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 15 08:11:37 2005



William E. Brewer
Knoop Childrens Home, Miami county, Ohio
1931 or 1932

       

My father was placed in the Knoops Childrens Home in Miami County in 1931 or 1932. He has a younger sister named Clair Mae Brewer. I would like to talk to any one who was in there with him or knew anything about him or his sister.

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Pam Devault,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 21 22:04:08 2005



carl l rice
home of guardian angles, los angles, calif
1907-8?

       

Trying to find any records on this orphange, my grandfather was there as a small child, and he had siblings, marion a brother, and ellen, a sister, any info on anything on this orphanage would be a hugh help, we are at a stand still right now. pam

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Nancy Dillon,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 21 22:28:37 2005




St Mary's, Vailsburg (Newark) NJ


       

My family, friends and I used to take girls from St. Mary's to our home's during the 50's and 60's. We would love to reconnect with them. I recall some of the names - Cathy Camp, Sylvia, Eleanor Moriarity (I heard she was killed in an auto accident???) and her sister Debbie Moriarity. I last saw Debbie in 1981 at my daughter's christening. Debbie was married and had a little girl of her own. We lost contact and I cannot recall her married name. She was living in Manchester at that time. Any help in contacting any of these girls would be greatly appreciated. We moved from Vailsburg but continued to take foster children and my folks adopted a special needs child. We always loved having children in our homes and did what we could to help them .

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linda,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 22 13:13:31 2005



woodward
okla
not sure

       

my father william alger snooks was adopted from okla city when he was a baby maybe from bethany home not sure this was in 1913 when he was born i was told his mom was an owens or an oneal and that she was a teacher dont know how true this is i have been looking for some clue as to his parents for 20 yrs . i heard he was adoped out of news paper arc.but the only mico film at those yrs were burned in a fire. i am really lost he was adopted by a snooks family in tulsa okla. if u think u have any thing that might be helpful please contact me thanks

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Wendy Bovee Oldham,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 23 18:14:49 2005



Bovee
Chester Springs, Pike County PA
1902 - ?

       

Charles Bovee listed unter Chester Springs School 1902, was my G.Grandfathers Brother, I can find no futher information on Charles after 1902. He has become a mystery to me. He would have been 14 years old in 1902. Charles father was Christian Bovee

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Patti Calloway,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 24 07:46:58 2005



Garland Nelson
Orphan's Home, College Mound, Missouri
1901?

       

I am trying to information on my grandfather. His name was Garland Nelson he resided in St. Joseph, Mo from 1940 - 1964. According to his obituary he was a resident of the Orphan's home in College Mound, Missouri as a child. I cannot find any iformation on this orphanage. Anyone with any information or ideas on how to proceed please email me.

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Mike Loftis,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 27 20:48:33 2005



LOFTIS
Whitaker State Home---Pryor,Oklahoma
1953-- 19??

       

LOOKING for Children of George W. Loftis & Flosie M. (Jones)Loftis.There were 13 children born to George & Flossie Loftis.In January of 1953 their children were TAKEN from their home in Ponca City,Oklahoma,and TAKEN to Whitaker State Home,in Pryor,Oklahoma.All but 2 children have been found.STILL MISSING: Shirley Lavon Loftis born January 21,1947 in Tahlequah,Oklahoma and Lester Neal Loftis born October 26,1950 in Oklahoma City,Oklahoma.ANY Info. CONTACT: Mike Loftis 922 N. Broadway Apt.F Wichita,Kansas 67214 My NEW Email: [email protected]

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Ron Van Gundy,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 30 14:22:15 2005



Edgar West
Queens, New York


       

Looking for information on an orphanage by the name of Hope Farm . It was located by Verbank, New. York. and I know it operated in the early 1930's. Some kids I know were sent there even though they still had 1 parent alive. A relative of mine spent almost 10 years there. Any help would be appreciated.

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Ralph Ellis,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 7 11:20:09 2005



O'Connor (or Connor, or Conner)
Female Orphan Asylum
1870

       

The 1870 census for 4WD, Mobile, Alabama, lists 8-year-old Fanny Connor as a "pupil in Orphan Asylum." Am searching for records about Fanny that might tell me if she was actually living at the asylum, or whether she was merely attending school there and was actually living with her mother and brothers who appear on a different page of the 4WD, Mobile 1870 census. Many thanks for information and/or pointers. ralph

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Michele,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 11 15:36:52 2005




Oakland, Ca


       

I am looking for my birth family. I was born 09/30/1956 in Oakland, California. The county is Alameda. My birth mother named me Marilyn Vierra. I only have a last name for her, Vierra. My birth father's last name is Robison. I was told she stayed in a Catholic home for unwed mothers. My father was Swedish and my mother Portugues. I belive that I was 3 weeks old at the time of adoption.

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Richard Ross,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 18 06:25:38 2005



annie emmery (Marie Annie Byrne, adopted name)
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum, Wayne County, Michigan
1903

       

I'm trying to locate information on the ancestory links of my american Indian great grandmother. Her father's name was Joseph emmery and her mother died before she was ten. She was adopted on 13 November 1903, by John and Edith Marie Byrne. She later married my great grandfather Geore Martin Mayer in Wayne county Michgan on 1st of April 1918. I have been told that she was cherokee indian and I'm tryin gto prove to my brothers that we are also part indian. Is there any document to your knowledge that can prove this family debate?

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Sue Kranenburg,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 18 20:11:03 2005



Ella or Herman (Henry) Johnson
Children's Home & Aid, Chicago, IL
1930-1931

       

Looking for other siblings not orphaned. Ella & Herman were half-sblings to at least 4 other children. One was a girl, born about 1919. The family was from KY, mother had 4 children by first husband, 2 by 2nd husband. He got arrested in Chicago, she gave away his 2 children when he went to jail and returned to the family farm in KY. Herman and Ella were adopted by different families, by Herman's family found Ella in their childhood. We would like to know more about the family. There must be someone in KY who has a family secret that has come out sooner or later. Ella's dob 9/3/1929; Herman dob 2/14/1927; if they were not altered when they were adopted. Chilcren's Home & Aid has been no help. Have not located Children's Home and Aid orphanages in the 1930 census; can someone help?

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Sue Kranenburg,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 18 20:12:00 2005



Ella or Herman (Henry) Johnson
Children's Home & Aid, Chicago, IL
1930-1931

       

Looking for other siblings not orphaned. Ella & Herman were half-sblings to at least 4 other children. One was a girl, born about 1919. The family was from KY, mother had 4 children by first husband, 2 by 2nd husband. He got arrested in Chicago, she gave away his 2 children when he went to jail and returned to the family farm in KY. Herman and Ella were adopted by different families, but Herman's family found Ella in their childhood. We would like to know more about the family. There must be someone in KY who has a family secret that has come out sooner or later. Ella's dob 9/3/1929; Herman dob 2/14/1927; if they were not altered when they were adopted. Chilcren's Home & Aid has been no help. Have not located Children's Home and Aid orphanages in the 1930 census; can someone help?

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Donna,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 20 06:05:06 2005



Twin Sisters
NY or NJ
1960's

       

Searching for my husbands tiwn sisters. Story tells that they were born in NY or NJ on May 25,1960. Birthmothers name Louise (Cafiero) Miller. Father's name may have been Verducci. Birthmother was from Jersey City. The adoption is said to have been private with no paperwork involved. We are not sure this is true...it may be a ploy to discourage searching. One twin is said to have had a red birthmark on her forehead. I have a picture of them at several days old. Any help appreciated. Donna

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Paula Magnani Smith,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 20 17:41:50 2005



Orsetti(e)
Wayne County (Detroit), Michigan
1906 - 1910

       

I am researching the Orsetti family and the possibility of children of this family put up for adoption in Wayne County (Detroit) MI in the early 1900's (1906 - 1908 probably). Need names of institutions in that area at that time. Or any other advice on how to research this difficult task. Thanks, Paula.

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Patricia Theodore Collins,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 21 15:08:34 2005



Theodore
Shawn Acres, dayton,ohio


       

I am looking for a cousin who was put up for adoption. She was adopted from Shawn Acres, Dayton, Ohio. Her mothers' name was Jean.

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Bonnie Winkler,   Bobocat 13@ hotmail .com,    Sat Oct 1 13:31:14 2005



Annabell Dean
St Vincents Orphange Asylum, Ft. Wayne Indiana
1930`s and 1940`s

       

Hello, I am trying to find out any information on my mother Annabell Dean and her sisters, Laurabell, Rosemary, Ruby and Betty. I would love any information, Pictures or stories of the Dean girls, or Information about the orphange. We lost our mother in 2002 and miss her dearly. We would love to know more about her childhood. She loved her time in the orphange. Hoping to connect with someone who remembers her!

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Deena,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 4 13:16:27 2005



not sure what it was
Immacualate Heart of Mary Childrens Home in Cheektowaga NY
not sure

       

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW I CAN GET SOME INFO ON THIS CHILDRENS HOME I HAVE SEARCHED THE WEB AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING ABOUT IT .MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED THERE FOR A LONG TIME AND I WANTED TO MAKE A FAMILY TREE FOR MY CHILDREN WITH PICTURES AND INFO WHERE THERE GRANDMOTHER GREW UP BUT CAN'T FIND ANYTHING OUT THERE . I REMEMBERED WHEN IT BURNED BUT THATS ABOUT IT ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRIECIATED

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Deborah Ellison,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 9 21:27:21 2005



Wilczynski
Buffalo, NY


       

Does anyone know of an orphanage/hospital in Buffalo NY in about 1925 that would take care of a 2 yr old Polish boy with polio? My father, Stanley Wilczynski was placed in such a place when his parents couldn't take care of him. Thank you for any help.

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Jim Buxton,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 10 00:40:36 2005



Phillip Stauffer
Shawn Acres Dayton, Ohio
1957- 1968

       

I am looking for a childhood friend of mine named Phillip Stauffer. He was originally from Clayton, Ohio. He would have had an older brother. I believe Phillip was placed into Shawn Acres at about age 7 or 8. He was my best friend. I never saw him again after he was placed outside of his home. I am wondering if my prayers for him were answered for him. My only purpose in posting this message is to give glory where glory is due. Sincerely, Jim Buxton

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Duane Goode,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 15 21:31:43 2005



Graf
Philadelphia
1890's - 1900

       

I am looking for Clarence Zenith Graf, who was an orphan at the Philadephia Home for the Insane in 1900 (1900Census) He was born in 1881 and had a sister, Marie, and a brother, Walter. He attended dental school at Northwestern University and was a practising dentist on the north side of Chicago until his death in the 1930's. He was my wife's grandfather and I had hit a dead end of finding information about his parents and siblings. Duane Goode

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Debbie Frawley,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 17 01:33:05 2005



Havlick
Minnesota
abt.190 - 1919

       

I am looking for my great grandfather Charles Patrick Havlick who was supposed to be in an orphanage somewhere in Minnesota. He also had a an older brother John Havlick and a sister Anna May Havlick who may also have been in the same orphanage. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Barb Phayre,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 17 12:21:54 2005



Noakes
England, Hastings?
?-1912

       

Grandmother Lottie Noakes shipped to Canada about 1912 from orphanage. Lived in St. Mary's Parish, Hastings in 1901. Her brother was Albert Noakes.

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B. Brandon,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 19 12:15:13 2005
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Thomas Brandon
unknown
born 1912

       

Thomas Brandon was born 02-17-1912 in Los Angeles, California. I think he was adopted at age 8 yrs. He was on a census with adoptive parents in 1930 at age 18 yrs - but not on the 1920 census with them. He had black hair, green eyes, grew up to over 6 feet tall... Does anyone know ophans homes in L.A. around that time - how do I proceed? Any help appreciated since I know no medical info on his family or him - due to the fact he died in a car accident in 70's. Thank You

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Alan Compton,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 22 11:02:38 2005



Compton
Orange Orphan Home, East Orange City, New Jersey
1900

       

I have been searching for a number of years for the descendents of Walter Joseph Compton, b January 19, 1860 in Frome, Somerset, England and his wife Mary Hedrich . Walter immigrated to America sometime after 1881. My records show they had three children; Alice Isabel Compton , Margaret Emma Compton , and Edward Hoyle Compton before Walter died in 1894 leaving his wife and three young children with very little money. Walter's sister, Alice Lucy Compton, went to the USA (from England) to help her sister-in-law with the children. The income of the family was made up of Alice Lucy setting up a school and Mary Hedrich Compton taking in laundry. They made a success of this and Alice Lucy returned to England, but was persuaded to return and set up another school, which she did in Paducah Kentucky. I did find a record of Alice Isabel Compton teaching in Alice Lucy Compton's Paducah school in 1908-1909. Just this week I have found in the Twelfth Census of the United States (1900) a Margaret E Compton b Aug 1892 , and Edward H Compton b Sept 1891 together in the Orange Orphan Home in East Orange City, NJ. I cannot confirm positively that these are Walter's children but because the names are sequential in the census, I assume that they are brother and sister. The probability that both a brother and sister other than Walter's would have the same first name and middle initial to my other references is slim. Also the birth dates are in the right time frame, therefore I for now am assuming these are Walter's children and that Mary Hedrich Compton was forced to put them in the Orphan Home sometime after Walter died in 1894. Any suggestions on how I should look for the orphan records would be appreciated. I searched the Internet and that's how I found the orphan website. I would appreciate any help anyone might offer. Regards, another compton cousin Alan L. Compton email = [email protected]

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E. Doherty,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 1 09:50:08 2005



Kelly
Bronx, NY USA Catholic near Kingsbridge Armory
10 Yrs ?

       

If anyone if familiar with the name of this convent/orphanage which was located in the Bronx NY near the Kingsbridge Armory, I would appreciate a response by email. The name of our mother was mary kelly born 09/1900 and probable resided there for about 10 yrs.

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Bonita Darr,   [email protected] ,    Wed Nov 2 06:31:46 2005



Brooks
Pennsylvania
1880-1918

       

Am looking for information on my great grandmother, Jessie Leona Brooks and her parents. Jessie was raised by her grandparents, Nathan Brooks and Freelove Slocum Brooks in Susquehanna County, PA. On her marriage license she listed her parents as, "adopted by grandmother, Freelove Brooks". When we asked her son, my grandfather, he said some things are better left alone. He also said that years ago an Indian chased one of our ancestors and caught her. My Aunt and I have been looking for info on her for years and keep coming up against brick walls. Thanks for any help.

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Amy Smith,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 2 13:02:58 2005



Dorst
Buffalo, NY (Possibly St. John's?)
at least 4

       

I am searching for information on my Great-Grandfather, Jacob Dorst. He was born in 1864 in Buffalo and entered an orphanage around 1875, with his brother, Louis. My Great Uncle told us that it was located in Buffalo, NY and named St. John's. I have searched and searched and cannot find anything on that particular Home. He also said there was a fire which destroyed all the files after he left, so it is not known where or with whom he went to live (maybe a family friend). Any info would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks..

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DIANA CUNNINGHAM GREEN,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 5 15:43:27 2005



CUNNINGHAM
VA/WV


       

I NEED INFO ON WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM BORN 2-23-1830 I HAVE NO INFORMATION ON SIBLINGS AND PARENTS OTHER THAN HIS FATHER WAS REPORTEDLY IN THE MILITARY. THE STORY GOES THAT WHEN WILLIAM WAS A YOUNG BOY A SOLDIER APPROACHED HIM, ASKING IF HE KNEW WHO HE WAS. WILLIAM REPLIED HE DID NOT KNOW THE MAN. THE MAN THEN TOLD WILLIAM I AM YOUR FATHER, AND GAVE HIM A KNIFE. THE MAN LEFT NEVER TO RETURN. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM MARRIED REBECCA JANE STEWART IN WV AND THEY HAD 3 CHILDREN TOGETHER. HE DIED 3-30-1911. THIS IS ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE AND I AM REALLY HOPING SOMEONE CAN HELP.

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Amy Crooks,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 11 22:32:50 2005



Connor/Conner
Oklahoma, possibly Tipton
apx 1941

       

I have been trying to find information about Grandma's family. Estelle Connor was born in 1929 as well as a twin that died. Her mother was Flora Mae Manning Connor and her father was Ernest Gahmo Connor. They had four more children Mattie, Billie, and Laura, and the last in 1940 died at birth, as well as Flora due to complications. They lived in Amarillo Texas at the time. Ernest tried to care for his four children, but was persuaded by the social department to put the children in an orphanage becuase they didn't feel that he was capable of caring for the children alone. He then took the children to Oklahoma where he had family. His mother was unable to care for the children and no one else offered to help so he finally put the children in an orphanage in Oklahoma. If Grandma and her sister are remembering correctly they believe they were put into an orphanage in Tipton, OK. Ernest also signed paper requiring that if anyone was interested in adopting any of the children that they must adopt all four. They children were never adopted and after Ernest remarried he returned (unsure when) to take his children to their new home in Arizona. We are hoping that if we find any information on them that it might help shed more light on their mother Flora Mae Manning. No one knows who her family was. Any help would be appreciated.

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Barbara Gee Riemenschneider,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 18 18:35:55 2005



Hockwald
Louisiana
abt 1862

       

Isaac Hockwald was living in an orphanage in Louisiana. When he was abt four years of age (birth date 1866 prob NY) a gentlemen by the name of L. Kahn took him from the orphanage to rear. They moved to Marshall, Harrison Co TX. Isaac Hockwald became well known in Harrison County. He was in business with Mr. Kahn selling Railroad Supplies. Isaac was the brother of my husband's Uncle (Moses (Morris) Hockwald). We are trying to locate their parents. We belive one or both parents came to LA with their children, Morris, Rebecca, Isaac, and Anna. They all ended up in Texas. We cannot seem to locate the names of the parents. Isaac married Amelia Rapheal (we cannot locate her family) Isaace and Amelia returned to LA after they retired? Can you help me. Barbara in the Alamo City

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Peter Scarborough,   [email protected] ,    Sun Nov 20 06:26:40 2005



Richard Harvey
Soldier's Home, Fayette Springs, Uniontown, PA
1870 (census)

       

We are searching for the parents of Richard Harvey, b. 1857. He was listed on the 1870 census in this home. Later, he lived with his grandmother, Hester Harvey. If any records from this home survive, they may show his parents.

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Pat Hanson,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 21 11:53:33 2005



DeHaven / deHaven
Alameda County, California
late 1880's & early 1890's

       

I hope I am not off task on my request. I am hoping to find the name of the orphanage/boarding schools located in the Oakland, Ca. or Alameda Co.,Ca. in and around 1890. My grandmother's mother left the family, her father couldn't care for her as the story goes and my Anna was placed in a facility. It could have been a catholic boarding school. Does anyone know of any such facilities and where they were located? Please contact me at [email protected] Thank you.

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Maud Jarvis,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 24 05:27:53 2005



Grant
Possibly Canada
Not known

       

I am trying to trace any information on GEORGE NELSON GRANT, Born 1870, Derby England. In 1881, he was in the Fechney Industrial School, Perth Scotland. No trace after that time, unfortunately the school`s records have been destroyed for 1881. He may have been sent into the army, or, as happened to my grandmother, been placed in a childrens` home and then sent to Canada, most likely from either Perth or Edinburgh in Scotland Any information would be welcomed, thank you His parents names were George Nelson Grant & Mary Hannah (nee Copeland)

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LaBeth Pondish,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 24 21:04:11 2005



John Hwnry Wykle (Wylkie, Weigel)
New York


       

I am researching my great-grandfather who was born in NY 24 Sep 1848, married Sarah Eller in Peoria, IL, on 8 May 1873, and died in Hardin Co, IA, on 14 Nov 1922. There are stories about his being raised in a NY orphanage, but no details are known.

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Catherine Mae Scott,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 25 09:57:28 2005



Sharon Dianne Hines
Hamilton Onatario Canada
1950

       

My name is Catherin Scott I was Born Sharon Dianne Hines on January 11 1950. I was in the care of the Hamilton Children's Aide from 1950 to 1953 nwhen I was adopted by Norman and Audrey Scott of Hamilton. I am looking for any information that is out there about my blood parents and blood family. I do know that I had two older brothers that died at an early age. I also have a brother and sister who are twins out there somewhere. Any information would be of help to me.

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Brenda Isaac-Syring,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 25 18:09:16 2005



Isaac
Denver, Colorado
1934-????

       

Does anyone in the Denver/Fort Morgan area know about the Isaac family. My father, Jay L. Isaac, was placed in the Denver Orphanage after the death of his father, James Isaac, in 1934. My aunt's names were Ruby and Dorothy. We are trying to find out the family history on my father's side. His mother's maiden name was Lucy Cox. Before she married my Grandfather, her last name was Rock. If anyone knows of this family please e-mail me at [email protected] or [email protected]. Thank you

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lusczynski,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 25 21:52:21 2005



McCLELLANDNEW YORK



       

WAS LEFT IN AN ORPHANAGE IN NEW YORK . 1946 CATHOLIC CHARITIES.

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Kathryn Graham,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 27 09:16:10 2005



Graham
Connecticut- Ansonia/Debry vicinity
1900- 1912

       

Desperatly seeking any info on Clarence Earl Graham and Mary (May) Graham. Placed in an orphanage after their mother Mary Ophelia Lockwood Graham died in April 1900. Clarence and family located; but seeking the name of the orphange he was placed in. Mary (May) was in same orphange and Clarence said she was adopted, possibly by some family members (Lockwood? Graham?) Data: Mary (May) Graham b. May 11 1891 Clarence Earl Graham b. Nov 14 1892 Father: William Sidney Graham b Apr 19 1859 New Brunswick,Can Mother: Mary Ophelia Lockwood Graham b. Aug 12 1857 Stamford, Ct

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C. Walker Abramson,   [email protected] ,    Sun Nov 27 16:21:50 2005



Frank Skinner Walker
Orphanage near Rochester, NY, Monroe County
Between 1850 and 1862

       

My ancestor, Frank Skinner Walker, was born near Rochester, NY in about 1848 (unsure). He was in an orphanage, but we do not know which one. We think he was adopted by Hiram and Cynthia Walker and lived in Mexico NY, before becoming a bulgler in the Civil War in 1863. He married Addie Stone, but was divorced later. I am from his second family that lived in St. Ignace, MI. I am looking for Frank Skinner that might have been in an orphanage near Rochester or Syracuse, NY between about 1850 and 1862. We would appreciate any knowledge of young Frank Skinner in an orphanage. Thank YOu, Carol

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annet.namuli,   [email protected]. ug,    Thu Dec 1 18:50:44 2005



Nahoney
Uganda/Africa/East Africa/Jinja.
36

       

I have 4 orphans their parents died am taking care of them, is there any way of helping me in pauing their school fees, at the moment am building a small house for them to stay in Thanks.

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Bonita Carlson,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 7 13:58:46 2005



Charles Swan or Wiggins
Wayzata, Minnesota
1926-27

       

My father's birth mother was from Boston, Helen Swan. She gave birth to my father in Minnesota. His birth dad is Herman Wiggins. We would like information on where Helen lived in Minnesota (unwed girls home??) or on the orphange in Minnesota. [email protected]

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Marjorie J Gibbs,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 8 07:43:29 2005



Clark Clarke
Brooklyn family history library film 1254847
77

       

My greatgrandfather and wife and 3 sons were living in Brooklyn in 1880 census. The home or shelter? had approximately 150 children. I have found the youngest son. The oldest Winford S Clark born 1867, Charles H Clark born 1870 can not find those two. I am terminally ill and long to solve why they no longer could care for these children. Marge from Indiana

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Patrick,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 12 19:09:33 2005



James Patrick McGee
Catholic Protectory, Newsboys Lodging House, Brooklyn Childrens Aid Society, Childrens Aid NYC
Unknown

       

Not really a query, just wanted to share an experience. In 1922, my great great grandfather became seperated from the family never to return. No one alive today knows much about him, so I have taken it upon myself to find him. Through orphantrainriders.com I discovered he came from the CAS New york. I sent them a letter and they not only responded with lots of info, they sent me a copy of a letter he wrote them almost 100 years ago! Also they sent me a photo of him, and a letter they wrote to him. This has helped me greatly. If anyone else has ancestors that were at the children's aid society NY I encourage them to write and ask for info no matter how long ago, you never know!

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Sylvia Kurt,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 19 16:11:27 2005



Frank Lane/Laine
Brooklyn, Private adoption
1941- 1954

       

Looking for information on Pauline Macaluso Lane, the mother of Frank Lane. Given up for adoption in 1941. She lived on Stanhope Street, with her parents, John and Maud Macaluso and her sister Julia, brothers Christopher and Charles. We believe Christopher is now deceased and have no idea what happened to any of the rest of the family. Any information will be appeciated.

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Bonnie Chismar,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 26 22:45:20 2005







       

I was not an orphan, but am looking for one. As a child my parents cam to know a brother and sister, Joseph and Mary Martin. We would celebrate holidays with them and take then on our family vacations. Their father would not let them be adopted as my parents tried to adopt Joey. He and his sister were apart of our family. I would like to try to find them as my mother is still alive at 87 and i know by seeing them again would do her good. If anyone can help Please contact me. Thank you

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Linda,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 29 07:55:55 2005



CAPELL & MANNING
Oklahoma City, St. Joseph's Orphanage, OK
1934-1938

       

Looking for relatives of my biological parents: Percy Manning and Ruth Capell. They both lived in LeFlore County, OK, in 1930.

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C. Cannon,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 30 09:58:09 2005



Hernandez/s
Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA
1950's

       

Searching for the biological parents of two sisters, Cordelia and Marg, who remember being in a children's home in Richmond, CA. They were placed as foster children in the Morgan Family home on Morgan Territory Road near Clayton & Concord, CA. Their biological parents were of Apache ancestry and lived near Chama, NM. Cordelia & Marg may have come to CA with their parents or they may have been removed from their parents in NM to be transported to CA for relocation & placement as was the Fed. Gov't policy at that time. Anyone who knew Cordelia or Marge as youths in Richmond, Clayton or Concord or has valuable information to help them find their parents, please contact: <[email protected]>

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C. Cannon,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 30 10:25:08 2005



Glenn Melvin Baker
Mendocino County, CA
1960's

       

I am searching for my father, Glenn Melvin Baker,on my Birth Certificate, who worked for Stornetta Diary Farms in Mendocino County, CA. He sometimes went by the name of Chief Cochise Baker as he was Apache Indian. I was born at Mt. Diablo Hospital in Concord, CA while my mother was staying with my Grandmother Hurting. I have had no contact with my father and was adopted by my step father. I need medical history for a present medical condition and, of course, would like to know if my father is alive and OK.

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jacqueline Sustik{keller },   [email protected],    Sun Jan 1 19:48:40 2006



Virgil Marcus Keller
Long Island New York
about1917-1926

       

Im trying to find anyone who may have information on what orphange my grandfather was placed in Long Island New york.I know it was a catholic orphange..I also know his younger brother Floyd was also there with him and he was a few years younger. I dont know anything about either of their parents.My grandfather married my grandmother who was Ruth Marcella Hampton.

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Rose Lee aks Georgette Steiner,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 5 18:20:02 2006



Leo George Steiner
Catholic orphanage, Chicago, Illinois
1919 +

       

I am the daughter of Leo G. Steiner. He divorced my mother and I lost track of him. He had a brother. His name may have been Walter. Leo is now deceased but I want to learn who my grandparents were. I understand that they were immigrants from either Poland or Austria and that my grandfather died in a fire and my grandmother may have been committed (probably depressed from grief when her husband died and her children were taken from her).

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Dani Black,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 8 22:33:04 2006



Cinanni, Cinani, Chinani, Chinanni
St. Mary's orphanage in Rochester NY
approx 1917- 1927?

       

I am new to looking for family in orphanges. My grandfather was in the Rochester orphanage (st mary's) from approx 1917-1918 thru about the age of 16 (when he jumped the fence, lied about his age and joined the navy). He knows little or nothing about how he ended up there and he may have had an infant brother there as well. I need some leads of where to begin looking to find any record of him. He is still alive (about 97 years old now) and I have very little time to help him find out if his brother made it out of the orphanage and how he ended up t here in the first place. Please help us if you can. Any leads or links of where to start looking would be VERY appreciated. Please send them to my e- mail... [email protected] thanks! D. Black

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Jo Eslinger,   Gr,    Mon Jan 9 13:40:40 2006



Darley
Illinois Soldier's Orphan's Home
1930

       

I find one the 1930 census, the following Darley children living in the home. I would like to find what happened to Ruth, Mabel, and George. I have information on Robert. !930 Census Darley, Mabel age 12 Darley, Ruth age 14 Darley, George age 5 Darley, Robert age 15 They were born in Morgan Co., IL and the parents were Benjamin and Elsie (Ford) Darley. JO Eslinger

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Jo Eslinger,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 9 13:41:44 2006



Darley
Illinois Soldier's Orphan's Home
1930's

       

I find one the 1930 census, the following Darley children living in the home. I would like to find what happened to Ruth, Mabel, and George. I have information on Robert. !930 Census Darley, Mabel age 12 Darley, Ruth age 14 Darley, George age 5 Darley, Robert age 15 They were born in Morgan Co., IL and the parents were Benjamin and Elsie (Ford) Darley. JO Eslinger

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Gayle G. Clutter,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 14 14:06:38 2006



Baker
Huron county Michigan
1882 or 1884 to 1886

       

My grandmother Bertha Baker (born 1880) and her sister Rosa Belle Baker (born 1882) were plaed in an orphanage after the death of her mother. Rosa was adopted, but Bertha was placed with a foster family. Any informarion on orphanges in that area at in the 1800's would be greatfully recieved.

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Linda Wilson,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 14 20:52:01 2006



Collins
Louisville, Kentucky(1920s black orphanage)
probably 3-5yearsM

       

My mother was taken to a orphanage in the 1920s in Louisville, Kentucky after a family tragedy. Because her adoption papers were destroyed in 1937 flood in Paducah, Kentucky before she read them, she only knew what her foster mother told her. Her birth name was Collins. Her social worker in Louisville was Katie Moore(deceased). My mother was originally from San Antonio,TX. I would appreciate any help or advice. Thank you.My mother's race is black.

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Joan brower,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 15 08:19:42 2006



joan mcfatter
elon home for children,elon,nc
1957- 61

       

Myself and 2 brothers and 2sisters were in the home for children in the late 50'and 60.s I would love to hear from other children in the orphanage during that time.Our names were, joan,linda,brenda,mark and jimmy.I think the home is about to be closed down andI would love to hear from others about their experinces during the time there were there. It was some of the most diffucult times of my life.

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Linda Lee,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 16 00:48:38 2006



Runion
Hendricks county or in that area
dont know

       

My name is Linda Lee (Huddleson) I am looking for the orphanage my grandmother was in somewhere around hendricks county,Indiana or in that area. Her name was Minnie Runion after her mother died her grandmother put her in the orphange. her mothers name was Laura Tanner she was married to Hiram Runion. Does anyone know of the orpahanages in that area or what there names were. I would maybe love to find someone that may have knew her while they were there or anything at all about her. Sincerely Linda Lee (Huddleson)

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Tracey Parker Graham,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 21 21:36:12 2006



Parkker
St. Agnes Sparkhill, New York
August 9, 1948-?

       

I am requesting information from anyone who knew Claude Martin Parker at St. Agnes Home for Boys in Sparkhill, NY or from the New York Foundling hospital in New York. Please contact me (Tracey) at [email protected] Thank you.

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Pat Steinke,   [email protected] ,    Sun Jan 22 13:25:27 2006



Glenn Nelson
Order St. Francis Little Falls, Minnesota
1907 - 1917

       

My Uncle Glenn Nelson was adopted from the Little Falls, Minn OSF Convent by Julianna Nelson in Staples, Minnesota. I am not sure if there was an orphanaged there at the time or if he was in St. Cloud, Minnesota as there used to be an orphanage there. Please e-mail me at [email protected]

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Viv Toepfer,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 22 16:07:29 2006



Agnes Vivian Crawford
Randall's Island Nursery, NY City, NY
1880 -?

       

Looking for grandmother's siblings, she was one of twins, her twin sister was Mary Etta. They were the 7 & 8th children of Mary Bradley Crawford and James Crawford. These children were born 1 July 1879 in Manhattan. Would like to find their siblings, what happened to their parents and how Agnes got to Illinois to become a teacher. Was she adopted? Found her in the 1880 Census of NY City in Randall's Island Nursery. Does anything here sound familiar?

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SAlly Bender,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 23 11:07:25 2006



Marion M. Miller
Maria Kid Ophanage, SanFrancisco, California
1900

       

Marion Miller was my Great Aunt and I found her in the orphanage in SanFrancisco in 1900.The name of the Orphanage was Maria Kids Orphanage. Marion was a twin to Mildred Miller who was my Grandmother, she was not listed in this Orphanage.If anyone is familar with this Orphanage I would like to hear about it. Also I found my Great uncle in a place called Ladies Protective and safty society, San Francisco in 1900. His name was Arthur E.Miller. This was a family having hard times when their Mother Theresa Miller deserted them and left to be cared for by their Father, my Great Grandfather James Eli Miller. Thanking you in advance. Sally

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Kathleen E Lo Pinto Vignolini,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 26 03:07:23 2006



Elizabeth Annie Beattie / Sculsky
188 Manhattan Ave. Brooklyn, N Y
4

       

I would like to know what was at 188 Manhattan Ave, about 1909. My Mother was born and lived there for her first 4 years. (Could be an orphanage or foundling hospital, possibly Roman Catholic). I would appreciate any information about this place. Mom died, in 1994, since then I've been searching for a connection. I feel like an orphan myself. * Elizabeth Annie, b. 22 May 1909, 188 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY * Mother: Mary BEATTIE, age 20, address - 188 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY, birthplace, Brooklyn, NY. * Father: Moses Schulsky, age 28, Occupation: Driver, address -- Madison St, NY, Birthplace New York * Doctor Jos. F Corig (Lorig?) 81 Stuyvasant Ave. Around age 4 she was brought home with Stephen H. & Amelia HOFF, 69 Macon St, Brooklyn. She was never "officially" adopted, so I have her Birth Certificate # 15956. I also have 3 copies of her Baptismal Certificates: Baptized: 1 Sept 09 at SS Peter & Paul Church, Brooklyn, NY. 1) Testimonium Baptismi (fields are in Latin): lists Parents as: Mary & Nicholas Beattie, Godparents: Thomas K Fenarty & Anna Donnelly, Pastor, Rev William B Farrell 2) Pastor, Rev James J Reilly, officiator, Rev Thomas K Fenarty, Godmother Anna Donnelly. (on back is written "Elizabeth Beattie Hoff is now the adopted daughter of Mr & Mr Stephen H Hoff. sent to Mr Stephen H Hoff, Interlaken Hotel, Lakewood, N J") 3) To Certify: Elizabeth Beattie, dates birth & Baptism, by, Godmother, & Church, Godmother - Anna Donnelly. Thank you, for giving me this opportunity, Vada con Dio Kathy LPV

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Serena McCormick,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 27 20:24:40 2006







       

i'm looking for my brother chester mccormick born 2 july 1950; he would be 55 and i'm 56 both of us born in chicago illinois. mother name constance odett willis. we are living in milwaukee, wi now. no contact since mom gave him up when chester was 9 or ten i think. chester could not talk and was violent. no one speaks of him. i love and want to find mybrother. please respond..

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Mary Walker,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 1 09:31:25 2006



Thomas Odel Tucker
Vine St. Orphanage, Chattanooga, TN
1920 - 1930

       

Searching for Uncle Odel TUCKER b. February 1919 KY 1920 census he is living with his maternal Uncle Johnny in Ripley TN Odel was placed in the Vine St. Orphanage we believe in late 1920. Some time in the 1920's he was Adopted.

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Nan Whitcomb,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 2 10:22:46 2006



FOULKS
New York State
1830-1853

       

After 3yrs of research into my "Foulks" family, it occurred to me that the six children of Edward Foulks b 1808 d.1850 and his wife Eliza b 1814 d 1853, were ages 2 to 14 when their parents died. And they were possibly either put in an orphanage or "other" place. I have the bible of my g grandfather Peter V. Foulks with most birth and death dates. My search has been mostly around western NY State, nw PA and ne Ohio eastern MI. This seems to be the areas that Peter inhabited. I did find an Edward Foulks (oldest) in the Utica area in the 1800's, butnot much information on him except his burial place. I don't know if he is the correct Edward at this point. The following are the names and birthdates of this family: Edward G. b 12 Sep 1836 William S. b 2 Nov 1838 Peter V. b 14 Feb 1841 (my g grandfather) James R. b 10 Mar 1843 Moses S. born 28 Aug 1845 Emily J. b 15 Aug 1848 They were all born in NY State. If anyone has any information about any of them I would greatly appreciate the info. One of the MI census says Peter's parents came from Holland, but I can't verify this. Than you

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Myra Lewis,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 2 18:04:36 2006



John or Dorthy Lewis
Twinsburg Ohio, Cleveland Ohio, Nashville TN


       

Robert McKinley Lewis was orphaned in 1949 or 1950 in or around Twinsburg, Ohio. He was an infant. His mother was Dorothy Lewis and father was John Lewis (John originally from Nashville, TN). Bobby was placed in an orphanage in Cleveland Ohio along with older sister Madeline Lewis. Until last year we believed this was his only relative. It now appears that were a number of other brothers and sisters and that he was a one of a set of triplets. We would like to speak with anyone who might have knowledge of this family.

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glennda mchose,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 16 07:00:51 2006



karen lee waldron
childrens hom society jersey city new jersey
1960

       

looking for grace cornine waldron and sister born may 1958

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Sue van Vonno,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 17 12:32:47 2006



Mary Agnes ? Casey
Brooklyn< N.Y
Abt 1853-1854/5

       

I'm looking for any records of my great grandmothers birth. I do know that she was born in 1853 in Brooklyn. She is over in Newark in 1860. Or at least I think she is living with the Casey family. It is just listed as Mary A 7 years old. She could have been born an orphan. Just need any help I can get. This is about the end of the line for me with this little girl. Sue van Vonno [email protected]

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Yvonne Lyons,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 18 08:40:58 2006



Olschefski, Olschefsky, Olscheske
Henry W. Lensner, Concordia Orphans Home, Butler Co. Pa. (Jefferson Twp) USA
after 1894 before1920

       

I am looking for my great grandfather Edward Olschefski. He was born in Pennsylvania 5-26-1894 and died in Pennsylvania in March of 1981. I am trying to find his parents. They were both from Germany. I cannot find them in the 1900 census but Edward is in an orphange in the 1910 census. I only know that his parents were killed through other family members. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Yvonne.

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Diane,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 19 16:54:48 2006



SHAKESPEARE



       GMartin, SHAKESPEARE, Alfred and George in New Brunswick - posting of 2001

GMartin, your e-mail address on this site no longer works and I have found some evidence of your great-grandfather, Alfred H. Shakespeare and his brother, George, in New Brunswick, Canada. If you think I can help, please e-mail me.

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Diane,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 19 16:56:15 2006



SHAKESPEARE



       GMartin, SHAKESPEARE, Alfred and George in New Brunswick - posting of 2001

GMartin, your e-mail address on this site no longer works and I have found some evidence of your great-grandfather, Alfred H. Shakespeare and his brother, George, in New Brunswick, Canada. If you think I can help, please e-mail me.

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elizabeth,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 24 06:26:16 2006



matney,mattingly
BonnyOaks ,Chattanooga Tennessee,
1893- 1909

       

I am looking for information on my Grandmother Annie Rosalie Matney and her sisters, Tennessee Matilda Matney, Bertie or Birdie Matney they were put into the orphanage after one or both of their parents were killed in a house fire. I am looking for my GREAT GRAND PARENTS names and any information i can get on them. Thank You Elizabeth

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Janet Southall,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 26 15:29:23 2006



James Chester Cummings, Sr., Arthur Thomas Cummings
Protestant Orphan Asylum of Pittsburgh and Allegheny
1905-6?

       

Seeking pre-orphanage info on these two orphans, especially their birthplace(s) and their stepmother's name. She is the one who placed them after their father's death. ALSO! I have a handwritten list of 33 "names of some boys at Ridge Ave. Orphan Asylum Pittsburg" which I have posted (transcribed)on the Ancestry.com message board for Pennsylvania orphanages (click on topics and follow through.)

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Myrna Burleigh,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 28 11:32:05 2006



Schines
Mo
1900

       

Looking for James Britton (Briton) Schines. Born Sep 1900. Was placed in an orphanage some place around Southern MO. Caruthersville, MO. No other information available. Myrna

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Amanda,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 12 12:21:55 2006



Knootinn
Protestant Orphan Asylum of Detroit, MI


       

I was wondering if anyone had any information on the Protestant Orphan Asylum of Detroit, MI. My great grandfather lived there before he was adopted and we would like to find out who his birth mother is. My great grandfathers birth name was Robert Knootinn, and his birth mothers name was Rosalie Knootinn (Not sure if that was a married name or if it maybe was even a false name.) He was adopted in 1910 by Emil and Emma Pohl and they then changed his name to Elmer Pohl. Any information would be helpful. Thank You Amanda Pohl

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Gladys Pelosi,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 12 17:17:31 2006
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Anderson
Belived to be Adairaville,Barton.Ga.
unk

       

It is thought that my ggf was an orphan belived to have been born in ADAIRVILLE, GA. 14, Sep. 1842 and died 9 May 1894 in Atlant Ga. were he had moved possible before 1872. Does anyone know any thing about an orphanage in are near this location? Thabk you for any info. Gladys Pelosi

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Ed Wilton,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 16 07:58:55 2006



William Wilton
Protestant Orphan Asylum of Pittsburg and Allegheny
? Listed in 1880 Census

       

I've just found my great grandfather, William Wilton, in the 1880 census. He was living in the Portestant Orphan Asylum in Allegheny. He is listed as being two years old. A 4 year old Eliza Wilton is listed with him. He is listed as being born in Penn., and his parents as having been born in England My questions: 1. What information exists pertaining to his history in this facility. 2. Do any records contain information on his parents? 3. Would his and Eliza's names be their birth names? or were they given names? The reason I ask is because Willam's death certificate lists his parents as Richard Searles and Elizabeth Parson, both of England. However, I have found death certificates very unreliable. It is so sad to think of a two year old in such a place. Thank you. Ed Wilton

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bobik,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 19 15:08:21 2006
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Diona Parker Dickerson,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 21 23:06:18 2006



Helen Caroline Brown
Wisconsin Home Finding Society, taken over by Orphan and Rescue Home, Green Bay, Wisconsin
February 21, 1924

       

I am searching for my maternal grandmother's adoption records. She and I have tried, to no avail, to find the records, her search dating back to 1949. GHranny was adopted in 1925 by Erwin Louis Rohloff and Nora Esther Raddant Rohloff. Born Helen Caroline Brown, February 21, 1924 at the Clara Barton Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The mother, Helen C. Brown, was born at Marshfield, Wisconsin, American by nationality, and baptist by church affiliation. Occupation was a nurse, residence was Marshfield. On June 5, 1924, Helen Carolyn Brown was placed in a foster home by the name of Groenevald. Later she was placed in a foster home with Erwin Louis Rohloff and Nora Raddant Rohloff, later adopted in on February 5, 1925. The mother kept in contact, three letters inquiring about the welfare of her daughter are mentioned in the letter Joyous received from the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare. In August 1924, the mother wrote that she was a nurse in Milwaukee and wanted to continue to remain in Green Bay, but moved to Milwaukee to find work. In November of 2004, I received a reply (and a check that cleared the bank for 75 bucks, for nothing)from the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services stating that no information was found, that "it appears the original Wisconsin Home Finding Society and Orphan Rescue Society records were destroyed". My leads: 1). On February 12, 1924, a woman named Mrs. S. D. Moseley wrote to the "Children's Home at 702 South Webster Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, explaining that there was a young lady of her acquaintance who needed help because she was pregnant. She asked whether it would be possible for this institution to help her. I looked for the Moseley family in the census, the Head of house hold ws Seldon D. Moseley, wife was Caroline, three daughters, Helen, Emma, and Inez. Odd coincidence that the mother and daughter were named Caroline AND Helen. Could Helen have been married to a Brown, maybe got divorced, or gave birth out of wedlock and used a different name? Lead 2). Helen Brown listed as single and a nurse in Milwaukee in 1930 census, working aat Milwaukee Asylum for the Chronically Insane. Helen Moseley cannot be located without a marriage record. Anyone with any information on these Orphan's Societies, or on an adoption in the Brown or Moseley families, please contact me with ANYthing. Thanks! Diona Parker Dickerson, Mobile, Alabama

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melissa,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 25 10:33:40 2006



haskell,robert
st. mary's orphan home, binghamton new york broome county
1921-1940?

       

im doing a family history on my fathers side of the family. his mothers side of the family is fernane from the susquehanna county area. he was born in new milford, but put into an orphanage in binghamton, new york. i found him in the 1930 census for st mary's orphan home under robert f. haskell. but if anyone has any information on where i can get info or if they have info themselves please help me and contact me at my email address. thank you so very much for all the help!!!

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Martie Hawthorne,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 30 21:41:38 2006



Blake
Baltimore Maryland
1887 thru approx. 1907

       

My grandfathers original name was Blake. He had 3 sisters. He was adopted by a mr and mrs Mcdonald some time after 1887 his birth. one sisters name was Nonia, anothers Alice and another we don't know her name she livedor moved to maine. All were from Baltimore we think. My grandmother who passed away in 1988 left a letter for my dad who has also passed away with this information. Alice was married to Fred Kittridge. He worked for the Strut car and traction company during the day and a Moving picture company at night. She could never remember the name of the sister who moved to maine's name.

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Martie Hawthorne,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 30 21:47:20 2006



Blake
Baltimore Maryland
1887 thru approx. 1907

       

My grandfathers original name was Blake. He had 3 sisters. He was adopted by a mr and mrs Mcdonald some time after 1887 his birth. one sisters name was Nonia, anothers Alice and another we don't know her name she livedor moved to maine. All were from Baltimore we think. My grandmother who passed away in 1988 left a letter for my dad who has also passed away with this information. Alice was married to Fred Kittridge. He worked for the Strut car and traction company during the day and a Moving picture company at night. She could never remember the name of the sister who moved to maine's name. Nonia was the oldest sister. She relates that my granddad use to stay with her when he went to play the horses in baltimore.She never knew her last name hopefully it was Blake but we don't know if she had a married name. Alice and fred kittridge had one son he was about 3-4 years old at the time grandad was adopted.Fred kittridge's father worked for the government and also his wife. My granddad's adoptive name was Richard James McDonald. Any information in regards to these notes would be greatly appreciated as i am at a roadblock in my genealogy quest.

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Santa Ann ,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 2 23:59:28 2006



D'Amato, Topetzes, Wisner
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
1946

       

BORN AT MARTHA WASHINGTON HOME IN WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN, SEPTEMBER 23, 1946. GIVEN TO ROSE D'AMATO ( TOPETZES ) AT BIRTH BY A FRIEND, POSSIBLE NAME GERALDINE NEMI . THE REASON THIS SOUNDS ODD IS BECAUSE MY AUNT TOLD ME THIS " STORY "? I DO NOT BELIEVE I WAS ADOPTED, BUT GIVEN TO ROSE AT BIRTH. SHE ASKS ME TO TRY TO FIND THIS GERRY NEMI ON THE SEARCHES ALL THE TIME ( AN OLD FRIEND ) WHO I THINK COULD POSSIBLY BE MY BIRTH MOTHER. SHE JUST LAUGHED AT MY AUNT'S STORY, BUT HAS GIVEN ME NO ORIGIONAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND THE COURT HOUSE ONLY GAVE ME A COPY. FATHER'S NAME REGISTERED AS GEORGE TOPETZES ( NON-EXISTANT). IF ANY OF THESE NAMES SOUND FAMILIAR, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU.

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Christine K. Kohl,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 3 08:45:25 2006



Frank (Francis) J. Kellett
orphanage in Kearny, New Jersey (approx 1898)
unknown

       

I am looking for information about parents and siblings of Frank J. Kellett. He resided in an orphanage in Kearny New Jersey after his parents died in a "flu" epidemic. I can't find the name of an orphanage in Kearny, and I'd appreciate any help offered. Thank You.

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Christine K. Kohl,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 3 08:46:10 2006



Frank (Francis) J. Kellett
orphanage in Kearny, New Jersey (approx 1898)
unknown

       

I am looking for information about parents and siblings of Frank J. Kellett. He resided in an orphanage in Kearny New Jersey after his parents died in a "flu" epidemic, approx 1898. I can't find the name of an orphanage in Kearny, and I'd appreciate any help offered. Thank You.

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Mary Beth Bulmer,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 7 14:08:25 2006



Russell,Frances Elizabeth
Williamsn cty Illinois


       

i am looking for my grandmother's family. Frances Elizabeth was born 1875 father Elias M Russell and Catherine Ward Russell. Elias Russell served in the union army, he died in 877 and Catherine Ward Russell died in 1878. I would like to know who raised Frances (Fanny) and how she ended up in Texas. I appreciate any info you could provide sincerely marybeth

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Victoria Joseph,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 8 10:03:17 2006



Garcia
St. Vincent's Orphanage/Chicago, Ill.


       

I am looking for the birth parents of Ron Garcia who was born in Chicago. Adopted by Trevino family. Given the name of Jack Trevino. He came from St. Vincent's Orphanage. He lives in San Antonia, Texas. He is in his middle 40's. He is full or part Native American. I want to find out what tribe he comes from. He is a close friend.

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Anne O'Sullivan,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 11 06:44:22 2006



Riehl, Helen
German Odd Fellow's Home Bronx, NY
1908- 1916 (approximate)

       

I'm writing about my mother's life (Helen Riehl) and would like details about the German Odd Fellows Home where she grew up. In particular, I'd like to know who the staff were, what the facility looked like, what their philosophy and policies were and any other details that will help me frame my mother's childhood story. My great Aunt, whose maiden name was Lena Riehl (I don't recall her married name)was on the Board of Directors during the years my mother was in the orphanage. My grandmother was placed in a mental institution when my mother was 4. He father, Louis didn't feel he could care for her and she was placed at the orphanage. She was placed with a variety of families to do housework/care for children, etc when she was about 12-13 years old. Any help or leads you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Anne O'Sullivan,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 11 06:46:19 2006



Riehl, Helen
German Odd Fellow's Home Bronx, NY
1908- 1916 (approximate)

       

I'm writing about my mother's life (Helen Riehl) and would like details about the German Odd Fellows Home where she grew up. In particular, I'd like to know who the staff were, what the facility looked like, what their philosophy and policies were and any other details that will help me frame my mother's childhood story. My great Aunt, whose maiden name was Lena Riehl (I don't recall her married name)was on the Board of Directors during the years my mother was in the orphanage. My grandmother was placed in a mental institution when my mother was 4. He father, Louis didn't feel he could care for her and she was placed at the orphanage. She was placed with a variety of families to do housework/care for children, etc when she was about 12-13 years old. Any help or leads you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Stephanie Mundy,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 11 22:44:58 2006



Mundy
Ohio


       

Hello I am doing a genealogy search on my granfathers family. I have hit a brick wall. My garandfather and his six other siblings were sent to an orphanage. His name (at birth) was Leroy Burt Mundy b.1909. d.1991. Later he changed his name to Burt L. Mundy any information is appreciated

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Roslyn Macgregor,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 12 09:28:22 2006



Wilson
Home for the Friendless, (Burnaby) Vancouver, British Columbia
1920's +

       

Hello. My friend's great Aunt Lily (Lillian) Wilson, I think - was sent from Bermuda to Canada to give birth and she satyed and worked at a Home for the Friendless in Burnaby,(now part of Vancouver, British Columbia. Does anyone have any links to records for Canadian Homes for the Friendless. Thank you for any help. Ros in Montreal

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Carolyn Johnson,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 15 13:07:44 2006



Schmidt
Baltimore, Maryland
1897- 1900

       

Looking for informtion of the 6 children of John Peter and Mary Anna (McManus) SCHMIDT. All were born between 1880 and 1897 in Towson, Md area. John died in Dec 1897 and all the children were placed in various Catholic orphanages soon thereafter. The names of the children: John Peter William Frank Mary Maggie Ida (who was less than a year old) Frank was my maternal grandfather and I have been unable to locate any information about him prior to his enlistment in the Army for WWI.

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Genoveva L. Rosales,   [email protected] rg,    Tue Apr 18 14:42:34 2006







       

Would like article dates for Patric or Tom Tomelty 1935- 1955

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Genoveva L. Rosales,   [email protected] rg,    Tue Apr 18 14:42:57 2006







       

Would like article dates for Patrick or Tom Tomelty 1935- 1955

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Marian Collins Lashua,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 21 15:22:33 2006



Mary Ann Smith/Townsend
NYC,NY
1818- 1830

       

I am looking for information re: my GGrandmother. Her birth name was Mary Ann Smith. She was born in NYC May 1818. Her Father died in an accident when she was 3 months old and her Mother died a short time later {no certainty about how short a time. She was adopted by the Townsend family. I have no first name for the Townsends.She married Patrick Collins and lived most of her life in Wyoming Co.NY. I got this information from her death certificate.She lived until 105 years old.I would be so pleased to hear from anyone who might have information. Thanks in advance.

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Diane Lewis,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 22 09:59:50 2006



Nelson
Connecticut


       

I'm looking for any information on a Clara Ingeborg Nelson she was born march 10,1930 all she can remember is she lived in a orphanage in connecticut..at the age of 21 she had to leave,She then went to portsmouth VA and worked as a waitress there she met our dad he was in the navy.

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Diane Lewis,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 22 10:01:01 2006



Nelson
Connecticut


       

I'm looking for any information on a Clara Ingeborg Nelson she was born march 10,1930 all she can remember is she lived in a orphanage in connecticut..at the age of 21 she had to leave,She then went to portsmouth VA and worked as a waitress there she met our dad he was in the navy. We would like to find out who her parents were and to see if she has any siblings

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Diane Lewis,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 22 10:01:10 2006



Nelson
Connecticut


       

I'm looking for any information on a Clara Ingeborg Nelson she was born march 10,1930 all she can remember is she lived in a orphanage in connecticut..at the age of 21 she had to leave,She then went to portsmouth VA and worked as a waitress there she met our dad he was in the navy. We would like to find out who her parents were and to see if she has any siblings

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Naomi Corneal,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 22 20:44:35 2006



Burse
Indiana
1887 - 1905

       

Trying to locate information on Frances Cynthia Burse, placed in an orphan asylum somewhere in Indiana, possibly Fort Wayne or Indianapolis. She had a brother, Forrest Burse, who was not placed in a home, the parents kept the son. Parents were Theater folk, either theater owners or actors. When she was old enough, she was hired out as a house girl. Frances was born 9 April 1887 (according to her death certificate). She moved to Wisconsin when she was of age and around 1910 married John J. Pratt. They had nine children. She died 14 June 1974. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

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Susan,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 23 11:20:09 2006



Susan Marie Frank
Oue Lady of Victory/Father Baker's Home Erie County Lackawanna New York
1954-1955

       

Searching for a girl child named Susan Frank, and any biological family. Was born 02/02/55. Mother used the alias name of Fisher. The family resided somewhere northeast of Buffalo at the time.

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Donna Harris-Morrison,   [email protected],    Fri May 5 15:10:15 2006



MOUNTZ/MAUNTZ/MAUTZ
Berks Co. PA
before 1800

       

My ancestor Lazarus MOUNTZ/MAUNTZ/MAUTZ (1757-1810) left Berks Co. PA with three children Adam, Martin and a daughter perhaps Mary to move to Cumberland Co. in the early 19th Century. He left behind four sons. I would like to know their names.

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Alyce (Luyster) Hansen,   [email protected],    Sun May 7 13:59:04 2006







       


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Alyce (Luyster) Hansen,   [email protected],    Sun May 7 14:06:55 2006



Alyce Mae Luyster
Shawn Acres Dayton Ohio
4 to 5

       

I was in the home off and on for 4 to 5 years--would like to contact anyone there from 1952-56 I would like to know why the home closed I was in cottage 9 and 10 Names i remember are COLE-KOESTER-FISHER-PHILLIPS-GARWOOD-DEAN Boys---WOODY-SHEPARD-LATNER-KELLER-ROACH-KOESTER

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Sun May 7 18:09:15 2006



Rogers/Rodgers - foster name: Tribble
Knoxville, TN or Jackson County, AL
1875-1880 abt

       

My Grandmother: Janettie Rogers/Rodgers by birth was born in or near Knoxville, TN in 1875 or 1876. Only known facts are: she was "orphaned as an infant or young child" and raised by another family and used their name as her maiden name up until her marriage. She was fostered by Benjamin and Nancy Tribble of Jackson County, AL, was raised by them and was eventually married in that county. Family lore has it that "something happened" to her biological parents....we do not know their first names......we have come up with many possible scenarios, but simply do not know how she got from Knoxville, TN to Jackson Co., Al or at what point, at what age she was when fostered. We do find her with her foster family in 1880. There is a possibility that she was in an orphanage before being fostered, but have no idea who to contact. Also, she may have had a brother, one year older whose name was "James". She was called "Jennie". If you have any information or suggestions, please email me: [email protected]. Thank you.

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Pam Gallahan,   [email protected],    Mon May 8 18:54:29 2006



Millan or Millen
Possibly Peoria, Illinois


       

I am looking for information the adoption of Frances Millan from an orphanage or home in probably Illinois or Iowa. He believed his birth mother's name was Elsie Millan or Millen and was born in the late 1800s.

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Bonnie Lander,   [email protected],    Tue May 9 13:28:19 2006



Goodison
St Joseph's Orphan Asylum
1880

       

Catherine Elizabeth and Mary Ann Goodison were at St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum in 1880 in Brooklyn NY. I need more info on Mary Ann. Catherine born 1872 and Mary born 1874 both born in Englewood, NJ. I believe their mother, Lucy Castle Howard, died in 1876 in Englewood, NJ.

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hopewell, new jersey


       


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George H. Kane,   [email protected],    Tue May 16 22:25:57 2006



Kane, MacKane, McKane, O'Kane
Brooklyn or Schenectady, New York USA
1888-1908

       

I have reason to believe my grandfather George Andrew Kane was orphaned in Brooklyn, NY and later transferred to and upstate Catholic orphange near Albany or Schenectady. As far as I know he was born somewhere in Brooklyn during Sept 1891 to George A. Kane and Roselyn Mearns (Nearn). The year 1891 shows up on several legal documents however he was known to use other dates in the 1890s and 1888 for some reason. I have never been able to find any information concerning his birth in Brooklyn nor information regarding his parents. This leads me to believe he may have been born out of wedlock. He mentioned to some of his children being in an orphanage with Catholic Fathers early in his life. Sometime during this residency he was befriended by Helen Cunard later Helen "Nell" Riely which he called "his sister". She was married to Frank Riely and resided in the Troy, NY area. You can reach me, George H. Kane at [email protected]

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pixietb,   [email protected],    Sat May 20 00:33:55 2006



watkins
elon, north carolina, usa
18

       

i am looking for anyone who may be kin to or knows how i can get in touch with some of my moms people she and her siblings were at the elon home for children back in 1946-? their last name is watkins

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clara chapman newman,    [email protected],    Thu May 25 06:33:46 2006



chapman
dolly chapman sikeston mo scott co
1938

       clara chapman newman

searching for twin boys given for adoptin in 1938 their mother dolly chapman.in amessage davy warford was searching for dolly chapman could it be her son ? PLEASE HELP CLARA NEWMAN

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clara chapman newman,   [email protected] v60 ,    Thu May 25 06:38:51 2006



DOLLY CHAPMAN



       


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clara chapman newman,   [email protected] v60 ,    Thu May 25 07:08:34 2006



DOLLY CHAPMAN
SIKESTON MO SCOTT CO
1938

       clara chapman newman

searching for my twin brothers my mother dolly chapman 1938 gave up for adoption twin boys in salvation army hosp. st.louis mo .pleas help i can be reached at this emaiel adress clarnewman@msn susan chapman caroll.

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Erin Hamlet,   [email protected],    Tue May 30 11:58:47 2006



Klina
Indianapolis Orphan's Asylum, Marion County, Indiana
unknown

       

My grandmother, Marie Klina, is listed on the 1910 US Census as an "inmate" at the Indianapolis Orphan's Asylum. She had a brother William Benjamin Klina and a younger sister, possibly "Catherine". The story I have been told is that all were put in the orphanage because their mother could not care for them alone. I found William in the 1910 US Census living with an Aunt and Uncle, George W and Bertha Bell in Cass County, Eel Township. I understand that baby Catherine was adopted out and I do not find her on any census. My understanding is that my grandmother stayed at the orphanage until she was 18 then married my grandfather, Johnie E Carson in 1921. Anyone with information on any of the Klina's, William Benjamin, Marie Irene, or "Catherine" in the Indianapolis Orphan's Asylum please contact me. Thank you.

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Shari Meyeres,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 2 21:29:22 2006



Fred Smith
New York state to Springfield, MO
1881- 1893?

       

I am looking for the parents and any other relation to Fred Smith born 22 Jul 1881/1882 possibly in New York. The birth date is an estimate made by himself and his family as he had no birth records. He was part of the "Orphan Train" children who ended up in Missouri, where he was not adopted so I am assuming he retained his name. He married and his wife bore 8 children. He worked for the Hazeltine Apple Orchard south of Springfield. He died 13 Dec 1942 in Springfield, MO.

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Rose Marie Conti,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 3 11:55:48 2006



Wasserman
St. Michael's in Hopewell New Jersey USA
1950-1956

       

I would love to correspond with anyone who either was in the orphanage or who worked in the orphanage. I have many many memories most of them bad however. I am trying to write a journal and I am curious as to what happened to others who like me were in that orphanage. St. Michael's in Hopewell, New Jersey. I remember the nuns and the priest and the mother superior as well. Please contact me thru my daughter's email address or thru mail at 1604 Hamilton Avenue in Hamilton, New Jersey 08629. Looking forward to speaking with anyone real soon.

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Tammy,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 8 23:53:15 2006



Downey, Thomas Francis
St. Louis, Missouri
1908

       

I am desperately looking for any information on my Grandfather who was adopted by the Downey family (Bernard & Mary) and I am unsure of what date. He was born in 1908 but I can not find any of them in the 1910 Census. I find the Downey's in the 1900 & the 1920 Census but I cannot find them in the 1910 Census. They lived on Parin Street or Pahin Street in St. Louis in 1900 and they lived at 6911 Nashville in 1920. I believe if I could find them on the 1910 Census I would at least know he was adopted before he turned 2 years old. I do not know what orphanage he was in, however, I believe he later remained friends with someone named Charlie Mahoney (or Maloney) into their adult lives. So maybe this indicates that he was not in the Downey household in 1910? He was also raised in the Downey house with an older brother, John Downey that was born in 1899. I have no clue where to go from here to figure out what orphanage, or what household. There is an old family story that says he was in the orphanage and his biological parents put him there, and then later came back to get him after they got on their feet. Does this make the Downey's his natural parents? Where do I go from here? I am lost and confused. Any help, suggestions, hints would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Brenda,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 10 17:44:08 2006



Martin , Moses or Buckley
Cherokee orphanage , Of tn or Kty. 1877
1877 Dent Co Mo

       

I am looking for (My real Gggreatgrandmother) info on a Mary Jane (Moses) Buckley; at age 3 or 4 She was given to Nancy Sarah Caroline Julian Winchester -- could be nee Martin later married John Buckley . Mary Jane (JANIE) was Born 1877. But no info on her . No census no records only thing was a Social Security Card later 1962 . with these names on it. Father John Buckley and Mother Nancy Sarah Caroline Julian as her parents. Later Mary Jane married George Godbey in Salem Mo . Caroline Buckley Gave her in Marriage 1894 to George. Some say Mary Jane was adopted , from a Cherokee tribe she was suppose to be a twin . her real Father was a MOSE's but don't no if that was his first or last any info would be helpful . [email protected]

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cheryl,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 11 00:29:50 2006



Flynn / Flannery
New York Foundling Hospital/Childrens Aid Society
1900-1903

       

I'm looking for information on John Flynn or Margaret Flannery, they are listed as the birthparents of Lorenzo Flynn who was born on October 13, 1900 at Misericordia Hospital in NY.

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Barbara Weller,   [email protected] ,    Mon Jun 12 13:35:58 2006



Babt Boy Williams (Terry Weller)
Brooksville, Fl
1

       

Looking for my husbands biological mother Sandra Williams gave birth 1-15-1957 St.Lukes Hospital - Davenport, Iowa Baby Boy Williams If anyone has any info on her, please help! He's been looking for years Thank You Barbara

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Barbara Weller,   [email protected] ,    Mon Jun 12 13:37:01 2006



Baby Boy Williams (Terry Weller)
Brooksville, Fl
1

       

Looking for my husbands biological mother Sandra Williams gave birth 1-15-1957 St.Lukes Hospital - Davenport, Iowa Baby Boy Williams If anyone has any info on her, please help! He's been looking for years Thank You Barbara

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sports,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 14 03:05:58 2006
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cindy,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 14 07:09:42 2006



till
chicago illinois
1948

       

I am looking for any info on a Joan Till who resided in Illinois in 1948. any help would be appreciated.

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Betty cook,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 20 07:03:54 2006



Cooke/Cook
Virginia
1686-1747

       

I'm Looking to see if possibley , our Robert Cook/Cooke was a orphan, he was known to be born in Brunswick Co Va, , his death was in Brunswick Co, Va St Andrews Parish 1747 will probated in 1748. Birth date is abt. 1702. I beleive that his father was William Cook who was from the Cook line that came from England, However this William Cook married as listed Rebecca Jones, but do not beleive that Rebecca was Our Roberts mother,It is possible that with all that I have found that Robert was what they considered a Bastard child since the record that I have found with this William and his wife, does not list him as child, however William Cook b. 1677 died in 1740 in Surry Co Va, it is my thought that he and Robert parted ways and that is why he is not listed in William's Will. I have seen Orginial Papers from the this Cook line that suggest that Robert was the son or Brother of this William but,it would be impossible for him to have been a brother to this William.I have not been able to link for sure , Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Carol Fields,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 20 14:20:12 2006



Harding
New York
approx 10 years

       

My Grandmother Elizabeth Harding was an Orphan; she thinks her parents died in an accident; she lived at a Catholic "home" for Children in New York (I think from 1905-1915); she married Edward Sugrue and they resided in New York until they were in their 60's, then moved to Florida; their daughter was Julia. My grandmother said she had two brothers but she never knew what happened to them; tracing my ancestory for my daughter and I don't know anything else about my Grandmother. Anyone can help?

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shana sherry,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 22 13:35:29 2006



Eva LoveJoy
St. louis, mo.


       

Looking for information on grandmother Eva . Born 1903 on June Sixth in St. Louis, Mo.

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linda dougan,   [email protected] ,    Sun Jun 25 17:21:56 2006



sorg sorgs sorge
st josephs orpanage erie pa
19

       

Im looking for Howard Sorge, Erie Pa 1950-1965. thank You Linda Dougan

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Betty Patton,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 25 20:22:58 2006



Brown or Sweeney
Iowa soldier's Orphans Home Davenport, Iowa
1895

       

I am searching for anyone who might have or know where to find old records from the Iowa Soldier's Orphans Home in Davenport, Iowa. My grandmother and her brother were there in 1895. I know that their surname was actually Brown, but for some ason they were using the last name of Sweeney in the home. They are Albert and Eva Brown/Sweeney. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Betty Patton

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shefali,   [email protected] ,    Tue Jun 27 01:00:17 2006



singh
india
1980

       

i wanna adopt a baby 2-3 months old plz help

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Sister Agnes Cousins,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 30 20:51:49 2006



German Germain
Father Baker's (Our Lady of Victory)
1917-1920

       

Looking for relatives of Francis German or Germaine adopted at 3 years old to Culkin family in Kenmore, New York. Lived across from the Carmelite Monastery in Buffalo, New York (Groveland St.)

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Ruth Mendoza,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 11 18:35:10 2006



Rowlett
Grace Nelliton Home or Orphange
1950 - 1960

       

When my Grandmother on my Fathers side died in 1950 his sister was sent to the Grace Nelliton(?)orphange in Tenn. does anyone have any information on this Orpgange ? or know where i can find information on it and it's orphans ?thank you

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Nina Hall,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 16 17:01:59 2006



Henrietta May Penwell
Chambersburg, PA
4

       

My grandmother, Alta McKelvy and James Penwell, from Ireland and England had 5 children, 2 girls and 3 boys. After the birth of the last boy, all the children were put into an orphange in Chambersburg, PA. My mother, stayed there for 4 yrs and then was adopted by a Judge Alex Simpson from Philadelphia, PA. They changed her name to Peggy M. Simpson and lived in Overbrook, PA My mother was born Dec. 14, 1916... it would have been around 1920- 1924 that she was adopted. Her mother had died after the last baby and her father was unable to care for his 5 children. All were adopted out to good homes and I had the pleasure of meeting 2 of my uncles when I was a teenager. I had one uncle who died on the beaches of Normandy, WWII, 1945. He is buried in Chambersburg, between his birth parents and his adopted parents. I have always wanted to know more about the orphange where my mom had to live for 4 years... I have come across 3 cousins from my mom's side of my family. They are in Chambersburg, PA and in Baltmore, MD... hoping for some, any info or news, thanks... nina

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Christine C. Stone,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 18 10:27:37 2006



Catherine (Kitty) Simms Campbell
b. Middlesex, MA adopted moved to Cortland, NY.
1840-1900's

       

My great grandmother Catherine Elizabeth (Kitty) Simms Campbell was believed to be born in Middlesex, MA. Her mother had another child a boy whom she kept. Kitty was adopted by Elizabeth (Jane) Simms and Thomas Simms from Cortland, NY. She later married Richard Campbell and moved to Miami, FL. She divorced him and married a Mr. Parsons whom I believe was from Cortland, NY. Later moved back to Florida with Mr. Parsons after great-grandfather Campbells death. I am trying to find any information relating to finding her original mother and brother. She was born in the 1840's and lived into the early 1900's. Appreciate any assistance as to where to start looking for any records.

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Amanda Roberts-Zondervan,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 20 14:04:22 2006



ROBERTS
BOSTON, MA, US
20

       

My grandfather, Thomas A. Roberts, was born March 2, 1910 in Boston, MA. He had an older sister, Mary Roberts born in 1908. Within a few months following the birth of my grandfather, both children became wards of commonwealth of Boston, MA according to a letter I have from 1950, however there is no information as far as which orpahange the kids were placed in, if/when they were sent to foster homes, etc. The parents of both children were Thomas A. Roberts, Sr. who resided in Boston, MA at the time the children became wards of the state with his brother, Andrew Roberts on Webster St. However, the letter clearly states there was no info available about the mother, M. Roberts. Any information or directions you can provide with respect to checking resources would be very helpful. I am in Florida, unable to travel to MA, though I would be willing to look up info in FL as an exchange. Please write if you can think of any leads. Thank you for your time, Amanda Roberts-Zondervan

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,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jul 20 20:30:49 2006





1989

       

I just have a question about this orphan stuff what if a mother has signed a mans name to the birth certicate but at the time the man that she signed his name thinks he is not the father? At this time the child was adopted but the papers say orphan on them the court house where we are located said they are closed.

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Debra Chastain,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 24 09:59:16 2006







       

I found out after my mother died this past May, 2006 that I have a sister that would have been born in 1948 or early 1949.....her birth mother would have been Helen Mae Dawes and she was at a home for unwed mothers in the Kansas City area...The baby may have been adopted to a family from Jefferson City MO and her name may have been Judy. My mother was from a small town called Stockton and returned there after having the baby. This was a family secret until my mother died.

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Pam Murray,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 24 15:03:16 2006
www.ernestbenjamingillis.com


JARDINE; JORDAN; GARDEN; JARDEN
Protestant Orphan Asylum; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; USA
1870

       

Looking for information on obtaining the records from the Protestant Orphan Asylum; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; USA. I have ancestors who were living there during the 1870 census and would like to know more about the circumstances and their length of stay.

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Fannie Miller,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 28 06:22:41 2006



Jones
PA


       

We are searching for my husbands Fathers Birth Family.He was born in 1929.In the last 3 months we have learned the names of his Birth Parents.Have had contact with people who knew Irene White the birth Mother.The birth father was William Jones,the baby was named Robert Edward Jones.William was 29 at his birth and Irene 17 although she said she was 20.William born in Beaver Falls PA.Irene Born in CA. She was living in Ellwood City Pa at the time of the birth. Baby was born in Allegheny Co.PA.

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sandi dias,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 28 12:44:24 2006



Layman, Lamon
Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Children's Home, Normal, IL
1900

       

Does anyone have information on how to obtain records for the Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Children's Home in Normal Illinois. I keep hitting a dead end when trying to locate where they may be stored.

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James Stewart,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 30 18:27:39 2006



Fletcher
Arkansas Childern's Home Society- Pope or Pulaski County
not sure

       

Looking for information about my father and aunt their birth names are Jessie James Fletcher born 1912 and Agnes Maria Fletcher born 1915. Mother's name Maud Fletcher, Father's name unknown but was a englishmen. Their adotped parents name are James Benton and Govie Maude Stewart of London Arkansas. Also looking for Ruth Beall of Pulaski County, Arkansas. Born 1898

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Lu Buerkle,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 30 20:08:08 2006



Calvert
Troy, New York


       

George A. Calvert, b.May 1858, Troy, New York. Father George Gourley,b.England; Mother Maggie Calvert, b. Ireland. It is believed that George was an orphan. He grew up to be a printer, working at various newspapers. First searches found him 1888, Cincinnati, Ohio working for Cincinnati Enquirer. Found 1893 in Washington D. c., also working for a newspaper. The year 1897 found him working for a newspaper in Syracuse, New York. He stayed in Syracuse, raising his family and retiring as foreman in the printing department. He was an ccomplished compositor/linotype operator. Nothing is known about him from his birth until his appearance in Ohio. It is not known if there are siblings. Any help greatly appreciated.

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Susan Wales,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 31 12:41:06 2006



Cashman
Newark NJ
1940-1954

       

I would like to make contact with any remaining relatives including inlaws of the Lawrence Cashman family from Newark NJ area. I believe there were 5 children (4 are deceased: Billy, Mary Lou, Doris, and Beverly). I have pictures to share. Sincerely, Susan Bolt Wales daughter of Beverly Ann Cashman Bolt

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Maureen Hurley-Peters,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 2 21:18:18 2006



Hubbard/(all variations of), "taken name": Hurley, Pos. mother's maiden: Curry
don't know of any orphanage, just pos. birth location: CT.
1882-1957

       

Need advice on what steps to take next, G,grandfather, Frederick John Hurley was taken in as a farm hand. First seen in the 1900 population census for Litchfield Twp., Litchfield Co., CT, listed as a farm hand for a John Hurley. He supposedly had a brother , Arthur, and sister May/Mae. Family story: parents died young, Frederick was taken in by John Hurley, never adopted, but took his surname, and never knew what became of his siblings. Of all records searched, Fred was born in May, 24th or 26th of 1882-1886 in New Haven, CT. (these are all records prior to 1900 census). Mother's maiden was supposedly Mary Curry. I have searched everywhere!! I need advice! Maureen Hurley-Peters [email protected]

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Danny Seitsinger (Ebert),   [email protected],    Thu Aug 3 16:56:23 2006



Ebert
Pueblo Colorado
6

       

We need some help. My brother and I just found out that we were "dropped off" at a place that we remember as "Mrs. Billings" house. There were at least 40-50 kids there of all ages. We remember the place being big, boys side and girls side playgrounds. We think it was either in Denver or Colorado springs and we were there in late 1963 and 1964 (maybe even 1965) I remember it was a terrible storm outside on the election night with Goldwater. We are trying to find out anything about this place. Any help would greatly be appreciated.Our mother did finally retrieve us in 1965. Thank you very much Dan Seitsinger

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james floyd,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 5 11:29:23 2006



nora ann larae (lowery)
porter leath orphanage Memphis, tn 1908
?

       

any info would be helpful

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Jane L. Monroe,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 13 20:00:16 2006



Colburn Coburn
Indiana or Michigan or Wisconsin or possibly Ohio


       

I am trying to find the parents of my great grandfather, Alonzo Colburn. Alonzo was said to have been born in 1853 in Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. The history that we have is: Alonzo was orphaned at an early age. A minister gave him and his siblings to different families to raise. If this is true, his parents must have died together or close in time, to have made no provisions at all for the children. I believe he had two sisters named Emmaline and Sarah. Alonzo didn't care for his living arrangements, and at about the age of 12 years, he set off on his own. He ended up in Menominee, MI where he married Elizabeth Kinney on May 28, 1878. On their marriage license, he lists a Joel Colburn as his father. This is all we know about him. There is no record of him that we can find in Ft. Wayne or anywhere in Indiana. I have found a reference to a Juel Colburn (may be misspelled) in Ohio once. If Alonzo did leave at such an early age on his own, Ft. Wayne may just be a place he remembered and thought he was born in. He and Elizabeth had the following children: (Some of the names they gave them may have been from siblings he remembered)--- Chester Arthur (my grandfather); Orville; Estella; Alonzo, Jr; Albert; Emma; Margaret; Grace; Alice; George; Laura; and Francis Laurence. Does anyone have anything that may be a clue to this part of my family? Or a direction to go in? I would desperately like to find some answers and some siblings for Alonzo. They may have even come down from Canada, we don't know. But we think his parents came into New York from Ireland in the early to mid 1850's. He was Catholic, we think. He married a Catholic and the family on that side has stayed Catholic. Thanks for any help. Jane Limerick Monroe Littleton, CO

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clare,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 14 12:29:02 2006



Annie Stanley
Dublin or Kildare
1870-1880

       

My great-grandmother Annie Stanley was an orphan who came from Ireland to Lancashire, UK. She marrried in 1892 (in England) and was born around 1869, I think in Dublin, but she had connections to Kildare (probably Naas). Does anybody know where I can find details of orphanages in Dublin (or possibly Kildare), as I think she may have been in a convent here before coming to the UK? Thanks

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Sheila Ayala,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 16 14:21:20 2006



Do not know
Father Bakers aka Our Lady of Victory
1- 2

       

Looking for my biological mother. I do not know her name. I know that I was born with the name Sheila Adams. Not sure if she named me or not. I know that she was 25 or 26 when she had me. She is Polish & Irish. I know nothing about my bio father. My bio mother stayed at Father Bakers aka Our Lady of Victory. I was there for about 1 year and then transfered to Onondaga County DSS. Was adopted at the age of 12. Any information, please contact me at my e-mail address.

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pat whaling,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 17 17:53:14 2006



Mitchell
Jackson Co .Indiana
born1824

       

I am trying to find my great grandfather's parents names. He went by the name of Francis Marion Mitchell born in 1824 maybe jackson co. Indiana. Help! We can't go on with our Ancestry without those names. His death certificate said mother and father unknown. There must have been a foundling home or orphanage in that area. [email protected]

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Ruth's Family,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 19 12:46:55 2006



Thomas (McCool)
Jackson, MS
1914-1916?

       

In 1917, Ruth Thomas, age 10 years, was adopted by G. C. McCool of Kosciusko, MS.(Attala County) According to the adoption petition Ruth was pick up from "old lady Green� in Jackson, MS and had four other siblings: Eddie 14, Blanch 13, Raymond 9 and May 2 or 3. Does anyone have any information on the Green lady in Jackson, MS who housed children before adoption? (Around 1915) I am trying to find more about Ruth�s parents and her siblings/their families. The children were sent on a train by an Aunt after both parents died in Oklahoma?. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks,

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Jeanne,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 20 15:12:39 2006



Durbin
KY
1930's

       

St. Vincent Orphan Asylum for Girls. Louisville City, KY 1920's - 1930's Looking for info regarding the St. Vincent Orphan Asylum for Girls in Louisville City, KY. Trying to reseach my family. Thanks!

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Wilma Corpstein (Vandergriff),   [email protected],    Fri Aug 25 04:55:21 2006



Robert James Vandergriff
St. Louis, MO.
1925-?

       

I am looking for my grandfather on my dad side. I know that he is dead now. But I was wonder is if my father have any half brothers or sisters, Mr.Robert J. Vandergriff disappeared when his son Harry Vandergriff was 3yrs old (Wilma Vandergriff's father)Mr. Robert J. Vandergriff also has a daughter name Norma Vandergriff who was 1 at the time.

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Sara Kissling,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 2 10:03:25 2006



Wright (now Anderson)
Dubuque, IA
1926- 1927

       

I am looking for my grandfather's birth family. His birth name was Paul Richard Wright -- his birth mother's name was Marcella. He was born on December 11 or 12, 1926, and adopted from an orphanage in Dubuque, IA, at the age of 10 months. I would like to know why he was given up and what countries his parents came from.

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Patricia Newton,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 3 18:28:42 2006



Casley
Mobile AL USA
cir 1879 to circa 1886

       

My g-grandmother, Mary Frances McQuillen (numerous spellings) died when my grandmother, Mary Estelle 'Stella' Casley, was about one year old. Stella lived in a Catholic Orphanage in Mobile AL from circa 1879 to circa 1885 and was adopted when she was about eight years. My mother began working on her family genealogy during the 1970's and I have continued this project for about 25 years. We have tried to find records of my grandmother during the period when she was at the orphanage. We have a death certificate for Mary Frances McQuillan, Stella's mother. The story told to my mother was that after Mary Frances' death, John Casley, Stella's father, went to seek a job in Boston and temporarily left Stella with a friend in Mobile AL. John Casley died before he could return for Stella. I believe the friend took her to the Catholic Orphanage. The 1880 Census record for Mobile AL indicate that Mary Stella Casley, age 8, had been adopted by Mr. James Peeples, and also that she was a boarder. My mother indicated in her genealogy work that her mother, Stella, never told her that she was adopted, only that she lived at the orphanage until she was hired to do housework for a family. Around 1900, Stella married Edward Walter Holt. Walter's mother died when he was nine months old. When I was a child, my grandmother and grandfather lived in our home in Montgomery. I remember my grandmother walking to church daily. My mother also told me that Stella worked at home as a milliner. If anyone can help me find the records for Mary Estelle Casley, my grandmother, during the period she was in the orphanage in Mobile AL, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Patricia Newton daughter of Edna Mae Holt, granddaughter of Mary Estelle Casley.

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Paula Newton,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 3 18:39:01 2006



Konopinski
Chicago, Illinois
1920s - mid 1940s

       

There were several KONOPINSKI children all living in Orphan's Homes in Chicago. I know of JOHN b. abt. 1922, MARY b. abt. 1924, CHESTER b. abt. 1926. There were three older children, unknown. John and Mary are listed at ST. HEDWIG's in 1930 census. Their mother, ROZALIA, is listed at Chicago State Hospital, Norwood Park (Dunning), in 1930. The father, MICHAL, appears to be living alone at that time. Does anyone else have relatives that were at ST. HEDWIGS or recognize any of these KONOPINSKI children? thanks... email me at [email protected]

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B Griffin,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 3 21:21:22 2006



Rolfe
Florence Crittenton shelter, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1926 - 1935

       

I'm looking for any information on this shelter and a girl by the name of Alice jane Rolfe. She was adopted by a family by the name of Blahr. Her natural mothers name was Lousie E Rolfe.Mostley just hoping to find any thing .

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Tracey Mitchell,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 4 23:45:12 2006



Bandy ( Cherokee ancestry)
Tennessee


       

I am looking for my birth great grand mother. My grandmother was adopted through the tanner orphanage to a fullerton family. Her mother was part cherokee and the last name was Bandy. My grandmother is gone now, but this is a part of my life i would love to know about. Can anyone help. My grandmother was Lorene, her brother James, and Russell.

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Juanita Boutilier,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 5 13:15:05 2006



Hume
East Chester Nova Scotia Canada


       

I am searching for Shirley Marion Hume Born February 20, 1940 and her brother Lewis Robert Hume born August 31, 1942. Their father was George Hume. Both were born in East Chester Nova Scotia. Canada. They were thought to maybe be taken to England with their mother. Appreciate any info on this matter or ways to help in my search. Thanks Juanita

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Jaclynn,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 6 15:15:26 2006




7701 W. 646th Street Overland Park, KS
29

       

If I was married, I would totally adopt kids, but since I can't I am so sorry!! To all you orphans out there, I love and respect you all!!

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M.Munie,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 6 20:12:54 2006



Jones
St. Ann's Foundling Home, Orphans Home, and Widows Home, St. Louis MO
1906

       

Looking for mother of baby Mary Alice Jones....or Grandmother. Baby Mary Alice Jones was born July 8, 1906 and adopted in 1907. Believe the birth mother may have died in childbirth oon July 8, name Mary Jones...St. Louis MO...Looking for relatives...If anyone has information, please forward. I would be grateful for any, at all. Thank you, MMUNIE

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Angela Watson,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 7 19:22:08 2006



Shade Jones
Laurinburg North Carolina
30 plus

       

I am looking for any information On Shade Jones who dies in 1957. He lived in Laurinburg North Carolina It is my husbands grandfather and he has no information about him. I am trying to put together a surprise for him. Any information you have will help Thanks Angela Watson

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linda baric,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 9 04:59:01 2006



pope
st. johns==mount lorettos====n.y.foundling ======bklyn,staten island.n.y.
1919==1925,) (1926)

       

MY DAD AND ALL HIS SIBLINGS WERE SENT TO ORPHANAGES IN BKLYN, NEW YORK CITY,STATEN ISLAND,AND LATER RETURNED TO THERE PARENTS. MICHAEL POPE-----1919 MOUNT LORETTO---STATEN ISLAND ANTHONY POPE-----1919 """"""""""""& quot;"""""""""""&q uot;"""" JAMES POPE-------9/18/1928====SAINT JOHNS HOME SCHENCTEDY AVE.BKLYN N,Y.ALSO THE NEW YORK FOUNDLING HOSPITAL 1920 ROSE POPE----1928==ST JOSEPH`S FEMALE ORPHAN WILLOUGHBY AVE BROOKLYN NY.,ALSO THE N.Y. FOUNDLING HOSPITAL THOMAS POPE PLACED???????????????? CARL POPE????????????????????????????? ` PLACED BY THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC WELFARE CITY OF N.Y.ALL CHILDREN. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED,DOES ANY-ONE HAVE PHOTOS TO SHARE. THANKS LINDA B.

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Crystal,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 9 19:05:49 2006



Minnick
Greencastle or Monticello Indiana
1913- ?

       

Trying to find an orphanage in Indiana, white county around 1913. My boyfriend's father was stolen from there and raised by a woman that worked at this orphanage. Trying to find out his real last name and if he had siblings. Last name the woman gave him : Minnick, Robert Earl born aug.11 1913 Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Ola Ann Gwennita Bilbrey/Reynolds,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 10 13:17:37 2006



Channel, Chanell, Channell



       

I am looking for information of my Great Grandmother whose name was Lee Wilma Eva (Evie) Channel, Channell, Channell Anyone with information, please send me e-mail. My Mother moved from Elk City Oklahoma, Lee Wilma Eva was her Mother. She married James Pinkney White. Pictures would be wonderful! I know only what I've written above. Thank you Gwen

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yael ruth weil,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 11 23:56:28 2006



children's home society
st.paul minnesota
1966

       

i was born january 3 1966 in st. paul minnesota. my biological mother is of german russian and polish nationality descent she was a college student at the time. my biological father was born in about 1943 he was born in kenya and was a student at a major university at the time in usa. he was dark skinned highly intelligent. he was completing his studies in the field of economics. he was a roman catholic faith. after comleting his studies he had worked in the custom department in his own countery for two years before receiving a scholarship to come to the united states. the genetic fathers father was 5`7 tall was a local game warden in addition to managing the family farm/ he was killed in 1953 during a local skirmish with the british troops. the genetic mother met the father at a small party at the home of mutual friend i was addopted at age 8 month and live in israel. i am looking for my bilogical father . i am 41 years old today would appreciate any information regarding my biological father who i guess is 64 years old/

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 01:36:47 2006



O. Grace mardis, Oma Mardis & Alva Cecile Mitchell Mardis
Tennessee, either in Chattanooga or Memphis,
8 years for Grace Mardis...the youngest

       

My mother, Owen Grace Mardis was born 4/27/18 to Norman Christopher Mardis (1879-1928)and Lillian E. Sample (nee Waller).They lived in Tennesee at 1205 Chesnut Street perhaps in Highland Park in Chattanooga. They had several children, Oma, Alva Cecile, Daniel & James. The twin boys died and the remaining 3 girls went to an orphanage after their father died. My mother mentioned St. Joseph's nuns...could it be Good Shepperd Convent? Grandfather worked for the railroad and grandmother was a nurse. The family had a nanny named Clementine who was of mixed blood. They lived near the railroad and there was a chemical company next door to their home. My grandfather was of French descent and grandmother of English descent. We are descended from the Wallers, Emma Francis was my great grandmother.She is buried in Natl Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. PLEASE>.can anyone help me with any information on my family???????

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 01:56:36 2006



Owen Grace Mardis..the orphanage called her Mary Grace
chattanooga or memphis, tenn ... not sure which city
8 years she was there...around 1923

       

I have a query on the board for information on the Mardis family of Norman Christopher Mardis and his wife Lillian Emma Sample (nee Waller) I have 2 pictures of the front of the orphange/convent with several young women standing in front of them. The building is brick and stone with a white stone carved archway. My mother studied music, art, dance and drama while she was there. Are there any ladies from an orhanage in Tennesee that remember three little girls from a convent named Grace, Oma and Cecile from around 1923 to about 1931?

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 01:57:37 2006



Owen Grace Mardis..the orphanage called her Mary Grace
chattanooga or memphis, tenn ... not sure which city
8 years she was there...around 1923

       

I have a query on the board for information on the Mardis family of Norman Christopher Mardis and his wife Lillian Emma Sample (nee Waller) I have 2 pictures of the front of the orphange/convent with several young women standing in front of them. The building is brick and stone with a white stone carved archway. My mother studied music, art, dance and drama while she was there. Are there any ladies from an orhanage in Tennesee that remember three little girls from a convent named Grace, Oma and Cecile from around 1923 to about 1931?

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 01:58:20 2006



Owen Grace Mardis..the orphanage called her Mary Grace
chattanooga or memphis, tenn ... not sure which city
8 years she was there...around 1923

       

I have a query on the board for information on the Mardis family of Norman Christopher Mardis and his wife Lillian Emma Sample (nee Waller) I have 2 pictures of the front of the orphange/convent with several young women standing in front of them. The building is brick and stone with a white stone carved archway. My mother studied music, art, dance and drama while she was there. Are there any ladies from an orhanage in Tennesee that remember three little girls from a convent named Grace, Oma and Cecile from around 1923 to about 1931?

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 02:00:27 2006



O. Grace mardis, Oma Mardis & Alva Cecile Mitchell Mardis
Tennessee, either in Chattanooga or Memphis,
8 years for Grace Mardis...the youngest

       

My mother, Owen Grace Mardis was born 4/27/18 to Norman Christopher Mardis (1879-1928)and Lillian E. Sample (nee Waller).They lived in Tennesee at 1205 Chesnut Street perhaps in Highland Park in Chattanooga. They had several children, Oma, Alva Cecile, Daniel & James. The twin boys died and the remaining 3 girls went to an orphanage after their father died. My mother mentioned St. Joseph's nuns...could it be Good Shepperd Convent? Grandfather worked for the railroad and grandmother was a nurse. The family had a nanny named Clementine who was of mixed blood. They lived near the railroad and there was a chemical company next door to their home. My grandfather was of French descent and grandmother of English descent. We are descended from the Wallers, Emma Francis was my great grandmother.She is buried in Natl Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. PLEASE>.can anyone help me with any information on my family???????

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 02:01:20 2006



O. Grace mardis, Oma Mardis & Alva Cecile Mitchell Mardis
Tennessee, either in Chattanooga or Memphis,
8 years for Grace Mardis...the youngest

       

My mother, Owen Grace Mardis was born 4/27/18 to Norman Christopher Mardis (1879-1928)and Lillian E. Sample (nee Waller).They lived in Tennesee at 1205 Chesnut Street perhaps in Highland Park in Chattanooga. They had several children, Oma, Alva Cecile, Daniel & James. The twin boys died and the remaining 3 girls went to an orphanage after their father died. My mother mentioned St. Joseph's nuns...could it be Good Shepperd Convent? Grandfather worked for the railroad and grandmother was a nurse. The family had a nanny named Clementine who was of mixed blood. They lived near the railroad and there was a chemical company next door to their home. My grandfather was of French descent and grandmother of English descent. We are descended from the Wallers, Emma Francis was my great grandmother.She is buried in Natl Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. PLEASE>.can anyone help me with any information on my family???????

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Debra Tao,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 02:01:57 2006



O. Grace mardis, Oma Mardis & Alva Cecile Mitchell Mardis
Tennessee, either in Chattanooga or Memphis,
8 years for Grace Mardis...the youngest

       

My mother, Owen Grace Mardis was born 4/27/18 to Norman Christopher Mardis (1879-1928)and Lillian E. Sample (nee Waller).They lived in Tennesee at 1205 Chesnut Street perhaps in Highland Park in Chattanooga. They had several children, Oma, Alva Cecile, Daniel & James. The twin boys died and the remaining 3 girls went to an orphanage after their father died. My mother mentioned St. Joseph's nuns...could it be Good Shepperd Convent? Grandfather worked for the railroad and grandmother was a nurse. The family had a nanny named Clementine who was of mixed blood. They lived near the railroad and there was a chemical company next door to their home. My grandfather was of French descent and grandmother of English descent. We are descended from the Wallers, Emma Francis was my great grandmother.She is buried in Natl Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. PLEASE>.can anyone help me with any information on my family???????

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Joan Halperin ,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 14 16:15:16 2006



Halperin, Isadore Martin
Chicago, ILL
1905- 1918

       

Looking for information about the Marx Nathan Orphanage. My dad was in that Orphanage (not up for adoption) from about age 5 (1905) to age 13 (I think).

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Christopher Weedall,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 15 11:52:34 2006



Weedall
Normal, Normal/Bloomington, IL, USA
1919- 1926

       

I am looking for more information about an Andrew Lewis Weedall. He was orphaned due to his father, Lewis/Louis Henry Weedall, dying in WWI of disease in France and his mother, Maud (Middleton) Weedall, dying of the influenza epidemic in 1919. I believe his birth was December 1916, although his medical death certificate states it as 1906. Later, he was married to Florence Lott and had two children, Robert Weedall and Dennis Weedall. If you can give me anymore information about either the orphanage in Normal, IL or Andrew Weedall, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Christopher Weedall,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 15 12:08:48 2006



Weedall
Soldiers' Orphans' Home, Normal, IL, USA
1919-1926

       

See my post above. I found the name of the orphanage to be "Soldiers' Orphans' Home" in Normal, IL.

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Cheri Astrahan,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 19 18:42:36 2006



Isabel Hague
Maria Kip Orphanage, San Francisco, CA
1900 census

       

Her parents were Margaret Ross born 1863 Virginia City, NV and possible R G Hague or J G Hague. Her parents were married in Storey Co, NV in 1880. I found her birth announcement in a newspaper as Baby Girl Hague born 11/3/1887 in Storey Co, NV. Her uncle Robert Ross was living in Tombstone AZ in 1880 and her grandmother, Isabella McKay Ross Norrie was living in Carson City, NV in 1900. WHy was she in an orphanage is San Francisco? I cannot find her in any later census records so far. Would like to talk to any descendants about the Ross family from Maine and England and possibly from Canada. If her grandfather is the correct William Ross born 1825-1830 in England, Maine, or Canada(it's complicated) she may be my grandmother's second cousin.

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Cynthia Walker Abramson,   [email protected] ,    Thu Sep 21 10:47:46 2006




Monroe County , New York ,1850-60


       

Hi I am looking to find a Francis SKinner Walker who was born in Monroe County, NY 1848-50, who was in an orphanage between 1850-1860. He was adopted by Hiram and Cynthia Skinner Walker in Mexico, NY. He was a bugler in the Civil War at age 15. If anyone has orphanage records from the Monroe County area or Mexico, NY area during that time period, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank You Cynthia Walker Abramson

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Karen Newhoff,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 25 15:25:45 2006



Seymour, Paul (Walter) and Thelma
Wartburg Farm School, Mt. Vernon, New York, USA
1932-1936

       

Information on anyone knowing my father or Aunt while at the Wartburg Farm School between 1932-1936 would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking for their father Walter R. Seymour, born in Jamestown, NY. Dad said he always loved playing in the Boys Band and the pancake he got on his birthday.

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Jacqueline Justesen,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 26 17:10:22 2006



Josephine Williams
Tarrytown New York
1880's

       

I am looking for information on my Grandmother Josephine Williams and her sister Elizabeth and possibly another sister by the name of Rose. They were placed in the Tarrytown Orphanage by their parents but I don't know when. I just know that my grandmother was born in 1880 and left the orphanage at the age of 16.I would really like to know the name of her parents if it is in the records. if anyone has any information on how I can contact the Sisters of mercy and find out where these records are kept please let me know. thank you

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teresa noyes,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 18 09:59:54 2006



joan mcnair
virgina
1923

       

I am looking for my mother's family i know she was born in 1923 i am not for sure what state i am going to say virgina i know she got married there to my dad who is kenneth noyes he was in the army thats all i know. my mother name is joan mcnair she was born in 1923 she told me she was an orphan she would never tells us anything else not even who her parent's were or if she had brothers or sisters if you could help me i would be so greatfull thank you theresa

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Deborah McDearmon,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 18 21:43:19 2006



Carroll Barton
kansas City MO? , New Mexixo and finally Dallas , Texas
1897 to 1900

       

I am looking for informations regarding birth records, adoptions and orphanages in Kansas City MO that were there in 1987 to 1900. My mother in law's parents were both orphans that grew up in Buckner's Children home in Dallas , Texas. They were never adopted, and got married when they left the place. We know a little about My mother in law's father was born in Kansas City MO on February 2, 1987, somehow he ended up as a orphan in New Mexico, and them sent to another orphanage in Dallas TX ( by the time he was four years old ) where he grew up and got married to another orphan). We know nothing about his family, his name was Carroll Barton, and I would love to get any clues; my mother in law is 83 years old and I would love to find her family .If somebody knows about Barton Families in Mo. let me know, I am against a wall and going nowhere. Thank you so much . Deborah McDearmon [email protected] e

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Beverly Scott,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 20 17:11:35 2006



Nora Ann LaRae (Lowery)
Memphis, TN
1 year

       James Floyd, Nora Ann Larae (Lowery) August 5 2006

I am one of Nora Ann LaRae's thirty-six grandchildren. I have been searching for info about her early life for two and a half years. I have all the info there is about her stay at Leath Orphan's Asylum, as it was called when she was there. I will be happy to share that. Please contact me and let me know your connection. Thanks, Beverly

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Beverly Scott,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 20 17:14:40 2006



Nora Ann LaRae (Lowery)
Memphis, TN
1 year

       James Floyd, Nora Ann Larae (Lowery) August 5 2006

I am one of Nora Ann LaRae's thirty-six grandchildren. I have been searching for info about her early life for two and a half years. I have all the info there is about her stay at Leath Orphan's Asylum, as it was called when she was there. I will be happy to share that. Please contact me and let me know your connection. Thanks, Beverly

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Beverly Scott,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 22 12:41:46 2006



Nora Ann LaRae (Lowery)
Leath Orphan's Asylum Memphis, TN USA
1900 1901

       James Floyd, Nora Ann Larae (Lowery) August 5 2006

I have info regarding Nora Ann LaRae(Lowery), who was my grandmother. Please contact me.

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elsie smith,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 30 09:00:42 2006



smith/smythe
ontario canada
1900-1914

       

I am searching for information about my father in law & his brothers. George Edwin, William Douglas & henry (bunny) Smith who were in an Orphanage in Ontario Canada around 1900-1910. George was born in Windsor in 1894 & joined the Army in 1914 in Hamilton so Orphanage might have been near there. ANY info will be Greatly Appreciated.

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eva,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 2 17:57:03 2006



Page
Batesville, arkansas
1920s- 1930s

       

children of Harrison and verdie page where put in a home in Batesville arkansas between 1922-1930s their names where Page, would like to know more about them they were my mothers cousins

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eva,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 2 17:59:46 2006



Walker
texas
1930s=1940s

       

Garland Thomas walker son of Tilmon and Eura J walker was placed in a home in texas, do not know which one, his mother died in 1938. He died in the home at a young age. any help would be appericated thanks

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Richard Kiesel,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 7 13:38:52 2006



Smart
Joliet, ILL
16

       

My mother Edith Maude Smart, was put in a catholic orphanage in Joliet, ILL from what she told me she was born in Big Rock, ILL in 1905 and placed in an orphanage in Joliet, ILL about 1910 at the age of 5 she stayed there until she was 21 and came to Bay City, MI in 1926...I would like to know the name of the catholic orphanages that were in existance then ty

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Stephanne,   [email protected] ,    Fri Nov 10 15:21:16 2006



Blake, Blaike, Blakie
Odd Fellows Orphanage in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, USA
1893-??

       

Looking for family information on Cora Blake, born in IL, age 15yrs. in the 1900 Fed. Census of the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Lincoln, Logan Co., IL. She may be the sister of Della Mae Blake, born 1882 in IL., and adopted by a family in IL by surname of Brown. Family information says there also was a brother, any information unknown at this time. Possibly related to one of the Blake families in Clinton, Dewitt Co., IL or surrounding area. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Frank Muller replica watches,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 13 08:43:40 2006
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Linda,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 14 00:24:14 2006



Austin
North Carolina
b: Nov 27 1930

       

I am looking for a woman who was born Nov. 27 (give or take 2 days) 1930 in Unionville (Goose Creek), North Carolina. She was named Hazel Lee Austin and was the daughter of James Clyde Austin and Lela (or Leila) Rogers Austin. A few days after Hazel was born, her mom died. Her father, feeling overwhelmed, gave Hazel to family and left for Florida. He promised to send money back to support Hazel but didn't. So..the family adopted Hazel out. I dont' know if she kept her last name (Austin) or if she took up another name. All I DO know is that she later got married. I'd sooooo like to unite my mom (who is 77) with Hazel. They would be cousins. I have heard from family members that Hazel is still alive. But..these "family members" can't seem to remember what her last name is and where she lived last. They lost touch with her after she was adopted out.(They are very old and have problems remembering.) Please, can you help me somehow?? Please contact me at [email protected]

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Kari,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 14 14:53:56 2006



Pederson/Pedersen/Peterson/Petersen
Minnesota or North Dakota or lower Canada
Late 1890s to early 1900s

       

I am looking for the parents of my Great Grandma: Willie and Elise PEDERSON had a daughter Alvilda Olava (my gr. grandma). They died when she was very young and she was raised by Herman and Mary THORSEN.

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Rita,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 16 22:25:33 2006



Andrew J. Lutz (Adopted Name)
Pittsburgh, PA
1892 - 1900 (Approx)

       

I am trying to find information for a friend. Andrew J. Lutz, was her father. He was adopted by the Lutz family from an orphanage in the Pittsburgh area sometime around 1900. He never knew his birth parents or their names. I would like to know how difficult it is to obtain records that are 100 years old. I know some records in Pennsylvania are closed. I have printed out rosters from several orphan homes from this website but not knowing his birth name it doesn't help much. Andrew J. Lutz was born August 15, 1892 - his military records show his birth place as Hayesville (McKeesport), PA He later lived in Homer City, PA and married Myrtle Bair and they had several children.....however, none has ever persued research on on Andrew's real birth parents. My friend, Sarah Lutz Keeno is curious to find out what their family name would have been. Any help on locating an orphan original birth certificate would be appreciated. This website is wonderful.....at least I was able to find some rosters. God Bless every person trying to locate family members. The orphan stories are heart breaking - it would be interesting to know if some original notes posted received results.

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reva moen,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 20 20:23:57 2006



dutton
ODD FELLOWS hOME , PORTLAND, OREGON
1- 3?

       

i AM INTERESTED IN FINDING ANY AND ALL INFORMATION REGARDING RODEMPTHA DUTTON. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF ELSIE PEARL GILLIAM AND JOHN HENRY DUTTON. SHE AND HER BROTHER ROBERT OLIVER DUTTON WERE PUT IN THIS HOME AFTER THE PARENTS SEPARATED AS GRANDFATHER HAD NO WAY OF TAKING CARE OF THEM. WHEN HE REMARRIED HE THEN TOOK THEM AWAY FROM THERE OVER TO FOSSIL, OREGON. IT IS POSSIBLE THE MOTHERS NAME COULD HAVE BEEN LISTED AS LILLIE BELLE CLARK ALSO. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH. REVA MOEN

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reva moen,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 20 20:25:10 2006



dutton
ODD FELLOWS hOME , PORTLAND, OREGON
1- 3?

       

i AM INTERESTED IN FINDING ANY AND ALL INFORMATION REGARDING RODEMPTHA DUTTON. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF ELSIE PEARL GILLIAM AND JOHN HENRY DUTTON. SHE AND HER BROTHER ROBERT OLIVER DUTTON WERE PUT IN THIS HOME AFTER THE PARENTS SEPARATED AS GRANDFATHER HAD NO WAY OF TAKING CARE OF THEM. WHEN HE REMARRIED HE THEN TOOK THEM AWAY FROM THERE OVER TO FOSSIL, OREGON. IT IS POSSIBLE THE MOTHERS NAME COULD HAVE BEEN LISTED AS LILLIE BELLE CLARK ALSO. THIS BEING IN THE YEARS VERY LIKLEY OF 1912- 1915. THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH. REVA MOEN

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Lenora Rose,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 22 12:11:08 2006




Knoxville, TN
1934

       

I am trying to locate my uncle. My grandmother who has passed away was Edith (Julian) Lee, she gave him up for adoption when he was born in 1934 in Knoxville, TN. The only thing that I have heard is that his birthday may have been in July and that at the time of his birth my grandmother called him Billie Joe or Billy Joel. My mother, died in 1994, she was 2 years older than her brother and I made her a promise that I would try to locate him. Mom said that she was told that he had been adopted by a preacher and his wife that possibly lived in Kentucky or North Tennessee. This is all hearsay. Would love any info on him!!!

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TED,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 22 12:59:33 2006




MT ST JOSEPH ORPHAN ASSYLUM FOR GIRLS ONLY, SAN FRANCISCO
1930'S

       

DOES ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR ORPHANAGE? IT WAS ON 1700 NEWALL ST IN SAN FRANCISCO

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ARTHUR PAUL CROWLEY,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 24 07:19:19 2006



CROWLEY
METHODIST ORPHANAGE-,3300 GAITHER RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21244- PHONE#410-922-2100
1969/1973

       

PLEASE POST ON BULLETIN BOARD AND FORWARD TO THE CORRECT PARTY: CROWLEY/MCKEEVER/DITMAN etc. PLEASE HELP!! DEAR FRIEND, MY NAME IS ARTHUR PAUL CROWLEY AND I AM ATTEMPTING TO FIND MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY. AT 18 MONTHS, MY MOTHER AND FATHER LEFT ME WITH MY GRANDMOTHER, NEVER TO RETURN. I AM NOT FILLED WITH ANGER OR ACCUSING QUESTIONS. I JUST WANT A FEW PICTURES AND TO SAY HELLO TO A FAMILY THAT I �VE NEVER MET. MY MOTHER: JUNE CROWLEY nee MCKEEVER.RACE: WHITE.DOB 1934+/-. BIRTH PLACE: PENNSYLVANIA.USA. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS (2210 EUTAW ST. APT 17. BALTIMORE, MD (THIS WAS ABOUT DECEMBER 1955). JUNE MCKEEVER MOTHER�S NAME: BLANCH MCKEEVER??? MY FATHER: PAUL WILLIAM CROWLEY, RACE: WHITE. DOB: JAN 14, 1919. BIRTH PLACE: BALTIMORE, MD (USA). ADDRESS AT THE TIME OF MY BIRTH: 2210 EUTAH ST, BALTIMORE,MD.(USA). DIED: APRIL 8, 1973. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: GOLDEN CREST NURSING HOME, 425 MASSACHUSETTES AVE, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. (USA). MY FATHER�S MOTHER: ZETA (VERNIE OR VERNIA) CROWLEY nee BILES, BORN IN NANJEMOY, CHARLES Co MARYLAND (USA). DOB: MAR 29 1892 (1894?). DURING THE 1960�S ZETA LIVED IN WOODLAWN MARYLAND (USA) ZETA SPENT THE LAST TWO CECADES OF HER LIFE LIVING IN BROOKLYN SOUTH BALTIMORE, MD (USA). DIED MAY 20, 1981 AT SINAI HOSPITAL, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (USA). MY GRANDMOTHER ZETA HAD THREE SIBLINGS: CALVERT BILE (MALE). LEROY BILE (MALE) AND CARRIE BILE nee UPTON. MY GRANDFATHER: ARTHUR CROWLEY Sr. DOB. DEC 12,1882. US.NAVY VET. MEMBER OF THE MARYLAND YACHT CLUB(USA). DIED FEB 2 I961AT THE MY FATHER�S BROTHER: ARTHUR CROWLEY Jr. BORN SEPT 5 1910 DIED MAY 9 1991. US. NAVY VET. LIVED FOR A WHILE AT: 6605 WINDSOR MILL RD.WOODLAWN, MARYLAND, USA. WIFE: LOUSIE CROWLEY nee DUNSING, BORN JULY 9 1926 MY FATHER�S SISTER: ZETA EMILY, DITMAN nee CROWLEY. DOB AUG 21 1915. DIED APRIL 30 1969. LIVED AT 6605 WINDSOR MILL RD. WOODLAWN, MARYLAND. ZETA EMILY DITMAN�S HUSBAND: MARRIED NOV 27 1935. WILLIAM (WINNIE) FRANKLIN DITMAN. BORN APRIL 29 1912. DIED DEC18 2001, LAKE ZURICH ,ILLINOIS(USA). LIVED AT 6605 WINDSOR MILL RD, WOODLAWN, MARYLAND USA. WORKED FOR BLACK LABLE BEER, BALTIMORE,MD. WILLIAM + EMILY DITMAN HAD FOUR CHILDREN: WILLIAM + ZETA EMILY DITMAN�S SON: PAUL (STANLEY) DITMAN. BORN JUNE 26,1944. PASSED AWAY JUNE 17 1995. GRADUATED FROM A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE IN CHATTANOOGA TENN. US-ARMY, VIET NAM VET. 1980 FORMED: GOOD NEWS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE, inc. (A BAPTIST MINISTRY BASED IN TN. USA). WIFE: LINDA DITMAN WILLIAM + EMILY DITMAN�S DAUGHTER: EILEEN HASTINGS nee DITMAN. WHO MARRIED RICHARD HASTINGS AND MOVED TO CALIFORNIA. HAD DAUGHTER NAMED NOEL HASTINGS. WILLIAM+EMILY DITMAN�S SON: WILLIAM F, DITMAN DOB 1936? WORKED IN WASHINGTON DC, SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND. WILLIAM+EMILY DITMAN�S DAUGHTER: MARION SCOTT nee DITMAN. TEACHER. E-MAIL ME AT: [email protected] HOME PHONE: 717-456-9149 Address: 333 MAIN STREET DELTA,PA 17314 USA. THANK YOU!!

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Carlene Semprich Vettel,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 4 16:15:24 2006



Semprich, Semproch, Semprowicz, Semfrih
Cleveland, Ohio USA
1919-????

       

Looking for any information on my father CHARLES ANTHONY SEMPRICH or STANLEY ANTHONY SEMPRICH, my UNCLE ANTHONY WILLIAM SEMPRICH and my AUNT JANE MARIE SEMPRICH that were orphaned in 1918 when my grandmother died from the Flu Epidemic of 1918 and my grandfather John Egnatious Semprich abandoned the three babies ages 2,4,6 on the streets of Cleveland,Ohio. It has been said that my Aunt Jane went to one of the Catholic Charities and nothing about my dad and uncle. What I have been able to research shows my grandmother Mary Semprich dying in 1918 and finding nothing on the children until 1930 when they all show up at the Fitz Brothers Dairy Farm in Castalia, Ohio. Up until then nothing is found, so I would like any and all information on Catholic Charites Orphanges and all other orphanges in the Cuyahoga County Cleveland area. Also, maybe out there is someone who stayed at the same orphanges my dad and uncle and aunt did that would contact me. I really need help in finding where they were at that time and with who. Also if anyone knows anything about my grandfather who came over here from Austria, Poland John Egnatious Semprich, and married my grandmother Mary Pryzbylski and from what I know always lived in the Cuyahoga County, Cleveland area until 1940 when he married Ida Mae Quinn and went to Florida, retired and died there. I know very little about him. All help and information is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much Carlene Semprich Vettel Names of orphanges and Catholic Charity Homes also needed with addresses in the Cleveland area.

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katherine,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 7 21:16:53 2006



norma lawley
jefferson county, birmingham, alabama
approx 1915

       

we would like to know the name of the catholic home for children that was down the street from the terminal train station in birmingham.may have been on 26th street....my mother n law was there, we would like to get some info if anyone has any...we dont know what happened to oscar lawley, norma's dad..thanks..

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Mary Elizabeth Gonzalez,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 8 09:43:16 2006



Adopted name Mary Friedman, reported biological name Mary Naught (?)
St Vincent Orphans Asylum, Ft Wayne, Indiana, United States
Late 1880's until ?

       

I am looking for information on the St Vincent Orphan's Asylum, or as it's referred to by Ft Wayne, Indiana locals, "St. Vincent's Villa" (on Wells Street). I would like to receive replies from anyone who has information about it and information about where to find additional records. My grandmother was there from the last 1880's until an unknown date.

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Bob Lefler,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 11 11:50:56 2006



Surname Oakley
Elmira,NY,-Southern Tier Orphans Home
After 1900 for some years?

       

My GAunt Ida Lefler Oakely of Elmira experienced family tragedies which may have put grandchildren with the last name of Oakley in the Home. I also think this because she served on the Board of Directors of the Home sometimes between abt 1900 and 1925. I would also like to know about her on the Board of Directors and exactly when. Bob Lefler, Adirondack Mountains

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Bob Lefler,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 11 11:52:40 2006



Surname Oakley
Elmira,NY,-Southern Tier Orphans Home
After 1900 for some years?

       

My GAunt Ida Lefler Oakely of Elmira experienced family tragedies which may have put grandchildren with the last name of Oakley in the Home. I also think this because she served on the Board of Directors of the Home sometimes between abt 1900 and 1925. I would also like to know about her on the Board of Directors and exactly when. Bob Lefler, Adirondack Mountains

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Sandra Ries,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 11 17:17:23 2006



Ruth Janet Green (greene)
Nelsonville, Ohio
1905 to 1915??

       

Charles Green and Charlotte Lacy Green lived in Nelsonville, OH in early 1900s. Charlotte died when her oldest daughter was around 10 years old. I assume they were still living in Nelsonville. The other children were Arthur, Carl, Helen, and Hazel. I was told that after Charlotte died, the children were taken away. I am trying to find out what happened to the other children, and where/when Charlotte died. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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Angie Brechtel,   [email protected] ,    Sat Dec 16 20:10:41 2006



Edith Merree Baker
Salvation Army Orphanage, Montgomery, Alabama
1930

       

Looking for any information on the Salvation Army Orphanage or Salvation Army Children's Home Society for 1930. My mother was there. Interested in a census at that time period for the orphanage or any records. Thank you.

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Richard A. Manship,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 19 02:19:02 2006



Montgomery
Philadelphia Orphan's Asylum, Philadelphia, PA ,USA
1900 (by Census)

       

I am searching for any information concerning Anna Ruth Montgomery as to why she was placed into an orphanage. She had an older brother and sister who evidently were not admitted to any institution. Her parents were Robert Montgomery and his wife Mary (Wilson). We have almost no info on her parents other than their names and do not know what happened to them. Are there any records still existing from the Orphanage? My recent contact with the Philadelphia Gov't was handled with extreme rudeness (bad day at the office I suppose)and proved fruitless. Thanx in advance for any suggestions concerning my Maternal grandmother.

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Deneane Paxton,   DMPaxtonAcomcast.net,    Mon Dec 25 14:04:10 2006



Lois Alberta Faulkner
Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisviile Kentucky Jefferson County
10 plus

       

I am looking for any information on the Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisville, Kentucky(Jefferson County). My grandmother, Lois Albertal Faulkner, along with her siblings, Lena, Margaret, and Glen, lived in this facility 1912-1922??? I am looking for pictures of this facility, as well as how long it was in existance.

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Deneane Paxton,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 25 14:04:31 2006



Lois Alberta Faulkner
Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisviile Kentucky Jefferson County
10 plus

       

I am looking for any information on the Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisville, Kentucky(Jefferson County). My grandmother, Lois Albertal Faulkner, along with her siblings, Lena, Margaret, and Glen, lived in this facility 1912-1922??? I am looking for pictures of this facility, as well as how long it was in existance.

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Deneane Paxton,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 25 14:04:57 2006



Lois Alberta Faulkner
Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisviile Kentucky Jefferson County
10 plus years

       

I am looking for any information on the Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisville, Kentucky(Jefferson County). My grandmother, Lois Albertal Faulkner, along with her siblings, Lena, Margaret, and Glen, lived in this facility 1912-1922??? I am looking for pictures of this facility, as well as how long it was in existance.

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Deneane Paxton,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 25 14:05:26 2006



Lois Alberta Faulkner
Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisviile Kentucky Jefferson County
10 plus years

       

I am looking for any information on the Methodist Episcopal Church Widows and Orphans Home in Louisville, Kentucky (Jefferson County). My grandmother, Lois Alberta Faulkner, along with her siblings, Lena, Margaret, and Glen, lived in this facility 1912-1922??? I am looking for pictures of this facility, as well as how long it was in existance.

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Judith,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 25 23:36:30 2006



Pegues/Smith
Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO
1886- 90

       

Seeking info on Robert William Pegues/Smith (b. 5 May 1878 Dallas, Dallas Co., TX) and his sister, Alice (b.1875 Dallas, TX-d. ca 1891 Aurora, Lawrence Co., MO). Parents' names were William and Mollie(?) Pegues, from Dallas, TX (listed in 1880 Texas Census) About 1886, they were moved to Aurora, MO., and the home of Mr. J H Smith (who supposedly ran a shoemaking industry, and possibly took in foundlings and orphans). They lived there until Alice died from TB and pneumonia (she is buried in the Smith family plot somewhere). Robert left to go west. Did Smith run a business, or a workhouse? Where is he buried? How many other children lived there (I know of at least one other girl), and why were William and Alice sent east to MO?

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Roger C. Kight,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 28 07:47:03 2006



Henry Kilpatrick Jones and brother Charlie Jones
Tuttle-Newton Orphan Asyleum- Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
1888 and other dates

       

My grandfather Henry Kilpatrick Jones B-1880 D-1955,in Douglas,Coffee County, Georgia, and his brother Charlie Jones were,placed in the Tuttle-Newton Orphanage in 1888, by their father (William Jones)and their oldest sister,they may have been placed in the orphanage and taken out several times. The Augusta, Georgia Genealogical Society, is in the process of transcribing, the orphanage records at this time. If anyone has any information on the Tuttle-Newton Orphan home I would appreciate it very much. THANK YOU Roger Kight

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Bev Thomas,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 30 06:12:30 2006



William Bulger Brophy
Brooklyn , NY
1884- 1886

       

I an looking for my grandfather who was placed in a Catholic orphanage ( with high walls around it ) about 1883-1887. He was born in 1883 in Brooklyn. He was adopted by Anson Turner. I do not know the name of the orphanage. Any information would be helpful. Thank you.

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Mildred Brandt,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 1 11:56:00 2007



Harold Agger
Fairview Home for Friendless Children, Watervliet, New York, United States
approx. 1915 - 1917

       

My father, Harold Agger, was placed in Fairchild Home for Friendless Children in Watervliet, NY about 1915. At some period he was sent to Port Arthur, Ontario (now Thunder Bay),where he was raised by a family named Killins. I wonder how and why he was sent such a distance. Perhaps he was one of the "orphan train" children, or is there another way children moved betwen the two countries? I was unaware of an adoption, but found a bible inscribed "to our son, Harold, from Mother and Father Killins". Dad returned to the states at age 19. He shared little information about the early years, which leaves many quesstions unanswered. Appreciate any information. Millie

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Carlene Semprich Vettel,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 1 18:02:23 2007



Charles or Stanley Anthony Semprich, Semproch, Semprowicz,Semfrih
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio USA and Surrounding towns or cities
1919-1929

       

My dad Charles,(Stanley)Anthony Semprich along with his brother Anthony William Semprich and my Aunt Jane Marie Semprich were orphaned after my grandmother died during the Flu Epidemic of 1918 and my grandfather just up and left the three little kids on the streets of Cleveland. I know they went to all different orphanges and my aunt was placed in the Catholic Charities orphange. I cannot find out the name of the orphanges that were there in 1919-1929 and any help on the names would be greatly appreciated. My dad never talked about his childhood, so I know very little except he had it really bad. I really need to find where they were and for how long as this is a part of my history and no nothing about it. My dad is gone now and only have myself to depend on to find out anything. Please pass on some information to get me started as I am really up against a brick wall. My grandmothers name was Mary Przysbylski My grandfathers name was John Egnatious Semprich They could have been placed in any orphange in and around Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you Carlene Semprich Vettel

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Carlene Semprich Vettel,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 1 18:06:20 2007



Charles or Stanley Anthony Semprich, Semproch, Semprowicz,Semfrih
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio USA and Surrounding towns or cities
1919-1929

       

My dad Charles,(Stanley)Anthony Semprich along with his brother Anthony William Semprich and my Aunt Jane Marie Semprich were orphaned after my grandmother died during the Flu Epidemic of 1918 and my grandfather just up and left the three little kids on the streets of Cleveland. I know they went to all different orphanges and my aunt was placed in the Catholic Charities orphange. I cannot find out the name of the orphanges that were there in 1919-1929 and any help on the names would be greatly appreciated. My dad never talked about his childhood, so I know very little except he had it really bad. I really need to find where they were and for how long as this is a part of my history and no nothing about it. My dad is gone now and only have myself to depend on to find out anything. Please pass on some information to get me started as I am really up against a brick wall. My grandmothers name was Mary Przysbylski My grandfathers name was John Egnatious Semprich They could have been placed in any orphange in and around Cleveland, Ohio. Thank you Carlene Semprich Vettel

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Christina Zeigenbein ,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 3 16:52:43 2007



Self
Carrolton, Missouri


       

I am looking for information about my great uncle Alva Self. He was taken from an orphanage in Carrolton, Missouri. He later changed his name to Alvie McDaniel. I believe he was born in 1919. He was taken from the orphange by James Arvil and Bertha Flo Young McDaniel and moved to Richland, Missouri. If you have any information I would appreciate it.

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Christina Zeigenbein ,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 3 16:56:14 2007



Birchit
Missouri Orphanage (Possibly Carrolton, Missouri)


       

I am searching for any information you might have on an orphan by the name of Frank Birchit. He was taken from an orphange by John Wilmer and Velma Lea McDaniel in approx 1930. They were from the Richland, Hazelgreen, Missouri area. If you have any information I would appreciate it.

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Ina Knierim,   enus50@@hotmail.com,    Sat Jan 6 01:23:48 2007



Towles
Normal,Ill
4 yrs

       

Looking for orphus listings from 1923-1928

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Angelo Rivera,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 7 07:43:50 2007




St. Michael's Home, Staten Island, NY
7 years

       St. Michael's Home - Staten Island, NY

I lived at St. Michael's Home on Staten Island from 1970 to 1977 - I was in Michael's Group, St. Jude�s Group, and Kennedy Cottage... I remember (among others): Lillian Rivera MaryAnne Tintorello Joseph Tintorello (died in about 1980) Tommy Roberts (my best friend) Frankie Miranda Willy Sigarra Nadine Fuller Celeste Lee Keith Robinson Mimi Rivera Miguel Santos ...and many more... St. Michael�s had a profound impact on my life - it has affected the way I see the world, it is responsible for my incorrigible optimism, and for my confidence in the persistence of humanity. Above all there were the counselors who went home every evening and left us there � when in fact, they stayed with us more than they could ever know. I remember: Above all - Kenny Phillips - who taught me to question blind patriotism, who educated me about the beauty of "brotherhood" and who I think about often... And there was Chuck... Darrel Taylor - who I know died in the WTC on 9/11 Karen Andriano - who was the kindest human being I've ever met -and who Lillian Rivera adored... Ron Pegano William Cunnngham �and many many others... What an age it was - from the death of MLK to Vietnam and Watergate...I was among the first generation of truly free Americans ever...Black and Rican - all New Yorkers parked across the street from the biggest dump - the Arthur Kill landfill, on the planet. Devoid of parents, exposed to a tumultuous age and innocent mentors, we were indeed, a blessed lot.

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Beverly Pangle Scott,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 8 11:29:52 2007



Agnes R. Lawson (Laurson)
St. Mary's Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
4 or 5

       

I am interested in finding out info about this school/orphanage/place for difficult girls, etc. My grandmother had a friend there, also named Agnes, who had one or two sisters there at that time (1904/05-1910). I would love to hear from anyone who had a relative there at the same time as my grandmother who could tell me more about the place. I believe it was run by Sister's of the Good Shepherd. A Dominican nun who befriended my grandmother placed her there until Grandmother graduated in 1910. From what I have heard, Grandmother kept in touch with her friend, Agnes whose last name was either Bailey or Baylor. This could have been her last name after her marriage or her actual name at the school. In any event, the two visited with each other as adults.

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connie nolte,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 9 18:24:23 2007



joseph b. pearman
new york
2

       

My father Joseph b Pearman was adopted in 1933 in new york, he was born on 9/15/31. Pearman was is adopted name. Adopted mother was Sally Palmer Pearman, from closter , nj my father deceased 2/4/81, I am trying to find his biologial father and mother for health reason and interested in nationality of my father.

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connie nolte,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 9 18:27:44 2007



joseph b. pearman
new york
2

       

My father Joseph b Pearman was adopted in 1933 in new york, he was born on 9/15/31. Pearman was is adopted name. Adopted mother was Sally Palmer Pearman, from closter , nj my father deceased 2/4/81, I am trying to find his biologial father and mother for health reason and interested in nationality of my father.

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Cynthia Henze,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 13 12:49:26 2007



DUNN
LOUISIANA / RAISED BY DIFFERENT FAMILIES / 1 IN ORPHANAGE IN BATON ROGUE
1904 - UNKNOWN

       

I am looking for information on my Grandmother�s family. My Grandmother is Cora Lee Dunn. She was born in 1908 in Pineville (Rapides Parish) Louisiana. She was orphaned at a very young age. Her parents were Valentine Dunn and Letty (Vestal) Dunn. I recently found out that she had three sisters, Letty, Irene and Beatrice. (Letty was born in approximately 1904; Irene approx. 1906; and Beatrice approx. 1911.) I believe her mother's given name was Laulette. Laulette's parents were William and Jennet. Beatrice was raised by the Henderson family and married Hubert Craig. They moved to Cincinnati, OH. Irene was in an orphanage in Baton Rogue in 1920. (I found this information in census records.) I haven�t found anything about her other sister, Letty. If you know anything at all about Valentine (Tine), Laulette (Letty), Letty, Irene and/or Beatrice, please answer this inquiry. I�d truly appreciate any information you may have, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Thank you. Cyndi Henze [email protected]

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katherine calvert,   [email protected] et,    Sat Jan 13 20:59:25 2007



baby girl abbott
born in april 1930 in portland, tennessee
1930

       

My husband's grandfather, Leonard White, had a sister named Mary White who married Carl Abbott in March 1930 in Portland, in Sumner County, TN. She gave birth around April 8, 1930 to a girl and then died about 4 days later about April 12, 1930. The father, Carl Abbott, could not take care of the baby girl and Mary's mother had also died a few years earlier. There were no women to help take care of the baby. Mary's brother Leonard (my husband's grandfather) always said that the Red Cross came and took the baby and that he always wanted to find her but called the Red Cross in the 1970's and they told him they did not have services like that in the 30's where they would take babies. It is possible that the baby girl of Mary and Carl Abbott was adopted and could still be alive somewhere. I cant find any death certificate on her mother and her father disappeared off the federal census after 1930. I do not know where he moved to or when he died. Do you have any information that may help me find where orphans went in sumner county, tn in 1930???????

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Theresa Graff,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 18 06:21:08 2007



Florence Marie Wells
Memphis, Tennessee
3

       

Florence Marie Wells McKenzie November 23,1930-June 25,2005 St. Mary's Home for Girls, Mobile, Alabama My Mother, Florence Marie Wells, was born in Memphis, Tennessee November 23,1930 to William C Wells and Florence Marie Dumble. She was placed in an orphange in Memphis and relocated to St. Mary's Home For Girls, Mobile Alabama in 1934. She was never adopted and lived at this Home until she graduated from Bishop Toolen High School. The nuns at St. Mary's always told my mother never to look for her mother as something terrible had happened and she would be best to leave it alone. What I have found out so far is that she was an only child of Florence Dumble, however in the 1930 census a 14 year old stepson, William C Wells Jr., was listed as living in residence with William and Florence. I would love to have some childhood photos of my mother as well as hear any stories about her as a child as well as contacting any extended family to find out why a 3 year old child was put into an orphanage so far away from her ancestral home.

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Debranne Cingari,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 19 18:38:20 2007



Gagliardi
Casco Frank, Italy
1881 - 1890

       Debranne Cingari

Looking for any information on my great grandfather Donato Gagliardi came to US in 1890, worked on the Railroad. Trying to find out more information about him and his parents / foster parents.

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Jane Smith,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 21 15:09:57 2007



William Arnold Smith
St. James' Day Nursery, Trenton, NJ
1906 - 1911

       

Seeking information about this facility. In particular, any information regarding Msr. M. Vincent.

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Marie Stackpole-Hayes,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 22 15:32:55 2007



Marie Therese Boutin
Quebec
until about 1908

       

i am trying to find out more about my maternal grandmother whom I have only lately realized was of native american heritage. She married my grandfather after she left the orphanage, which was Catholic, and somewhere in Quebec. His name was Magloire Paradis. I know she had a brother (Odilon?) and possibly relatives in the Gaspee. Would really like to know her history.

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Kim KrollBallinger,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 25 11:13:42 2007



KROLL
Minneapolis, MN
1917

       

I am looking for my Great-Uncle. Conrad Kroll born to Violet Greenaway and Arthur Kroll. March 1910 Minneapolis, MN He was sent to live with Christenson family in 1917 in Minnesota. Any info would be helpful.

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nanette summerlin winfield,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 26 14:48:45 2007



summerlin
saint mary's home, 357 conti st. mobile alabama
approx. 11 years

       

anyone out there that was at st.mary's home on conti st. in mobile al between 1947 and 1958 let me hear from you.

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Carroll Winder,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 26 21:49:43 2007



Jackson
Childern's aide Society, Elmira, New York United States


       

My Grandmother Huldah Jackson was plced on the orphan train to Kansas in 1896. Dose anyone have information on her?

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Louise Joslin,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 27 04:35:59 2007



Joslin,Joslyn
Saginaw, Michigan
abt.1943

       

Would anybody have any information on an orphanage or childrens home in Saginaw,Mi. in the 30's and 40's. My brothers and I were there about 1943.If you know anything or could give me a website to find information would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you

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Jacquelyn,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 29 09:25:52 2007



sheasby
Douglas Road, Acocks green, Birmingham
1920- 1974

       

Name Kathleen Marjorie Sheasby adopted name. No other information known.

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Gwen Phillips,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 29 16:16:36 2007




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Gwen Phillips,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 29 16:21:21 2007




Bartow County Georgia
1815-1853 or longer

       

My husbands grandfather was Maxwell William Phillips born abt 1915. He was married to Pearlene McEntire and they had 9 children. He was an orphan so I don't know where to go from here. All help will be appreciated.

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Linda,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 3 12:52:48 2007



Orlando Moreno
phoenix arizona
not sure...1973----

       

Looking for father. Mother took me away from father when I was six months old changed my surname to her madien name"Rowe". Her first name is judith a.("judy") I believe I was named orlando moreno(after my father) at birth.I was born on 11/21/1973. I now reside in Mesa, Arizona and mother resides in Idado.My name is Richard Micheal Rowe. I have been looking for my father for the last 3 years and mother won't co-operate any further. Please,if anyone can help me contact me at this email address. Also, if anyone can lead to another website message board to post my request, I would greatly appreciate your help. Richard Rowe

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linda,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 3 13:04:21 2007



OLANDO MORENO
Phoenix Arizona usa
1973- present?

       

I am looking for my father, Orlando Moreno,born around 1948.My mother took me from him six months after my birth.11/21/1973 in or around Phoenix, Az.Mothers name..JUDITH A. Rowe.(madien name) Mother changed my name after we "dissappered", to Richard MICHEAL ROWE, but at birth I believe I was named after my father Orlando Moreno. I now live in Mesa arizona and mother resides in Idaho with current husband Micheal Townsend. I am an only child by mother but would desperatly like to meet any siblings by father. If anyone can help me, please contact me at the above email address. Also, if anyone can direct me to any other message boards i would greatly appreciate it. Richard Rowe.

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Linda,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 8 02:29:24 2007



George J Layman
Scioto County Children's Home in or near Portsmouth, Ohio
1915-1923

       

I would like to hear from anyone who knew the five Layman children. George, Bill, Edgar, Mildred and Evelyn. George was my Father. He was never adopted but remained in the home until the age they turned them out to live on their own. He died at 32 years of age the year I was born, 1940. Due to his bitterness over being placed in an orphanage, he changed the spelling of his last name on my birth certificate. I was given the name Lehman, rather than Layman. I had limited contact with Mildred when I was a little girl; she died in the 1960's. I would appreciate any information anyone has on this group of children. I am almost 67 years old and have wondered about them all of my life. Thank you.

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Jaymie Williams,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 9 11:36:07 2007



Darrell Glen Davis
Oklahoma City, OK
1939

       

My father was born August 8, 1939 to Aline Davis in Oklahoma City, OK. He was adopted by Otto and Catherine Hastings. His name was changed to James Clement Hastings. I am trying to locate his birthmother.

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Elizabeth Wilson,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 11 21:11:51 2007



My father was named William Richard Lukemire then canged Richard Theodore Findley
Somewhere in Ohio..The orphanage he was "placed into" burned down in the 70's?
1

       

I'm looking for my father's mother and father. My father's name is Richard Thoedore Findley. He was born Jan. 26,1953, and given the name "Lukemire" then changed to Findley. His birth mother was supposedly about 15 at the time of he birth? Not sure. Looking for any information on any baby boys born on January 26, 1953? Was told to us he was born in Ohio.

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Elaine Percoco,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 18 18:14:06 2007



Louisa Baust
Manhattan, NY
between 1901- 1909

       

I am looking for any information on Lousia Baust born Mar. 1900 and placed in an unknown orphanage along with her sister Helen, born Sept 1898,and brother George, born Dec. 1894 and Bruno born in 1901. They were placed in a home after my great-grandmother passed away. My grandfather, Nicholas, born in Germany Feb 1891, quit elementary school to work to get his siblings back. "Some were adopted" and he, and his father, could only get Helen and George back. I found a 1910 Census showing a Louisa Baust age 10, born in New York City, working as a servant in Kent, Deleware, for the family of Nehemiah and Lizzie Carey. I would like to know if this Louisa is "our" Louisa and what happened to her. Any Info or help would be greatly appreciated.

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Suzan Sunderland,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 19 22:44:28 2007



Wilbor, Wilbour
Erie, Pennsylvania
Abt 1900 to 1910

       

Grandfather, John Wilbor, orphaned as a child. Birth date: Jan 5, 1894. I am not certain which orphanage. We know his mother's name was Mary. He could speak some Polish. He believed his father left his family when he(John) was young and took two older brothers with him. John did not know the name of his father or other relatives. Only that his mother's name was Mary. John passed away in 1963 but his children still seek to understand where he came from. Can anyone help? Suggestions? Thank you for "listening".

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Colleen McManus,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 21 20:23:29 2007



William McManus
Toledo House of Correction and Refuge Toledo Ohio
1880

       

William McManus was listed in the 1880 Census (at age 12) living in the Toledo House of Correction and Refuge. Does anyone have any information about any informatin about this facility or any information about William McManus?

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Carmen Medina,   car,    Sun Feb 25 14:34:49 2007







       

Hi Debra, I was reading on of your letters and yes I remember Elise Vasquez, (tall skinny feckles on her nose, she also had an older sister but I can't remember her name) Evelyn and Elise Moreno (sisters) they also had a little sister who's name is Lillian Moreno, (who was at the home), Maria and Nellie Gonzales (sisters), Mary Belini, Debra Hodges, Angie, I remember a kathy but I am not sure if it's your sister. Me and my sister Margie always hunged out with Elise Vasquez, Evelyn Moreno, Elise Moreno and Nellie Gonzales. In the late 80s early 90s I use to bump into Nellie Gonzales. At the time she was working in a meat market where she and I lived. Her children was going to the same school as my children. As a matte of fact when her daughter became a teenager she was hanging out with my son (Hector) who is now 28 years old. I have sad news to tell you but Evelyn Moreno passed away. Elise her I hear stuck up sister married a wealthy man and lives in Long Island. I heard that Evelyn used to call her but she did not want to bother with her. Sad, right. I moved out of my old neighborhood and lost contact with Nellie. She's the one who told me that Shoreham was going to be a nuclear plant and that Maria lives in Puerto Rico. I hope to hear from you so that we may talk more about the home. PS I e-mail Lillian, Carmen but did not post my letter. If you are reading this e-mail my name is Carmen Medina, my sisters were also in the home and their names are Margie Medina, Migdalia Medina and Angie Medina. Until we talk again, God Bless

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Carmen Medina,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 25 14:39:44 2007



St. Joseph Hall
735 Willoughby Avenue
1963- 1970

       Debra, Lillian, Carmen, Carolyn

Hi Debra, I was reading on of your letters and yes I remember Elise Vasquez, (tall skinny feckles on her nose, she also had an older sister but I can't remember her name) Evelyn and Elise Moreno (sisters) they also had a little sister who's name is Lillian Moreno, (who was at the home), Maria and Nellie Gonzales (sisters), Mary Belini, Debra Hodges, Angie, I remember a kathy but I am not sure if it's your sister. Me and my sister Margie always hunged out with Elise Vasquez, Evelyn Moreno, Elise Moreno and Nellie Gonzales. In the late 80s early 90s I use to bump into Nellie Gonzales. At the time she was working in a meat market where she and I lived. Her children was going to the same school as my children. As a matte of fact when her daughter became a teenager she was hanging out with my son (Hector) who is now 28 years old. I have sad news to tell you but Evelyn Moreno passed away. Elise her I hear stuck up sister married a wealthy man and lives in Long Island. I heard that Evelyn used to call her but she did not want to bother with her. Sad, right. I moved out of my old neighborhood and lost contact with Nellie. She's the one who told me that Shoreham was going to be a nuclear plant and that Maria lives in Puerto Rico. I hope to hear from you so that we may talk more about the home. PS I e-mail Lillian, Carmen but did not post my letter. If you are reading this e-mail my name is Carmen Medina, my sisters were also in the home and their names are Margie Medina, Migdalia Medina and Angie Medina. Until we talk again, God Bless

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Frances Belcher,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 25 20:32:25 2007



Haverty
St. Francis Industrial School in Philadelphia
1910

       

I am desperately searching for the names of the parents of William Joseph Haverty and his brother Aloysius Haverty of Philadlephia. I can find Aloysius ( born in 1895) attending St. Francis Industrial in 1910 and William Joseph ( born in 1893) working at a hospital as a messenger the same year. These brothers were orphans, I believe, but I can't find any proof except for the 1910 census. Both brothers moved to New Jersey and later died there. I can find out everything about them after 1910 but absolutely nothing earlier than that. Does anyone out there have anything to share about these people? I am trying to help the youngest son of William Joseph find his ancestry. He is 76 and has never known any relatives except his Uncle Aloysius. William Joseph died when my friend was 12 in 1943. No mention was ever made of grandparents so I believe they were orphans since Aloysius was at St. Francis. Can anyone help me, PLEASE? I've been searching for several years. I will greatly appreciate any help.

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CLAIRE IDA FRUSTINE,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 26 00:55:27 2007



ZYBLOWICZ-WALLACE- BIRKBECK
BORN IN CHICAGO,IL. POSSIBLEY ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL
PRIOR TO 1951

       

MOTHER DIED IN 2002,SHE WOULD NEVER REALLY TALK ABOUT THE CHILDREN SHE GAVE UP, SHE LEFT MY SISTER AND I WITH OUR FATHER OR WE WOULD HAVE GONE TO A ORPHANAGE, SHE TOLD ME SHE LEFT THE TWO BOYS GO WITH A FRUIT PEDDLER AND HIS WIFE FROM TEXAS WHO USED TO BRING A HORSE DRAWN PRODUCE WAGON AROUND EVERY SUMMER SHE SAID SHE DIDN'T REMEMBER THEIR NAMES SO I'M AT A LOST,I WAS READING A CHICAGO NEWS PAPER AT MOTHERS HOUSE AROUND 21 YEARS AGO GIVE OR TAKE AND MY AUNT SAID DID YOU SEE THAT YOUR ONE BROTHER HAS DIED? I WAS SHOCKED AND STARTED LOOKING ALL OVER THE PAGE I WAS READING AND SAW NOTHING,THEN SHE SAID OH THAT WAS A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO,THEN MOM WALKED IN AND SHE SHUT UP,THERE WAS A JOSEPH WALLACE IN THE PAPER EARLIER AND THAT WAS THE NAME OF HER ONLY LEGAL HUSBAND BUT HE COULDN'T HAVE CHILDREN,SO I GUESS THATS WHY SHE DIDN'T RAISE HIM EITHER,I BELIEVE THE SIBLINGS ARE ALL BOYS,THE FAMILY IS ALL BUT GONE NOW SO I'M DOING FAMILY RESEARCH ON MY DADS FAMILY,AND WEVE ONLY GOT A GREAT UNCLE FROM MOM'S SIDE AND ONE COUSIN AND HER DAUGHTER THEN THE FAMILY IS ALL BUT GONE GREAT UNCLE IS CLOSE TO 100 NOW SO I SEND CARDS AND LEAVE HIM IN PEACE DOES THIS SOUND FAMILULAR TO ANY ONE OR DO YOU KNOW THE NAMES? PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected]

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Kate Siegel,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 26 10:58:11 2007



WEBER
Pittsburgh, PA
1938?-1943?

       Kate Siegel, July 26 2005

I'm actually following up to my previous post about my mother, Mary Lou Weber. I have a photo of her outsider her orphanage, which I've just forwarded to the Catholic Diocese archives in Pittsburgh. They've been kind enough to tell me that they believe the photo shows her outside St. Paul's orphanage in Crafton. If anyone would like to see the photo, taken circa 1942, I would be happy to share it. I have yet to connect with anyone from the orphanage at the time, or with any of my mother's family. The diocese will not give me any further information until 2008, which will mark 70 years since my mother was put in the orphanage. I certainly wish they would be more flexible about this issue. If the orphan has passed away, and you could prove it, why would they not want to share all information they have? It's confounding. Still, I'm happy they have an archive and were willing to talk to me at all. Good luck to all of you seeking info & answers.

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Ernest Wadley,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 26 14:34:19 2007
N/A


Musgrave Musgrove
Orphanage ?? Memphis Tn. U.S.A.
3 years ?

       

Mary Musgrave was born in Tupelo, Miss.About 1906 May 16,Mother & Father died about 1909.There was also a SISTER ,Younger or Older. It is the Sister that I seek,I Do not Know her Name..It has been about 80 years.Seeking her given name & Married name. Mary Musgrave was in an Orphanage in Memphis Tenn. Please help ..

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Beverly Hiatt,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 1 21:33:21 2007



Amundson(sen)
Lyons County Luthern Orphanage Iowa
1900

       

Looking for Agnes, Anna and Johan Amundson in orphange in 1900

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Frances Belcher,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 5 08:47:09 2007



Haverty
St. Francis' Industrial School in Bensalem, Pa.
1910

       

I'm looking for information on two brothers from Pa., Aloysius and William Joseph Haverty. Aloysius attended St. Francis' Industrial School in Bensalem, Pa. in 1910 and William worked at a hospital in Philly the same year. I know all about them after 1910, but can't find the names of their parents, from where they immigrated. etc. Son of William who is elderly is desperately seeking his ancestry. Can anyone help me? St. Francis has apparently closed and I've notifed the Catholic Church in Pa. to no avail. Please help if can. Thanks.

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victor a figueroa,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 6 08:29:25 2007



victor a figueroa
st. dominics home blauvelt ny
1966- 1971

       

Trying to contact anyone who lived there during that period of time who remembers me. please call my number is 772 6214346 or cell 845 3139178

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Ro Shan,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 6 18:06:20 2007



Heath
Cranberry Lake area of St. Lawrence County, Ny
at least one

       

I am looking for any information on an orphanage that supposedly was located in the Cranberry Lake area of St. Lawrence County NY around 1909 to 1912. I am looking for two little girls with last name of "Heath"

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Kathleen Sigman,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 11:52:24 2007



Doty
Orphanage name unknown, Flint , Michigan


       

HI, I'm looking for information regarding my mother. Born 1927 ish, Indian heritage (we were told Ottawa/Cherekee). Adopted by Mr./Mrs. Alfred Doty. Would like to find ancestrial information and adoption papers. Thank you for any information. Kathleen Van Dyken-Sigman [email protected]

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Kathleen Sigman,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 11:53:21 2007



Doty
Orphanage name unknown, Flint , Michigan


       

HI, I'm looking for information regarding my mother. Born 1927 ish, Indian heritage (we were told Ottawa/Cherekee). Adopted by Mr./Mrs. Alfred Doty. Would like to find ancestrial information and adoption papers. Thank you for any information. Kathleen Van Dyken-Sigman [email protected]

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Linda Tubbs,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 13 13:01:20 2007



Devlin or Reed
Edwardsville, PA
1941-42

       

Trying to find a 1/2 sister of a friend. She was put up for adoption by Margaret Devlin Reed. Birth around 1941-42 in Edwardsville, PA.

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shirley little ,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 15 13:23:19 2007



lillian collette/lilly collett
baptist orphanage, new haven, ct


       

looking for any information on a Lillian or Lilly Collette whose father placed her in the orphanage with other siblings after her mother passed away. Father's name was Joseph Collette

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Judi Shuman Kellam,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 18 18:50:32 2007



Schuman.. Shuman
Children's Home Society..Jacksonville.Duval CO. Florida
1914

       

I am searching for my Dad'a Biological Parents.. Henry Marlow and Mary {May} Schuman..Shuman. Grandfather..Max Owen Shuman. My Dad was adopted out of the Children's Home Society around 1914-1917 by James Seth and Fannie Kellam from Webster in Sumter County. Florida. I am in need of any and all information on these people including my Dad born around 1914. Henry M.Shuman is in the Duval census in 1910 and 1920.I need to locate any info please. Also anything on Mary/May VanBracckle Shuman. in Duval and surrounding counties at least from 1914-1920. Thank you so.. Judi Shuman Kellam

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Venita Ormsby Jones,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 18 20:26:51 2007



George Alexander Ormsby
Five Points Mission, New York City, New York Co. New York
1869 or 1870

       

My great grandfather was left at the Five Points Mission, along with a brother and sister by either 1 or both of his parents. He was evidently the youngest. I have traced him to the House of Refuge and his records from there indicate that his older brother and sister were sent West and he was sent to Randall's Island Nursery. I have found him on the census for the Nursery on Randalls Island in 1870. I believe he was sent there in 1869 or early 1870. I can not locate records from this nursery. I do not know what his parents names were. He was born in New York in October 1863. He was 6 years old on the 1870 census. I took a trip to New York and went to New Jersey and looked at the records for the Five Points Mission which they have at the Methodist University. They are missing many of the records and of course they are missing the records from the years I need. He was eventually put on the Orphan Train, from the House of Refuge, they only had him 1 day at the Childrens Aid Society so they don't have any information on him except where he was sent and who took him. I need records from either Five Points Mission 1869-1870 or records from the Nursery on Randalls Island 1868- 1874. Does anybody have any ideas? Thank you for taking the time to read this rather lengthy message. If I can be of any assisstance to anybody looking for records in The House of Refuge or records I did find from Five Points Mission, please free to contact me. Venita [email protected]

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frank groening,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 15:46:49 2007



mckenzie
winnipeg,mb,canada
1893

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather's family.He was born stanly mckenzie or mackenzie,on october 15 1893 and placed in an orphanage in winnipeg,we think with the brothers of the congrgation of mary.He was then placed with the groening family in lowefarm,mb.The groening family never formally adopted him but they listed stanly as Frank Groeningjr.He was 2 years and 6mths old at this time.he was later kicked out when his foster father remarried after his wife maria passed away.They were able to have thier own children.He found his natural mother in winnipeg but would only say that she was of native origin.

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frank groening,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 15:58:19 2007



mckenzie
winnipeg,mb,canada
1893

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather's family.He was born stanly mckenzie or mackenzie,on october 15 1893 and placed in an orphanage in winnipeg,we think with the brothers of the congrgation of mary.He was then placed with the groening family in lowefarm,mb.The groening family never formally adopted him but they listed stanly as Frank Groeningjr.He was 2 years and 6mths old at this time.he was later kicked out when his foster father remarried after his wife maria passed away.They were able to have thier own children.He found his natural mother in winnipeg but would only say that she was of native origin.

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Gail Strevy,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 20 17:11:46 2007



Bales
Argenta, Macon County, IL
1830- 1835

       

John William Bales was born April 19, 1830 in Argenta, Macon Co., Illinois, and died May 10, 1903 in Kankakee, Kankakee Co. Il. He met Anna Marie Meade January 16, 1853 in Vermillion Co., Il, daughter of Nathaniel Meade and Anna Crane. She was born October 11, 1836 in Conkeytown, Vermillion Co. , Illinois, and died May 7, 1918 in Fithian, Oakwood Township, Vermillion County, IL. The place of birth of John William Bales is uncertain, apparently southern Illinois or Tennessee. The mist of history surrounding John is referred to in the Bales family history by Shirley and Richard Harris, that John's parents died when he was young and he was raised by relatives in Georgetown. An unsigned marriage certificate states that John was 'of Tennessee'. One reference states that 'he was born near Georgetown. His parents died when he was quite small and that he was taken by relatives to Georgetown to be raised." We are trying to find out the names of his parents. These were pioneer times, so if someone in your family took in a boy orphan between 1830 and 1840 in this area, and you think it might have been John William Bales, please contact me.

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Lee Berry,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 21 17:44:15 2007



Porter
Rhode Island Catholic Childrens Orphan Asylum
1895-1915 approximately

       

Does anyone have any information about the orphans that were here? My grandmother is listed as an 8 year old "inmate" on the 1900 census. She hunted for years to find her "roots" with no luck. I understand the catholic church still has some records for this facility but that they are not open to the public. What suggestions do you have for me?

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knepp
Clearfield County Pennsylvania
1989

       

A woman signed a mans name to her daughters birth certificate. In return the man signed his rights over to the woman. The paper we got from the judge states Decree of Orphan does this mean the child was indeed in an orphanage? The child was born in 1989 was adopted in 1993.This adoption I believe is closed as you can not find anything on it in the local court house..

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ROSLYN TERRY JOHNSON,   [email protected].,    Mon Apr 2 12:59:09 2007
Johnson


DENNIS LONG
ST MARYS ORPHAN BOYS ASSYLUM OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA
1857-1864

       

I am looking for information on Dennis Long, my great grandfather. He was in St Mary's orphan boys assylum of new orleans but I can't find any records of him being there. The only thing I have been able to find is where a M Hernandaz took him to an orphanage when he was three, but it doesn't name it. He was also supposed to have a brother, name unknown, and a sister named Johnanna. She would have been in St. Mary's for girls. The story is that their parent died on ship coming to America, but we don't know if this is true. We would like to find a record that says he was in St Marys and also his parents name. He is a puzzle on our geneology and we really would like to find out more about him. It was told that he ran away from the orphanage with his brohter. I find him in Morehouse parish La later, and he married , but then later she died and he married Liddie Buloock, my great grandmother and they lived in Union Parish Louisiana. I would appreciate any email that might help me with this . Roslyn Johnson

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Christopher Weedall,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 4 10:16:01 2007



Andrew Lewis Weedall
Children's Home (Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home (ISSCS)), Normal, Illinois, USA
(1919-1925)? - 1926

       

My grandfather, Andrew Lewis Weedall, was orphaned in 1919. I have some records (letters and documents) from both the guardian of Lewis and the orphange, Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home (ISSCS), in Normal, IL, USA during 1926. I am trying to determine what may have happened to Andrew between 1919 and 1926, when I have letters from. Additionally, I have found that Andrew's grandmother, Maria Weedall (nee Jenkinson), traveled from England after learning of both parents' deaths and tried to "rescue" Andrew. However, she returned to England empty- handed. Therefore, I am also trying to determine what reasons would cause her to be unable to bring her grandchild back to the family.

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Heidi,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 9 10:36:56 2007



Arthur and Edward Breen

between 1890 and 1900

       

Our family history goes like this: David Breen and Catherine Goddard were the parents of my grandfather James Patrick Breen. Sometime around 1890, when he was 12, they divorced and placed their two youngest children Arthur and Edward in an orphanage. James and his older sister Catherine made arrangements with the sisters (possibly Sisters, ie nuns) to keep the boys while they earned enough money to get them out and support them. I am interested in seeing if this story is true. The children were born in Norwich CT, so I am assuming that the orphanage would be in Connecticut. And the reference to "sisters" makes me think it is probably a Catholic orphanage. I have checked the roster pages on here with no luck. Any help would be appreciated.

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Heidi,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 9 10:44:47 2007



Lucy Margaret Tacy (Tessier)
Massachusetts US or Quebec, Canada
1884- ?

       

Another request for verification: My grandmother, Lucy Margaret Tacy was the daughter of Lewis Tacy and Maria Leno (Leneau?) and was born in 1881. Her mother died approx 1884. Family oral history states that Lucy and some of her siblings were placed in an orphanage, possibly in Quebec (maybe Montreal or Quebec City) until her father remarried. At that time, he took his children back to live with him. Other Tacy children who may have been in the orphanage with her Clara, Delia, Rose (or Rosa) and Lewis (may be spelled on roster as Louis). I think this may have been a Catholic orphanage because there is reference made to "Sisters" when the subject is discussed in our family. Any information would be appreciated.

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Maxine Klaus,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 9 15:05:57 2007



Sommer
Wartburg Orphan Farm School, Westchester, Ny
1915-1927

       

I am looking for information regarding Max Sommer and Elsie Sommer. They were brother and sister. They were born in Canada and supposedly came to the US around 1915. Max was born on 3/21/1911, Elsie was born 7/3/1909. Any information about their time at the home would be appreciated.

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Brenda Thompson,    [email protected],    Tue Apr 10 16:57:55 2007



Hood
Scurry Co. Tenn or Bedford Co. Tenn.
1858- 1878

       

I am trying to find info. on Lewis Nathan Hood B. May 5, 1858 In Scurry Co. Tenn. we were told he was orphaned by the war and indians raised him or sent him to an orphanage. Don't know his parents names or if he had siblings. He married Sarah Ann Cude in Tenn. At sometime they moved to Texas and that is where he died in 1948. Any info. please let me know. I had a query on here before and have since changed my email address. Thanks Brenda Thompson

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linda davis,   [email protected] ,    Wed Apr 11 07:58:53 2007



hodge, hodges hodgson

1928-1940

       

hello, i have a picture of twin girls ,email me to see if you my know them. thank you linda

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Melanie Taylor,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 14 13:25:30 2007



Mary A. Morgan
Sister of Mercy, Manchester , England
1864- 1880

       

I believe my great-grandmother was raised by the Sisters of Mercy, having been orphan in Ireland. She immigrated in 1880 to Nebraska, and married Thomas Mangan.

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Melanie Taylor,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 14 13:26:02 2007



Mary A. Morgan
Sisters of Mercy Orphanage, Manchester , England
1864-1880

       

I believe my great-grandmother was raised by the Sisters of Mercy, having been orphan in Ireland. She immigrated in 1880 to Nebraska, and married Thomas Mangan.

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Melanie Taylor,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 14 13:26:26 2007



Mary A. Morgan
Sisters of Mercy Orphanage, Manchester , England
1864-1880

       

I believe my great-grandmother was raised by the Sisters of Mercy, having been orphaned in Ireland. She immigrated in 1880 to Nebraska, and married Thomas Mangan.

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Paula (Durand) Fields,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 16 07:08:25 2007



Durand
Syracuse, New York, USA
apx. 1926

       

I am searching for any available records for my father, Robert M. Durand, and my uncle Edward H. Durand. Their father died when they were like 3 and 6 and were left in the care of their mother, now a widow. My father and my uncle spent about 2 years in Providence House, a orphanage for boys ran by the sisters of St. DePaul. I want to know when and why they were there, as well as who put them there, their mother or grandmother. The whole story sounds strange to me and the family has different theories going around. I would like to get at the truth. Anybody with information on Providence House or anything more specific may e-mail me at [email protected]. Thank You, Paula (Durand) Fields

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Pam ,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 17 13:43:24 2007



William Harry Durnell/Kovac
St. Joseph's Orphange or childrens home, Erie, Pa
1948 - 1960

       

Looking for a man named William Harry Durnell or Kovac. He was born on April 20th or 22nd, 1947 to Shirley Joanne Durnell of Butler County, Pa (possibly Meadville at that time) and Alfred Joseph Kovac (Denny's Corner). Alfred was in the Army at the time he was born. I do not believe that Shirley and Alfred were married at this poitn in time. She was just 16 maybe 17 when he was born. Story says he was taken from Shirley and place in the St. Joseph's Orphange on West 6th St., in Erie, Pa. I have no idea what happened to him. Please if any of this information rings a bell, please contact me immediately. I've been searching for him since I was 16 and I'm now 53.

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LeighAnn Cariker,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 18 09:59:52 2007



Hugh Krank
Baptist Children's home, Louisville, Kentucky
between 1881to 1899

       

I am looking for info. on my great-grandfather Hugh Marcellus Krank whose father died in a coal mine fire and therefore was placed in the orphanage in Louisville, Kentucky. Any help would be appreciated.

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Sandra Seaman,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 19 14:05:55 2007



Degnan
Father Bakers , Buffalo, NY. Erie county, USA


       

I am looking for info on William, Alice, And Thomas Degnan. Not sure of times they were there. They were later raised by Pat and Mary Duffin. I believe about 1890 period would be close. Does anyone know how to get records from this orphanage? I believe their mother could of have been Bridget.

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Tammy,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 20 14:43:33 2007



Touhard (Tankard)
Ogdensburg New York
1910 to ?

       

Looking for info on ELLA, or her sister MARY TOUHARD (Tankard). They were Native Americans, or mixed race. We know they lived briefly in Clinton County, New York but were then sent to Ogdensburg City orphanage (Old Ford Mansion). If You can help please email: [email protected]

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david bednarik,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 30 17:22:11 2007



david bednarik
st, vincents male orphange, towson maryland u.s.a
8

       

Would be very interested to hear from anyone who resided at st. vincents orphange towson md. in the early to mid fifties.

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Mary Garvey,   [email protected],    Tue May 1 01:43:43 2007



Eliza (Mary Elizabeth perhaps) Creehan/Crehan/Crean
Ireland to New York 1847; Clermont Iowa by 1870; possibly 1860


       

Hi..I do not have many details but I was wondering if my great grandmother could have been in a New York orphanage after 1847 or so. I also wondered about orphan trains, but I think the trains were not in that part of Iowa at the right time. She came from Ireland, possibly Clonmel, around 1847 at the age of 7 or 8..she came alone and never heard from family again..they probably died in the famine, possibly in a workhouse. We have no idea how she got here, how a 7 year old would survive, if she came with relatives or neighbors, if she came with children from a workhouse (I know they sent girls to Australia but I don't know about America)..how the family afforded to send her or if an agency sent her...how she made it to Iowa (where she apparently worked for Henderson, speaker of house under President McKinley..she worked for him in Clermont Iowa). My sister thinks she was adopted but I never heard that, so Crehan could be an adoptive name. Does anyone have generic information on Irish orphans ending up alone in New York, and any idea how she ended up in Iowa..indentured servant perhaps? Than;ks for any help. Mary Garvey

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E. Ford,   [email protected],    Tue May 1 21:52:52 2007



Jeff and Pearl Wells 1902- 1916
Monette, Craighead Co. ,Arkansas
1902 ?-1916

       

I am looking for any information on the Masonic ophanage in Monette, Craighead Co. Arkansas. Between the years 1902 ? to 1916 I know that in 1916 my great-granddad (John W Wells) and uncle (Jesse Wells) went to the ophanage and got Jeff and Pearl Wells. But I can't find any information on them or the orphanage. I am looking for any information on why they where placed in the orphanage or who their mother was. Jesse and John are showed in the 1910 census in Craighead Co. Arkansas with my great-great granddad (James H. Wells). But there is no information on Jeff,Pearl or their mother. I know Jeff was born in 1904 and Pearl in 1902? or 1903?. Please if anyone has any information let me know. Thanks E. Ford

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Noel Hedrick,   [email protected],    Thu May 3 09:27:16 2007



Hedrick
St. Michaels, La Crosse , WI
1945- 46

       

i am looking for twin cousins born to Lena Hedrick in Chicago, Il and then sent to St Michels orphange in La Crosse,Wi.they were then adopted from there. I am not sure of the date but think it was summer of 1945 0r 46. the twins were a boy and a girl.

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William Pritchard,   [email protected],    Fri May 4 18:01:56 2007



Henry Alko
Coldwater, Michigan, USA


       

I am looking for information on my parents or relatives - my birthname was Henry A. Alko.

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Linda Basden,   [email protected],    Fri May 4 22:23:06 2007



Barriere
St.. Louis Cathedral Orphanage, New Orleans, Louisiana
Born: 1890

       

Looking for information on Hilary F. Barriere. Put in St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, La. at birth, in 1890. He married Naoma Basden in St. Louis, Missouri in 1914. His death was Oct. 1940, in St. Louis Mo. Any information on him or his parents would be much appreciated.

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dee,   [email protected],    Wed May 9 18:55:49 2007



Fox
Butler County, Pennsylvania
1926-1934

       

From 1926-1934, Donald Fox and his siblings (David Fox, Willard Fox, Mabel Fox and Harold Fox) spent time in various foster homes and/or orphanages until their mother was able to take them back on a full time basis. This was in Butler County, PA. In the 1930 census, Donald & Mabel were in the State TB Sanitorium in Cambria County, due to malnutrition. How can I find a list of orphanages (and residents) in Butler County between 1926-1934? Thanks, dee

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Jessica,   [email protected],    Fri May 11 14:30:48 2007



Wheeler
Catholic Orphans Asylum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Unknown

       

I am researching my great grandfather. Name: Reuben E. Wheeler b.1894 d.1985 I believe he was a orphan at this place but im not sure. I am wondering how I would go about finding the records or any other information about an orphan in Minnesota. Thank You

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Bonnie J. Cassell,   [email protected],    Mon May 14 10:08:58 2007



William Adams
Ohio
1820-1840

       

My gggrandfather, William Adams g. March 9, 1820 in Ohio; d. May 22, 1907 in Adel, Iowa. Subsequently married Juliette Prouty b. March 21, 1829 in Stark, Ohio; d. September 30, 1903 in Adel, Iowa. They produced 12 children. I know William was an orphan but cannot locate where he lived while a child or any parent information. If anyone has any information please reply. Thank you, Bonnie J. Cassell

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Douglas Brooks,   [email protected],    Wed May 16 10:39:24 2007



Mcnairn , Courtney
Izard County Arkansas


       

I am looking for information on my maternal grandmother. Family bible says she was born Nellie Frances Courtney in 1914. She was adopted out of an orphanage at a very young age (between 2 and 6). she was adopted by Thomas Mcnairn and his wife Etta. The 1930 census shows them living in Izard , Arkansas where Thomas lived his whole life. She ran away shortly after the census and she married my maternal grandfather,Orman Ellsworth Holley in Sherman,Texas in 1934. Any information on her would be forever appreciated. She used a lot of different aliases. I wonder if she was in trouble with the law or something. Anyone ever heard of her???

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gladys lester,   [email protected],    Fri May 18 21:27:39 2007



prince
illinois
1881-1888

       

i am trying to find my grandfathers past.he was born in 1869 or 1870.in the 1880 census he was with his step-mother and two step-sisters in his step-mothers brothers house.her name was mary whatly prince.his mother died when he was very young and his father died in 1876.he is not found again until after 1900.his name was charles wesley prince.please if anyone has come acrossed his name in their research i would very much appreciate if you would get in touch with me.email adress is [email protected] thank you

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glennda,   [email protected],    Thu May 24 05:08:55 2007



waldron
jersey city new jersey
1960

       

looking for grace waldron and sister born may 1958 and all relitives

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Harriet Berner,   [email protected],    Thu May 24 09:10:29 2007



Marks Nathan Orphanage
Chicago, Ill
1906 to 1916

       

My name is Harriet Ross Berner, and my father (Barney Ross, or Rosensweig, or Raus) came to US from Russia about 1906 (age 5), and he was a resident of Marks Nathan Orphanage anytime between 1906 and 1916. Is there anyway I can find information on his presence there. I knew my father as Barney Ross (not the boxer) but I do not know his actual Russian name or back ground. I think he may have come from the Ukraine, Petrakova and his last name may have been Petrakovitz. I would appreciate any help you can provide. He had a brother who may have visited him there with an American name of Jack Ross. With anticipation and appreciation. Harriet Ross Berner. 650-328-3971 Palo Alto Ca.

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Dawn,   [email protected],    Thu May 24 11:07:23 2007



Brown, Jeremiah
Indiana
31 Aug 1861

       

My great grandfather was born in Indiana, Aug 31 1861 moved to Kansas later. It has been told he was adopted. In the census I do see Jeremiah Browns with the same date but how can I decide if any of these are him? If anyone has any information, please let me know ;)

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Tonya Williams,   [email protected],    Sun May 27 10:21:29 2007



Williams
Green County, Missouri
1956- 1975

       

I am looking for information on my husbands family. He was born David Robert Williams Born 08/09/1956 in Greene County Missouri. His parents were Betty J Patterson born in Kansas 24 at the time of Davids' birth. Owen E Williams born in missouri 23 at the time of Davids' birth. To my knowledge, he had 1 brother. His name was Eugene Owen Williams. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Mrs Tonya Williams

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Gail Stanton,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 1 21:43:02 2007



Smith
New York City or Brooklyn NY, USA
1884 to 1900

       

Looking to find what orphanage my grandmother, Florence Marie Smith was housed in. She was born either 1883 or 1884. Her parents were William Smith and Annie(Murphy) Smith. I believe both her parents were deceased when she was placed in the orphanage. Any help finding her or suggestions on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.Thank you

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Earl Schultz,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 3 17:26:28 2007



Leichnitz
St. Johns Orphan Home, West Seneca, Erie, New York, USA
1910

       

I am trying to find out more information on Annie and Charles Leichnitz. Annie was born about 1907 and Charles about 1905 and both were in the St. Johns Orphan Home, West Seneca, Erie, New York in the 1910 Census (ED 308, p. 18A). Anyone having any information, please contact me. Thank you. Earl

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Kathleen Walsh-Turner,   kthlsexy47@aolcom,    Tue Jun 12 08:59:23 2007



Barrett
Brooklyb or Manhatten
Early 1900's

       

I am looking for info on my Grandfather and his siblings. His name Was JOhn Barrett, His siblings was Mary, Patrick, And george. All with the surname Barrett. They were raised in an orphanage after both of there parents died. I think my Great Grandmother died in about 1900. I dson't know when my Great Grandfather died. I also don't know when they were put in the orphanage. Could have been after my Great Grandmother died. Or after my Great Grandfather died. There was an older sister Elizabth I don't know if she was ever in the orphanage. Any info would be ver helpful. Thank you Kathleen Walsh- Turner

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Joyce McClain,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 13 17:00:28 2007



Robert Arnold LEMERAND
St. Vincent De Paul , Detroit, Michigan
ca 1935-37 and 1939

       

A little boy who was born Robert Arnold Lemerand on May 19, 1935 in either Ann Arbor or Detroit was placed in an orphanage either at birth or two years later and was adopted from St. Vincent DePaul in Detroit September 21, 1939. Are there any records of this orphanage in existence and where in Detroit was it located? Is this orphanage still in existence? Any information would be appreciated.

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Kris McCarthy,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 20 21:17:35 2007



Bernice June Foster
Born at home 2427 John R. St., Detroit, Mi on 9-27-26
1926-first half of 1927

       

I have been searching for over twenty five years for my mother's younger sister, born Bernice June Foster on 9-27-26. Her birth certificate says she was born at home, 2427 John R. St., Detroit, Mi., to Rose and Jasper Foster. They had two other daughters, Margaret born in Jan. 1924, my mother Bonnie Jean Foster born 5-9-25, and the baby Bernice June. Rose and Jasper split up sometime the first half of 1927 and Jasper took Margaret to live with relatives in Ky. or Tn., Bonnie Jean was left in the apartment building and found by neighbors and placed in the Children's Aid Society in Detroit and adopted by James and Katherine Goeldi around 1928. Bernice was apparently just given to someone who lived in the apartment building. Jasper moved away and assumed another name, William Yeager, and had four other children living in the Lakeland, Florida area. I have spoken to three of the children, grown now of course, and they never heard any mentionn of Bernice. We located Margaret around 1991, but she and my mother have both passed away. I continue to search for Bernice. More than likely she had a name change, but could have grown up with the first name of Bernice June, but probably married with another name. I have hired two P.I.'s over the years and they could not find anything. Can anyone help?

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Sande for Rose,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 21 13:13:56 2007



ADOPTED SURNAME: CARR
CANTON, OHIO
ca.1814

       

*Seeking the biological mother's identity of XXXXX CARR, born ca. 1914 in Ohio. ( would be great-grandmother) This female child was left on steps of the Salvation Army and adopted by a CARR family of Canton, Ohio. Family lore says the biological mother was an indentured-seravnt girl to a wealthy family in Ohio. ( Don't know if this family lived in Canton ) Biological father said to be a member of that family.

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susan manoff,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 22 23:16:22 2007



Rose
Chillicothe, Mo. USA
? Till she was 18

       

My Grandmother was put in the orphanage in Chillicothe Mo. after her mother committed suicide. Her name was Hattie Rose, her birthdate was Feb.22, 1904. She was there until the age og 18. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

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susan manoff,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 22 23:17:09 2007



Rose ( Hattie )
Chillicothe, Mo. USA
? Till she was 18

       

My Grandmother was put in the orphanage in Chillicothe Mo. after her mother committed suicide. Her name was Hattie Rose, her birthdate was Feb.22, 1904. She was there until the age og 18. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

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susan manoff,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 22 23:17:39 2007



Rose ( Hattie )
Chillicothe, Mo. USA
? Till she was 18

       

My Grandmother was put in the orphanage in Chillicothe Mo. after her mother committed suicide. Her name was Hattie Rose, her birthdate was Feb.22, 1904. She was there until the age of 18. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

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Mike R.,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 26 13:38:30 2007



Tenny (Tenney, Teney, Teny)
Syracuse, NY
1871 - 1890

       

Looking for information about my great-grandfather. Family history indicates that he was adopted by a preacher in or around the area of Syracuse, NY. I am not sure if Tenny was his given name or the name given by his adoptive parents. His full name was William Aldrich Tenny born sometime between 1871 and 1875. According to census records, his mother's birthplace was Michigan, and his father's birthplace was New York. Again, not sure if the information is for his birth parents or adoptive parents. Any information is greatly appreciated.

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 26 19:49:41 2007



Breeden
TN
?

       

Hi, I am looking for information on my great grandfather Rogers Breeden. He was in an orphanage in TN, Sevier Co I believe that burned down so I cannot find any records. He was said to have a sister Laura and his mothers name was Suzie. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sharon

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Helen V Hutchinson White,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 27 13:47:33 2007



Hutchinson, Hutcheson
Ada, Hardin, Ohio
abt.12 years?

       

I am looking for an orphanage that children from the Hardin County, Ohio area would have been sent. My Father James Warren Hutchinson (b.28 Jun 1915) and his brothers Charles Walter(b.27 Jan 1913)and Franklin LeRoy (b.10 Apr 1917)we put in an orphanage,I believe, sometime before 1920. Parents were Frank Walter Hutchinson and Virgie Donna Davidson. I was told that Uncle Charles when he was old enough, left the home and also got his bothers out. Any information would be extremely helpful. Thank you Helen White

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Helen V Hutchinson White,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 27 19:07:45 2007



Hutchinson, Hutcheson

abt.12 years?

       

In reference to my father James Warren Hutchinson who along with his two brothers were put in an orphanage. All three boys were born in Ada,Hardin,Ohio. If anyone has any information as to what orphanage they may have been placed please e-mail me. Any information is greatly appriciated. Thankyou, Helen White

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Louise James,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 30 10:24:14 2007



Smaltz
Indiana
1883-88

       

Am looking for any information about Willmina Smaltz or her parents or possible two sisters. She was born in Clinton, IN Nov. 19, 1880 to William Smaltz and maybe a Mary Nolan. Her mother died and she was placed in a home. About 1887 she was taken by Lucy and Henry Bullock of Clay CO, IN and taken to Shawnee, Topeka,KS. She married James Melburn Oswald in 1899 and we know her history from then. Willmina was our grandmother and the earliest record I have found is an 1895 Kansas census. Any information at all would be appreciated.

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Joyce West,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 1 09:16:24 2007



Joyce Ann Persecheno
St Vincent Asylum Providence Rhode Island United States
1954 to 1958

       

I would like to be in contact of another person or person's who was at the orphange from 1954 to 1958. Thank you, JAW

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CHUCK KING,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 2 16:14:53 2007



Dora King Walter King
Paris Township Home For Children
1910

       

LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE HOME .TRYING TO TRACE MY DECENDANTS AND IT LEAD ME TO THE HOME.ANY INFO WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED LIKE PARENTS NAME DEATH YEARS AND BURIAL PLACES .ADOPTIONS ETC

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CHUCK KING,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 2 16:20:46 2007



ALICE HOWARD
GLEN HOME TERRE HAUTE INDIANA
1905 - 1910

       

LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDMOTHER ALICE HOWARD .SHE AND HER BROTHER WERE PLACED IN THE HOME OTHER SIBLINGS WERE LEFT WITH OTHER PEOPLE UNKNOWN MOTHER WAS DELIA THOMPSON REMARRIED A GEORGE HENDRICKS FROM TIPPICANOE COUNTY INDIANA BUT NEVER COME TO GET HER CHILDREN ANY INFO APPRECIATED

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Kevin Brooks,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 3 07:46:13 2007



Andrew Jackson Donnelly (adoptive) Rice ( possible birth surname)



       

My ancestor Andrew Jackson Donnelly was adopted in Canada in approximately 1883. There is very little information other than this and that his birth surname is believed to have been Rice. I'm hoping to find more information.

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Rosemary Murphy,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 4 10:59:23 2007



Duggan, Dugan
St.Ann's Hospital for Unwed Mothers in St. Louis, Mo.
1912

       

I am looking for any information about my Mother. Her mother's name was Eileen Dugan, Duggan or Ealean Dugan, Duggan, a 17 year old unwed mother from the Springfield, Ill. area. My mother was born on 11-1-1912. She was adopted by James and Catherine Ball of Carrollton, Ill. Any information would be greatly appreciated. The father was unknown.

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Gillian,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 4 14:18:29 2007



Riddle/Riddell
America Canada
1922

       

Iam searching for my grandads sister Mary A Riddle she was born in Tynemouth England November 1917 mother Annie Riddle, both children placed in care in England ,split up, William sent to work on a farm age 7 and Mary possibly adopted but taken abroad around 1922 searched all home children lists but she isnt there, Mary cant have just dissapeared,would love to contact her family, regards Gillian, England

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Kimberly Rice,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 5 16:14:51 2007



Youngdale, youngdahl,ljungdahl
Philadelphia Orphanage Society
after 1920

       

I would like to know how to find the records of a Meta Roberta Youngdale placed in the Philadelphia Orphanage Society in Delaware County, Providence, Pa. Her mother Meta Youngdale died sometime after Sept 1918 and before Jan 1920. She was living with her father and siblings in the 1920 census in Philadelphia City, Ward 40. By the 1930 census Meta and her siblings, Lilliane, Charles Jr were on the census in the Orphanage. I would like to know how to obtain the records. I need them to help me know when she went into and also when her parents died. I can't find any cemetary listing with either of them. Thank you to anyone that can help. Kimberly Rice Palmyra Pa

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Gale Johnson,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 6 20:11:52 2007



Brenda Sue Miller
Vine Street Orphanage, Chattanooga, Tennessee


       


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Gale Johnson,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 6 20:14:00 2007



Brenda Sue Miller
Vine Street Orphanage, Chattanooga, Tennessee
1949-1953 approx

       

My sister, Brenda Miller, lived in the Orphanage at the approximate dates above. I am looking for anyone who knew her, my brother James David Miller, or my other sister, Betty JoAnn Miller.

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JulieAnn Pagliarulo,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 9 21:40:05 2007



Spina
Stoughton, Ma.
5 weeks

       

Hi everyone, I am attempting to find any info. that is out there on an orphanage or poor farm in Stoughton, Ma. in 1909. My great uncle (an infant of 5 weeks) was placed in a "home" by my great grandfather because his wife had passed away just 7 days after giving birth and he could not take care of the child himself. Giuseppe Spina was my great uncle's name. His parents were Santo and Carmella Spina. They were from Italy. Giuseppe also passed away. He died on April 25, 1909. His death certificate said the informant of his death was the "State Board of Charity". Is that the welfare system? It also states he was buried in a Catholic cemetery in Stoughton but I have looked on line and can't find his name. I am about to solve a century old family mystery as to his location but I need you help. Did they not mark an infants grave? I know he was buried in Stoughton because I have the records. Please let me know if you can help me finish this mystery. Our family would be so grateful. Thank you so much, Julie

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R. Vandenack,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 10 18:38:01 2007



Thomas Anton or (Antone) Vandenack
Green Bay , Wisconsin
abt 1888

       

I'm trying to find my husbands great grandfather that was put in one of the Green Bay, Wiconsin orphanage around 1888. I've been in touch with the Diocesan Archives in Green Bay and they do not have record on him, Thomas A. Vandenack. We think he was an illegitmate , maybe a daughter of the house had him, and the family lived in Green Bay. He ran away around 12 yrs of age to Oklahoma and worked, stared a family in the early 1900's. He made up his dob as 12-25-1888, because he did not know his real birthdate, we think the year is correct.

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Candice Scott,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 13 17:30:34 2007



Smith
Ohio
Unknown

       

The family story is that my paternal grandfather Joseph A Smith was raised in an orphanage. He was born in Athens County, Ohio on 06/04/1899 (as close as I can find for a date from census records) My grandmother (and my father) were born in Virginia, but I assume that if Joseph was born in Ohio he was in an orphanage in Ohio. I check your site often for new postings, but have not found any info on a Joseph Smith that fits my profile of him.

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melanie king,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 15 09:34:54 2007



harris
not sure...mother was in tuberculosis hospital in nashville tn
1920's?

       

My grandfather just informed me that he has a younger brother. His mother passed away at the tuberculosis hospital in nashville tennessee when he was 9 and his brother was 6. His father was an alcoholic, and unable to take the boys. The last memory my grandfather has of his younger brother is waving bye to him as he walked away. he believes a couple from alabama "adopted" him. not sure if legal or if he kept his name. my grandfather is very feeble and cannot remember names. My grandfather's name is B L harris, his mother was eva ethel harris. his father's name was william harris. any information would be appreciated. i cannot find any records of anything.

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Diane Gavin,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 19 19:11:06 2007



North
Savannah, GA, United States
NA

       

My great aunt, Edna North is listed in the 1880 census as being a resident of an orphanage, that I'm sure was located in Savannah, Ga. She is listed as being five years of age at that time. Her three brother's, Robert, Samuel and Adger (or possibly Edger) are listed in the same census and I know that they were placed at Bethesda Home for Boys. The administrative records at Bethesda burned in the 1950's and I have no clue as to who their parents were. If I can locate the orphanage or girls home where Edna was placed, they might possibly have the names of her parents. Can anyone help??? Thanking you in advance. Diane Gavin

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Susan Melville,   melville1.genealogy@comcast .net,    Fri Jul 20 18:19:03 2007



Bertha Frances Tallada
Harford (PA) Soldiers Orphans Home
1880

       

Bertha Frances Tallada (b. 1874) was a resident of the Harford Soldiers Orphans Home in the 1880 federal census. She gave birth to a child in PA in 1890 so may still have been in the orphanage. Looking for information on her birth family.

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dianne,   ,    Sat Jul 21 09:32:20 2007




jersey city, nj montclair, nj
1941 1942

       

my mother was transfered to a place called the mother's institute in jersey city, nj and then to st vincent's nursery in montclair, nj 1942 does anyone know where the records might have gone or have any infor on either of these institutions? thanks

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irene james,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 24 10:01:30 2007



ariss



       

I have found my 2 uncles on the british Home Childrens lists for 1912. I do not know anything about their lives in Canada and I would love to. My Husband also found his Great Uncle on the list.

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KAREN PHILIPP,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 25 23:26:39 2007



WATT/DOWLING/LOCKHART
PA
1800'S-1946

       

I AM LOOKING FOR A BABY JOHN GROVES WATT BORN BETWEEN WE THING 1914-1924 TO BEULAH MARIE WATT.MAYBE SHE USED MAIDEN NAME. BEULAH'S PARENTS WERE WM WHITE LOCKHART & CARRIE BELLE DOWLING. I HEARD HE DIED OF PNEUMONIA BUT MAYBE HE DIED LIVE.IF ANYONE KNOWS OF THE BABY BOY JOHN OR PERC AS 1ST NAME PLEASE EMAIL ME THANKS KAREN PHILIPP [email protected]

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Emily Malabey,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 31 11:58:13 2007



VALERIA ROSE
Kentucky
1916- 1930's????

       

Looking for any information on VALERIA ROSE. her reported birthday was 11-23-1916. She may or may not have been from Ashland, Ky. Her parents may or may not have been Hobart and Ava Mae Skinner Rose. Shewas found by my late grandfather alone after deboarding a bus or train and had only a suitcase with her. Anyone who may know of a missing family member named Valeria Rose, or anyone who may have known her, please e-mail me.

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Thompson?
New York
Unknown

       

I'm searching for a boy that rode the orphan train. He may have had the surname Thompson. He rode the orphan train from New York to Missouri and was adopted by a pharmacist in a Missouri town. What year I don't know. I don't know if his name was Thompson or it was the name of the man that adpoted him.When he got married he had a son named Benjamin Thompson m: to Fay Blackmore.Benjamin had a son named Lawrence Thompson b: abt. 1943/44 in Bristow,creek co. Okla. m: to Carolyn Jackson, from Chicago Ill.. Lawrence Thompson was a baptist minister for several years and also served in the Navy.. He has three sons, Larry, Billy and Robert Benjamin{my son-inlaw} and one daughter Diane. The Thompson family would like to find out if his surname was Thompson and where and when he was born. The Thompson family has lived in Kansas as well as Okla and Missouri. please contact me by emmail if anyone has any iformation on this orphan train child. Verneal Maze email: [email protected]

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Gillian Blamire,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 1 12:48:30 2007



Riddle/Riddell
Canada
1922+

       

Iam trying to locate my great Aunt Mary Ann Riddle she was born in Tynemouth England 1917 to Annie Riddle,she had a brother William my grandad,both children taken into care circa 1929/22. Mary was taken to Canada and William sent to work on a farm he was 7,I would love to make contact with her family.

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Gillian Blamire,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 1 12:49:46 2007



Riddle/Riddell
Canada
1922+

       

Iam trying to locate my great Aunt Mary Ann Riddle she was born in Tynemouth England 1917 to Annie Riddle,she had a brother William my grandad,both children taken into care circa 1920/22. Mary was taken to Canada and William sent to work on a farm he was 7,I would love to make contact with her family.

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David Imhof,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 1 18:48:33 2007



Helen or Helene Haiser
Buffalo, New York Erie county


       

Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Searching from the year 1920( or 1922) on. Please help.

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Jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 1 21:34:31 2007



Leiper
Montana
1

       

Lieper Helena Mt. 1914 My Father was Kenneth Lieper, son of NORA LEIPER and BURT ELZIE. At age 4 my father was taken from NORA by court order and placed in an orphanage in or around Helena MT. Dad was adopted in 1915 by ANNA and ROBERT BRYANT ,re-named CALVIN BRYANT and moved to 50 miles North of Forsyth MT. I'm looking for any information on my maternal grand parents, NORA LEIPER and BURT ELZIE. Thanking you in advance.

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Anna Caporimo,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 2 12:33:50 2007



Caporimo (Caporino)
St. Joseph Orphanage (asylum) 135 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY, Kings County
1942 - 1955

       

I want to locate other orphans that were at St. Josephs from 1942 to 1955. I, Anna Caporimo, was there with my sisters Pauline and Terry and Hilda Casale. Thank You, Anna Caporimo

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SHARON I. MILLER,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 4 00:25:36 2007



Paul w. Roberts
born Osgood, IN
unknown

       

Trying to find orphanage my fatherinlaw was put into. My husband knows nothing except mennonite couple took him out of orphanage because they needed field hands. He was born 01/20/1911, in Osgood, IN I believe.

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SHARON I. MILLER,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 4 00:27:46 2007



Paul w. Roberts
born Osgood, IN
unknown

       

Trying to find orphanage my fatherinlaw was put into. My husband knows nothing except mennonite couple took him out of orphanage because they needed field hands. He was born 01/20/1911, in Osgood, IN I believe.

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SHARON I. MILLER,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 4 00:29:21 2007



Paul w. Roberts
born Osgood, IN
unknown

       

Trying to find orphanage my fatherinlaw was put into. My husband knows nothing except mennonite couple took him out of orphanage because they needed field hands. He was born 01/20/1911, in Osgood, IN I believe.

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Robert VonZurLinde,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 6 12:32:30 2007
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Von Zur Linde
St. Colmans Home, Watervliet, New York
6

       

I am so desperate for some help. Somewhere during 1943 I was adopted by George, and Lillian VonZurLinde. Shortly after they adopted me, they put me in St. Colemans Home in Watervliet, N.Y, even though everything started in Kings County(Brooklyn) N.Y. Lillian's maiden name is Lillian Arendt, and her and George were married in 1941. When they shouted at me one day that I was only adopted anyway, they then told me that my Birth Certificate had been altered, and they had paid for it. I know that when I was very small, that we lived on Long Island for awhile. George had Brothers in New York, but I never met them Both of them are now deceased, and would not tell me anything. Lillian's social security number was 050-20-2903. My name is still Robert VonZurLinde, even though I always wished I had changed it. I have children, and grandchildren, and I can't give them any medical history passed me. I now live in Jacksonville, Florida, and am in a wheelchair, but still can get around a bit. Probably any relatives of Lillian, and George VonZurLinde know that I have Brothers, and Sisters out there. I am so desperate not just to get medical records, but to see you, and we can find out why we were kept apart. If you ever knew of the VonZurLinde's, than you are exceptional. There are no others. The Grandparents were named Arendt, and her name was O'Tilda Arendt, and she was an opera singer. His name was Charles Arendt, and he was born in Germany, but lived here all his life(I think), and worked as a railroad engineer. I know that George VonZurLinde had Brothers. Howard was one, and then there was Otto. I never met them. They kept me hidden in orphanages, and foster homes. Once I was told that my original parents were very well to do for the time, and the VonZurLinde's wanted me out of the way. I can't understand WHY they went through the trouble of adopting me. The VonZurLinde's did have a daughter named, Priscilla, born in 1946. She knows nothing, and we do communicate, but can not come up with solid facts. I have albums full of pictures of when I was a little baby, and Congratulation Postcards right up until I was six. George, and Lillian VonZurLinde lived out their last days in Gloversville, N.Y. I went to see Lillian at her nursing home, and still I could get nothing. Why are so many people going so far as to hide me? Please, if this trail ignites something you know, lets share it. You could be my Brother, or Sister, and if you lived long enough, you could be My Mother or Father. With name's like I have mentioned, someone somewhere has to know the truth. Lets pull it together. I was Baptised at St.Clement's Church in Saratoga Springs, New York. There is a family in Saratoga named The Soloman's that knew who I was, but like I said, I was hidden from everyone. Again, WHY would any adopt, and then toss a kid away. What is the Mystery. What does it tell? If the names mentioned mean anything to you, then please get in touch. Remember the names. VonZurLinde, Von Zurlinde, Vonzurlinde, Arendt, even Deinken. My first name is ROBERT. My middle name is Anthony. Last name Von Zur Linde. September 10, 1943. Brooklyn, N.Y. Kings county hospital. My email address is [email protected] I have emptied my soul here, as much as I can in one little post. One more thing. Lillian told me that I was born with an upside down stomach. They lied right to the grave. Also remember, O'Tilda (Tillie) Arendt. Opera Singer, supposedly related to Richard Wagner (Vagner). Charles Arendt, Howard VonZurLinde, Otto Vonzurlinde. lets help eachother fill the voids....Thank You

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Kathi Picanco,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 7 23:00:01 2007



Brinegar
St Paul Orphanage Hutchinson MN/MN School for Neglected Children/Owantana MN
1926-1935?

       

Thomas Laroy Brinegar, Mother Maiden Ruth Mulholland, Father Jesse P. Brinegar. Has 3 brothers who were also in MN School. Lyle Brinegar (Larson), Charles Brinegar (Schafer) Ralph Mulholland (Hagan). He is my uncle and I an trying to find him. Would be about 87. He also has 4 sisters and and two other brothers. Want to find out what happen to him. Was in and out of foster homes and left when 18, was never adopted. We are having a big family reunion in Aug 08 and want to find him or his family.

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Jenelle Baldwin,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 16 15:49:03 2007



Daniel
Lutheran Apache Mission - Whiteriver town, AZ
1930-?

       

I am looking for any way to get information on my husbands grandfather. He was in the Lutheran Apache Mission in 1930 according to the 1930 Federal Census. We are unable to get any information on this mission. His name is Victor Daniel and his birthdate is 03/07/1918. Thanks!!! Jenelle

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Renate Kitzler,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 17 13:56:47 2007



Robert James McCurdy
Orphanage in Ohio on Lorain Rd. around Cleveland area.
1930 to 1945

       

I am trying to locate the orphanage's where my father was rised. I know it is on Lorain Road in Cleveland Ohio area. I am trying to find out if it is still around. I know my dad was there to age of 17 then joined the service took us to visit the orphanage in the mid 50's. That is the last time I know it was still up and in business.

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Kathleen Radcliffe,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 19 17:09:51 2007



Reiman
St. James Orphan Asylum, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1840's and 1850's

       

I am looking for information about the St. James Orphan Asylum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I believe my great grandmother, Harriet Reiman was one of the original 7 female orphans.

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debonair taylor,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 22 14:31:15 2007



richard taylor / laura barnes
oklahoma or alabama


       

my father name was fred taylor his father name was richard taylor mother name laura barnes he had two sister they were name thelma and vada barnes they died in the 90's i don;'t know too much about them but i would like too. so i hope i can find were they were buried and my grand mother and grand father. if any one have any info on this family please send me a email thsnk you

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Kacie Herron,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 26 14:19:53 2007



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My great grandmother's name as I knew her was Mae Dennis, althougth this was her married name. She was placed into an orphanage at the age of four following her mother's death from cancer along with her nine siblings. I know that two of her brother's names were Howard and Rus, and that they are still alive somwhere, and that she had a sister named Jermaine, who is dead. She was adopted by a woman with the last name Fischer, who was apparently very cold blooded and mean. I would like to find more information on her biological mother and father for my own curiosity. The only thing I know about them is that her mother died from cancer and that her father was a jewelry sales man, past that I do not even know their names. Any one with information, I weould greatly appreciate it.

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amanda durrant,   ,    Tue Aug 28 08:14:30 2007
[email protected]


Leonard Percival
UK


       

Leonard Percival 1910 - 1958. I am researching my family tree SEAL.My great grandad Henry Bernard Seal and his wife Alice Targett adopted a boy called Leonard Percival born 1910 died 1958. He was in the RAF.Leonard was their twelth child. Do you have any information? Thankyou Amanda

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Cynthia,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 28 11:34:38 2007



Williams
Escambia County, Florida
possibly a year

       

I am searching for a Clyde Williams, b. March 1900, Millview, Escambia, Florida. (1900 Florida census). Parents: Peter Daniel Williams and Ida Powell. Siblings: Joseph, Maud, Agatha and George R.; one sibling, Agatha, may have been taken to the St. Elizabeth's Industrial School in New Orleans. Clyde may have visited a family member in MS between 1900 and 1910. He was eventually adopted by another family, and went by the nam "Pen". Thank you for any assistance you may offer.

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Rhonda Jernigan Loughran,   [email protected] ,    Fri Aug 31 21:14:31 2007



Mary Mackey- orphan born around 1916-1917 adopted name Elouise Beavers
Souix City, Iowa


       


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Rhonda Jernigan Loughran,   [email protected] ,    Fri Aug 31 21:50:12 2007



Mary Mackey- orphan born around 1916-1917 adopted name Elouise Beavers
Souix City, Iowa
1917, then unknown

       

Hello, I am looking for my grandmother's biological family. She was born MARY MACKEY in Sept. of 1917 to mother Ann Mackey who had her out of wedlock in Soiux City, IA. The biological father is Tom Harper of Harper Apple Orhards in Nebraska. My grandmother changed the spelling of her adopted name to Eloise Beavers and her adopted birth date was Oct. 6th, 1917. She was an orphan in a Catholic Orphanage of Souix City, Iowa. Her Actual birth date was on September 28th 1917. Her Mother Ann Mackey, did not marry Tom Harper. My grandmother's mother Ann Mackey had family who left Nebraska and settled in the state of MO. She went to Souix City, Iowa to deliver my grandmother, Elouise Beavers (Adopted name). I am searching for the Mackey and Harper family that may know this story. My grandmother was adopted from the Catholic Orphanage as a sickly baby. Her adopted mother's name was Louise Beavers and father's name was Earnest Beavers. Please contact me if you have information about the family tree. 714-742-5784. A part of our life is missing without the biological family history. My grandmother grew up as an only child, but actually has many brothers and sisters from the Harper/Mackey families. It is unknown who Ann Mackey (maiden name) married, we think his first name is George, but we are unaware of his last name. Thank you, Oh, Mary Mackey (AKA Eloise Beavers) married Donald Michaelson and gave birth to Donald Michael Jr., Diane Louise, Jon, and Lana Gay, Michaelson. Diane Louise Michaelson gave bith to me, Rhonda Lynn Jernigan and Todd Allen Jernigan. Jon Michaelson gave birth to Donald Jr. number two and Lana and the eldest brother, Donald never had children or married. Don Michaelson Sr. passed away at age 37 and Don Jr, passed away at age 21. Diane and Lana are still living as of Aug.31, 2007. I Rhonda Jernigan - Loughran have two boys, Ryan Neal Loughran and Chad Michael Loughran. Todd Jernigan, my brother, has Dillon James, Lauren Claire, and Kelly Diane. Please contact me if you have family information. God Bless you!

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Nancy,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 1 05:02:45 2007



Sherman
Pasadena, Californa, USA
between 1910- 1923

       

I'm looking for any information on my grandmother Elaine Sherman & her parents and siblings. Elaine was born approx 1910 -- and was in a orphanage or group home in the Pasadena area sometime between then and 1923... Her mother died -- possibly after younger brother Eugene was born. But father Herman or Henry was still living. I think Eugene was adopted. Elaine ran away from the home between 1920-23. Please email me at [email protected] Thanks!

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Dale Boyd,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 2 07:25:05 2007



Boyd - original name unknown
North Georgia - Probably Stephens or Hall Counties
after 1877

       

I'm looking for any orphanage records for North GA. I've just found out my g grandfather, James Lonzo "Lonnie" Boyd, may have been adopted either in Hall Co., GA, or Stephens Co., GA, sometime after he was born in 1877. Lonnie was raised by James B. and Mary A. Boyd of Hall Co., GA, and he died in 1934 in Toccoa, GA. While I knew for many years Lonnie was not directly descended from James & Mary Boyd, I've only recently been told by an older relative that Lonnie was adopted. I was told Lonnie's parents were both killed in a buggy - train collision, but I don't know how old Lonnie would have been at the time. I'd be grateful for info on orphanages in that area would be very much appreciated as I know absolutely nothing about those institutions. E-mail to me at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected], Dale Boyd, Evans, GA.

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Dale Boyd,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 2 07:34:03 2007



Wheeler
Washington, Georgia - St. Joseph's Catholic Orphanage
After 1884(?)

       

I'm looking for any orphanage records for the St. Joseph Orphanage in Washington, GA. I believe my g grandfather's (George Washington Wheeler) brothers Harry Wheeler and Aaron Wheeler may have been placed in that orphanage in the late 1800s. I understand the brothers may have been placed in the orphanage after the marriage separation of their parents, James Wheeler and Flora Jones. I'd be grateful for info on that orphanage as I know little about it. E-mail to me at [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected], Dale Boyd, Evans, GA.

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Sam,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 4 14:54:38 2007



Teague
Travis Texas
1875

       

I am trying to find information on my great great grandfather that was an orphan I found a 1880 Travis Texas census with A Martin Elisha Buck Teague born about 1875 in texas also a brother Wm and Sister Turson living with a Chas and Elizabeth Heinzen. Any info you can provide will be appreciated Thanks Sammy

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Valerie Shelton LaFond,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 5 12:00:33 2007



Mary Ellen Thompson (Thomson)
Kentucky, United States


       

Searching for my Grandmother, Mary Ellen Thompson, birthdate March 4, 1876 (where unknown or who her parents were). Told she was an orphan, but do not know if she was in an orphanage. She married my grandfather (Rev. Silas W. Shelton) on September 30th, 1896 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hope someone can help. We do not know if she had siblings. There has been a complete dead end with her. HELP!

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Ronald Herberholz,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 8 10:46:31 2007



Herberholz
St. Thomas Orphanage, Norman, Oklahoma
1953- 1963

       

My name is Ronald Herberholz and I was in the St. Thomas orpanage in Norman, Oklahoma from 1953-1963. I entered the orphanage when I was 3. I need to get a permanent passport, as my wife and I are Travel Agents. I am looking for proof that I was born in the United States. Anyone who was in the orphange or that taught at this orphanage at this time that could tesify that I was also there would be helpful. Please help me if you can. Thanks!

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Cathleen Nottingham (Jones),   [email protected],    Sat Sep 8 18:43:31 2007



Baby Boy Jones
St. Catherin in Omaha, Nebraska
birth to ?

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I' m searching for a brother that was given up for adoption maybe late forties or the ealy fifties. Birth name was Baby Boy Jones. He was born in Iowa and was transported to Nebraska and placed for adoption. I am looking for a orphanage that was called St. Catherin later changed to Florence.Orphange is in O.,Nebraska and I think it was located on 10th st. Baby Boy Jones is bi-racial, my mother if Native American and my father is part Cherokee and Afro American. Please any one know of a orphanage in the early fifties name St. Catherin. Please contact me.

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evelyn weeks,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 9 13:16:27 2007



weeks
Brooklyn NY


       

I am looking for my birth father, I was born may 1957 in brooklyn my mothers name is evelyn weeks she lived on waverly ave.i was told my father may have lived at washington and park.I am biracial.father is white.i was told he was a very big man used to drive a mercury.clinton hill/fort green section of Ny during the 1957.

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di,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 1 14:32:25 2007



Shambrook



       

Shambrook Location: London : Hartly / Winchester / Scotland Message: SHAMBROOK looking for Nicolaus Alex?/Pat?/ placed in a Barnardo's home poss late 30's early 1940's mothers name Florence? Nicolaus was thought to be in the Winchester area a number of years ago,your brother John born 1938 would love to find you or any other family members please e mail [email protected]

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c lee,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 1 15:13:49 2007



joseph paul mcguire
indianna pa
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looking for gr grandfathers biological parents who was born in 1872 his father was born in england and mother in pa james and annie mcguire adopted him at age 8 or before his biological father s name may have been jos francis young joseph later moved with his mother annie to pittsburgh to live with the robert thompson family

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candy,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 1 16:06:24 2007



Mary
Ogdensburg,NY
unkown

       

I am looking for my half sister. I only know her first name was Mary, she was born in ogdensburg,NY. My mother's maiden last name was Thomas. She had given birth to Mary and she had a problem after a while with Mary's dad so she left and took Mary with her, however my mother had to go to work to take care of mary so she left her at my grandmother Thomas's house. Mary's father came to the house and took her away while my mother was gone. My mother tried to contact Mary back in the late 60's early 70's, Mary did not want to meet her other brothers and sister, this is understandable, however, if you are out there Mary I would like to meet you so I could know my sister before I pass from this earth. I am only interested in meeting and maybe being filled in on a few things about our mother and to at least know you for a short time.

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gladys garrett lester,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 3 12:17:25 2007



prince
johnson,co.il. usa
1880 - 1885 or 86

       

i am researching my mothers side of the family since they have all passed i am having trouble.i think my grandfather charles wesley prince was placed in an orphanage.his mother died before he was 10.he was born in 1869 or 70 his father died in 1876.he lived with his step mother for awhile.her name was mary whatly howell prince.i think she put him in a home 1880 is the last i can find him in the census until 1990.i would appreciate any help.thanks.my email is [email protected]

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Helen Mason (nee May),   [email protected],    Wed Oct 3 19:00:09 2007



MAY or WINTER
NELSON, NEW ZEALAND
1875 on

       

hi i am looking for any information to do with the May / Winter family who lived in Nelson in the 1870. Childrens names are Elizabeth Jane May, Millison Shaw May, William James May, Maryann (Emma)Ellen May,James Henry May. Ellen May or George May all the children were born between 1858 to 1871. They ended up in a nelson orphanage as there parents died. There names were: William May and Elizabeth Jane May (nee Winter) The name of the orphanage would be great. Please help if you can. Thank you

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Kari Peterson,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 7 10:54:56 2007



Richard Sylvester Konarzewski or John Konarzewski
Milwaukee Wisconsin
1932 Forward

       

Looking for information on Catholic Orphanages in or near Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1932. Uncle was given up at birth and raised by nuns in Wisconsin. Looking for orphanage that he resided in.

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Leon Dillon,   Haven Sr.,    Sun Oct 7 14:31:10 2007
[email protected]

Harrey Dillon Haven
Ohio
1910-1920

       

My Name is Leon Dillon Haven, descended of Harry Dillon Haven who as I know it lived in an orphanage in Ohio. I understand he had a twin sister and that he runaway from the orphanage at a fairly young age. I am trying to find any lead that might help in gathering information on my dad.

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Martha Foster,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 8 11:04:22 2007



McCaffery
Saint James, Benson Village, Douglas Co., Ne.
dk, placed in 1900

       

I am looking for information about Rose McCaffery, my aunt who was placed in 1900 with her brother, Bernard McCaffery in the Saint James Orphanage. I can't find her or her brother in the 1910-1920 or 1930 Census. I have found a death record for her in 1962, Rose Finley, in K.C., Mo. I would like to know when she was released from the Saint James Orphanage? What happenned to her. Martha Foster [email protected]

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Victoria Lyle,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 8 11:23:49 2007



Renate Frances Haas
Montreal, Quebec
I961

       

I am looking on BEHALF a co worker who was adopted in Montreal in 1961. She was orhaned at the age of 3 months old.Her birthdate is December 03/1960 She was in a Montreal Orphanage. Ahe has little information to go on.Other than the fact her parents wre in killed in a motor vehicle accident and Renate was in the accident with her parents and she was strapped into a car seat. She was the sole survivor of this tragic accident.She was adopted into a German decent family and had loving parents and was raised an only child. She speaks fluent French, English and German. She has two children of her own. She is of dark complexion and she is artistic and can carry tune.She has a powefull voice.We are looking for her biolgical family members.Apparently her Bioligical parents were married and the marriage was not accepted by family members. This could be Bi racial reasons or religious reasons. Renate has no information of her BIRTH NAME. She was born in Sacre Ceur Hospital, Montreal 1961. We have that much at this time. She was in the Orphanage for a few months until she was adopted. The accident should have occured Feburary, March of 1961. Anyone with information about this please contact me at email address. Thank YOU.

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Glenda "Meeks" Ledbetter,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 8 22:52:56 2007
msn.com


Meeks
Muskogee, Oklahoma USA
1920 - 1929

       

I am searching for my Aunt that was born around 1920-1926. Not sure of the exact year but she was about two years old when she died! Does anyone know where she was buried at. I believe it was in Haskell County or Leflore County in Oklahoma. Does anyone know her name an where she was buried at? Her parents names were Thomas an Dela Meeks from Wagoner Oklahoma.

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Martha hawthorne,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 9 12:56:39 2007



Grissette,Grissett, Gressette
St Vincents Asylum and orphanges for girls and for boys Washington D C
Between 1890 and 1900

       

I am looking for documentation that my Grandfather Richard J Grisssette, adopted by richard and bridget mcdonald was at this orphanage. Their sister Cora Grisssette is listed at St vincents orphanage in 1900 and I know that all of them were raised in an orphange. Their names are Alice Grissette, Cora Grissette, Nonia Grissette and Richard Grisssette. All I have to go on is Cora Grissette listed in the 1900 Census Washington D C and that my grand father was adopted. Alice Grissette Kittredge was also in an orphange there in District of columbia she married a Kittredge in 1915. She claimed to be an orphan and raised in a catholic orphanage. On my aunts death certificate she lists her father as J R Grissette and Margaret Blake. richard grissettes adoptive mother was originally a Bridget Blake all born in District of Columbia in the late 1800's. The sisters of charity ran these orphanages and I understand from my research that the St Vincents was moved several times. It just seems so unchristian for the Sisters of charity to withold the records of these children in their care. It has been well over a 100 years so posting their names would not be a violation of privacy. There are I am sure many others like me who would like to access those records and it is made easier online. But they continue to fail to print those records. So I am asking anyone who may have those st vincent lists from various years in the district to please print them as it would sure clear up alot questions those of us need. Thankyou Martha Hawthorne

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Morgan,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 16 15:43:34 2007



Swift
Austrialia
1941-42

       

I am searching for a child born during world war II to Bernard Giles Swift- master sargent U.S Army cor; around 1940-1942. The only information I have is that he was born in sidney Austrailia. any information would be appreciated. I am his younger sister.

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christine Robertson,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 17 00:35:23 2007



isabelle muniz isabella muniz isabelle muntz
sisters of mercy tarrytown , new york
10

       

we are looking for any information on our mothers family...still cannot get any records from sisters of mercy convent which is now located in staten island, she was there sometime between 1929 and 1945 when she and three other girls ran away when they were being bused over to staten island because the rockefella's did not want the orphange near their property.....she married Peter Antonacci in 1950, any information would be greatly appreciated,she changed her name to betty but we believe she may have had a brother,she died in 1992

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Michele (Frazier) Hollingsworth,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 19 08:27:43 2007



FRAZIER
Wartburg Orphans Farm School, Westchester county, New York


       

My father was in the Wartburg Orphans Farm School in Westchester county, New York around 1916 til unknown. Don't know anything about the school or any other info. I am unable to obtain his adoption info since it is sealed (supposedly) by the state of New York. When I was 14 years old, my mother and 2 brothers went to New York to try and obtain info from the school. We were told that the building had burnt down years prior and that all the records were destroyed. If anyone has any ounce of info on how I can go about going any further with this search, please contact me. I would sooooo gladly appreciate any help I can get on how I can research any of this any further.

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May,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 21 10:46:27 2007



Ruston,Reyour
Vermont,USA
1840

       

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION OF SARAH REYOUR OR RUSTON BORN 1840 IN CHARLOTTE,VERMONT.ADOPTED WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.MARRIED ABRAHAM PLOOF ON MAY 17,1858 IN FERRISBURGH,VERMONT. THANK YOU.

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Carrie Sparks,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 22 18:09:47 2007



Home of The Innocents
Louisville, KY
1969

       

I'm looking for my half brother. He was born Kevin Thacker @ St. Anthony's Hospital in Louisville, KY. on Feb. 16, 1969 and he was adopted three days later from the Home of the Innocents in Louisville, KY. If anyone has information of any kind please contact me. Thanks

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Linda Rondou,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 23 12:54:35 2007



SCOWCROFT
New Jersey Children's Home, Lawrence Township
1920

       

I recently discovered my ancestor in the 1920 census for New Jersey, Mercer County. He is 5 years old at the time this census was taken. Does anyone know anything about the New Jersey Children's Home and where I might find more information? Thank you for your help. Kind regards, Linda Scowcroft Rondou

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CAROL WADE,   SSA.GOV 505,    Wed Oct 24 15:51:10 2007



STOUDER
CHICAGO IL
1920S

       

LOOKING FOR ANY LIVING RELATIONS TO DELORES STOUDER AND TIME OF BIRTH AFTER ADOPTION NAME WAS DELORS CORPENING AND MARRIED NAME DELORES WADE I DO KNOW SHE HAD SEVERAL SIBLINGS AND SHE SPOKE OF A SISTER FRANCES

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tara bullard,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 26 22:53:43 2007



mills home baptist childrens home north carolina

11

       

looking for anyone that lived there 1979 -1984

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Anne Mccune Valline,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 1 15:06:55 2007



reisner, william and judith
dubuque iowa
1958- 1963

       

My name is Annie Valline. Adopted from Hillcrest Family Service Orphanage through catholic charities along with brother mike, lance and sister kim. This was in 1962. Adopted by Willam and Barbara Mccune of cedar rapids, iowa. separated from lance and kim. have never met them. never met mother Judy either. Think her last name was alton or altom living in texas last i heard. i would love to see a picture of the original building (orphanage) and meet my siblings and mother. Birth parents were William Reisner now of La Crosse WI and Judith Reisner (alton)

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Andrew Slaten,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 4 16:56:54 2007



Marlett (Marlet)
Soldier's Orphans School of McAlisterville, Juniata County, PA
1878-1873

       

Seeking info on MARY E MARLETT, daughter of ROBERT L MARLETT. According to an original diploma in our family, she entered McAlisterville on April 22, 1878, and left it June 4th, 1883 at the age of sixteen. According to the 1880 census, she was in the school with three of her siblings: George, William and Gertie. Where did she go from McAlisterville? How is she related to our family (KLING, SHOOP, MCCAULLEY, SHARRER)? Any help deeply appreciated. I also have her father's military discharge certificate. Andrew

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Judith Combs,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 7 17:46:47 2007



Pasiak Pasiac Paesiak Paesiac
St. Joseph's Asylum for females Willoughby Street Brooklyn New York U.S.A.
1924- 1937

       

I am looking for all information on my mother Helene Mary Pasiak father's name John Pasiak mother's name Nellie W. Pasiak. Nellie had died in a gas accident when Helene was around 5 or 7.John couldn't care for Helene so she was placed in St. Joseph's.All information would be greatly appreciated.

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Debra McEntee Gross,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 7 20:24:53 2007



Mary McCarty
Saint Vincent's Orphange Philadelphia, PA USA
1900? to about 1914

       

I am trying to find information about my maternal grandmother and her parents. She was born either in 1894, 1896 or 1898. She was not even sure of her birthday, month, day or year. I have her DOB at different years documented. Her father was thought to be Bill McCarty and mother Elizabeth Rountree or Roantree. Elizabeth died when Mary was very young, and there is little information. Mary McCarty was either born in PA or VA. Again, both states have some documentation. Any information would be helpful. I had heard she was taken to St. Vincents in Phila., PA by her father as a young child. Thank you, [email protected]

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Joseph G Carpenter,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 14 14:26:50 2007



Los Angeles Orphanage
917 S Boyle Ave


       


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Joseph G Carpenter,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 14 14:33:09 2007



Los Angeles Orphanage
917 S Boyle Ave Los Angeles
18 months

       

I was born on October 20, 1950 in Los Angeles was Baptized Church Of Loreto, Los angeles on October 24, 1950 Looking for my birth mother

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Susan,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 15 09:14:08 2007



Frank
New York State


       

I am trying to locate my birthmother or her family. If there is anyone who resided at Our Lady of Victory/Father Bakers in Lackawanna please contact me. I was born 02/02/55. My mother used the alias name of Fisher while she was at the Home. Both of my adoptive parents are deceased and they really didn not have much info. Her family was said to be German-Irish. She would have been born in the late 30's, Short, dark hair, hazel eyes. I am losing my eyesight. The doctors don't know what's wrong, after many different tests. I need medical history. Iwas told that she had been a high school grad, and a secretary. She had brothers and sisters. The family lived northeast of erie county.

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Susan,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 15 09:16:27 2007



Frank
New York State


       

I am trying to locate my birthmother or her family. If there is anyone who resided at Our Lady of Victory/Father Bakers in Lackawanna please contact me. I was born 02/02/55. My mother used the alias name of Fisher while she was at the Home. Both of my adoptive parents are deceased and they really didn not have much info. Her family was said to be German-Irish. She would have been born in the late 30's, Short, dark hair, hazel eyes. I am losing my eyesight. The doctors don't know what's wrong, after many different tests. I need medical history. Iwas told that she had been a high school grad, and a secretary. She had brothers and sisters. The family lived northeast of erie county.

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Chamberlain,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 17 15:40:53 2007




Cameroon,Bamenda,Zangtabi
3

       

I am a primitive Cameroonian primary school teacher.I happen to be one of the most influential people in my area.I have 15 orphans I care for,7 from which are from my village and 6 from neighboring villages.All I need is a link to a caring family who could adopt at least one these orphans.Thanks for your consideration.

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Kim,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 19 12:08:31 2007



Lee-Baggett- bracknell
Hattisburg Mississippi
1940-1945

       

My Aunt's name was twanasue or twana sue last name could have been Lee, nelson, or bracknell or somithing else. Her mother's name was Eleanor Louise surname Lee. Twana had three brother's Ronnie Eugene Baggett David Darryl Baggett Perry (last name unknown. I know that they were in a orphanage in mississippi in the 1940's Twana was adopted and we are looking for her or for information, Please contact me at [email protected]

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Patti Burns Thoming,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 25 00:28:54 2007



Burns
Belmont, Ohio


       


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Patti Burns Thoming,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 25 00:36:53 2007



Burns
Belmont, Ohio
1930-1936

       

Looking for people at the Children's Home that remembers Billie or Bill Burns born 1923. He had a problem with his left eye when a fire cracker went off. Harriet Burns born 1925 She was a beautiful girl, Ellsworth Burns born 1926 and Irella Burns born 1931. All were born in Bellaire. Billie is my dad, he is 84 years old and living in Vacaville, CA. Harriet married Leo Crosby and lived in Bellaire, she has passed away. Ellsworth lives in Denver, CO. Irella married Jesse Rush and still lives in Bellaire. Would like to find pictures of them and would love to talk to anyone that knew them.

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James Nelson,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 7 02:45:05 2007



Orion M Nelson
Dallas Texas
1927

       

My father died in 1985. His adoptive parents told him he was adopted out of an orphanage in dallas. The orphanage has since burned down with all records. Anyone knowing anything that may help find information on my dad please respond. He was adopted by Orion and Miriam Nelson in the late 1920s. Thanks Jim

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John Mc Carthy,   jmbuckeroo @ comcast.com,    Fri Dec 7 09:04:16 2007



John E Mc Carthy
Nether Providence Delaware County Pa.
4 1/2

       

John E Mc Carthy An Orphan at 4 1/2 years old I am trying to locate the Orphanage or location where my Father was from 1915 until 1930.He was living in Nether Providence Delaware County, Pennsylvania when his Mother Annabelle Died.I would appreciate any help applicable to his whereabouts at that time.

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WILLETTE Y. HUTSON,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 14 16:59:23 2007



THOMAS, ANTHONY
SHAWN ACRES CHILDREN'S HOME (now HAINES CHILDREN CENTER) DAYTON, OHIO
UNKNOWN

       

FOUND OUT IN SEPT. 2007 THAT I HAVE A BROTHER NAMED ANTHONY THOMAS WHO WAS PUT IN SHAWN ACRES CHILDREN'S HOME (NOW HAINES CHILDREN'S CENTER)SOMETIME AFTER HE WAS BORN IN EITHER 1958 OR 1959. HOPEFULLY HE STILL HAS THE SAME NAME, MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED UPON LEAVING THERE. DON'T KNOW IF HE WAS ADOPTED OUT OR NOT. HIS MOTHER'S NAME WAS GERTRUDE THOMAS AND SHE WAS STABBED AND KILLED AND I'M ASSUMING THAT WAS THE REASON HE WAS PLACE THERE. AT SOME POINT SHE LIVED ON ALVIN AVE IN DAYTON BUT NOT SURE IF THIS IS WHERE SHE LIVED AT THE TIME OF HER DEATH. I THINK SHE LIVED WITH OR NEAR MY COUSIN'S WIFE, WILLIE KATE BRYANT WHEN SHE LIVED ON ALVIN AVE. SHE HAD A SISTER NAMED JUANITA BUT I DON'T KNOW HER LAST NAME COULD HAVE ALSO BEEN THOMAS WHO AT ONE TIME LIVED ON BROADWAY ST ABOUT 40 YEARS AGO. I WAS TOLD THAT ANTHONY MAY HAVE LIVED ON STRAWBERRY ROW OFF OF HOOVER AVE AT SOME TIME BUT NOT SURE. LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN AT SHAWN ACRES WHO MIGHT REMEMBER HIM OR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS WHO KNOW HIM OR WHERE HE MIGHT BE NOW. DON'T WANT TO DISRUPT HIS LIFE OR ANYTHING JUST WANT HIM TO KNOW HE HAS 5 SISTERS WHO WOULD REALLY LIKE TO MEET HIM OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION AT ALL NO MATTER HOW LITTLE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] OR CALL ME AT 937-567-9657. WILL POST INFO AS I GET IT, HOPING SOMEONE WILL RECOGNIZE ANY OF IT. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

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WILLETTE Y. HUTSON,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 14 17:32:06 2007



THOMAS, ANTHONY
SHAWN ACRES CHILDREN'S HOME (now HAINES CHILDREN CENTER) DAYTON, OHIO
UNKNOWN

       

Found out in Sept 2007 that I have a brother names Anthony Thomas who was put in Shawn Acres Children Home (Now HAINES CHILDREN'S CENTER), in Dayton, Ohio, some time after he was born in either 1958 or 1959. Hopefully he still has the same name, may have been changed upon leaving there. Don't know if he was adopted out or not. His mother's name was Gertrude Thomas and she was stabbed and killed and I'm assuming that was the reason he was placed there. At some point she lived on Alvin Ave in Dayton but not sure if that is where she lived at the time of her death. I think she lived with or near my cousin's wife, Willie Kate Bryant, when she live on Alvin Ave. She had a sister named Juanita but I don't know her last name, could have also been Thomas, who at one time lived on Broadway St. in Dayton about 40 years ago. I was told that Anthony may have lived on Strawberry Row off of Hoover Ave at some time but not sure. Looking for anyone who may have been at Shawn Acres at that time who may remember him or any family member who knows him or where he might be now. We don't want to disrupt his life or anything, just want him to know he has 5 sisters who would really like to meet him or any of his family. If anyone has any information at all, no matter how little, you may remember him from the children's home or remember his mother or that you may have lived near him or knew him from Strawberry Row, please contact me at my email address: [email protected] or call me at: 937-567-9657. I will post information as I get it, hoping someone will recognize any of it. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

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maureen smith,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 16 09:14:08 2007



evelyn miller
st. vincent's orphanage, buffalo, ny
1926-1933

       

Can anyone help me find information on St. Vincent's Orphanage, buffalo, ny??? I am writing a book, and need to find any info possible. My mother was there from 1926-1933

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Frances Murphy-Covert,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 22 22:33:49 2007



Murphy
St. Aloysius Orphanage Cincinnati Ohio USA


       

I am in search of my Mother Janet, my brothers George (Pat) Murphy, Charles Murphy Jr. Both were at the orphanage with me. I am also looking for my half brothers Phillip Murphy, Timothy Murphy and Jim Ison. Jim and I have the same mother. Phillip, Timothy, Charles, and George had the same father, Charles Murphy. Our father passed away in 1967. After him and my mother got divorced he re-married a women from KY and had Phillip and Timothy who were placed in St. Joesph Orphanage. Phillip and Timothy were born in 1964 and 1963. I do know Jim Ison contacted Catholic Social Services in 2004 in hope of finding Charles, George and I. If you know anything about this situation please let me know. Thank you.

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Thomas Dewey,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 26 14:10:56 2007



Dewey
New York
Abt. 1905

       

I am looking for my paternal grandparents. My father's name was Oswald Dewey and he was born in 1907 in New York City. He had five siblings. He was placed in an ophanage at birth and remained there until he was 18. I am trying to find out any information on his parents: Louis Dewey and Elizabeth Dewey. Thanks.

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J. Yockey,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 26 19:04:19 2007



Smith, Margie
First St. Johns Lutheran Toledo, OH 43605 USA


       

My friend Millie, had a friend that lived at the orphanage in the late l940's early 1950's. The friends name was Margie Smith and would be about 67 years of age. Millie would like to find her, because they had so much fun, and Margie used to go home with Millie after Church every Sunday, for dinner and they took her back that night. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.

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Angela,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 29 12:00:32 2007



not sure
Duval County Florida


       

I am looking for a boys home or an orphanage in Duval County in 1964. My dad was "supposedly" adopted from there, but too many confusing stories. We have no idea who the birth parents may be. I thought if I could find the home, I could start there. If anyone has any information about this please let me know. Thanks so much.

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Betty McAlister,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 29 18:09:18 2007



Alda or Altia (May or Mae) Hutcherson
L<eath Orphan Asylum,Memphis,Tn USA
3years

       

My mother and other siblings hardly knew anything about my grandmother...But what we do know is she was born May 4,1905..Her mother was Mary I.Nelson and her father was Bill Hutcherson.She was brought to the home by a Mr Kilpatrick August 6th,1914 and left the home November 10th,1917. Now we know that she had a brother named James and he was transfered to the St. Peter's Orphanage. We believe she was at a place called Island 35 before going to the orphanage. If any one has any information or may be related to my grandmother please let me know. Thank You Betty

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Betty McAlister,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 29 18:11:04 2007



Alda or Altia (May or Mae) Hutcherson
Leath Orphan Asylum,Memphis,Tn USA
3years

       

My mother and other siblings hardly knew anything about my grandmother...But what we do know is she was born May 4,1905..Her mother was Mary I.Nelson and her father was Bill Hutcherson.She was brought to the home by a Mr Kilpatrick August 6th,1914 and left the home November 10th,1917. Now we know that she had a brother named James and he was transfered to the St. Peter's Orphanage. We believe she was at a place called Island 35 before going to the orphanage. If any one has any information or may be related to my grandmother please let me know. Thank You Betty

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Carol Zayas,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 1 11:38:46 2008



Devine
New York, New York
1930-1940

       

I am looking for my brother and 2 sisters. Our mothers name is Ethel May Harris born on 10/5/1910 in norton, Mass. My brothers name is James Devine and my sisters names are, Ethel Devine and Marie Devine. My mother always told me that she put them in an orphanage somewhere in New York in the 1930's. That is all I know. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please e-mail me @ [email protected] and lets talk.

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Richard Parent,   ,    Fri Jan 4 14:55:09 2008




Montreal


       

looking for my sister same Mother and Father.Placed in foster homes around 1955 maybe with the Open door Society,now called Weredale Social services.light brown complection,brown eyes,brownhair,she never was adopted,aparently got married,had children,lives maybe in Montreal.I am 52 years old, of the same dicription,of latin origin it appears.

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Pamela Henderson,   [email protected] ,    Mon Jan 7 00:16:34 2008



Riddle, Frick
Idaho
1950-1955

       

I was told that my mother had a son prior to her marriage to my father in 1957. I know that she met his father at Jackson Hole, WY and that he had cattle. It was told that the father would take his child but not my mother. My mother's family sent her to an unwed mother's home in Idaho. I have no idea how to go about finding information about my brother.

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lola sprinkle,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 11 19:10:45 2008



mamie davidson and mary davidson
ODD FELLOWS,CROWLEY,LOUISIANA.
1927,1928,1929

       

IM LOOKING FOR INFOR FOR ODD FELLOWS HOME IN LA AND IF THERES AWAY TO GET RECORDS FROM THESE PLACES..........FOUND MY GRANDMOTHERS REPORT CARD THAT GAVE ODD FELLOWS HOME AS HER PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND A PICTURE OF THE PLACE ...WAS TOLD THAT MY GRANDMOTHERS BROTHER LEFT HER AND HER SISTER MARY THERE WHEN THEIR DAD DIED .WAS WANDERING IF ANYONE HAD ANY INFO ON THIS PLACE...

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Cathleen Nottingham (Jones),   [email protected],    Sun Jan 13 00:33:09 2008







       

I am looking for siblings that where adopted in the late forties or the early fifties. Baby Boy Jones was born in Sioux City, Iowa and taken to Nebraska when he was two days old. He was put in a orphans somewhere in Nebraska...I believe it was an cathloic orphans that took in native americans. The two girls were left in Iowa. Last name at birth would have been Jones. I do not have any more information then what I posted. Please contact me if any one have any information that may help me in my search. Thanks

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jacqueline sustik,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 14 20:22:52 2008



Howell
St Vincent Louisville Ky
1930s-40s

       

Trying to find anyone who may remember my grandmother.She experienced some bads things here as well as saw them.She in turn abused her own children.I just want to understand what and why it happenedand to know her better.She married my grandfather William Nathan Hollon and had four children of her own.Please if you know her or just remember her,contact me.

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Margaret Nevarez,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 14 23:44:37 2008



Margaret Ruth Lairson (Larrison)
Shawn Acres Dayton,Ohio (montgomery)
1

       

I found the Lairson files but they are private because of four generations of adoptions. I am related to the Larrison's of Ohio & Kentucky. Does anyone know how I can get access to these? I would prefer not to have these opened. I am looking for the descendants of William & Sarah Lairson? There are a huge amount of these listings. I'm confused as to which ones. I believe my biological father was married three times. I have a half sister named Shirley Ann Lairson Elliot. She swears we have a half brother out there somewhere. I would like to find out if this is true. I'm looking for a family tree only. I am not looking to dig up old wounds. Please contact me if you know anything. We are all related down the line. I found my mother in 1995. My father died in 1956 when I was one. All brother's and sister's were found also. I was adopted out in 1958 from Shawn Acres.

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melissa gray,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 16 11:34:05 2008



Powers
lowell,middlesex,ma
after 1932 to 1950?

       

My grandfather Richar Thomas Powers told my mother stories about being raised in a cathlic orphanage. About being raised by nuns and he lived in lowell, MA i was just wondering if anyone would know how i can find those records. I know very little about his side of the family other than his mothers name is louise and he has brothers named Gerald and Loyde. any help would be great thanks. melissa

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Sheila Wilson,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 16 23:11:03 2008



Robert Louis Wilson
Brooklyn New York
1931- 1947

       

I am looking for any information that may help my husband understand about his fathers side of the family. There were 26 children in all, we believe. Three deaths a little after birth. The rest of the children were put in homes after they were born. There fathers name as we understand was Elwood Wilson of Native American decent, and there mothers name was Elizabeth Dennis. There are only 4 left and they would like some kind of closure. The homes that they were in were, Angel of Garden in Brooklyn N.Y., St. Mary's Home Syosset Long Island, and St. John's home in Brooklyn. These homes are where the boys stayed as far as my father-in-law remembers. Anyone that can help us out would greatly be appreciated. I do have a birth certificate and baptism paper for my father-in-law but the birth certificate states male wilson and gave three different possible birth dates. His confirmation name is Robert Charles Wilson.

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Sheila Wilson,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 16 23:40:12 2008



Robert Wilson
Brooklyn, New York
1931- 1947

       Linda Baric, Information on St. John's Home, Posted September 9, 2006

Dear Linda, I am also looking for information on St. John's home in Brooklyn. I am searching for information into the Wilson children, there were 22 total, we believe. My father-in-law has been looking for along time now. I know that your post is a few years back, but was wondering if you happened to find any information on the orphanage? My father-in-law was in three different homes but any information into any of them may help. Please let me know. Thank You. Sheila Wilson My father-in-law would have been in the home in the mid 1930's.

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Theresa Chadwick,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 17 11:59:59 2008



Clark
Saginaw, Michigan
1902 - ?

       

I am looking for anyone related to Teressa Marie Clark (Fisher) whos daughter Theresa Marie Clark was put in the St. Vincents Orphanage in 1902. Her name was changed or misspelled when she was put in the home as she was named after her mother and grandmother from Germany. I am also trying to find their father - Ralph Charlie (Charles) Clark or Charles (Charlies) Ralph Clark. Thanks so much

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CLARA[CLAIRE] IDA BIRKBECK,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 17 17:52:57 2008



Wallace/ Birkbeck/Zyblowicz
born Englewood Hospital Chicago,Cook,IL.
1946-1950

       

MY MOTHER HAD A NUMBER OF CHILDREN GIVEN UP FOR ADOPTION ONE WAS A JOSEPH WALLACE THAT DIED IN THE 1980'S THE OTHERS A COUPLE OF BOYS WERE ALSO GIVEN UP BUT I HAVE NO DETAILS I SAW MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT AGE 10 AND REALIZED I WAS THE 5TH CHILD BORN IN 1953 AND MY SISTER IN 1952 WE WERE RAISED BY OUR FATHER AND GRANDMOTHER SO I NEVER KNEW ANY FAMILY HISTORY BUT I'M STILL LOOKING ANY FAMILY OUT THERE??

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Harry H. Zane,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 19 09:36:08 2008



Brandt
New Jersey
1894 - 1904

       

Looking for ancestors of William Harry Brandt and his wife Anna E. Willobough. Their son, George Brandt was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 3 January 1894 and was married to Lena Elizabeth Pierce. George�s parents from his Social Security Records. George said he was adopted from an orphanage in Camden, New Jersey when he was 8 or 9 years old and taken to a farm in Harrington, Delaware. Also, Eva Boyce, George's stepdaughter, said she had heard that George's father died and his mother was too sick to care for him and she put him in an orphanage when he was an infant. Any info on this family will be greatly appreciated. Will share info on descendants with those who are interested. Thanks, Harry H. Zane

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Clara Vanderwarren,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 20 01:48:29 2008



Vanderwarren
St Joseph's Home for the Friendless
1927

       

4 daughters to Catherine and Frank Vanderwarren (van der warren) given to St Joseph's Home for the Friendless, Chicago Illinois in 1927. Gloria was 10 months old when adopted. The two oldest sisters want to find her. Clara Rothe is is S Milwaukee WI and Barbara (Betty) is in California.

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Marcia Ankele-Maldonado,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 00:43:55 2008



Garibay
Denver, CO
1934-1936

       

My mother was at the Queen of Heaven Orphanage in Denver, CO (approx. 1934-1936), even though her mother lived nearby. My mother's name was Elena (Helen) Garibay and she was about 2 years old when she first joined the Queen of Heaven; she remained for approximately 2 years. Two of her sisters were also at the orphanage for the same amount of time. They were all returned to the care of their mother after their short stay at the orphanage. She is looking for information on why she was placed in the orphanage. Any information is very much appreciated. Thank you.

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Barbara (Peters) Evans,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 15:39:52 2008



Barbara Peters
St. John's, ST.Joseph's Home 2527Genesee ST. Utica N.Y. USA>
7

       

SHARON ARMSTRONG

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Barbara (Peters) Evans,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 15:49:01 2008



Barbara Peters
St. John's, ST.Joseph's Home 2527Genesee ST. Utica N.Y. USA>
7

       

SHARON ARMSTRONG YOU RESPONDED TO MY ENTRY AND CALLED ME IN JAN.08 YOU SAID YOU LEFT ME AN EMAIL, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM YOU I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO GET BACK TO ME YOU SAID, ON MY ANSWER MACHINE THAT YOU WOULD CALL ME BACK. I HAVE BEEN WAITING. YOU DID NOT LEAVE A NUMBER FOR ME TO RETURN YOUR CALL. PLEASE CALL BACK AND IF I AM NOT IN, LEAVE A NUMBER I TRIED TO STAR 69YOUR CALL BUT DID NOT WORK. I LOOKED FOR YOUR NAME IN PHONE BOOK, AND NOTHING OF COURSE, YOUR NAME IS PROBABLY DIFFERENT NOW. I TRIED LOOKING FOR YOU IN PEOPLE SEARCH, BUT I DO NOT EVEN KNOW IF YOU ARE LOCAL OR IN TIM BUCK TOO LOL SO PLEASE SHARON, CALL ME111111 I CAN SEE YOU NOW WITH YOUR LONG BLACK BRAIDS. I EVEN HAVE SOME PICTURES WITH YOU IN THEM. DO YOU REMEMBER ANYONE ELSE? I AM IN CONTACT WITH ROSANNA SOLDATO WHO I FOUND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. THIS IS SO AWESOME. AS ALWAYS BARBARA (PETERS) EVANS [email protected] HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GOD BLESS 01/22/08

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Barbara (Peters) Evans,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 21 15:51:17 2008



Barbara Peters
St. John's, ST.Joseph's Home 2527Genesee ST. Utica N.Y. USA>
7

       SHARON ARMSTRONG

SHARON ARMSTRONG YOU RESPONDED TO MY ENTRY AND CALLED ME IN JAN.08 YOU SAID YOU LEFT ME AN EMAIL, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING FROM YOU I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO GET BACK TO ME YOU SAID, ON MY ANSWER MACHINE THAT YOU WOULD CALL ME BACK. I HAVE BEEN WAITING. YOU DID NOT LEAVE A NUMBER FOR ME TO RETURN YOUR CALL. PLEASE CALL BACK AND IF I AM NOT IN, LEAVE A NUMBER I TRIED TO STAR 69YOUR CALL BUT DID NOT WORK. I LOOKED FOR YOUR NAME IN PHONE BOOK, AND NOTHING OF COURSE, YOUR NAME IS PROBABLY DIFFERENT NOW. I TRIED LOOKING FOR YOU IN PEOPLE SEARCH, BUT I DO NOT EVEN KNOW IF YOU ARE LOCAL OR IN TIM BUCK TOO LOL SO PLEASE SHARON, CALL ME111111 I CAN SEE YOU NOW WITH YOUR LONG BLACK BRAIDS. I EVEN HAVE SOME PICTURES WITH YOU IN THEM. DO YOU REMEMBER ANYONE ELSE? I AM IN CONTACT WITH ROSANNA SOLDATO WHO I FOUND ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE. THIS IS SO AWESOME. AS ALWAYS BARBARA (PETERS) EVANS [email protected] HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GOD BLESS 01/22/08

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Barbara Peters Evans,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 27 21:50:08 2008



Peters



       

I am looking for SHARON ARMSTRONG I received a call from her after she found my name on the message board she left me a message on my home phone and told me to check my EMAIL that she had sent me a message. I checked it, and there was nothing there I don't know if she typed it in wrong but I never received it. On the message she left me on my phone, she said she would call back, but never did. I am so happy she called me but as of yet I have not heard from her since the left message. PLEASE, if you can somehow contact her through this message I would appreciate it. and if somehow, Sharon you see this PLEASE CALL ME BACK. the date of call from Sharon was in Jan. 2008 Thank You Barbara (Peters) Evans 01/26/08

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Sharon,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 1 19:44:12 2008



Colean, Gerard Eugene
Weir City Kansas
1918

       

Am searching for Helen Colean who was the birth mother of my father Gerard Eugene Colean.. He was adopted by Anna and Lawrence Tobnic in 1920 and his name change to Shirley Lawrence Tobnick at that time. Looking got any information on this family that would help fill in some gaps on my family tree.

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Joan Mowery,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 1 20:21:38 2008



Miller
St. Louis, Missouri
1919-1945

       

I am looking for the biological family of my father, born 3-4- 1919 at St. Ann's Maternity Hospital in St. Louis to Caroline Miller, who lived in Valley Park, Missouri.-His father's name is unknown. Info we have recieved is that Caroline was an 18 year old unmarried girl sent to the St. Ann's Maternity Home/Hospital for unmarried woman to have her child. After his birth, my father was sent to German St. Vincent's Orphanage, also in St. Louis. He was adopted at age 2 1/2 by Pauline and John Kuehnlein.

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Rhonda Stacy,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 2 16:14:16 2008



Hale, Hail, Rowe, Roe
Kentucky
Late 1800s

       

I am looking for a list of orphanges that would have existed in Kentucky in the late 1800's. There is very little known about my great grandfather, and for whatever reason my grandmother who passed in 1999, would give very little information-not sure if she knew. It has came to light that he was possibly in an orphanage. His birthname was Aron (could be aaron, arron, ern) Hale. He was the son of a 13 year old girl that was possible raped. He was raised by a family with the last name of Rowe and took their last name (unable to find names on them either). He was born approximately 1883. He later married Berta Roark and they had several children-Lawrence, Elsie, Delphia, Dellie. If anyone has any information on my family or pictures--we were never even able to get a birth certificate for my grandmother born April 6, 1906- at least this is what was guessed as she wasnt sure of her birthdate (Elsie). My email address is [email protected] Thank You Also looking for anyone who was related to George Allen of Virginia. He married Elsie Rowe in early 1900s. He was a preacher they had several children---the story is she left because his family was trying to take the children. (He passed away from some sort of fever--) I am sure there is some lost relatives her that could be reunited. Especially with my uncles and aunts who are aging.

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Anna Louise Joslin,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 10 09:27:31 2008



Joslin, Joslyn
Saginaw, Michigan
1942-1945

       

I am looking for any orphanage that was in Saginaw, MI. in the 1940's. I don't have a name, my brothers and I were there between 1942/1944

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Karen,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 11 21:03:29 2008



Kitchen/Kitchens
Tennessee-possibly Obion County,TN, USA


       

I am wanting to research my great-grandmother's ancestors but have no info on her past. All I know is the following: Name: Viola James(?) Kitchen/Kitchens--don't know if this was her birth name or adopted name. Date of Birth: August 11, 1885 Place of Birth: believed to be Obion County,TN Marriage: She married William Walter Gentry 9/9/1904 at Union City,TN. If anyone has any info on her, I would appreciate it.

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Orphan of unknown number,   orphanofunknownnumber@lycos .com,    Fri Feb 15 13:44:42 2008



Orphan
Orphan
1961

       

As a purported so called orphan from an unknown place, there can be no family. Anyone that alleges family is creating some co-dependency on my existence that I do not need. They assume I need their connection, their lies, their meddling, but what of that would I need? My number was on my bed, I was three years old standing in my little standing space going to sit down to read a little book. I was three. The olders, or the elders if you believe that acceptance of education is not acceptance of facts or truth, as I do, only normalizing into the system, were not there. Perhaps they were outside hung upside down over hot coals baking in the day, who cares? I stood there. I had no name. There are others co-dependent other orphans that grew up demanding that they should have and would have families to hold to grow to love to keep, but what keep was it that I needed then or now? For now I am as old as I am now, whatever that age. For the circumstances of societal norm, I have acquired my academics, my experience, but only in the world as it is a system. I only understand the system, nothing more. I can not believe I was a non-system, how could that or why would I care? What tree growing in a garden cares from where the water comes? Only that the water is the feeding. What tree cares the membership? I see no genetic biological physiolgical truth to birthing or reproduction. If anything, it is there is a hope in the scriptures but only as it is not a created lie to live and die for, only as it is an interpretation. Who could sell to me that they are or were some family? Why would I care? I would not care. I do not want that and never, not ever shall. I accept the who of it as far as I identify in some system. The system that harasses, that educates, that undermines, that god damns me is all I know. The system that fed the lies the half lies, the discolorations of the "oh I only told me thats!" Who in the hell in any orphanage growing up there associated to some accumulative "me" or "I" or "myself" or "we"? Wasn't it enough to answer for one when the demands fell down crashing upon the things that appeared like things to hope for? Is someone coming to see you? What caring community would not send in some relief, but what fairness is there to the lies. I knew nothing of Cole then and nothing of Joan, I know nothing now.

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Carole C. Kamerer Hollan,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 15 20:19:10 2008



Kamerer/Kammerer
Orphanage Home Mishawaka, Indiana
from 1930 to 1942

       

Am looking for anyone that was in the Mishawaka, Indiana orphanage between 1930 and 1942. My Dad, Thomas Kamerer and his brother Jack Kamerer were placed there some time after their father died in 1930. Their mother couldn't afford to keep them. I know they both went to Mishawaka High for a short period.I don't know the exact dates they were there and would like to find out. My dad's cousing says they were there till they enlisted in the service in about 1942. I would surely like to have anyone with any memories of either Thomas or Jack Kamerer to respond. Thank you so much for closing this gap of their lives.

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Carole C. Kamerer Hollan,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 15 20:20:06 2008



Kamerer/Kammerer
Orphanage Home Mishawaka, Indiana
from 1930 to 1942

       

Am looking for anyone that was in the Mishawaka, Indiana orphanage between 1930 and 1942. My Dad, Thomas Kamerer and his brother Jack Kamerer were placed there some time after their father died in 1930. Their mother couldn't afford to keep them. I know they both went to Mishawaka High for a short period.I don't know the exact dates they were there and would like to find out. My dad's cousing says they were there till they enlisted in the service in about 1942. I would surely like to have anyone with any memories of either Thomas or Jack Kamerer to respond. Thank you so much for closing this gap of their lives.

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Carole C. Kamerer Hollan,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 15 20:22:31 2008



Kamerer/Kammerer
Orphanage Home Mishawaka, Indiana
from 1930 to 1942

       

Am looking for anyone that was in the Mishawaka, Indiana orphanage between 1930 and 1942. My Dad, Thomas Kamerer and his brother Jack Kamerer were placed there some time after their father died in 1930. Their mother couldn't afford to keep them. I know they both went to Mishawaka High for a short period.I don't know the exact dates they were there and would like to find out. My dad's cousin says they were there till they enlisted in the service in about 1942. I would surely like to have anyone with any memories of either Thomas or Jack Kamerer to respond. Thank you so much for closing this gap of their lives.

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Ed Brooks,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 18 09:44:38 2008



Brooks
Baltimore
1940-?

       

My father Edwin Cleveland Brooks b. 4 May 1937 has describe being placed in a Baltimore orphanagewith his brother Donald S Brooks. He didnt known the orphanges name, but he described it as a workfarm. Thank Yo for your help

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Ed Brooks,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 18 09:46:34 2008



Brooks
Baltimore
1940-?

       

My father Edwin Cleveland Brooks b. 4 May 1937 has describe being placed in a Baltimore orphanage with his brother Donald S Brooks. He didnt known the orphanges name, but he described it as a workfarm. I would like to find the name and any other details as to the reasons they were placed there.

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brenda bradshaw rigney,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 01:17:07 2008




terre haute, inloo


       

looking for female born 1963 in terre hautr in on 2- 10

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gillian abbott,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 06:15:21 2008



Edward and Austin Abbott
BORN SANDY POINT NEWFOUNDLAND
ABT 1920

       

EDWARD ABBOTT WAS MY GRANDFATHER AND HIS BROTHER WAS AUSTIN,THEIR PARENTS WERE OTTO AND GERTRUDE ABBOTT FROM SANDY POINT ST GEORGES OTTO BORN 1887 GERTRUDE 1889.MY GRANDFATHER CAME TO SCOTLAND DURING WW2 TO WORK AS A LOGGER.I KNOW THAT THEY WERE ORPHANS.WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ANY MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR PARENTS AND WHY THEY WERE PLACED IN AN ORPHANAGE.THANKS JILL

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Steve Lutz,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 13:46:08 2008



Edward M. Lutz
Not sure; it was an orphanage associated to the Moravians near Lititz, PA, USA
1880's- 1890's

       

I am looking for my grandfather, Edwin M. Lutz, and great uncle (Paul Lutz) and their whereabouts in the 1880's-1890's. According to my dad, his father mentioned being at an orphanage (Moravian assocated)near Lititz, PA. Edward and paul were both born in Lititz, Pa. If anyone knows the name of an orphange near there, please contact me.

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Sandra Perkins,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 24 21:51:02 2008



Martha Davis, Schryhock
Indiana
1866 - 1879

       

I am looking for the orphanage that my g g grandmother lived in. She lived in an orphanage until the age of twelve and then was adopted by ? Humphrey. In 1880 she lived with ? Humphrey in Indiana. She married my gg grandfather Hiram Norval Perkins in abt 1882. They lived in Avoca Indiana. She died March 28 1909. Her death information says her father was William Davis and her mother was ? Schryhock. Thanks for your help.

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Karen,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 25 08:53:20 2008



Ross
New York
anytime from 1897- 1918

       

I am searching for information on Frank Ross. He would of been born about 1987. He was an orphan and was in the state of New York. He was my mothers father and he died when she was really young. He was in the military and was on a ship that was stationed in San Diego. He died about 1927.

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Barbara (Peters) Evans,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 27 13:22:43 2008



Peters
St. John's and St. Joseph's Home Utica NY USA
seven

       Sharon Armstrong call me back again

Sharon You probably will not receive this because you obviously did not get the first request at the same site as this one You called me approx. late Dec., early Jan. 07 and 08 I recieved your message but you never left a call back no. You said that you would call me again, but never did. I do not know what to do from here. By some miracle, maybe you will receive this If you do, PLEASE call me (315)3365720 Rome NY [email protected] I believe I have changed my EMAIL since you called. I know I check the message board of St. John's periodically and maybe you do to. Let's hope you do Sincerely, your old friend Barbara (Peters) Evans todays date is Mar. 1st. 2008

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Lois Carson,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 28 09:43:53 2008



Loriena Kidd (first name spelled many ways)
Duncan Park Home Lexington, Kentucky Fayette County
1947 - 1958

       

I am looking for any information about the Duncan Park Home & where did they move the children after the home closed. Also looking for information about Dora Lee Children Home that was in Salyersville Kentucky which is Magoffin Co. Bridgecroft Children Home in Salyersville Ky. Dessie Scoots Children Home. I don't know where that home was I think maybe Salyersville Ky. Looking for the Fletcher-Vires-Patrick- Danzil Dykes-Jones children

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Evelyn D,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 28 13:27:30 2008



Volkart
Wartburg Lutheran Orphan's Home, Staten Island, N. Y., U.S.A.
Approx. 1883-1900

       

Looking for genealogy information about grandmother and her parents. I believe her name to be Anna Bertha Pauline Volkart. Her birthdate was 1883.

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jamie yarbrough-goff,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 29 19:40:57 2008



Jacklyn (Jacqueline) Ruth Miller and older sister Mary Ellen Miller
Danbury,Ct I have census record from Fairfield with mother named Isabelle or Ruth
not sure

       

My grandmother and her sister were born in Danbury or Fairfield, CT and were put in an orphanage i am assuming due to the depression. They do not know the name of thier father, i am told he was from NY. My grandmother cannot remember much... she is getting old and I would like any help trying to find out where her orphanage was and if her fathers name was ever mentioned in paper work or any other records. I have reason to believe that the orphanage was called Orphalinat St. Joseph.

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Beth Golden,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 1 12:02:19 2008



Brown
"Lutheran Orphanage" IA, IL or NE
1881- 1883?

       

My grandfather, Merrill Brayton Brown, was placed in a Lutheran Orphanage after his mother, Lucy Ann Brayton Brown died shortly after his birth in 1881. They were living in IA at the time (either Logan or Minburn), but had family in IL and connections to NE as well. Around 1882, Merrill's mother's sister, Mary Jane Brayton Andrews married Merrill's father, Benjamin Franklin Brown and raised Merrill until he finished 8th grade. Thanks for any help in locating this orphanage!

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Diana Brown,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 14 22:32:58 2008



Pettit
Odd Fellows, Avon, Pennsylvania
1912- 1922

       

HELLO , I AM TRYING TO FIND SOME INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER DEWEY ALEXANDER PETTIT AND HIS FATHER AND SIBLINGS. HIS FATHER NAME IS HOMER PETTIT AND I BELIEVE HIS MOTHER'S NAME IS GRACIE GOODNIGHT. IF YOU CAN HELP AT ALL..I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

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Bonnie,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 18 22:20:37 2008



Lavornia or Lavenia
St. Mary's Orphanage NJ USA
1920's?

       

Searching for any information regarding the Lavornia family. 4 or 5 of the children were placed in St. Mary's. Both parents died in either an accident or murder/suicide. This all took place in the 1920's. if anyone can help: [email protected] kids names were: frank (francesco) vincent (vincesno) Alfonso rose there may be 2 others. The older children lived with other family: Teresa Nicolas Salvatore Carmen

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Judy Liptak,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 19 13:03:06 2008







       

I am doing the Liptak, Ondilla, Trombulak, Urban family genealogy. I am interested in anything you have. These families were in Beaver cty, Pa. Thanks, Judy Liptak

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kaye,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 22 04:10:08 2008



wallace
picton, tamhoor, raised by a Mrs Caroline Randall


       

Adelaide Sylvia Wallace born 1908, sisters Rita Alma Rebecca Wallace born 1906 and Phyllis Madeline May Wallace born 1904 came via ship with mother Harriett (she died on ship, do not know the name of ship or where it was coming from). The girls were raised by a Mrs Caroline Randall of Hilton Park Estate Picton, Tamhoor in Castlereagh Street. (Mrs Randalls son from her first marriage a Mr Joseph Tickle owned this estate) They went to Thirlmere Public School aged 7, 9 and 11 years old. So I guess the year was 1915. Please any help anyone, many thanks

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Maureen,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 08:13:29 2008



Roberts
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario
1911

       

Lookin for information on my grandfather's sister EMMA ROBERTS b. abt. 1885/6 London, England. Their parents were Charles Roberts and Emma (nee Harvey) who married in Bethnal Green, London in 1883. Emma and sister Alice were sent to Canada from London orphanage and the family have tried for many, many years to find them. I found a marriage for Alice to James YOUNG @ Drummond Court, Lanark on 14 Feb 1911 and Emma was a witness so they must have been in touch. Am looking for descendents of Emma.

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Maureen,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 08:19:55 2008



ROBERTS
Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario
1911

       

Looking for information on my grandfather's sisters ALICE ROBERTS b. abt. 1889 London, England and EMMA ROBERTS b. 1885/6. They were sent to Canada from London orphanage. I found a marriage for Alice to James YOUNG @ Drummond Court, Lanark on 14 Feb 1911 and EMMA was a witness so they must have been in touch. The document shows EMMA as living in CARLETON PLACE. There must be descendents out there who would be interested in finding out about their family back in England.

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Maureen,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 08:24:52 2008



YOUNG
DRUMMOND, LANARK COUNTY 1911 and OSLER, SASKATCHEWAN
1911 +

       

Looking for information about JAMES G.R.YOUNG b.abt. 1879. Son of Adam & Margaret YOUNG. James was living in Drummond Township, Lanark, Ontario in 1911 when he married Alice ROBERTS b. 1889 London, England @ Drummond Court, Lanark. Her sister, EMMA ROBERTS was a witness. The girls were my grandfather's sisters and were sent to Canada from a London orphanage. There must be descendents of Emma Roberts (not sure if she married) and of James & Alice YOUNG who would like to learn about their English background. On the marriage certificate it says that EMMA ROBERTS was of Carleton Place, and James YOUNg was of OSLER, SASKATCHEWAN. His parents were Adam & Margaret YOUNG.

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Toni Burchett,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 16:01:42 2008



Lawler/Lawlor
Fayette county Pennsylvania
?

       

Hi, I am trying to locate an orphanage that my grandmother, her sister and her brother were placed in, in Pennsylvania. The family did live in Westmoreland county but I was told by an aunt that the kids were put in a Fayette county orphanage after their mother died. Their names were Julia, Edward and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lawler or Lawlor. Thanks in advance for any information. Toni Burchett

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Carolyn Unger,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 29 19:48:33 2008



Dynes
Queenston, Ontario
1888- 1898

       

Ethel May Alice Dynes was born Nov 29, 1885 in Union Workhouse S. Bololph RSD, Colchester, England. She was sent to Queenston, Ontario, Canada and adopted by Dr George F and Sarah Neff. They had a biological son Jesse S Neff born 1879 in England, The Neff family immigrated to USA 1885 to Niagara, NY. Ethel was adopted about 1888 of 1898. Ethel married Horace Castle Howe in 1902 and moved to Massachusetts. I am looking for actual records of being sent to Canada and adoption records. Was she a British Home Child?

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cheryl simone,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 29 20:47:56 2008



Herbert
Foundling home in Jersey City, N.J.
26

       

My mother was left on a doorstep at 7 Thorne St., Jersey City, NJ approximately 1924 or 26. She was then taken to a Foundling home and later adopted by the Herberts' of Bayonne, NJ. Any info on who this 2 or 3 month old baby was, would be wonderful. I am sure that someone knew of her, being 2 or 3 months old. Possibly her family could not afford to care for her. I am only looking for my lost family; wondering what my other ethnic background is. She recently died, March 15th. I would love to know my family. Thank you for any info. Cheryl

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barb coutts,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 30 16:25:44 2008



Thompson [ Arthur William ] born June1st, 1907 in Michigan
Near Ann Arbor , Michigan
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I'm looking for my great uncle Arthur Thompson. He was my grandmother's twin....both given up for adoption/or to an orphanage at about 2 weeks old in 1907. She never knew about him and he probably didn't know about her. Their mother's name was Della Thompson...she was living in Coldwater Michigan just before their birth. [ father's name unknown ] If anyone thinks they may know "Arthur" PLEASE contact me. Thank you very much !!

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Pamela Bourrell,   [email protected] ,    Tue Apr 1 20:18:56 2008



Wood
CHILD SAVING INSTITUTE,OMAHA,NEBRASKA
1927

       

Does anyone know of Florence L. Wood,father Joseph Wood or a Leslie Moore(male)from Nebraska?Florence&Leslie were the parents of baby girl-Delores June Wood born May10,1927 in Plattsmouth,Nebraska.She was given up for adoption at Child Saving Institute.Her name is Mary Jane Bourrell she is 80,will be 81 in May this year.We hope to find any info.that could lead her to her family.My name is Pam Bourrell please send any information to [email protected] You.

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Stephanie Pesch,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 3 13:34:39 2008



Ruth Hall
Wisconsin, Tenessee
until 1945 when she was 18

       

I'm searching for any information about my grandmother who was put in an orphanage anytime from 1931 to 1945. She would have been there until she was 18 which is 1945. Her birthdate was 4/19/1927 she was born in Clark county Wisconsin and from a 1931 census report I found that they resided in Milwaukee Wi. Her parents Helen & Francis Hall were killed in an accident and she was put in an orphanage.

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Charlotte Jones,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 3 15:13:11 2008



Opel Bedinghaus
Cincinnati Orphan Asylum
4 or 5

       

Looking for info on Opel Bedinghaus born 1905 in Cincinnati and adopted around 1911 named changed to Dorothy Marie Shearwood.

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marsha,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 07:02:56 2008



shelby quinn, looman, barnes
ohio or west virginia


       

looking for my fathers sister he never knew her she was adopted by either reynolds or keiser family, her mother was essie, shelby has lots of brothers.

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marsha,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 07:05:53 2008



looman
ohio or west virginia


       

hi looking for any family that might have adoted looman boys,mother was essie used last name of quinn, barnes or looman father was wesley looman, just would like to know about everyone for my family tree.

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Michelle McIntosh,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 07:07:02 2008



Sharpe
Near or In Appanoose County Iowa


       

I am looking for information on my paternal great-grandfather. I was told that he was an orphan. His name is Lewis Clyde Sharpe he was born in Dean Iowa on the 19th of October 1883. He married Edith Elizabeth Nobles on the 19th of March 1918 in Fort Worth Texas. And he died in Austin Texas on the 8th of June 1977. I would appreciate any information. Thanks.

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Valerie J. LaFond,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 9 11:07:15 2008



Mary Ellen (Mollie) Thompson (Thomson)
Kentucky, U,S,A.


       

I am searching for any information on my grandmother. All we know is her name and birthdate. Have been told she was an orphan. Her parents names are unknown. Mary Ellen Thompson (Mollie),born March 4, 1876. She was in Owenboro, KY in 1895/96. We do not know anything about her prior to that date. Please Help. Thanks.

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Sue Morovits,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 10 19:47:34 2008



Guitzkow
LaCrosse WI
1800's

       

My Great Grandfather Arthur Guitzkow was put in an orphange in the La Crosse Wi area after his parents died of Typhoid. He was taken in by a family friend. What I need is his parents name and if Arthur had any siblings. The records were destroyed in a fire that took place at the orphange. This a huge chunk out of my moms history. Arthur Marry Louise Neubauer and had 3 boys. any info would help. thanks sue

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Gary Baude,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 11 21:19:54 2008



BAUDE, HUFF
South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN
1961 - 1965

       

BAUDE, HUFF: I am searching for three siblings that were adopted through the Wefare office in South Bend, IN around 1961-1965. The case worker was Sue Clark. The birth mother is Shirley Ann Baude/Huff (Huff is the maiden name)and she was born on 3 May 1936 in South Bend, IN. The names of the siblings are Lori Ann Baude/Huff, Douglas Baude/Huff, and Elizabeth Baude/Huff. Lori Ann was an infant and was adopted by a couple that were within a 30 minute drive from South Bend. Doug and Elizabeth were placed together and may have been adopted by a family around the Granger, IN area, on a farm. They both had red hair and Elizabeth was a year or two older than Doug. I believe that all three children were born between 1961 -1963. The whole family would love to restablish contact with our missing siblings!

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Gary Baude,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 11 21:24:21 2008



BAUDE, BROWN
St. Joseph's Orphanage, Mishawaka, IN, USA
1945 - 1947

       

BAUDE, BROWN - I am searching for my father's siblings that were born to Harold F. Baude b.1903 in Berrien Springs, MI and Margaret L. Brown, b.1903. The children's names are; Charles Baude, Arthur Baude, Mildred Baude and Ruth Baude. These children were taken to the St. Joseph Orphanage in Mishawaka/South Bend, IN in 1945 and adopted out from there. All four of these children were born between 1934 and 1944 in Benton Harbor/Berrien Springs, MI. We have located two brothers already: Harold Baude b.1937 and Gerald Baude b. 1933.

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Falkenberg,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 12 12:50:20 2008



Jones
Utica NY
1876-1894

       

Cora May Jones DOB 4/08/1876 in a orphanage in Utica NY I believe she left in 1894. I know her father's name is George Jones. Iam trying to find mother's name and where she was born Any help would be appreciated Thanks

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Marlene Daniels,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 16 11:52:24 2008



Anderson/Lewis
Steubenville, OH
early 1920's

       

I am researching information regarding my uncles Lyman and Kenneth Anderson Lewis. After the death of their father, their mother Mabel Soles Anderson placed them in a children's home (we think) in Steubenville, OH. Mabel later married Luther Lewis who got them out of the home and adopted them. Mabel died in 1926 and Luther later married Mary Stocks. I don't know the name(s) of any children's home in Steubenville and consequently do not know where to even look for their records. I recently learned that the Soles family was from Allegheny Co, PA (Braddock, PA) and wondered if they might have been in a home there. Any suggestions of who to contact to find out what home they were in would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know where to begin to find their information. Someone at the courthouse said we were not entitled to their adoption information (which may have occurred in Brooke Co, WV). Any help and suggestions are appreciated! THANKS! Marlene

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Jeannie,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 20 10:08:56 2008



Alcorn - Emma Jean + sisters- Joyce, Mary, Pat + brothers- Ernest, Edward
Shawn Acres / Shawnee Acres Dayton Ohio
1937 ? --- 1956 ?

       

I am looking for ANY information about my MOTHER and HER MOTHER befor her. Fathers name "Reported to be George Alcorn" I have been told that she was born 1937 - 1938 in Rockcastle Co. Ky.. In the Horse Shoe Bend section of Mt. Vernon Ky.. Untill 2 yrs. ago the Street Sign above the area known as "Horse Shoe Bend" read : "Niger Town Hill". It NOW reads : "Sally J. Road" in Honor of the Last "Known" Black Native of Her Time. If You are Interested Please Read local NEWSPAPER: THE MOUNT VERNON SIGNAL- THURSDAY,APRIL 10, 2008- SECOND SECTION-"REMEMBERING ROCKCASTLE'S INVISIBLE PEOPLE"- "A HISTORY OF SLAVERY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ROCKCASTLE COUNTY". As far as I know I was born "Poor White Trash" (LOL) but who knows, I could be a "LOST" decendant of the "QUEEN OF THE SOUTH" who came to "VISIT" KING DAVID of THE BIBLE. After all "With God NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE." I wish you ALL the greatest of Luck in your "SEACH FOR THE TRUTH".

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Helen Blackwell,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 20 19:38:29 2008



Helen Virginia Burns
Presbyterian Orphanage
10 years

       

would any one thatwas at the orphanage during the late 30s oe mid 40s, please e-mail me at [email protected]. Thank you. Helen Burns Blackwell Presbyterian Orphanage Farmington, Mo.

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jeanette,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 24 04:28:46 2008



Barnes
Lexington ky


       

Would like to fine someone who went to the same orphange my mother went to. It was Catholic in ky not too far from Lexington she was taken because her mother was blind and could not look after her. Her name was Loraine Barnes. She was planning on becoming a nun but,met my father and married him at 16 yeas old her mothers name was Katie Ellen Barnes her brothers name was George Edward Barnes and her fathers name was Charles Barnes. IT had to be in around 1934 35 I think. She has past away but tring to find our family history. If anyone knows of this orphange or her please contact me.

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Jeanne Capizzi,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 24 20:23:56 2008



O'Leary , O'leery, Oleary, Oleery
New York


       

We are searching for information on our Grandmother, Lillian Veronica O'leary, born in 1893 or 1894. She was in an orphanage somewhere in New York City or the 5 boroughs with her three sisters, Evelyn, Barbara, and Frances. She later married William Thomas Keating and resided in Brooklyn until her death in 1952 or 1953. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Elizabeth,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 28 15:00:59 2008



Catherine Rebeka Clark
?Run by the Methodest of Cong. church, Hamdon(?) Conn. "At the foot of the Sleeping Giant Mt.
1910 to approx. 1921

       

Mother was "boarded" in an Orphanage run by either a Methodist or Congregational church. Someone had to pay for her keep. Believe the orphanage was in Hadam/Hamden, Conn. Almost across the street from the orphanage was a mountain, called "The Sleeping Giant". Where would records of such an institution be recorded or filed? Thank you!

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Marilyn Maun,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 29 10:15:12 2008



Maun, Maune, Moun, Mound
Bucks county, PA, USA


       

Looking for William Heinrich Maun born in 1825 in PA came to MO as an orphan, possibly in 1830's

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K Dann,   [email protected],    Sat May 3 14:04:31 2008



Simmonds or Simmons
London?


       

My grandfather,Cyril Simmonds, was abandoned in a workhouse in London in 1890 aged about 5. He looked mixed race and recent DNA testing shows he was half or full native American.My mother who is now 89 years old would love to know her tribe and ancestry so any information however apparently insignificant will be appreciated.

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michelle dalton clanton,   [email protected],    Tue May 6 14:14:39 2008



debbie lynn hodge
raleigh nc
11

       

i am a mother looking for my daughter she is 18 her birth date is may 2 1990 she was took from me 12 years ago i wont more than any thing to find her her name at birth was debbie lynn hodge

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D. Falkenberg,   [email protected],    Wed May 7 13:18:03 2008



Jones
Utica, NY
abt. 1876-1894

       

Does anyone know of a census list for Orphanages in the Utica, NY area. I only know Cora May Jones was in a orphanage in Utica NY. DOB was 04/08/1876. Thanks for any help

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Nash Garrison McLeod,   [email protected],    Fri May 9 14:49:52 2008



McLeod
Ireland
51??

       

All I know is that I was born Nash Garrison McLeod, and I believe my birthdate is sometime in 1956. I have done some research and found that during the period 1950-1973 thousands of Irish babies born out of wedlock were shipped across the Atlantic to the USA. I do not know the port of call, but I have been told that I was part of this group of children. I have been having problems trying to find a manifest of the names of these children and would like to be able to regain my original name and birth certificate. Does anyone have any information of these children, how I might find a listing of names, or any clues as to who I really am??

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Karen Aimino,   [email protected],    Wed May 14 14:49:32 2008



Rusch Taylor
Onandaga Orphans Home NY
2 years

       

My mother was born Betty Jane Rusch. Her father was Starr G. Taylor of Solvay NY, a suburb of syracuse, attorney at law, he was 36 in 1930 and married. Her mother was Mildred Rusch, resident of syracuse, about 25 years old, a telephone operator/secretary. She was born illigitimate in Crouse-Irving Hospital in Syracuse 2/21/29 and turned over to Onandaga Orphans Home and then College of Home Economics of Cornell Under Mrs. VanRensselair, Director. She was adopted from there... Looking for information on birth parents ancestory. Karen Aimino, daughter. Newark, NY

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Lisa Cook,   [email protected],    Wed May 21 18:34:46 2008



Tredo
Erie Buffalo New York


       

Im searching for my mothers aunt, her name was Edna Tredo and she is listed in the 1920 cencus, from what I understand before she turned 3 something happend to her. Im not sure if she got sick or she got hurt but we were always told that she was put in a hospital until she died a few years later. Then they researched her body and then returned it to the family and she was buried in Pine Hills Cemetery. We dont know what year she died or why she died but most likely she was orphaned because she was sick. We cant find any vital records on her and Ive been looking threw orphan listings and still no luck. Its sad but anyone who knew anything about this has passed away. Tredo is the name Im mainly looking for and Van Patten was my great-grandmothers name. My great- grandfathers name was Norman Tredo. Edna Tredo was born in 1917, and like I said in 1920 shes listed with the family but not in 1930. If you have any info I would appreciate it. Thanks

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william dan douglas,   [email protected],    Fri May 23 19:44:09 2008



birth name -Nellie Johnson, adopted name Ina Owello Wilson
Sioux City, Iowa infants home 1898, adopted through Children's Christain Home, Council Bluffs,
1898-1899

       

Nellie Johnson, my grandmother, was born in 1898 to her mother, Ellen Johnson of Westpoint, Nebraska.Grandmother said she was " Indian". At 5 months Nellie was taken from the Infants home in Sioux City to the Christain Children's home in Council Bluffs by a Mrs. Bessie Brant. Mrs. Brant was the manager of and a nurse at the home in Sioux City. In 1899 Nellie Johnson and a 8 year old named Dessie Bishop( or Wichner ) were adopted by Walter and Lucy Wilson of Kent County, Michigan. Nellie's adopted name became Ina Owello Wilson.The Wilsons and Ina lived most of their years in the Kalamazoo area where Ina married Harold B Douglas. They had 3 children: Maynard, Raymond and Hope. Raymond is my father. Iam seeking any information about Nellie or Ellen Johnson.

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Carlene,   [email protected],    Sun May 25 16:57:36 2008



Semprich, Semproch, Sempruch, Lang, Lange
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding areas to Venice, Ohio...Fitz Brothers Farm
1920-1930

       

Would like to find anyone that was orphaned in the Cleveland, Ohio area that was either placed in Catholic Charities through the Catholic Church or placed in orphanage and in summers would be farmed out to work in fields of Fitz Brothers Farm in Venice, Ohio along with my dad, Charles Anthony Semprich, Anthony William Semprich and Jane Marie Semprich and Peter Lang (all orphans). I do know that Parmadale Orphange (Cleveland) sent orphans.... along with the Catholic Charites in Cleveland. Every summer orphans would come and work the fields at Fitz Brothers Farm. Fitz Brothers was not only a farm but a Dairy and delivered milk to surrounding areas including Sandusky, Huron, Castalia and Venice, Ohio. The time period would be a span of 10 years from 1920-1930 or shortly thereafter. They did take in a lot of orphan help in summer and would like to find the names of any of the boys. Any and all help is so greatly appreciated and very much needed. Fitz's always needed help in the summer, so a lot of orphans worked there. I would very much like to contact any of the orphans that might have worked at Fitz's along with my father, uncle, aunt and Pete Lang. Thank you very much Carlene

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tracy marie parrish,   [email protected],    Fri May 30 13:25:50 2008



Colin MacDonald
catholic convent/ columbus ohio
1944

       

I'm looking for my half brother Colin NacDonald, born to Lois MacDonald in 1944,placed in a Catholic Convent in Columbus Ohio. I'am not sure if my fathers name was on the birth certification ,but he is on my fathers military papers. Our father was Chester W. Parrish, he also went by the name Lucky. Anyone with any information please contact me by e-mail. thank you

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tracy marie parrish,   [email protected],    Fri May 30 13:26:30 2008



Colin MacDonald
catholic convent/ columbus ohio
1944

       

I'm looking for my half brother Colin MacDonald, born to Lois MacDonald in 1944,placed in a Catholic Convent in Columbus Ohio. I'am not sure if my fathers name was on the birth certification ,but he is on my fathers military papers. Our father was Chester W. Parrish, he also went by the name Lucky. Anyone with any information please contact me by e-mail. thank you

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Virginia Ling,   [email protected],    Sat May 31 00:58:32 2008



Benny Benne
Northly orphanage,Nairobi,Kenya, East Africa
1953 to 1962

       

Has anyone heard of a orphanage called "Northly" supposed to have been in Nairobi,Kenya. East Africa in the 1950's not sure of the spelling. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated, Thankyou Virginia

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Loretta Platt,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 4 15:22:58 2008



watterson or bruner
unknown but possibly ohio or pennsylvania
~1901 to 1910

       

When viewing a census sitation, what does "E.D." indicate? Where are these volumes located? Thanks

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sally,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 15 16:31:48 2008



flanagan
quebec canada
1907

       

hi... just wondered if anyone has any information on a david flanagan he got sent to quebec in canada as an orphan in 1907 his surname was spelt flanagan but when he got to canada on some of the records its spelt flanagann any info would be greatly recieved thanks.

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Debbie,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 15 18:14:03 2008



abbott,
Georgia Industrial home Macon, Ga.
1920

       

Abbott, 3 siblings placed in the Georgia Industrial Home 260 Second St. in Macon, Ga. I have a letter from J.A. Harris who was the General Manager at the time. The letterhead states Georgia Industrial Home Founded by W. E. Mumford in 1899 A Refuge For Those Who Are Most Unfortunate Macon, Ga. the letter is dated Jan. 14, 1920 Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Patricia Ward,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 17 19:29:29 2008



Waldron
Manhattan, New York
1915 - 1925

       

I am trying to locate information on Rose Waldron, Raymond Waldron (Married Regina Knoebel?), Augustine Waldron, Nan Waldron. Their Father was Bernard Waldron and mother Helen Connolly. I believe the orphanage was most likely Catholic and in Manhattan. Does anyone have any information re the name or on orphanages in Manhattan. They lived on 17th street on the west side near 8th avenue. Any help would be appreciated.

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S. Day,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 18 16:23:01 2008



Bjerke/Birch
Near Blanchardville or Moscow, WI.
1879- 1889?

       

Bjerke/Birch: My grandfather and his 2 brothers were orphaned after their parents (Henriette Josephine Bjerke and Ole T. Bjerke) died in 1887 (near Blanchardville, WI) and 1889 (near Moscow, WI) respectivly. The childrens names were Theodore (1876), Lars (1879), and Louis/Lewis (1884), ALL BORN NEAR BLANCHARDVILLE, WI. No one knows what happened to them after their parents deaths; they could have went to live with (Johan)John Halvorson or John Anderson?? At some point, their last name was changed from Bjerke to Birch. My grandfather moved to MO. when is was 19, in 1895. Sometime, later Lewis was listed in MO census also. No sign of Lars, except in the 1880 census when he was 7 mos. old. Any help would be appreciated!

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Mark,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 19 16:26:00 2008
Robinson


Robinson
Orphans Home and Day Nursery , Salt Lake City, Utah
???

       

Looking for any information on the Orphans Home and Day Nursery. Might have possible link to a little boy that was in there. Eugene Robinson, White male, 4yrs old. Born in Utah. Listed in 1920 Census showing this as place of residence. Any help out there for records?

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Ellen Dodge Mallinson,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 21 18:05:22 2008



Dodge
Salt Lake County Orphans home or St Ann's Orphanage, Salt lake City, Salt Lake County, USA
1918-1922

       Mark/salt Lake County Orphans Home and Day Nursery/Eugene Robinson/June 19,2008

Our family has the 1920 census, we also have a seperate list of orphans which lists Eugene Robinson. I recently found the county orphans record book, at the Utah state archives bldg. in SLC, on 300 So Rio Grande. (The old train station). They would only let me have information on our family members. They blocked out the other orphans information and copied the pages for me, however the first names of the other orphans are visible. There is a Eugene R. in the ledger with quite a bit of additional information. I would be happy to share what I have with you. My uncle Chester Roy Dodge born 20 Sep. 1916 was placed in the same orphanage in 1918 along with his siblings Hatti, Glen and George(my father). Chester may have been adopted, we don't know what happened to him, but my Dad remembers them taking him away, and he was told that his brother had been adopted.

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tracy,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 22 14:06:33 2008



Colin MacDonald
catholic convent/ columbus ohio
unknown

       

Hello, I am in need of some information on catholic convent/ columbus ohio. I have a brother out there some where whom I just found out about. I don't know if he was adopted, all I do know is his mother is/was Lois May MacDonald and my brother was born in 1944. Then in Fiftyone she married my father and how do I know this, its on fathers military papers. Any information would so much help and bring me closer to finding my brother. Thank You Tracy

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Gail Daniels,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 25 14:50:47 2008



BELLVILLE
Toledo, Ohio
3-4 years

       

My grandmother, only child, Bernice Bellville, born April 5, 1902, in Saginaw, Michigan, was orphaned at age 14 years (1916) in Toledo, Ohio, when both of her parents, Arthur and Lavina Bellville died within 3 months of each other. I am trying to find the aunts, uncles, and cousins of Arthur Bellville, or Lavina Railling Bellville's family... My grandmother always told us that she was put into a home after her father's death in May, 1916. Any information or contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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betty cain,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 26 10:28:10 2008



cain
albany home for children, albany new york
1932-1945

       

my name is betty cain i was in albany home for children from 1932-1940 s, if you were a orphan there with me i would like to chat. i am now 76 years old i was never adopted so you who were orphans with me you are my only family. would anybody out there know where i can obtain records on us orphans or pictures when i was there. please help me, i weant to know something of my past. sincerely betty cain

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betty cain,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 26 10:52:14 2008



cain
albany home for children, albany new york
1932-1945

       

my name is betty cain i was in albany home for children from 1932-1940 s, if you were a orphan there with me i would like to chat. i am now 76 years old i was never adopted so you who were orphans with me you are my only family. would anybody out there know where i can obtain records on us orphans or pictures when i was there. please help me, i weant to know something of my past. sincerely betty cain

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Beverly Andersson,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 27 23:14:34 2008



Dittrich
St. Michaels Orphange
1942 to 1954

       

My name is Beverly but the years I spent in St. Michaels they change my name to Mary Dittrich. I had three brothers, Harvey, Billy (bill worked in the Milk Room) and Walter. I am writing a book and the chapter about St. Michaels is quite extensive, not flatering just extensive. The Catholic Church does not come out good. If any one out there was ever in St. Michaels in Hopewell, N.J. and would like for me to include any stories they may have I will be glad to include it. My address is [email protected]. I would love to hear from any body that was thee with us. Harvey has passed away back in 2003 and Bill is too sick to remember much back that far, but if anyone remember us I would love to hear from you Beverly

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Sharon Pakkala,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 2 17:25:49 2008



Smith, Marian and sister Smith, Maxine
Everett, Snohomish County, WA, or other towns in Snohomish County, Washington
About 1922-1929

       

I am looking for records of two little girls -- SMITH, MARIAN and MAXINE, who were placed in an orphanage in the Everett, Washington, area in the early 1920's. In fact, I have been able to ascertain that Marian was place at the Deaconess Home in Everett on January 6, 1922, by her mother. There is no record of Maxine there, however. From the orphanage, according to Marian, now 90 years old, they were placed in a foster home for a time until their parents Grace and Levi Smith got them again and took them back into their home. They were born in Skagit County, and Marian appears with her parents, in the 1920 census there, and both she and Maxine appear in the 1930 census in Winlock, Lewis County, Washington. Marian was born June 5, 1918, and Maxine was born December 3, 1920. I hope to find records of their orphanage stay and into what foster family they were placed? Sharon Poage Pakkala

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arlene sutton,   arlenesutton@seattlesutton mn.com,    Wed Jul 9 10:52:58 2008



closure, klosure,kolazer, kolaza,koleszar
Foundling Home 590 Avenue of the Americas, New York,NY 10011
1897- 1905

       

Looking for relatives, cousins etc, of Anastasia (Anna) Koleszar. Born in New York of Hungarian or Jewish immigrants and left at Foundling Home in New York. Birth date Circa 1898.Many years have passed but we could still have relatives whom we have never met. Annie came to Minnesota on "Orphan Train" and was an indentured servant of Rohus Kologi. She was never adopted. Spent some time atan orphanage in Little Halls Minnesota in 1900.

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Margaret,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 9 17:44:03 2008



Baby Girl Hayden
Maryland
1940's

       

I was never adopted placed in a foster home and remained there until old enough to leave. Looking for my mother but seems to be a lost cause concerning my age but since she was only fourteen when I was born feel there may be some hope. My last name is Hayden and hope this may be helpful. Hopefully we will all get some or one bit of information in our lifetime search.

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Pat Burris,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 11 15:05:50 2008



Augusta or Price
Blythesville or College Mound Arkansas
not sure

       


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Pat Burris,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 11 15:16:22 2008



Pritchet or Pritchard
Blythesville, or College Mound Arkansas
not sure

       


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Donna,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 14 12:17:22 2008



Musante Musanti
Ascoli Piceno Italy
1880-1925

       

Am searching for info on Maria Musanti, who was adopted from an orphanage in Ascoli Piceno,Italy.

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Fran Farley,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 14 22:01:57 2008



,Rethal Ethel Turner
Duquion ,Illinois


       

My Paternal Grandmother was B-in Illinois and for some reason she & a Younger Brother-ArthurTurner was brought to Missouri & Arkansas & reared by foster Families.My Grandmother Ethel married in 1905 to Henry Walter Larkin. She died at the age of 49 in 1937.She was born in 1888. I have found her parents- Samuel & Pernina (Marlow) Turner living in Ill before her birth. When & where did they die? She had older Brothers & Sisters.Where did they go & why did they not keep them? Any help would be appreciated. [email protected]

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PATRICIA WATSON HALLIBURTON,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 15 12:24:06 2008



WATSON, DEYOUNG, DE YOUNG
IL. MASONIC ORPHANS HOME , LYONS, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS USA
1910- 1920?

       

WHEN MY GG AUNT CATHERINE(KITTI) WATSON DE YOUNG DIED HER THREE CHILDREN WERE PUT IN THE ORPHANS HOME. (HER HUSBAND GEORGE WENT INTO A NURSING HOME). WE DON'T KNOW ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE OLDEST OF THE CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE 1920 CENSUS FOR LYONS TWNSHIP, NORMAN J. DEYOUNG BORN 1907, SISTER WINIFRED V. BORN 1905, AND THE YOUNGEST SISTER JESSIE(OR JENNIE) G. WAS BORN IN 1909. CAN ANY ONE HELP ME FIND THEM? THERE WAS FAMILY IN THAT AREA AT THE TIME AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FAMILY OR WHY THE CHILDREN WERE SENT THERE BY THE FATHER.

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PATRICIA WATSON HALLIBURTON,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 15 12:24:38 2008



WATSON, DEYOUNG, DE YOUNG
IL. MASONIC ORPHANS HOME , LYONS, ILLINOIS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS USA
1910- 1920?

       

WHEN MY GG AUNT CATHERINE(KITTI) WATSON DE YOUNG DIED HER THREE CHILDREN WERE PUT IN THE ORPHANS HOME. (HER HUSBAND GEORGE WENT INTO A NURSING HOME). WE DON'T KNOW ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE OLDEST OF THE CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE 1920 CENSUS FOR LYONS TWNSHIP, NORMAN J. DEYOUNG BORN 1907, SISTER WINIFRED V. BORN 1905, AND THE YOUNGEST SISTER JESSIE(OR JENNIE) G. WAS BORN IN 1909. CAN ANY ONE HELP ME FIND THEM? THERE WAS FAMILY IN THAT AREA AT THE TIME AND NO ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FAMILY OR WHY THE CHILDREN WERE SENT THERE BY THE FATHER.

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bindi johns,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 19 05:54:37 2008



Stone ?
u.k
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Hello, A friend of mine has asked me to research his family tree, Can anyone tell me if There is a Sophia STONE ?? , mentioned anywhere in history books etc, pre 1909, ? with regard to orphanges, etc, u.k. Apparently her son Stanley was born, about 1909 he died 1973 Fitzroy, vic, australia age 64 and then he came to Australia about 1950 / 60, with his wife florence and 2 kids. I dont even know which town to look at, is there a data base, From bindi [email protected]

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Mike,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 19 12:34:30 2008




St Agnes in Sparkhill, NY
late 1800's, early 1900's

       

Is there a source of information about residents of St Agnes' Orphanage in Sparkhill, NY before and after the 1899 fire? Looking for information on two brothers named Cooney. Thanks

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Pam Russell,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 21 15:30:21 2008



WELLS-WELLES
Unknown


       

Looking for a WELLS, Henrietta Caroline Malinda ( Malisha ) , born : July 1878 TN, d: 1926 Jul Blytheville, AR. Henrietta and her sister were given to fosters homes after their mother dies ABT: 1887-1888. Step-father possible last name( Forsthye) can not take care of them and place them in a Foster home/Orphanage. I am guessing this was somewhere in TN? Henrietta later marries a John Henry MILLER and lives most of her life in and around Blytheville, AR Her sister's name is unknown. These are her daughters names: Mabel, Volia, Florence, Lillian. Her son's names: John Henry, (twins) Will & Frank , George and Jake. Thank you for any help you maybe able to offer. Pam

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Pam Russell,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 21 15:38:26 2008



WELLS-WELLES



       

There was an error for my e-mail address when I posted for WELLS- WELLES Jul 21,2008 It should have been: [email protected] as the underscore did not show up. Sorry for any confusion. Pam

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Frank Edward Kremis,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 23 16:06:48 2008



Kremis
st vincents Infant asylum and St Collettas orphanage, Milwaukee, WI, USA
November 1928-1935 at St. Vincents 1935-

       

Frank Edward Kremis was born November 2, 1928 at Misaccoradian Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Spelling of Misaccordian may be incorrect. Frank does not know how he was named or if his surname is his birth parent's surname. He was cared for at St Vincent's Infant Asylum until age seven when he was transferred to St Collettas. It is highly unlikely that his parents are still living and he does not know if he had any siblings. Any information would be helpful.

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My Grandmother spent many years in an Orphanage in Lexington, KY. Her memory is failing fast since she has passed 90 years old. I am trying to find all the information I can about: the 4th street Orphanage, that was torn down and closed many years ago. Approximately torn down sometime in the 1930's. I have listened to the cruel stories of this horrid place since being a child, and would like to learn and check against my Grandmother's memory, while she is still able to talk of her time there. Thank you, for any information that might be of help!

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Marion O'Leary,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 27 22:03:55 2008



Sutton
Woodland Home, Quincy, Illinois, USA
1885- 88

       

My grandmother, Minnie Bell Sutton, was born in Quincy, Adams county, Iowa on February 26, 1882. At about age 3-6 she was placed in the Woodland Home for Orphans and Friendless in Quincy, Illinois (note change of state), where she was adopted by McClintock Brown, from Barry, Illinois in 1888. She lived the rest of her life in Barry. I am looking for Sutton relatives, perhaps in Iowa. I know that she had a brother Harry, who married and had a son Allen. Allen married someone named Fern on January 19, 1942. Sound familiar?

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Barone Maria,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 9 06:46:22 2008




Castroreale Terme, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Messina, Italia


       Searching for my granduncle who was given away as a baby to the nuns of Castroereale Terme

I'm looking for a man (my granduncle) who was given away as a baby. He was born in the period after December 1915. The point is that we just don�t really know the birthday, but only the period. After December 1915 till maybe two years after. He was given to the nuns of Castroreale Terme (Messina, Sicily) or maybe to the nuns of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (Messina, Sicily). After searching in the records of the church it turned out, that at that time a lot of children were shipped to the United States. Another hindering point is, that we don�t know his real name. The nuns changed his name and now there is nobody who can give specified information. Maybe there is somebody who is searching for his roots and fails to the fact that he was told that he is an orphan and that they are no records about his origin. And that the only thing that he knows is, that he came from Sicily, Castroreale Terme, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto or was shipped in Messina or Palermo. Ring any bells? I would appreciate each comment, regardless of weather it appears important or unimportant. Many thanks. Maria

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paralee stansbury,   [email protected] om,    Sat Aug 9 13:26:18 2008



eva grace helton or hilton
ky childrens home loyuisville ky baxter ave
1907 to 1920?

       

looking for eva grace helton between the years 1907 and 1920 fathers' name william helton mothers' name melinda hulse thanks for any information you can give

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paralee stansbury,   [email protected] om,    Sat Aug 9 13:27:00 2008



eva grace helton or hilton
ky childrens home louisville ky baxter ave
1907 to 1920?

       

looking for eva grace helton between the years 1907 and 1920 fathers' name william helton mothers' name melinda hulse thanks for any information you can give

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Helen Rose Cantalin,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 19 12:29:25 2008



Cantalin
St. Domenico Orphanage in St. Louis, MO
1933, 1934, 1935

       

I am looking for the history of St. Domenic's Orphanage. it was located at 1340 Partridge Ave. University City, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, MO. There was some info on the computer about the building but I can't find it anymore. The building is still there. I would like the history of it. Thank you.

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margaret demick,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 19 22:55:13 2008



price
kansas
1914-1917

       

My husband's grandmother gave a son up during WWI. She was sent to Kansas to an unwed home but I think she also had an aunt and uncle nearby. The father was a soldier and killed during the war. Her last name was price the father is unknown.

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Judy Marlene Stuva,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 21 21:32:34 2008



Kenneth Olmstead
Soldiers Orphan Home - Davenport or Des Moines, Iowa
Lived in Iowa all my life 52 years

       

I am looking for my Father's birth parent's name. My Father's birth name was Kenneth Olmstead. He was born March 18, 1926, and adopted to Myrtle and Ivan Whelchel in July 1929. They lived in Pilot Mound, Iowa. My Father is deaceased along with his adopted parents. I am the youngest daughter to Kenneth Olmstead-Whelchel. My Father died at the age of 69 and was in the process of looking for his birth parents before his death. He wanted to know if he had any siblings, as he was raised as a only child. Thank you for any help you can be to me. Judy Stuva-Whelchel

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Sharon ,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 22 17:35:55 2008



Rilea
Illinois Solidiers Orphans Home
1925-

       

I am looking for some information about my step-father. He is 83 years old and will soon die..he really wants to know who he is. His real name is Paul Nelson Rilea. When he was adopted his name is Paul David Scott. He was born Aug 15, 1925, If you have any information that would help in finding out who he is. He knows that everyone..,as his mother and father are dead..but he just wants to know who he is.

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Maud Jarvis,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 27 06:50:11 2008



Geoghan/Gaghan/Gagan
Stoke on Trent w/house, Stafforshire
unknown

       

Seeking any information about Patrick Geoghan,b.1868. In 1881 he was sighted in the Stoke on Trent workhouse, with his mother Louisa and siblings,Stephen, Grace and Laura. In 1885 brother Stephen and sisters were sent to Canada,their mother remarried Alfred Davis , stating she was a widow. Patrick may have been sent Canada also, but before his siblings, he was the eldest being aged 13 in 1881. When his siblings were sent, their surname was changed to Gagan (was Patrick`s name changed?) If anyone sights Patrick and knows where he was, please please contact me,his brother Stephen was my g.father and left Canada in 1900 to go to Glasgow Scotland with his wife Mabel Grant and daughter Laura b.1896 in Hastings,Ontario Thank you, in anticipation

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Cari,   cari_dale_rowland@sbcglobal .net,    Wed Aug 27 09:12:13 2008



GIBSON
USA - possibly Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky or Tennessee


       

I am trying to find out info on my gr-uncle Earl Gibson. I was told that he grew up in an orphanage, but not sure where. The last known residence was Memphis, Hall Co., TX. Thank you, Cari

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May ,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 27 18:19:01 2008



RUSTON,PLOOF,PLOFF
Vermont
48 years

       

SARAH ANN RUSTON BORN:1839 PLACE:CHARLOTTE,VERMONT MARRIED:ABRAHAM PLOOF(PLOFF) DATE OF MARRIAGE:MAY 17,1858 PLACE OF MARRIAGE:FERRISBURG,VERMONT MAIDEN NAME OF BRIDE:ZUBAR(COULD BE AN ADOPTED NAME) DIED:OCTOBER 1887 PLACE:NORTH FERRISBURG,VERMONT (DEATH REGISTRATION ENDING OF THE YEAR 1887... SARAH ANN RUSTON-PLOOF,AN ADOPTED CHILD,PARENTS CAN'T BE FOUND) SEARCHING FOR PARENTS AND SIBLINGS OF SARAH ANN RUSTON-ZUBAR- PLOOF.

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Jennifer,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 31 13:17:33 2008



Whitis
Somerset Pulaski County KY


       

I am looking for adoption or birth records on Lloyd Whitis born on March 28 1943 or somewhere around there. He is my father and is now deceased and I am looking for relatives.

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Nancy Wilson,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 1 18:28:24 2008



Brown, Browne
Boston Ma Suffolk County USA
5

       

My grandfather was born February 1871. In February he was given over to the "Boston Childrens Friends Society" at the age of 1 yr. The information given me for names of parents was: Josiah or Joseph Brown and Harriet Brown. There is no birth certificate naming these people as parents. Orphanage had no other information!!!!!! When my grandfather was 66 an aunt tried to obtain a birth certificate. They finally had to hand write one without anything to back it up. NEVER FOUND HIS PARENTS, HIS CERTIFICATE, ONLY LISTED IN ORPHANAGE IN 1880 census. Until he married in 1890 there is no other record of him. Any HELP out there.......... Nancy

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Jill Edinger,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 3 15:48:27 2008



Sheila anne leschander
near rochester ny
22

       

Hi, i am looking for a sheila anne leschander, i may not be spelling the last name right. anyway i am looking for this woman who is between 55-60 years of age and was adopted. my grandmother was an orphan herself and was rapped in the orphanage when she was young. she named the baby sheila anne. Her mothers name was Irene leschander and married into the Albro family of homer ny! if anybody has any information i would appreciate it! i know that this is a longshot but hey....it's important to me to know my family! and my father and aunt would love to meet her or at least know how her life was!

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John Sutherland,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 4 01:36:02 2008



Gibson
California, USA
1911

       

My grandmother's name was Pauline Irene Gibson(maiden) She was born in 1911 and died in 1972 (married name Sutherland) After all these years, I just found out she had been in an orphanage. Not sure where but assuming it is Calif. Any and all help would be most appreciated. Thank you very much.

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Chris,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 4 23:13:18 2008



Bernadine Leingang
St. Ann's orphanage (Infant Asylum)
1942-1946

       

My mom was adopted from St. Ann's orphanage in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 20th 1942. Her birth name was Bernadine Leingang. I have very few details about her natural parents and would like more information about them and any other relatives she might have. My Great-Aunt thinks she remembers being told that my mom's natural dad was in the military and that her natural mother was German. My mother's name was changed to Carol, after she was adopted (at the age of 4). She has dark brown hair and blue eyes. I have tried everything I can think of to get information from the Catholic church concerning her adoption. Even hired a lawyer, to no avail. I have been stonewalled at every turn. So, if someone out there has any information about my mom or any of her relatives...please, please contact me. Thank you so much for providing this site!!

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Holly,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 6 23:04:16 2008



Goodwater
Dubuque
1886-1900?

       

Herbert and brother "W" (born in MN) were placed in the Dubuque orphanage, in approximately 1886. I have no idea as to the circumstances. Herbert eventually ended up in Glenwood institution for the "feeble minded" and later enlisted in the army. Any help, appreciated, Holly Please respond, [email protected]

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Lydia Caldwell,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 15 08:49:57 2008



Hurston, Clementine and Ernestine
Birmingham, AL
58

       

I am looking for twin sisters Clementine and Ernestine Hurston sent to an orphanage after mother died of child birth. The father name Henry Hurston, Aunt was Louvine O Caldwell and I am first cousin to them.

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janice koehn,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 20 21:02:30 2008



dombrowski, dombrowsky, dombrosky, hubbert
ardsley on the hudson new york ,connieticut new york city
not sure

       

I AM LOOKING FOR A BABY [NOT SURE IF A BOY OR GIRL] BORN TO HELEN DOMBROWSKI .AT THE TIME OF BIRTH SHE WAS A MAID FOR CLIFFORD BATEMAN EWART AT DOBBS FERRY NEW YORK. SHE WAS ON THE 1930 CENSUS WITH HER MOTHER MARY AS MAIDS FOR THE EWARTS. AT SOME POINT SHE WENT BY THE LAST NAME OF HUBBERT. WE DON'T KNOW IF SHE MARRIED OR WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES WERE.THANK YOU

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JANICE KOEHN,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 20 21:19:17 2008



DOMBROWSKI, DOMBROWSKY, DOMBROWSY
NOT SURE


       

HOW MANY ORPHANAGE WOULD THERE HAVE BEEN IN 1925-1929 AT TARRYTOWN NEW YORK AND ARDSLEY ON THE HUDSON NEW YORK ? WE WERE TOLD THAT OUR GRANDMOTHER WORKED FOR PEOPLE NAMED EWARTS WHEN THEY LIVED AT ARDSLEY ON THE HUDSON. MY FATHER WOULD HAVE BEEN9 OR TEN YEARS OLD . SHE WASN'T ABLE TO CARE FOR HIM SO SHE PUT HIM IN A CATHOLIC ORPHANAGE. HE MUST HAVE RUN AWAY BECAUSE HE ENDED UP ON THE STREETS. HIS NAME WAS ARTHUR FRANCIS DOMBROWSKI. I KNOW AT ONE POINT HE WAS LIVING IN WHITE PLAINS NEW YORK. I DOUBT THAT THERE IS ANYONE WHO IS ALIVE AND WOULD KNOW HIM. I AM LOOKING FOR ORPHANAGE TO WRITE LETTERS AND SEE IF HE LIVED IN ANY OF THE PLACES . WE ASSUME IT WAS NOT TO FAR BECAUSE WE HAVE LETTERS WHERE SHE VISITED HIM. IT JUST DOESN'T SAY WHERE SHE VISITED HIM THANK YOU

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Barbara Tedrow,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 21 09:45:37 2008



Beatrice Babarsky
New York Foundling Home in New York City
1927 until 1930 and beyond

       

To those reading this website I am writing on behalf of my family for information about a deceased relative Beatrice Babarsky who was placed in the care of the New York Foundling Home in 1927. The reason we are doing this now is that we recently discovered the family story of the death of my grandmother and the placement of her youngest child, Beatrice Babarsky is a family event with factual basis. Beatrice, 2 �, is listed as residing in the New York Foundling home in the 1930 census. We are requesting information now because we would like more detailed background information on why she was placed in the home, her care with another family, and why and how she was eventually sent back to Pennsylvania to live with my grandfather. Given the length of time that this occurred, about 80 years ago, I believe the information might fall under the Freedom of Information act and could be available. If anyone reading this has had experience unearthing these documents we would so appreciate your advice. We would like to know what we need to do or where I need to go to get the records on Beatrice Babarsky and her family. This is very important to the family that we have this information Thank you so much in advance for your help.

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Christine Cerro,   [email protected] ,    Mon Sep 22 20:31:45 2008



Yattaw
Watervliet, NY
1900 to possible around 1912- 16

       

Looking for information on the birth certificates of Mary Jane Yattaw. She and her brother, Robert were dropped off at an orphanage in Watervilet, NY due to their father's depression over his wife, Mary Robert's (I think that's her last maiden name)death and he could not handle Mary and her brother Robert so he dropped off there. Does anyone recognize the names?

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Gill,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 24 07:12:51 2008



Violet Olga Owen
Kerwin House, Dublin Ireland
early 1900s

       

I'm looking for my great aunt, Violet Olga Owen born abt 1899 in Dublin. She was placed in Kerwin House in Dublin after her Father William Owen passed away. She had a sister Edith Florence Owen and a brother Albert Owen. Please contact me with any information via email [email protected] Thanks Gill

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mary joan hanifan grouse,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 24 07:46:35 2008



ruth
angel guardian home, brooklyn, n.y.
three years

       

Looking for siblings or family of Hungarian-Slavic and German- Italian heritage. Have medical issues that may be inherited. Lived in foster care for three years.

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Bonnie Goff Schickram,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 24 19:34:16 2008
N/A


Hoffman
Not sure: possibly NC or SC (City of York, or Charlotte, NC)
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Looking for a 1/2 sibling. Birth date could be in the range of 1937 - 1940. Birth mother was Juanita Hoffman, from Rock Hill, SC. Juanita was born 1919 and died 1964, in Bethesda, MD. She left Rock Hill after high school and worked in Washington, DC during and after the war. I am guessing she came back to Rock Hill to deliver this baby and place it for adoption. The dates above are just an educated quess of the time frame. Juanita was my birth mother. I was born at the Florence Crittenton Home for Unwed Mothers, in Washington, DC, in 1943. On the original Birth Certificate, it listed 1 other live birth. No other information was given. I have learned much about my birth mother and her surviving small family in SC. I would give anything to locate, meet and speak to a sibling. As an adoptee, I was an only child. My name is given above. I am 64 years, and live in Frederick, MD.

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Michelle Pamplin,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 2 14:44:38 2008



John Thomas Large
Missouri
1890-1905

       

I'm trying to get info on my grndfthr, JOhn Thomas Large. His siblings: Harry E Large, Myrtle May LArge, Nancy(Nannie) Large and one other. John Thomas was born in Joplin, MO in Feb 1889. His bro. older, sisters younger. When they were fairly young their mother Rosetta(Roseetta?)Allen Large passed away. James Large their father put them in a home for awhile. As young adults they were all back together as a family again. The youngest child (no info at all) was adopted out while at the home and when my grt aunt Myrtle got married in 1908, in Independence she had to have her guardian, W H Neff sign for her as she was only 17. Any info on aany of the records names or anything would be of help. I have NO INFO at all on my grt grt grndmthr Rosetta other than her name.

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Michelle Pamplin,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 2 14:46:09 2008



John Thomas Large
Missouri
1890-1905

       

I'm trying to get info on my grndfthr, JOhn Thomas Large. His siblings: Harry E Large, Myrtle May LArge, Nancy(Nannie) Large and one other. John Thomas was born in Joplin, MO in Feb 1889. His bro. older, sisters younger. When they were fairly young their mother Rosetta(Roseetta?)Allen Large passed away. James Large their father put them in a home for awhile. As young adults they were all back together as a family again. The youngest child (no info at all) was adopted out while at the home and when my grt aunt Myrtle got married in 1908, in Independence she had to have her guardian, W H Neff sign for her as she was only 17. Any info on aany of the records names or anything would be of help. I have NO INFO at all on my grt grt grndmthr Rosetta other than her name.

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Michelle PAmplin,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 3 11:35:29 2008



John Thomas Large
Missouri, possibly close to Joplin or Independence
1890-1900

       

I'm looking for info on a home or orphanage in Missouri around 1890-1908. Maybe close to Independence or Joplin. My g'pa John, Harry, Myrtle and Nancy Large and one very young child were put in a home when their mother passed away. The boys left soon as they could, but the girls were there a bit longer. The youngest child (boy/girl, unk.) was adopted out. They as young adults were all reunited with their father, James Large.No info or trace of the youngest was ever founf out. But my grt Aunt Myrtle, when she married was only 17 and had to have her guardian sign for her, W. H. Neff. In Independence, Mo in 1908. That's why I believe the home was nearby. My g'pa was born in Joplin, Mo. Any info on Rosetta Allen Large, James Large or any of the kids and /or orphanage..would be appreciated. Just doing tracing of family and trying to fill in some gaps. Thank-you,Michelle

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annette stolberg,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 5 07:02:33 2008



fagelman/feigelman/fegelman/flagelmanfogelman
boston/massachusetts or other cities in massachusetts
1911-1920

       

my father - david fagelman/variants and siblings Isadore/Irving, Ida and Eva - were forcibly removed from their mother's home and placed in orphanage/foster home care. No one in the family knows where the children were placed. The family lived in Boston, Suffolk county. I was told that there was a state census taken in 1915. After the "raw data" (whatever specific information that was researched) was extracted, the records were destroyed. Since my family members' names were hopefully listed in that document, does anyone know if a copy of that censsus might still exist somewhere? Thank you. Annette Stolberg

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P Roberts-Jones,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 9 07:03:30 2008



Gregor
Bronx, new york
1934-1943

       

Looking for information on my father, real family name Robert Gregor born in Bronx New York 4/9/1934. Possibly had sibilings or a twin brother. Adopted in 1943 by Thomas Molyneux Gibson and Catherine Marie Gibson. May have been foster parents prior to adoption. My father was possibly of Native American descent and spent time on a orphange farm or in an orphanage in either the Bronx or in Brooklyn New York. Biological family gave him and sibling or siblings up for adoption. Only possession he owned was a Lionel train. Any information would be wonderful. My father passed away 9/21/2007. Did not realize that NY will not allow any adoption records to be opened.

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May,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 14 08:47:27 2008



Ruston,Rustan,Rustin,Zubar,Zubart,Ziebar,Ziebart
Charlotte,Chittenden County,Vermont USA
unknown

       

Searching for the parents of my great great grandmother Sarah Ann Ploof.Born Sarah Ann Ruston-abt.1838/39/40 in Charlotte,Chittenden County,Vermont.Listed as An adopted child~parents can't be found.She married Abraham Ploff on May 17,1858 by the Rev.John Chase,Minister of the Gospel-United Methodist Church in Colchester,Vermont. Sarah Ann Ploof died on October 28,1887 in (North)Ferrisburgh,Vermont. Any additional information is appreciated.Thank you.

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gayle,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 15 22:37:01 2008



dowling
charleston, sc
45

       

looking for any information for any of the family members of John & Florence Dowling. I believe there were eight(8) children The children were in the Charleston or Jenkins Orphange probably staring around 1930 or after..Most are deceased, but there should be some family members around. Thanks for any help...

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gayle,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 15 22:37:36 2008



dowling
charleston, sc
45

       

looking for any information for any of the family members of John & Florence Dowling. I believe there were eight(8) children The children were in the Charleston or Jenkins Orphange probably staring around 1930 or after..Most are deceased, but there should be some family members around. Thanks for any help...

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D. Battista,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 16 10:43:33 2008



Donovan
New Haven or Hartford, CT
1874- 1900?

       

I am the paternal granddaughter of William H. Donovan born in New Haven CT. on either the 7th or 11th of Nov. 1874. His parents were John Donovan and Margaret Keating Donovan (both born in Ireland). His parents both died in 1885, in their early thirties, thus leaving my grandfather and his siblings to be put in an orpahnage. There is reason to believe it was the St. Francis Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum in New Haven,CT. (but that is not confirmed). What is confirmed is that he had an older brother John(born in April 1873) a sister Mary (born about 1876), a brother George(born in Sep. 1879) and a brother Albert (born Aug.1881). Their last names could very well have been changed upon adoption. I beleive my grandfather was adopted by a woman w/ the last name of Glynn or McGlynn (he however retained his given name Donovan all his life). He lived for awhile in a boarding house in Springfield MA. Any info you might have about him or any of his siblings would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Mike Pelayo,   [email protected] ,    Tue Oct 21 11:50:48 2008
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St. Vincent orphanage, Saginaw Michigan
1961-1962

       

During 1961, a group of Cuban kids were sent to St. Vincent orphanage. I was in that group and met a girl named at that time Kathy Allen or alen. Would like to see if I could get in contact with here again. You can respond to: [email protected] or my personal email [email protected]

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Heather,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 23 20:44:33 2008



Carlina Marie Stevenson
Canade/ Vancouver
n/a

       

My Mother was born as Carlina Marie Stevenson in 1960. I'm looking for my Biological Grandparents. The only information that I know is that my Grandmother was 17 at the time she gave birth, and at that time, it was looked down upon to have a child at that age.(I think she was born in 1944) We have 3 pictures of my Mother as a baby to about 3yrs old. My Grandfather would have a tattoo on his left fore arm. (as in the only pics that we have) My Mother, upon addoption, took the name of angela (she said that the nuns called her little angel) but kept her middle name as a rememberence of her mother. My search has gone on for about 3yrs with no luck. If anyone has any information as to what direction I must go to resolve my seach PLEASE drop me a line. Thank You

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Angela,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 26 01:41:46 2008



Fleck, Snider, Schneider, Snyder
St. Vincent's Villa, Fort Wayne, IN
1920's

       

I'm looking for my father Gerald Richard Fleck's twin sister, Geraldine Fleck who was adopted from St. Vincent's Villa Orphanage in Ft. Wayne, IN in the 1920's. Geraldine was born on July 8, 1924. She married a man by the last name of Sneider, Schneider, Snider or Snyder. If you have any information regarding her, I would appreciate an e-mail. I would just like to know who adopted her, what her life was like post adoption, kids, where she lived, what type of education did she receive, etc. My father passed away in November 2006. The Census Records indicate she was adopted prior to 1930 because her name was not listed. I have a photo of both of them sitting side by side. I can e-mail it to you if you would like. Thanks

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Margaret S. Feliciano,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 28 06:42:53 2008



Sachs
St. Vincent's Orphange, St. John's Home, St Francis Home, Phila., Pa
1931-1950

       

My dad was born at St. Vincent's Hospital and immediately placed in St. Vincent's Home. He stayed there until he was six, then he was transferred to St. John's. He remained at St. John's from 1933? to 1945. he went to St Francis from 1945-1950' when he was "discharged" at the age of 18.If anyone knew my dad, please contact me.

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Debby,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 28 16:46:48 2008



Charles Kidney
Home for the Friendless,Poughkeepsie, NY to Wayne,Albia Monroe Co. Iowa
1870

       

Looking for information (news article of a crime(1920-1925), obit(after 1925)etc on my Grt Grandfather's brother Charles Kidney B:1865 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Have his history up to the Orpanage census of 1870.By this date, he and two brothers are in the orphanage, their mother having died 1867, and their father after two enlistments in the Civil War, I suspect could not care for them. At that time, Charles was the youngest..age 4. Sometime between 1873-75, he found himself in Iowa.The other two brothers were farmed out as well to farms here in NY and possibly NJ. The 1800 census (Wayne,Monroe?Co) has Charles as a 15yr old as a laborer/servant on a James O'Connor farm. 1900.1910 1920 censuses all have him in Albia, Monroe Co.Iowa. Someone was kind enough to Email me a Special census questionare done in 1925. Apparently, in less than five years after the 1920 census Charles was now in Fort Madison Prison, Lee county. He states..he's 59yrs old, born in NY, Been in Iowa 51yrs. Parents, both mother and father are unknown.He's never married. I am unable to locate him in any further census years. If someone has access to Monroe Co. vital records or old news obits etc. to locate what happen to him, or perhaps Lee Co. It would be appreciated.

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Bernadine Neal,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 28 19:54:06 2008



Haskel Neal
Foster Falls Orphanage Faster Falls Va.
1949

       

Trying to locate family members for my husband. HASKEL LEON NEAL Birthday 4/10/1945 His mothers name is Vernie Or Varnie Last name Neal. (Slaughter) He knows he had a sister and brother. At the time he was only 5 years old. and can not remember their names . He seams to think Francis and Johnny. He was born in Bristol Tn. Sullivan County. He doesn't know if his siblings where also placed or if they stayed with his mom. He was placed in Foster Falls orphanage around 1949 or 1950. He was placed in one foster home and returned to the orphanage and then into another foster home. Where he remained until he joined the Navy. SO if any one has any idea or help of any kind it would be very appricated. THANK YOU!

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linda,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 5 11:11:36 2008



Sandra Ann O'Neill or O'Neil
Bloomington ILL
1959

       

I DO NOT HAVE TOO MUCH INFORMATION. I WAS BORN SANDRA ANN O'NEIL. O'NEILL ON FEBRUARY 13, 1959 IN BLOOMINGTON ILL. PRIVATE ADOPTION SO I DO NOT HAVE MY BIRTH MOTHER'S FULL NAME ANYONE KNOWS OF A WOMAN THAT GAVE THEIR DAUGHTER UP FOR ADOPTION PLEASE EMAIL......... NO COMMITMENTS JUST SOME FAMILY MEDICAL HISOTRY THANK YOU

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Shirley Moss Sobieralski,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 9 11:06:08 2008



Woodfin Gaddy (Possably Leander Woodfin Gaddy) and possably his sister Nancy Gaddy
Probably an orpanage in Thomasville North Carolina
some where in the 1860's

       

I am looking for the names of the parents of Woodfin Gaddy, he possibly could have be named Leander woodfin Gaddy.He possibly was sent to an orphange in Thomasville or Ashville North Carolina with a baby sister Named Nancy Gaddy, after their parents drown in a flood. Nancy was adopted by a doctor in Ashville,but seems to have been with Woodfin as an adult. Woodfin was my great grandfather. I would love to know the true story and add his parents to my tree.Ant info would be appreciated. Shiley Moss Sobieralski

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Cathy Kremer,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 9 19:33:32 2008



Bordenkecher
St. Joseph's for the Friendless, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
1960-1970

       

I have found out that William Andrew Bordenkecher and his sister were at St. Jospeh's Orphanage for the Friendless for a few years. William's father was Joseph Andrew Bordenkecher and his mother was Doris Marie Martinez Bordenkecher. If William's memory serves him correctly, he woke up in the orphanage one morning. His sister, Kathryn, was adopted out and he was placed in/out of foster homes, His last foster home was with the Kremer's. He stayed with the Kremer's till he was about seventeen years old. He remembers his case worker as a Ms. Tallgrath or something like that. We are looking for anyone who had any connection to this Orphanage. We are told that any records before 1970 were destroyed. William remembers at the age of 18, being shown a letter that his mother had written but the most important parts had been blacked out. Please contact me if you can assist. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. We have located his father's family and we have been in contact but the story of William still remains a bit of a mystery. We have had no luck finding any information on his mother. We did locate the marriage certificate but that as far as we have gotten. I am praying someone out there has more information and will be willing to assist to explain this mystery. God Bless and Thank in Advance for your assistance.

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Jane Miller,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 13 14:30:31 2008



Janet Louise Peck
Sunnyside Orphanage/Aslyum, Indianpolis
Between 1935-1945

       

Looking for any information on Janet Peck that was placed in a Orphanage/Aslyum in Indianapolis around 1935-1945.

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Jessica Franks,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 15 19:19:22 2008



Pierson, Pearson
Odd Fellows Home for Widows and Orphans, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, US


       


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Jessica Franks,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 15 19:25:47 2008



Pierson, Pearson
Odd Fellows Home for Widows and Orphans, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, US


       

Several children of William Jefferson Pierson and Julia Lucretious (Vernon) Pierson were placed in the Odd Fellows Home for Widows and Orphans in Batesville, Independence Co., AR between 1907 and 1920. Their names are Roy A. Pierson (b.1900), John Add Pierson (b. 1903) and Carroll Pierson (b. 1906). The family account says the parents died of a fever and were quarantined in a tent camp; first one died and later the other. The family lived in Little Texas, Craighead Co., AR in 1900 and owned their own farm. I cannot locate them in 1910. In 1920 the youngest child (Carroll) is living in the IOOF home. The other 2 children are living with their older brother and sister in Saline, Hempstead, AR. I'm looking for the records of these children to determine when they were placed in the orphanage, when the parent's died and what happened to the farm when the parent's died. Any information would be apprecaited. Sincerely Jessica

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Jamie Burnett,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 17 15:36:21 2008



Pettigrew
Enid Oklahoma, Garfield County Foster Care
6 mon.

       

Adoptee born in Enid, Okahoma. 2-9-1964, Female. I was in foster care for 3 months in garfield county before placement for adoption thru the State of Oklahoma. Looking for any other woman in the unwed mothers home in Enid, in Late january, early Feb, 1964 who may have known my birthmother, or foster parents of same time. I am thankful to her, just want to find her... I have blonde hair blue eyes, am 5-6 and very grateful to her. Must find!!! Only name on my adoption papers were Baby girl pettigrew. anyone sound familiar?????

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Jamie Burnett,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 17 15:37:09 2008



Pettigrew
Enid Oklahoma, Garfield County Foster Care
6 mon.

       

Adoptee born in Enid, Okahoma. 2-9-1964, Female. I was in foster care for 3 months in garfield county before placement for adoption thru the State of Oklahoma. Looking for any other woman in the unwed mothers home in Enid, in Late january, early Feb, 1964 who may have known my birthmother, or foster parents of same time. I am thankful to her, just want to find her... I have blonde hair blue eyes, am 5-6 and very grateful to her. Must find!!! Only name on my adoption papers were Baby girl pettigrew. anyone sound familiar?????

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Ed Merino,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 24 12:40:06 2008



Donna Jean Bennett
Buckner Baptist Home for Unwed Mothers, Dallas, TX
1966

       Donna Smith (Bennett)

I�m a Peruvian Architect. While going to college at TJC, Tyler Jr. college, Tyler , TX , back in 1965, my girl friend Donna Jean Bennett got pregnant and I made the great mistake of running away from the responsability of getting married at a young age. I finally found Donna, a few days ago, and she told me that she went to Buckner Baptist Home for Unwed Mothers in Dallas ,TX. Our child was a red headed girl, born on August 15, 1966. She gave her on adoption. Please, e-mail to [email protected] for any information

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Beth,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 29 04:26:10 2008



Bradchulis
Cook county, Illinois
1961- 2002

       Bradchulis

Hello, I am looking for information on a Frank Bradchulis. He and wife (at the time) Lorene (egan) Bradchulis had twin sons. Anthony T. and Gregory A. They were born in cook county, chicago Illinois. The parents divorced and she remarried a John James Eriksen. I am looking for any info on my Husbands' father Frank Bradchulis. If u have any information please feel free to email me. Thank you for any help. have a great one Beth.

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Marleen,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 29 15:23:57 2008



Mcknight/Mcnight
Canada
187?

       

I am hoping someone can help me. My great grandfather was orphaned somewhere in Eastern Canada more then likely New Brunswick or Quebec. He didn't leave any clues except an old family story and a possible birth name. According to the story his family came over in the Irish Famine era, he was either sent for with his mother after his dad had been there a while or they had been away for another reason. His dad died before they returned and his mother died shortly after they returned. He was adopted by Lucinda Wiley (family story says she's a widowed aunt or cousin). He was listed as Roy Wiley in the 1880 Humboldt county census in California but he changed it to Mcnight when he was naturalised c. 1900. He was reportedly born May 1,1877 but I've seen it as early as April 1876. Also the age in the census's makes it about 1871-1873 He's been a brick wall ever since I was little. Thank you.

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marjorie cowles,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 8 18:02:21 2008



williams
Delaware


       


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marjorie cowles,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 8 18:27:28 2008



williams
Delaware County Orphans Home,Muncie,Indiana,USA
? thru 1894

       

I am looking for information about my grandmother Louise Mae Williams.� We know she was bonded out to E.H. Shuter of Aurora, Indiana in September 1894 from the Delaware Childrens Home located in Muncie, Indiana. She was born on August 29th 1885.� We do not know her parents name or where she was born.� I have tried to look at old records at the Muncie Library but have� been denied them.� I have also asked to see old records at the Youth Oppuntity Center in Muncie, Indiana and again have been denied.� We do not have a birth record.� My cousin found the above mentioned "bonded out" papers on our grandmother from Bracken Library at Ball State Library.� Ball State said they gave all records to the Muncie Library but the lirary denied having them.� One receptionist at the Muncie library said they had deleted the information about the orphans from their database because of confidentality.� The director said they just didnot have any information. Can anybody help me?��

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Diana Alcorn,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 10 02:27:20 2008



Flaherty
Victoria, Australia
1890 - 1910

       

I am looking for a William Flaherty who was in an orphanage in Victoria, Australia during 1890s, early 1900s. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Joanne Lynch,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 13 14:13:44 2008



Harms Elsie Victoria
Fremont Nebraska
1912

       

Looking for information on mothers birth parents, she was adopted to Henry and Lena Albers of Nebraska on Nov. 12,1912 at the age of 3yrs. Born May 24,1909. Adopted from the Germa evangelical Luthern Orphanage.

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Jessica ,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 17 00:49:11 2008



Norma Lee Claypool

5-6

       

I do not know much about my grandmother, but what I do know is that Norma Lee Claypool was placed in an orphanage at the age of 12 or 13 after both her parents had died. First her father had past due to a car accident soon after her mother past. I think my grandmothers mother also died due to a car accident, but i'm not totally sure on that. If any one has ANY! information that they could share with me please reply

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Mary,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 21 03:11:53 2008



Whitaker
Salt Lake City Utah
1957- 1963

       

Looking for any Whitaker children born 1957-1963, Utah, adopted.

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Maggie,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 26 05:51:16 2008



Dean
Fairfield County Home, Fairfield County CT USA
1900

       

I am looking for information regarding Lewis Dean who was listed as a ward in the Fairfield County Home. He was also listed in the Western NY Society for the Protection of Homeless & Dependent Children Cattaraugus County NY. There he was listed as Charles Dean. Also listed on both were Myrtle (Myrtie) Dean. How can I obtain the rcords for these children? I believe this may be my grandfather. Western New York Society for the Protection of Homeless and Dependent Children. Dean, Myrtle Dec 1889, age 10 NY NY NY Dean, Charles Apr 1892, age 8 NY NY NY Fairfield County Home for destitute children. Myrtle Dean, March 1890, age 10 Conn. unknown unknown Lewis Dean , March 1891, age 9 Conn. unknown unknown

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Susie,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 26 12:50:51 2008



Blake
Women and Child's Home, San Diego, California
at least 1900

       

Am interested in any information about three sisters named Florence Blake b. 7/21/1886, Grace Blake b. 7/12/1888 and Elsie Blake b. 1/8/1890 whose names I found transcribed on this website as listed above. Their mother was Elizabeth (Hollis) Blake, the father John Blake. You may contact me at the email address shown. Thank you, Susie

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Kathy Ziet,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 27 09:14:55 2008



Thornton
St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, South Orange, NJ, USA
1880

       

Does anyone know how to get further information about this orphanage? I found my great=grandfather listed in the 1880 census residing here. Were there other orphanges in the same area - I'm not sure if he had any brothers or sisters who might have been placed somewhere else - any help or leads you could provide would be much appreciated! Regards, Kathy

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Jan Holland,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 27 12:50:36 2008



McGinley, Mcginley, Mcginly
PA
ca 1830's- 1870's

       

Seeking 3rd McGinley/Mcginly/Mcginley sibling. Natural parents: James (b. ca 1806-Ireland) and Margaret (b ca 1816 PA) (O'Brian) McGinley. James McGinley and wife Margaret O'Brian both died when their children were quite young-most likely in PA. Children: John Mcginley b. ca 1849,Phil.PA; Daniel Mcginley b. ca 1846, Sugar Ricge, Luzerne, PA; and a 3rd child sex and b. date unk. The three children were placed in an orphanage probably in the early 1850's. Believe John Mc Ginley later taken in by an uncle and married ca 1870 his 1st cousin- Ellen McGinley and Daniel Kelley/Kelly (McGinley) (adopted by a John or W.C. Kelley/Kelly) later married Mary O'Connell in WA in 1884 . Would like to locate 3rd child and find learn more about parents James McGinley and Margaret Obrian McGinley. Any information would be appreciated. Jan in WA

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Michele Boyer,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 1 20:47:43 2009



Donahue (adopted by Simon McNamara)
St. John's Orphan Asylum, Kent County, MI
1894-?

       

I'm trying to find out what happened to my great grandparents, Mate (Matie, Mary) and Ben Donahue of Kent County, MI. They left their children Maud (Margaret) and Benjamin Henry Donahue at the St. John's Orphan Asylum sometime after July 1894. The children aren't listed in the 1900 asylum census, so I assume they were adopted/fostered by the Simon McNamara family before that census was taken. I would appreciate any information. I understand their parents were born in Vermont. Mate (Mary, Matie, Mattie) maiden name was Cashell or Cashel. I don't know when they married or moved to Michigan. Benjamin Donahue Sr. was a steam fitter. I believe he worked for Leitelt Iron Works in Walker, Mi. Their employee records don't go back that far. Thanks, Michele

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juanita,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 3 16:21:54 2009



jane thompson/hallie jane large
ky childrens home/louisville ky
believe to be 6

       

My grandmother was born January 4, 1899 in a little town near Marengo Indiana. Her mothers name was Mahala and father was John Thompson. Her mother was 18 and father 28. Supposedly, her mother died in childbirth. She gave her part of her name. Her father kept her for a while, but I don't know how long. He took her to Louisville, KY and put her in the Ky Childrens Home there. There was a man named Hugh Harvin, who did the placement of the children. She was taken to the home of Thomas and Lavinia Large in Flemingsburg, Ky. In the year 1906, they adopted her. These people were also foster parents, so anyone out there know anything they can email at a [email protected]. My grandmothers' could have been Hallie Jane Thompson at birth also. Anything would be helpful. Is there anyone out there who had relatives in the Ky Childrens' Home in Louisville KY between the years 1900-1905?

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barb coutts,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 3 17:57:39 2009



Thompson
Washtenaw County MICHIGAN [ born:1907 ]
unsure

       

Looking for ARTHUR WILLIAM THOMPSON.......born in Ann Arbor in 1907...he was a twin. Birth mother's name was Della E Thompson. He was given up for adoption as far as we know. Thankx you ! Please email me with an info.

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barb coutts,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 3 17:58:12 2009



Thompson
Washtenaw County MICHIGAN [ born:1907 ]


       

Looking for ARTHUR WILLIAM THOMPSON.......born in Ann Arbor in 1907...he was a twin. Birth mother's name was Della E Thompson. He was given up for adoption as far as we know. Thankx you ! Please email me with an info.

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Maggie,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 6 03:12:27 2009



Dean
Fairfield County Home for Destitute Children, Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT USA
1900

       

Hello, I am looking for information on how to obtain the records for The Fairfield County Home. I believe the "Lewis Dean" listed as a ward on the 1900 FED Census was my grandfather. He was also listed on the Western NY Soc. for Homeless and Dependent Children, Cattaraugus County, Randolph NY but as "Charles Dean". Also listed was Myrtie/Myrtle Dean on both, which I believe may have been his sister. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Maggie

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Gidget Weiner,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 6 14:40:48 2009



Coleman
Anchorage, Alaska


       

Im in surch of my birth family,Fathers name is Larry, Mothers name is Helen. Any help is welcome. Thankyou

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Phil Grabowski,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 11 08:48:59 2009



grabowski. grobaski, graboski, grabowsky
Kanawha, WV
5

       

Looking for 1920 census for any orphanage in Kanawha County WV

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Jackie,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 11 17:38:29 2009



Young
Philadelphia penna
approx 1889- 1905

       

My greatgrandmother was an inmate of "the Catholic Home for destitute children" Her name was Catharine[or Catherine] Young .She is listed on the census roster for 1900 as being there. Her brothers Daniel and William Michael were also in an orphanage somewhere in Philly around the same time. Catherine was born in September of 1889 and her brothers in 1887 and 1892. There may be other siblings as well. We don't know who their parents were or what he circumstances were that led them to be left in orphanages but we think their father[ who we think was also William] was an alchoh;ic, and that their mother[ unknown] died young. Catherine later married albert Fairhurst , lived on leiper street and had several children[ one being my grandfather Jonathan[Bud} Fairhurst born in 1912. Can anyone tell me a about the family or the orphanage and their records??I would at least like to see a photo of the orphanage. I have been told that Catherine is buried in St. Dominics cemetery but Albert is not. Does anyone know why he isn't buried with her??

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Stacy Seniour,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 13 15:42:53 2009



Flora E Herron
Knightstown,IN--(Soldiers Home)
Early 1900's

       

I've been trying to find more info on Flora E Herron.I'm at a dead end in my tree.Story has it through my grandma, she was in the home.(Knightstown,IN).Born:1886 Died:1969 Maried to George C Kingery...Father was born in North Carolina....Mother was born in Indiana Please help me...Thanks, Stacy

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thelma l. stanfield,   ,    Wed Jan 14 12:58:56 2009







       

looking for people raised in columbus childrens home in the 1950 the home was called francis comfort thomas. it was on s. cherry street. i went to columbus high school.my name was thelma l. scruggs.i ran away in 1959.

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Elizabeth Servine Hicker,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 15 03:46:26 2009



Ortega/Millar/Miller/Servin
Santa Cruz, California
approx. 1878 - 1888

       

My Grandmother, Isabelle (Elizabeth) Roslyn, A.K.A. Bell, was born 1875/1878? Los Angeles or Porterville I'm not certain what her legal surname was. Her mother was Matilda Ortega/Olivera from Los Alamos? We have no record of her parentage other than her mothers first and last name. Elizabeth was married to Frolian M. Servin(1856-1903), somewhere around 1894, I think in Porterville, CA. Her children were born in Porterville, but later given the boys were given up to the orphanage in Watsonville, CA. and her only daughter was put into a convent/orphanage in Santa Cruz? - after her husband died. My father, Frank R. Servin (B. 1903-1984)was very young when he entered the orphange, and was sent home to die when he was around 11 -12. He recovered and was returned until he ran away, worked around central California, then joined the Navy. My Great Grandmother, Matilda was the daughter of Faustina Olivera/Ortega? but there isn't much information about either Faustina or Matilda. We don't know where she is buried, or if there are any other children/siblings to Elizabeth. Please, if you are related or know any information about them, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Ashley Livingston,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 18 15:36:01 2009



Edward Smith
Born in Illinois, later moved to New Orleans
DOB: September 8, 1911- 1925-1929

       

I am looking for information on my paternal grandfather. (Edward Smith) I never met him and he died when my father was young (around 11). I know very little about him, but I can tell you that he lived in an Illinois Orphanage around the 1920's & maybe early 1930's. I do not know if he had brothers or sisters, but I can tell you that his parents were supposedly from Germany. He later moved to new Orleans and married Hattie. Her Maiden name is beleived to be Michel, but she might have previously been married to a Schneida. His had a child named David Paul Smith, born March 30 around 1955-1961, David is my father. Hattie also had children which they both raised. Helen, Mary, Anton & Marguarite (Pepper) were the other children. At least on of these children (Helen or Pepper) was also the child of Edward. Anyone who can give ANY information on my grandfather would be very appreciated as I would love to no more, or anything, about him! Does anyone know how many orphanages were in illinois at the time?

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Debora Roseman,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 26 09:12:10 2009



John D. Dono
Protestant Orphan Asylum, Pittsburgh, PA
1940-1942

       

Looking for anyone who remembers my father, John Dono and his brother James Dono who lived in the orphanage approximately from 1940- 42.I believe the orphanage is now called the Pressley-Ridge School.

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Krista ,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 14:03:47 2009



Paquin
Canada
1900s

       

My great grandmother Kathryn Margaret Paquin(born 1910) spent all of her life searching for her missing half brother and half sister, Joseph(middle child) and Christine(younger child) and she died unable to ever see them again. My family and I are looking for closer and would really like to know what became of Joseph and Christine. The details are sketchy but it is all my grandmother ever told anyone. So here it goes...Kathryn's mother Julia(last name unknown)committed suicide after her husband was killed during the War, his name was also Joseph and is buried in France. After Julia committed suicide the children were sent to an orphanage in Canada, my grandmother was farmed out because she was too old for any one to want to adopt her, she sent almost all the money she earned back to the orphanage for her sister and brother. When Kathryn went back to the orphanage in the mid 1920s the orphanage had been burnt down and her siblings were gone. That is really all the information we have about Christine and Joseph. But please contact me if you know any thing at all. Thank you.

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Cathy,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 28 12:18:52 2009







       

I am inquiring about how to find the past to a baby boy that was born in 1944 and put on a church's door step in Jersey city New Jersey. This is the only information I have. Yes, we are looking for a miracle but I do believe in miracles. Maybe there is a record or you can direct me to where I can go with such little information. God Bless you for any response or direction you can share with me! Cathy

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Linda Sanden Youcha,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 31 17:41:53 2009



Nelson
North Dakota Children's Home Society, Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A.
1919

       

Was this an orphanage or a Child Placement Organization? Where are the records for a baby adopted from here in 1919?

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anne carmel reid,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 4 21:06:26 2009



unknown
dublin ireland
6

       

adopted from st. ann's dublin ireland in 1957

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Kathy,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 5 11:55:55 2009



Albrecht and Saari
San Francisco
Born 1936

       

Looking for a son born in 1936 at the Florence Crittenton home in San Francisco. His birth name was Peter Albrecht. His birth mother's name was Albrecht and his birth father's name was Saari. We believe he was adopted at birth. We need to find him but don't know his adopted name. He would be about 73 in 2009. Does anyone know how to access records from the Crittenton home in San Francisco in the 1930s? This young girl (15) was dumped there by her parents. I need to find the birth date of her child. Thank you!

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Brenda,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 7 21:21:33 2009



mary Jane buckley/ martin/.moses
Dent co missouri
1894

       

Looking for info on a indian girl names Mary Jane she was adopted in Dent Co MO.( born 1877) in the Buckley family but not sure if she was. theres no proof she was even on the census. of Salem Mo. she married George Godbey 1896 THAT was the only time I found her name . Some say her REAL dad was MOSES. don't know if that was his last name or first. She was my Ggrandmother. her parents was JOHN BUCKLEY and CAROLINE WINCHESTER, MARTIN, BUCKLEY. On some papers I found NANCY SARAH CAROLINE JULIAN. signed as her Mother. please email if some one has info. some say she was from ky.

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charlene shumard,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 22 20:08:31 2009



donley/donnelley,
st. louis orphange, louisville, ohio
approx. 1908 plus

       

trying to obtain a roster of "immates" at st. louis orphange in ohio. My grandfather james michael donley was there for a few years, and then went to st. vincent's college in latrobe, pa to study for the priesthood. Where can I locate orphanage admission records, medical records, educational records, any records. thanks everyone!

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Carla Arnouille,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 25 17:07:38 2009



Michels
New York Foundling Hospital
1905- 1907

       

I have found records of my grandfather,Edward Michels, being in the New York Foundling Hospital in 1905 at the age of 2 years old. Also listed is a Helen Michels who was also 2 years old in 1905. First of all, I am trying to find out further information on my grandfather and to find out if perhaps Edward and Helen were twins. My grandfather was sent down to Louisiana in 1907 on an orphan train. I have not found any further information on Helen. If anyone has any information, please notify me. Thanks, Carla Arnouville

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Nicholas,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 27 16:39:18 2009



Adopted Surname-- Cole
Binghamton, Broome County, NY ?
2 weeks

       

My father was born about Jan 30, 1926 in New York. His adoptive parents put an ad in an Elmira newspaper wanting a child. A woman answered the ad and met them at a Hornell train station to hand over the baby. The woman refused to give her name or the name of the parents. She only stated she was from Binghamton and the child was about 2 weeks old. I was hoping someone out there had heard this story from family members. Any help would be appreciated.

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sandra russell,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 4 18:46:27 2009



frances braddis sullivan
mississippi


       

I am looking for information about my grandmother..her given name was Frances Braddis Sullivan born August 6 1913. She was adoped by a family with the last name of Gaude. She lived in Biloxi Mississippi until she married Joseph Siwirski...a member of the US Coast Guard. I have little information. Anyone with information would be greatly appreciated; Sandra russell

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sandra russell,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 4 18:48:24 2009



frances braddis sullivan
mississippi


       

I am looking for information about my grandmother..her given name was Frances Braddis Sullivan born August 6 1913.In Hattisburg Missippi She was adoped by a family with the last name of Gaude. She lived in Biloxi Mississippi until she married Joseph Siwirski...a member of the US Coast Guard. I have little information. Anyone with information would be greatly appreciated; Sandra russell

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Carol Weaver,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 4 20:08:12 2009



Reno Renault
Baptist Orphange Hasting On The Hudson Grahame School
Early to mid1900's

       

My grandmother born in 1900, had siblings, they found all but Arthur, and the dad took him across the Hudson " ( As the story goes) and no one has ever heard about him since)They were all placed in Orphanage on the Hudson New York State, and he was the youngest. No child laws then, some adopted, She was in and out of Foster Homes, and one brought up by grandmother. Father was found many years later, but little did we know we missed out on 50 Million dollars of family money which came to Simeone Reno and family for his fighting in Revolutionary War! Does anyone know about this Orphanage and could tell me about it, or about Arthur and what happened and perhaps we have more family?!

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nancy jimison,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 5 11:40:06 2009



myers
home of the innocents , jefferson co ky
1890's

       

Emily Myers was placed in a orphanage as a child in louisville,ky Little is known about her real parents. We do know a Weaver family raised her in Mayslick, ky. She married a Ben Campbell of Mayslick, ky. He was also an orphan as well. If anyone has a Campbell/Myers family hx please e-mail [email protected] Emily DOB:May 01,1897 DOD:Sept,1964 Ben DOB:? DOD:1953 TB Institution Bourbon,co.Ky

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Kaye Gibbs Vaughner,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 13 00:08:35 2009



Borisse, or Bartiss, or Buine (not sure)
New York State. May have been Long Island, NY
1840 to 1900

       

I'm looking for my great-great grandmother Sarah Ann ???. She was left at an orphan home in New york state by an aunt and/or uncle who were either white or mulatto at the age of 9. She had a younger sister who died from typhoid fever.she was of mixed heritage--African and white or African and American Indian. The 1870 census showed that she married Henry Hempstead and had six children. The census says she was born in 1840. The 1880 census shows her as remarried to George Gray. I knew her has Sarah Ann Gray. An aunt did some research and said that Sarah's's maiden name was either Borisse, Bartiss, or Buine (I'm not sure of the spelling of the third name)George Gray was a mulatto too. I do not know what orphange she was in; but I would like to find out what her maiden name was. She was born in New york state and raised on Long Island New york. Please help.

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Margo UHL,   [email protected] ,    Sat Mar 14 17:24:48 2009



FOELLER
IRELAND
1882

       

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MARIE FOELLER WHO WAS AN IRISH ORPHAN AND BROUGHT TO NEW YORK ARROUND 1882. SHE WAS RAISED BY EDITH MADDEN AND VIOLA SAVARESE.

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Barbara Henderson,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 15 10:29:53 2009




Albany, New York
? 1887-1900

       

I am trying to find info on my Grandfather - from his WWI draft card he was born 22 June 1887 in Albany, NY From a story my Grandmother told his parents were killed in a buggy accident. According to the 1900 census he was living with Charles A. and Georgie Etta Henderson in Salem, MA. In this census he is listed as a son, with the name Arthur E. Henderson. The 1910 census lists him as an adopted son. I had searched everywhere maybe for relatives from the adoptive parents and this might have been why they had him, because my thought a man working in the shoe shops sure was not making that much money to travel to New York State to adopt a child. I had read about the Orphan Trains but was under the wrong impression that they had all gone west. I finally read an article that a train from Albany went to Massachusetts. This maybe part of the story? What I would like to find out is how you find the adoption records. I have the people that adopted him, I have a time frame, I have his birth date, I have his name after he was adopted. I have two conflicting stories. If he was from New York state the records have to be there - ALL records are sealed. The people who adopted him live in Massachusetts so the records have to be there. I have tried both states and was told I have to have his birth name or birth parents name. I have no idea what it was. There has to be records some place. I feel like I am in a vicious circle.

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Carrie Frye,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 22 23:18:11 2009



Helton, Hilton
TN or KY
?

       

My ggrandfather and siblings were supposely put in an orphange and he ran away. His name was John Henry Helton/Hilton. He hopped a train and went North. He was hired by a farmer. This is the story he told his oldest daughter. I do not know his parents names, only that they were born in TN. He was born in 1890 in Knox Co., TN or was it Knox Co., KY. He married Mary Martha (Mattie) Fisher and they resided in Newport, KY. Anyone having any info or leads would be appreciated.

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Mary MacNeil,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 23 20:34:09 2009



Margaret and Sallie Baker
Odd Fellows Orphanage in Logan County Illinois
1892 - 1905

       

I am looking for any information on my grandmother Margaret Baker and her sister Sallie Baker. They are recorded on the 1900 Census as living in the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Lincoln, Logan County. Did they take pictures of the children when they arrived or left the orphanage? Are there any documents showing how/why children were placed there? The 1900 census shows both girls parents birth place as Unknown. If there are any documents in Libraries etc., that have detailed information from those early years I would really appreciate hearing from you. My Grandmother Margaret left the orphanage at age 18 and went to Cairo Illinois. She died at age 29, and we are searching for any information and/or pictures available - we have never seen a picture of her. Thank you so much for any information or direction you can give me, Mary

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claire ida birkbeck /frustine,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 27 23:31:47 2009



zyblowicz/zylowicz/wallace/birkbeck
born chicago.cook,il.
1942-1951

       

Hello, I'm looking for my brothers born before my sister and I, in Chicago,Cook,Il. She in 1952 and I in 1953 then we were left with our dad and grandmother to be raised, since Dad was going blind and grandmother was in a wheelchair we kind of cared for each other. Well when reading my birth certificate at the age of 8 and sis was 9 and we were very angry that our mother gave away our siblings before we were born, And she never talked about it at all. I heard she had a son Joseph Wallace my aunt told me he had died in the late 70's or early 80's, and was a doctor but never found any details about him, And mother said she gave her two boy's to the fruit peddler and his wife to take home to Texas To help work on their farm and of all things I fell for that because I loved animals and that's what farming was all about. So what I need is to find my brothers are still alive and somewhere living a happy life!!! Mother , myself and grandmother all have had diabetes, everybody is gone now except aunt Nellie"80" and "me" my sister, aunt Mary's daughter Rose and her daughter Laura also grandmothers baby brother "97" and his daughter, and my son John and his son John and my baby girl Abby and her 4 son's and my sister has a son who just graduated from high school last year. as men you should also carry mom's mtDNA which is T2 .Please contact me if any of this sounds right?? Claire

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claire ida birkbeck /frustine,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 27 23:34:40 2009



zyblowicz/zylowicz/wallace/birkbeck
born chicago.cook,il.
1942-1951

       

Hello, I'm looking for my brothers born before my sister and I, in Chicago,Cook,Il. She in 1952 and I in 1953 then we were left with our dad and grandmother to be raised, since Dad was going blind and grandmother was in a wheelchair we kind of cared for each other. Well when reading my birth certificate at the age of 8 and sis was 9 and we were very angry that our mother gave away our siblings before we were born, And she never talked about it at all. I heard she had a son Joseph Wallace my aunt told me he had died in the late 70's or early 80's, and was a doctor but never found any details about him, And mother said she gave her two boy's to the fruit peddler and his wife to take home to Texas To help work on their farm and of all things I fell for that because I loved animals and that's what farming was all about. So what I need is to find my brothers are still alive and somewhere living a happy life!!! Mother , myself and grandmother all have had diabetes, everybody is gone now except aunt Nellie"80" and "me" my sister, aunt Mary's daughter Rose and her daughter Laura also grandmothers baby brother "97" and his daughter, and my son John and his son John and my baby girl Abby and her 4 son's and my sister has a son who just graduated from high school last year. as men you should also carry mom's mtDNA which is T2 .Please contact me if any of this sounds right?? Claire

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Marian Collins Lashua,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 30 12:41:43 2009



Mary A.Townsend
Westchester Co.,NY
1818-?

       

My gGrandmother was born May 15, 1818 in Westchester Co.,NY. According to her obituary her Father died when she was 3 months old {August,1818}. She was adopted by a Townsend family.I have no idea if she was in an orphanage for a period of time or not. From her children's church records in Wyoming Co.,NY her birth name was Smith. I would like to know which Townsend family adopted her. She married Patrick Collins had seven children and lived to be 105 years old. I would love to be able to add to her history with this information and would appreciate any help anyone may be able to give me.

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Beverly Pinion Reynolds,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 3 13:10:17 2009



Pinion
Georgia Baptist Children's Home, Hapeville, GA
apx. 1942 to 1950

       

BOth my father and my mother (Christine Talley) grew up at the Georgia Baptist Children Home when it was in Hapeville, Ga. I've been trying to locate any sort of list that might exist of the children that lived there during that time and also any photos of the orphanage during that time. Also, if anyone remembers my parents or their siblings: Robert (Bobby) Pinion; Martha Ann Pinion; Mary Talley and Francis Talley. Thanks.

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Anthony Apanavage,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 7 09:46:57 2009




St. Francis Orphanage Orwigsburg, Pa USA
2 years

       

My sister and I were residence from 1954 to 1955. We grew up in Tamaqua, Pa.

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Sheryl,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 7 14:47:57 2009



Albert Dewey Gragg
either Illinois or Iowa, Philadelphia or Crawford
1895-1900

       

Albert Dewey Gragg was born approximately 12/25/1898. He was listed as a foster child to Albert John and Grace(Swiggart) Gragg in 1900 and as their son in 1910. They lived in Hooker County, Nebraska. I believe he was born in Philadelphia, Illinois. His grandson thinks he was born in Philadelphia, Iowa. Would appreciate any data you may have. I am at a dead end because I do not know his birth name. Albert Dewey Gragg has relatives buried somewhere in Philadelphia, Iowa. He married Myrtle Irene Connell and resided in McPherson County, Nebraska. He died in January, 1974. He may have some connection to the Cross, Stone, or Hockman family. Don't know??

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juanita,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 8 19:38:25 2009



hallie jane thompson
louisville ky
80

       

I am looking for anyone who grandparents were in the ky childrens home in louisville ky around the years 1900-1906. my grandmother was placed there when she was small. her mother passed away after she was born and her father placed her there after he kept her there for a little while. his name was john thompson and her mothers was mahala. a man named hugh y harvin was the one who placed children all over the counties in kentucky to foster homes. my grandmother went to live in flemingsburg ky at the home of thomas and lavinia large. eventually in 1906 they had supposedly adopted her. I am not sure though. they took in other children so anyone out there who grandparent or grandparents were placed in this foster home please contact me and I thank you.

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linda maldonado,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 13 14:09:49 2009



rosaline gautier lagares
st. benedict's home for orphan colored children Rye, New York USA
abt. 1925 to 1935

       

Looking for anyone who might have been at St. Benedict's during this time period. Did you know my mother Rosaline or her sisters - Mary, Juanita,or Hortense. They came from Puerto Rico during that time. Would like any information as to what life was like at that time. My mother is now deceased. If you where there or you have knowledge of a relative who was. Please share any stories.

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Angie,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 14 16:31:23 2009



Rudolph
Milwaukee County Children's Home, Wauwatosa, WI
1934-1944 ?

       

I am looking for info on my dad & his brother.....they were placed into the Milwaukee Co. Children's Home probably sometimes after 1934.....Why ? ....that's what I'm trying to find out....my dad's parents names were Robert Lowell Held & Alice(Rudolph) Held....probably got divorced ? ...Just couldn't handle the children ? ....my dad's name is Frank, his brother's name was Robert Rudolph...they were born in Wauwatosa, spend some weekends with their grandfather, Frank X Rudolph of Milwaukee, WI.....went to Waukesha High School early 1950's.

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Kate Callinan,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 17 09:51:59 2009



Irene or Ellen O'Mara
Brooklyn, NY, USA


       

I am looking for information on a orphange in Brooklyn NY which was run by the Germans in the early 1900's. Apparently my maternal grandmother's mother died in the early 1900's and her father went back to Ireland leaving the children in the hands of the orphange. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kate

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Paul Helms,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 18 13:50:18 2009



Gladys Ruth Weaver
Greene Cty, Pa.
abt 1936 to 1941

       

My mother was put into a children's home after her mother died. Her father did not want her. She had a brother, Charles and a sister M.J. Weaver. I never got a chance to talk to my mother before she died about her family. I only remember seeing my Uncle Charles when I was about 5 years old. If anyone knows this family please contact me. Thank you. [email protected] Paul Helms

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Donna Fobert Schumacher,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 18 15:01:20 2009



Holden "Howard" Fobert
Watertown, NY, USA
1934- ?

       

Looking for genealogical information about Holden "Howard" Fobert who was born in Watertown, NY 20 Apr 1934 and died 18 May 2007 in WV. I have several Fobert family members from this area and am trying to make a connection. I do not know the name of the orphanage, but his wife told me that he was put at birth and remained there unil he was "of age". Donna from Idaho

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Ella Jacobsen,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 18 19:06:17 2009



Virginia Meyers : married Cavagnaro about 1940
Mount Loretto : New York Staten Island


       

Virginia entered Mount Loretto at about age 9. Her mother died and shehad no where to go. She later married Cavagnara and lived on Staten Island. She was born around 1917-9

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Lisa Zezula,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 22 11:56:14 2009



Gay Lou Riveria
St. Elizabeth's ( New Orleans) , Lousinna , The USA
1939-1953

       

I am looking for anybody who may know someone or have any information about the Orphans who were at St. Elizabeth's in New Orleans on Napoleon Ave. in the years 1938- 1953. My mother was an orphan there and she is in hospice and i am trying to put together something for her with some sort of memories. maybe a name of a sister who was their at that time or a girl, or a priest. my mothers name was Gay Riveria, so maybe a persons grandmother or Aunt or someone you know was their at the time. her name is one that would be hard to forget. thank- you and God Bless All Lisa Zezula please e-mail me back at [email protected]

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Gayle G. Clutter,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 26 13:42:31 2009



Bertha Amelia Baker
Huron county Michigan
1882-1885

       

I am trying to locate info on the parents of my gr-mother Bertha(b. 11/17/1880). She & her sister Rosa Belle were placed in an orphanage by their father after the death(?) institutionalization of their mother. Rosa Bell was adopted, but Bertha was sent as a servant to the Horn family in Caseville, MI.(listed on 1900 census) I have been unable to find either sister in the Huron county birth records. I would appreciate any information on orphanages in this area and suggestions for how to obtain records.

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Connie DenHaese,   [email protected],    Wed May 6 07:39:12 2009



Sessa
NY


       

Am looking for a facility that my siblings were placed in. Years are confusing.....1939 app. First names are Giro, Jr. and Lena Sessa. Angels of Mercy (?)

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dixie pedley,   [email protected],    Sun May 10 13:14:17 2009



Doolan
Catholic orphanage in New Orleans LA.
1870- 1879

       

Searching for my grandfather, Richard Henry Doolan, and his sister Mary Theresa Doolan of Hannibal, MO.Their mother died and they were put into the orphanage in New Orleans. Family story is that his father was killed soon after in a steamboat explosion.The father, Richard Doolan, was born in MO. in 1835.We are interested in earlier family history. Thank you for any information. [email protected]

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dixie pedley,   [email protected],    Sun May 10 13:16:51 2009



Doolan
Catholic orphanage in New Orleans LA.
1870- 1879

       

Searching for my grandfather, Richard Henry Doolan, and his sister Mary Theresa Doolan of Hannibal, MO.Their mother died and they were put into the orphanage in New Orleans. Family story is that his father was killed soon after in a steamboat explosion.The father, Richard Doolan, was born in MO. in 1835.We are interested in earlier family history. Thank you for any information. [email protected]

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Debbie Brennan ,   [email protected] rg,    Thu May 14 11:34:54 2009




Cheyenne, Wyoming
12

       

I am looking for anyone that may know about Willa Jean Cox Smith or Ray Cox and or Dee Smith. Also any children that may be related to any of these names. I was adopted out by these individuals and would love to reunite. I used to live in Lander, Wyoming with the most wonderful adopted parents a person could ask for. Please contact me.

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Evie Cortez,   [email protected],    Sun May 17 16:59:23 2009



Hall
Clay or Blount Counties, Alabama USA
1865

       

I'm trying to search the geneology background on my great- grandfather William Henry Hall. He was born around 1853 in Tennessee, USA.

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Mary Sue Holst,   [email protected],    Thu May 21 19:27:52 2009



Andersoon
St Louis
1900-1905

       

I am looking for information on my grandmother's family. Her parents were Tom and Mayme Anderson. Tom and his baby son was buried at the same time. The son was a twin. They were in Naylor, MO at the time. I was told that Tom worked in the mines but am not sure of that. This is everything I know. They had three daughters who were taken away because their mother could not take care of them and work. Apparently she was also ill. They were taken to St. Louis Missouri and the two youngest were adopted the oldest was adopted and ended up marring a Albright. They had a farm in Arkansas. The youngest was adopted by a Granamman in St Louis. My grandmother's name was Gretta, she was to old to adopted so was put to work on a farm in Poplar Bluff, MO. She then worked on a farm in Calwood, MO. She was greatly mistreated and had to work while the farmer's kids did nothing. She married Erastus Joshua Newsom in Audrain County. They lived in Williamsburg, MO. I would like to find out who Tom and Mayme's parents were and where they were from. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Barbara J. Wilde,   [email protected],    Fri May 22 12:43:09 2009
charter


Rachael Duesman
Piolet Point, TX USA
55

       

Info on grandmother.

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Joyce Green,   [email protected],    Sat May 23 12:13:43 2009



GREEN
Watertown, MA
1895-1896

       

Help! Looking for help to find ancestry of Paul GREEN who was made a ward of the state shortly after birth 1895. He searched his whole life to find out who he was to no avail. He died in Middleboro, MA. in 1961. I am trying to find information to give to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Would like to know if he has brothers or sisters, etc and for any health history. Paul was born possibly to a Walter GREEN and Nellie ? 28 Nov 1895 in Watertown, MA. He was placed in a foundling home before he was a year old and all records on him were sealed. He was said to have lived for while with a family by the name of MARBLE in Middleboro, MA, who had a daughter Hazel who was born in 1906. Can anyone give me ideas to locate and get any information of him? Thanks for any help with this dilemma.

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Sheri Bly,   [email protected],    Mon May 25 12:37:09 2009



Lantzy, Lancy
United Brethren Orphanage & Old Folks Home; Quincy, Pennsylvania, United States
1930

       

I am looking for information on Lantzy siblings - Anson, Edward and Mary Lantzy who are listed as residents of the United Brethren Orphanage during the 1930 census. Their parents were Sylvester Lantzy and Jennie Kane Lantzy. Sylvester died about Jan 1926.

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Maggie,   [email protected],    Mon May 25 15:33:39 2009



Dean
Western NY Society or the Protection of Homeless and Dependant Children, Randolph NY, Cattarau
1900

       

Am Looking for information regarding two children lited on the 1900 census. Myrtle Dean and Charles Dean. They were also listed on the same census for the Fairfield County Home for Destitute Children, Norwalk Conn., Fairfield County, as Myrtle Dean and Lewis Dean. I do know my grandfather was orphaned when he was a child. I believe that the "Lewis Dean", was my grandfather. Any information on either or both would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Maggie

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Heather (Woicinski) Bryan,   [email protected],    Wed May 27 19:46:47 2009



Vadie/Vada/Veda Till(e), m. Woicinski
1900 Fed. Cens., Guadalupe Co., Texas: Farm ca. Seguin, with Harry & Rhoda Herron Verrinder
ca. 1896-1902

       

I'm seeking any info on possible Till family kin, and my great-grandmother Vadie. I've been researching for ten years, picking up where my grandparent's four decades of research left off. According to records, Vadie/Vada/Veda Till(e) was born 22 Nov 1881, in (Unk) Texas, both parents b. TX. Father supposedly L.K. Till, mother unknown. In the 1900 Census, was in Justice Pct. 3, Guadalupe Co., Texas, in a household of three: Vadie was listed as "orphan", 18 1/2 yrs. old, literate; Head of household was Harry Verrinder, 34 y.o., from England, non- citizen; Wife of Harry, Rhoda Herron Verrinder, 50 y.o., from Mississippi; they had been married four years in June 1900. I have presumed that Vadie was working for her keep, given: her age; the fact I haven't found any blood relation between her & the Verrinders, nor their extended families (not that it's not possible, just that I haven't seen any probabilities); and finally, because other records indicate that the Verrinders took in various older orphans over the years. In 1902, Vadie married Frank Paul Woicinski of Poznan, Poland, who immigrated w/his family at age two to Houston, Texas. They wed in Sept. 1902 at The Elm Creek Methodist Episcopal Church South in Cibolo, Guad. Co., Tx. The family moved often, perhaps because Frank was following work in the auto trade, which at that time was closely tied to the railways. They lived in Houston, San Antonio, Ft. Worth, & Dallas, & Frank worked in Ardmore, Oklahoma after Vadie died. Vadie died at Parkland Hospital in 1918, after giving birth to their seventh child. She is probably buried at Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, ca. several places the Woicinski family had lived. Frank died in Houston in 1924, and the children were separated and never fully reunited, so even oral history is sparse. My grandfather, and three of the siblings, refused to speak about their experiences - too painful. I've tried to get my hands on a record referred to in a well- published public record index. It is an 1896 probate record in Guad. Co., for "Vida Till, Minor (no papers)". Clerk's office either cannot or will not retrieve the record. Check for future queries on Frank & Vadie's children, the Woicinski orphans.

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charles Raleigh,   [email protected],    Thu May 28 19:53:34 2009



jacob henry haske
new york
unknown

       

I am looking for anyone who new this man born in 1927 his name is now Jack Stevens he was born Jacob Henry Haske if you know him or are related to him please call me at 606-589-5438 thanks charles.

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joseph Campo,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 9 17:07:44 2009



hickman
St John's Orphan Asylum, philadelphia pa
1900 - 1901

       

Your help is appreciated! Looking for the father name and mother name of Joseph Sirre Hickman, born in USA in July 1893 or 1894. Resided all of his life in Phila, Pa. Married Julia Shaw also from Philadelphia (Quaker) area. He had a brother Samuel J Hickman born about 1899 or 1900 in Phila. It is possible that he was moved to another location in Philadelia and remained the system until 17 or 18.

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Donna Connolly,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 11 15:19:15 2009



Keffel or Wychunis
St. Francis Orphan Asylum Orwigsburg PA
1943-1945

       

I am looking for relatives of my deceased husband. He was born to Mary Wychunis and Albert Keffel, May, 1943 and adopted in May, 1946(?) He was baptized at the orphanage in December, 1945 and named Edward Keffel Wychunis. One of the sponsors was Dorothy Wolfe. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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juanita,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 14 08:40:32 2009



thompson
kentucky children's home louisville ky
january 1899-april-1906

       

I would like to know if anyone had a grandparent in the kentucky children's home in louisville ky? my grandmother was hallie jane thompson and she was born january 4, 1899. I do not know where but possibly marengo indiana. she was put in an orphanage after her mother died shortly after childbirth. her father was john thompson and he couldn't take care of her. her mothers name was mahala. I am desperate to figure all of this out. hugh harvin worked in the home. she was taken to fleming county kentucky and adopted by thomas and lavinia large in 1906. anyone please help.

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Angela Owens Purifoy,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 19 07:32:55 2009



ANGLEN
Arkansas Baptist orphanage home(Drew County, Monticello, Arkansas)
1910

       

Hello, My grandmother- Janetta Grace Anglen, her twin sister Rosetta Anglen,(whom I am named my middle name after) my other Aunt Macy Anglen, and my uncle Patrick Anglen, were all raised at the Arkansas Baptist orphanage home for children, here in Monticello Arkansas. My great grandparents died and they were all sent here to live in the orphanage home. My dad is Janetta's son. The census report for the orphanage home states their names, and ages in the year of 1910.Their dad died in 1909 at the age of 39, and their mother died in 1905. My great grandparents, they were from Arbuckle Island Arkansas.(Sebastian county)If anyone has any information on the cemetary they are buried in (Sebastian county),please let me know. The names are Joe Anglen, and Wille Mae Ballard Anglen. Also if you have any pictures of the orphanage, or orphans from Drew county in 1900 please let me know. I appreciate it so much.

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mary davis(lash),   [email protected],    Tue Jun 23 10:17:00 2009



john w lash
new york, ny
9yr

       

Looking for info on my great grandfather, who i beleive came to illinois on an orphan train at the age of 9.His given name was John W Lash and was born in 1866, when arriving in Illinois he is found on census as living with Henrietta Cramp in Macon Illinois. Would love any info on him. Afterthe cramps passed he went by the name Walter Lewis Lash and stayed in central Illinois.

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Carmen,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 25 10:45:18 2009







       

I am looking for people who are willing to share their stories of growing up as an orphan...how did it make them feel, how did it affect their hopes/dreams, how did it affect their feelings about themselves, how has it affected their lives as they see it. I volunteered a number of times to be a big brother/mentor to younger orphan guys, but it never seemed to work out. Obviously I was doing something wrong, and I thought if I could just understand what it is like it might help. Thanks.

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Nancy,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 28 14:41:16 2009



Patchersky
Brooklyn
1930 on?

       

My father, Lester Patchersky, was in orphanage with his little brother in Brooklyn, NY. We do not know the exact year(s). His parents were Art (Abe) and Dorothy Patchersky. If anyone can tell me how best to find the names of children that were placed in orphanages for a period of time, please let me know. My grandfather was a violinist and fell on tough times. Their placement would have been between 1930-1935. He was confirmed at Temple Emanu-el, if anyone knows which orphanage this might have been affiliated with. Also, someone helped him go to college. Thank you.

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Fran Thompson ,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 29 16:29:28 2009
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Fran Thompson ,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 29 16:32:33 2009



Marian Shaw
United States Phila, Pa Kingsessing Ave
unknown

       

We are searching for information about Marian Shaw who was placed in Presbyterian Orphanage 58th & Kingsessing Ave Her Date of Birth is Feb 10 She has since past and we would like to find some info about her family

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Dorothy,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 30 07:37:33 2009



clarke or clark
Michigan- (possibly Detroit or Port Huron, St Clair County, MI area
before 1922

       

Looking for info on my grandfather Roy Clarke, born appx 1888/89 and put into orphanage. Possibly Detroit or Port Huron, St Clair County, MI area. He pictures of him - very dark skinned, very handsome. Remember my mother telling me she had been told her background was possibly Indian/French/Irish. He married Dorothy Eva Manahan from Maryland. They were both orphans. They had six girls: Cecelia, Vera (both born in Detroit, Michigan), and Mildred, Dorothy, Gloria and Elva; born in Wash DC. They moved from Michigan to Wash DC appx 1922. He fought in WWI in the Calvary. buried at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. Died at Mt Alto Hosp, Wash DC (army hospital)from pancreatic cancer. Not sure but believe he had a sister, in Michigan, who died in a fire. Father may have been a physician.

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Peggy Altman,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 30 17:44:37 2009



VanMeter
Cass County Indiana Orphans Home
1920?

       

Looking for Eugene, Lawrence, Harley, Edgar & George VanMeter. Their mother Maybelle divorced Cecil VanMeter and dropped her children off at this orphanage. Think some of them were adopted out. Born between 1907 & 1913. Parents divorced in 1917, so think they were there in 1920 census. Of course, all are dead by now. Thank you. Peggy

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CAROLYN FENNELL,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 5 14:44:06 2009



O'Brien
Boston, Mass or New York City, New YOrk
?1913 - 1945 when he died

       

My grandfather, John O'Brien was born around 1888 to James and Mary O'Brien. He had given his birthplace as Boston, Mass on my mother's birth certificate, however, on his marriage certificate, he stated he was born in New York. He had several siblings and the story went that there was a fire and both his parents died in the fire and he and his siblings were sent to an orphanage. Where he had lost touch with them. I'm not sure whether they were sent on the orphan trains or what really happened to them. When I asked anyone in the family about the orphanage, I was told by my aunts that they tried to find his siblings, but, there was a fire at the orphanage and all of the records were burned. I don't have the name of the orphanage and am not sure whether it was in Massachusettes or New York. I was able to locate his marriage certificate where he was married in New York City in 1913 to Rose Bischoff. He gave his age as 25 at that time. I can also trace him through the census, and have sent for his death certificate, however, have not been able to find out about the orphanage or his siblings. Any suggestions or information would really be helpful.

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john north,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 5 23:28:04 2009



joseph roy blanchard
burlington vt
1950's

       

hi iam looking for joseph roy blanchard born in in burlington vt in the mid 30's . was in st josphes home . my grandmother his sister last wish is to find her brother that has been missing or his family

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Jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 8 13:52:03 2009



Leiper Kenneth
Helena Mt.
1914

       

My father started life named Kenneth Leiper. The court took him from his mother Nora Leiper in 1914 and placed him in an orphanage in the area of Helena Mt. The Bryants adopted him in 1915 , moved him to Ingomar Mt. and named him Calvin Bryant. I am looking for my maternal grandmother Nora Leiper and the man she named as Dad's father Bert Elzie. Thank you, Jerry

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glhollands,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 12 19:43:50 2009



Gardner, Allen
georgia baptist orphans home, hapeville town, fulton county, georgia USA
1930

       

I am seeking descendants of Elizabeth Gardner and Homer Gardner who were at the home on the 1930 census. They are descendants of Homer Gardner and Cleo Allen. Cleo Allen was a descendant of Joseph Oscar Allen and Nancy Ida May Ingram. They resided in and around Spalding County Georgia. Cleo's bother Joseph Allen is my husbands grandfather.

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Sue Jones,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 13 19:08:35 2009



Handcock,hancock
Northern home for friendless children, Philadelphia county, philadephia pa
1870

       

Looking for information on Charles Hancock. Was at the facility in July 1870. He may have dropped off by his father. Believe has Irish connections. May have been indentured to work on a farm in Delaware, where he changed his name to Jones. This boy may be connected to the name Maguire/Maquire..I believe on his mothers side. Our link is my husbands last name is Jones, but all DNA comes back as Hancock. This boy could be the missing link. Does anyone have any info on this facility, or records of the kids they had? Sue

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Debra Graham,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 14 20:09:54 2009



Stevenson
Enid, Oklahoma
1910-1955

       

My fraternal grandfather (George Lee Bunch) was born in May of 1910. He was adopted at approx age of 3 mos. by my great grand parents Henry & Belle Bunch. His father (Stevenson) was killed in an accident prior to his death in Kansas City, MO and the mother died a few months later (broken heart - family lore). A Methodist minister took him to my great grand parents. If anyone has any information or leads please let me know. thank you Debra

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Paul Smock,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 26 06:56:37 2009



Zerilli
Mother Cabrini - Sacred Heart - Manhattan, New York
approximately 1904-1920

       

I am looking for any information, list of orphans or photographs from this approximate time period to substantiate the stories of my great-aunt's stay at the Mother Cabrini orphanage. Her name was Helen Zerilli. She was sent there after her mother died and her father and aunt were unable to care for her. She told stories about attending Mother Cabrini's viewing or funeral in Manhattan and my mother and I remember a photogragh of her taken at this time. My aunt left the orphange in her teens, according to the stories and then went to stay with the Veniero branch of our family. Any help or information in tracking this down is appreciated.

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Lynn Cory Lawton,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 30 20:35:30 2009



Mother was born in New York - I have no name for the orphanage
Adopted by a Chicago family at abt 5 - born in NY in 1923
May 1923-1930

       

Looking for information about VIRGINIA HODGES. My mom was born May 1923?? She was in an orphanage for abt 5-6 years but not sure -found on 1930 Illinois census name changed to Dorothy Carol Mayer adopted by Charles S and Myra Mayer in Chicago, Il. Virginia was American Indian and mixed white. She said she was told that her mother was a young unwed Am. Indian girl that went to NY and gave birth to her baby (my mom) and give the baby to an orphanage because she could not care for the baby. If you have any information on Mixed/ half breed children and what orphanage they were at. No birth papers, no adoption papers - can you tell me how to find any information. Would like to find our roots. Thank you for any help you could give me.

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Susan McKee,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 10 12:53:37 2009



McCredie
Manhattan, Dutchess County, New York
1909

       

My grandmother was Jeannette "Jennie McCredie" Kelley Cole. Her father was killed in Manhattan in Dec 1908. All the children were placed for adoption. She was sent to Hope Farm in Dutchess County. She was adopted by a family from Poughkeepsie with the last name of Kelley about 1910. Their daughter Honey had died as a young girl and they adopted my grandmother.Seeking information as to how to find out info on old adoption records or info on the Kelley family.

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sylvia marcotte-cloutier,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 15 11:49:32 2009



marcotte
Lewiston-Auburn Children's Home Auburn,Maine USA
1941 - 1947

       

looking for any information on the home and resident's to the time of opening and closing.

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Annette Leon Priestley,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 17 06:59:23 2009



Leon
St. Mary's Home Mobile AL
1951-1952

       

I was in St. Mary's from Dec. 1951 to Sep. 1952. It has subsequently been torn down and I desperately want to have photos of exterior and interior and even an email conversation with someone who can help me remember more about the home. What was its relationship with the Cathedral?

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Donna Scanlan,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 23 18:08:43 2009



vincent
montreal canada


       

I am looking for my great great grandfather. In 1841 as an infant, he was left on the doorsteps of St. Vincent de Paul orphanage in Montreal. The sisters took him in and named him Paul Vincent. Paul Vincent made his way to Holyoke, MA. He married Celina Benoit and raised his family and died there. A 1880 US census states his birth as Aug of 1841. I can not find any information about him as a child. Any information will be helpful.

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Jim and Cindy Sullivan,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 24 01:24:50 2009



William Patrick Sullivan
St James Orphanage Duluth MN
after 1928

       

looking for any known information available. Relatives or other information about time spent in orphanage. We know he was married between 1948-1950? And had a family from that relationship. Later moved to Duluth MN with wife MaDonna, and family 1978- 1984. Please Respond, thanks.

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Patricia Loughlin McLane,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 3 01:23:09 2009



Theresa Mary Matusa
Ward 41 Philadelphia, PA USA
1914 to 1920's

       

I am looking for information regarding my mother and her siblings and exact location of the orphanage they lived in. I believe it was a catholic orphanage because the 1920 census listed many nuns a residents. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Kelly Floyd,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 9 08:45:39 2009



Floyd
INDIANA
1930's

       

I am looking for information on the "home" my grandfather and his siblings were placed in when his mother became ill with TB. If I recall correctly it was in lafayette, IN , but I'm not 100% sure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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S Fann Dunn,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 10 23:27:03 2009
http://www.squidoo.com/whoise dfuller


Fuller
Indiana and Illinois USA


       

I was always told my grandfather was an Irish orphan. I didn't know much else about him. I am doing research and am finding out more. He died when he was only 32 years old, His children were 7, 4 and 2 when he died, so they did not remember him at all. According to his death certificate he was born in Frisco Indiana May 3, 1897. parents unknown. I have definately traced him to 1910 living with a family in Reynoldsville MO as a boarder. I have info on him from 1910, when he was 13 years old, up until his death in 1928. I have found on a 1910 census, a Ruthy J Fuller living with a Wyman family as a servent. She is listed as a widow. In the same family is an Eddy M Fuller, 2 years old and listed as a boarder. I have been able to trace this Ruthy J but the baby (Eddy M) seems to have disapeared. Ruthy J was married to William Fuller about three months before Eddy M Fuller would have been born. By the next year, Ruthy J was married to ___ Anderson and had a child by him. If this Eddy M is my grandfather, which seems very likely, where was he between the ages of two and 13? I am only specutlating that Ruthy and/or her new husband decided that Eddy M was a burden and placed him in an orphage. I am guessing he was placed in an orphange that place him out to the family in Reynoldsville IL, but I cannot find him. Help, help help and much appreciated. Sandra Dunn Fann

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S Fann Dunn,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 10 23:28:53 2009
http://www.squidoo.com/whoise dfuller


Fuller
Indiana and Illinois USA


       

I was always told my grandfather was an Irish orphan. I didn't know much else about him. I am doing research and am finding out more. He died when he was only 32 years old, His children were 7, 4 and 2 when he died, so they did not remember him at all. According to his death certificate he was born in Frisco Indiana May 3, 1897. parents unknown. I have definately traced him to 1910 living with a family in Reynoldsville IL as a boarder. I have info on him from 1910, when he was 13 years old, up until his death in 1928. I have found on a 1910 census, a Ruthy J Fuller living with a Wyman family as a servent. She is listed as a widow. In the same family is an Eddy M Fuller, 2 years old and listed as a boarder. I have been able to trace this Ruthy J but the baby (Eddy M) seems to have disapeared. Ruthy J was married to William Fuller about three months before Eddy M Fuller would have been born. By the next year, Ruthy J was married to ___ Anderson and had a child by him. If this Eddy M is my grandfather, which seems very likely, where was he between the ages of two and 13? I am only specutlating that Ruthy and/or her new husband decided that Eddy M was a burden and placed him in an orphage. I am guessing he was placed in an orphange that place him out to the family in Reynoldsville IL, but I cannot find him. Help, help help and much appreciated. Sandra Dunn Fann

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Sandra Dunn Fann,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 13 08:08:23 2009



Eddy or Eddie M or Edward or Edward Monroe Fuller
born in Indiana-possibly Frisco, Cisco or Francisc, resided in Reynoldsville Illinois at age 13
born 1897 or 1998

       

Looking for information on my grandfather, I don't believe he was ever adopted and his name was and always was, Ed, Eddy, or Eddie or Edward Monroe Fuller. I have reason to believe he did not use his middle name, but used his middle initial. He was born in Indiana in either 1897 or 1898. His death certificate says he was born in Frisco, but I think it may have been Cisco or Francisco. Francisco seems more logical since it is on the southern tip of Indiana. At age 13 he is listed as boarder in Reynoldsville MO. living with a Forrester or Foresterr family. He served in WW1 Any information would be appreciated Sandra Fann Dunn

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Carolyn Flores,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 15 05:58:13 2009



Adamo
Syracuse, NY (Onondaga County)
1910- 1915

       

I am looking for information on my great uncles who were in an orphanage for a while between 1910-1915 (approximately). They were Louis, Samuel, Thomas and Alfedo Adamo. Their mother - Katherine - was living in Ward 7 in Onondaga county at the time at a boarding house with their sister, Lena (Helena) who was 8. Their ages ranged from 9-1. Louis was the oldest and Alfredo was a baby up to about a year or so old.

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VICTORIA WILLIAMS,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 16 11:00:18 2009



MOTHER-HELEN MARIE LARGE
DONT KNOW, ONE IN CICCINNATI OHIO
1945

       

HELLO, MY NAME IS VICTORIA WILLIAMS, MY MOTHER JUST PASSED AWAY AND I KNOW SHE WAS IN AN ORPHANGE IN CINCINATI, OHIO , SHE WAS 9 YRS. OLD AT THAT TIME,WHITCH ONE, I DONT KNOW, SHE JUST TURNED 73 YRS. IN MAY, SHE ONLY TOLD OF SHOCK TREATMENTS, STRAW PALLETS FOR BEDS, TIN CANS FOR BATHROOMS 12 KIDS IN ONE CELL, IF A CHILD DIED, THE OTHER CHILDREN WOULD HAVE TO PREPARE THE BODY FOR BURIAL, HAD CHILD LABOR, VERY BAD PUNISHMENTS,HER NAME IS HELEN MARIE LARGE ,SHE ESCAPED AT THE AGE OF 26,THIS IS JUST SOME STUFF ,NOT ALL.PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected]

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jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 24 18:37:51 2009



Leiper
Montana
1914

       

My Father was Kenneth Lieper, son of NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. At age 4 my father was taken from NORA by court order and placed in an orphanage in or around Helena MT. Dad was adopted in 1915 by ANNA and ROBERT BRYANT ,re-named CALVIN BRYANT and moved to 50 miles North of Forsyth MT. I'm looking for any information on my maternal grand parents, NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. Thanking you in advance.

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Jane,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 26 12:29:03 2009



Jung Young
Boise or Moscow, Idaho, USA
1941

       

Looking for any info on mothers natural parents or family now that her adopted family are all deceased. Born 1941. Orphanage was Children's Home Society, apparently. Either Boise, ID, USA or Moscow, ID, USA according to what we've been told.

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Joy ,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 27 17:28:38 2009







       margaret page Griggs

I posted this message back in 2001/since then my e-mail has changed from prodigy.net to yahoo.com It is [email protected]

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Paul W. Vondohlen,   [email protected] ,    Mon Sep 28 18:04:52 2009




Tennessee Orphans Home, SpringHill, Tennessee USA


       

Looking for Hayes family who live in SpringHill Tennessee Orphans Home. Brenda, Beverly, Billy an Johnnie. Last thought to be living in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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Looking for information on the parents or any family to a child born on November 10, 1967. Born in Canada...he was named Andre Brosha and was given up for Adoption.

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J Richardson,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 23 09:11:53 2009



Barrow, Josie-Elsie- Elgin
Unknown Probably in Georgia
1903-1919

       

My grandmother was placed in an orphanage as a toddler upon the death of her mother. As my grandmother was born in Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co., Georgia, we are assuming the facility would be some where near by. She told us she thought it was a Methodist orphanage. One story we heard was that the girls were made to sew. The littlest girls would sit on the floor and rock the trendle foot piece and the bigger girl would do the sewing. As the girls got older, they would sew and the littlest would work the trendle. My grandmother remained here until her older brother got her out after WWI. Thanks for any clues.

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J Richardson,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 23 09:13:32 2009



Barrow, Josie-Elsie- Elgin
Unknown Probably in Georgia
1903-1919

       

My grandmother was placed in an orphanage as a toddler upon the death of her mother. As my grandmother was born in Hawkinsville, Pulaski Co., Georgia, we are assuming the facility would be some where near by. She told us she thought it was a Methodist orphanage. One story we heard was that the girls were made to sew. The littlest girls would sit on the floor and rock the trendle foot piece and the bigger girl would do the sewing. As the girls got older, they would sew and the littlest would work the trendle. My grandmother remained here until her older brother got her out after WWI. Thanks for any clues.

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Parrinello,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 27 14:59:46 2009



Donofrio
735 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, New York St. Josephs orphan Asylum
1934 1943

       

I am looking for anyone that was in the orphanage when I was there. I have been trying to locate anyone,from that time, for so very long.

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Cathy Kremer,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 7 18:50:46 2009



Bordenkecher
St. Joseph's for the Friendless, Chicago, Ilinois
1964-1969

       

I am looking for anyone who might have been at St. Joseph's for the Friendless in Chicago, Illinois during the time frame from 1960 - 1970. I am doing research for William Andrew Bordenkecher who was placed in the orphanage by his father, Joseph Andrew Bordenkecher. William's mother is Doris Marie Martinez. We know that Joseph and Doris did get married in Chicago 1955. We have made contact with the Bordenkecher family but this situation was not known to many and they did not have any information. Even though we have made contact with the paternal family, we have had not success on the maternal family. The paternal family is from Indiana. We have a copy of the William's birth certificate as well. William was born in 1956. He grew up in Chicago. He doesn't remember his mother or father at all. He has a difficult time in the orphanage and remembers having ear surgery to flatten his ears. William remembers a sister with the name of Katherine, Catherine. She was adopted by a well to do family. William was in the orphanage till about the age of 9, he then became a foster child of a family with the surname, KREMER. St. Joseph's for the Friendless was ran by the Catholic Charities. I have written several times to the Catholic Charities and played phone tag with someone in the legal department. I am looking for anyone who know's of this orphanage, who was there during the 1960-1970's. The nuns did let William see a letter his mother has written to him when he turned 18 years of age but they had blacked out all the important information. He was not allowed to take the letter with him nor make a copy. If you have any information that we assist in our search, we would be most grateful. God Bless all those that were in these God Forsaken places. Please contact me at [email protected]. Regards, Cathy Kremer

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DOLORES J. GUERTIN,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 8 18:03:48 2009



LILLIAN MAY ROBERTS MY MOTHER
DETROIT, MICHIGAN POSSIBLY A CATHOLIC ORPHANAGE 1900'S
1900'STHROUGH 1930'S

       

MY MOTHER WAS PUT IN THIS HOME BY HER FATHER, CLIFFORD CHARLES ROBERTS. SHE GOT VERY SICK AND FINALLY A AUNT FRANCIS WHITE CAME AND TOOK HER TO HER HOME IN DETROIT ALSO. PLEASE HELP ME FIND SOME INFORMATION ON THIS STORY.THANK YOU. WHATEVER YOU CAN FIND OUT WILL BE APPRECIATED. DOLORES GUERTIN OR DEE GUERTIN

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Lauren Rasa,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 11 10:04:24 2009







       

To whom it may concern; Hi my name is Lauren Rasa and im doing a college paper on "Discuss the socialization of children in orphanages and other institutions compared with that of children in normal family environments. What personality qualities tend to result in the former instances? "and I was hoping for your help if you could provide me with any information on this subject i would really be appreicative. If I could have an intreview with anyone who was an orphan or is a relative to an orphan just to have an understanding of what is it like I would really appreicate it. Thank You, Lauren Rasa

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RHODA,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 24 15:01:15 2009



RHODA AND RITA SANTA LUCIA
ST. JOSEPH'S HALL 735 WILLOUGHBY AVE. BKLYN NY
1944-1954

       

MY SISTER AND I (RITA AND RHODA) WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS IN ST. JOSEPH'S HALL AT 735 WILLOUGHBY AVE BKLYN. NY. FROM 1944 TO 1954. WE KNOW LOTS OF NAMES OF GIRLS, SISTERS,TEACHERS AND WORKERS.

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ANN ,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 3 13:28:29 2009




Chicago Illinois
1936-1939

       

My father was an orphan born March 2, 1936 in Illinois. He was orphaned at age one, we were told, and resided in an orphanage in Chicago until the age of 3 or 4. Unfortunately, all records of his adoption, including his given name, were destroyed. As he was of Norwegian descent, like his adoptive parents, we are guessing that he might have been a resident of the Norwegian Lutheran CHildren's home. It is literally minutes from the area he grew up in, Brookfield, Ill. How might I find a roster or records of children residing in the home after 1935?? We would so much like to fill in our family tree on his side. Thanks for any help you can offer - The Stephenson family

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Sandra Horton,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 9 19:59:26 2009



Stricklin, Strickland, Roe, Rowe
Blythesville, Hazen, Lonoke, Arkansas
1930-1944

       

Looking for my Mom or sister. Mother's first name Madeline or Maddie; her mother possibly Virgie Roe. Sister's name Pat [born in early 1940s] in either Arkansas, Tennessee, or maybe California. Either may have lived with a Cranston family in Arkansas.

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Holly Beliveau-Hubbard,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 21 17:08:18 2009



Mildred Olga Unknown
Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio born and Odd Fellows Orphans Home of Illinois
1908 to 1920

       

Looking for information about an adoption of a female named Mildred Olga Unknown last name at birth born 6 Jan 1908 in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio. She was given up for adoption not sure when? She was said to have had adopted parents with last name Vaughn and Striney, of which I found census records in Ohio. She was in Odd Fellows Orphans Home of Illinois sometime between her birth 1908 and guessing 1920. She was finally adopted by Charles and Grace Roth where she grew up and was raised the rest of her life in Hillman, Michigan. The Roth's may have adopted her when she was about age 10 to 12. What is strange is that each name on the census record I found co-incides with her children's birth records and on all of the census records with a Mildred is the name Grace as the mother born in Ohio and both of her parents as well. Mildred may have some family connection to Rochester, New York as photos of her with people. Another family member said Mildred may have been adopted from parents or a parent of Royalty from England. Does anyone have any direction for me to search my father-in- laws mother's biological parents?

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laura davis,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 22 07:15:32 2009



ward
albany, new york
1880

       

My G.Grandfather had three of his sons in a albany home for awhile. I found them lested in the albany, NY orphan home. I am looking for any information on them that would have been given at the time of going to the home. I am trying to fine thire mothers information. they got div. at the time that is way he had to put them in the home. any help would be great. Laura

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margaret vagueiro,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 7 08:02:20 2010



albert tonelli- alberto
ILL.
1920`S- 1930`S

       

I am albert tonelli`s daughter,I am looking for any relatives of albert`s.HE was born march 13,1915 in COOK COUNTY ILL.

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juanita wilson,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 12 14:18:34 2010



hedges
louisville ky


       

I am looking for my cousin beverly hedges who was born feb. 4, 1960 jefferson county kentucky. her birth father was adriel hedges and her mother was dorothy thompson. her mother passed away dec 1964. her father couldn't keep her so he placed her for adoption, which was either in st. vincent's st. thomas or st. joseph louisville ky. times were hard back then and I just want her to know that we all love and miss her very much. she can email at [email protected] anytime.

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Karen Campbell,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 20 16:40:55 2010



Carolyn ("Carrie") Budd
Pennsylvania, probably somewhere near Philadelphia


       

My grandmother was born 31 January 1905 and was adopted, somewhere in Pennsylvania. Her name was Carolyn Budd and her mother's last name was Davis. She married Walden vanHaagen. As a young woman in school or college, her nick name was "Carrie." She worked in the Breyers ice cream factory in Philadelphia as a bookkeeper. Could you give me any ideas on how to search through State records or orphanage records and what the names and places of orphanages were in Pennsylvania? Thank you so much for any ideas and any help you can give me, Karen Campbell

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Melissa A.,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 28 12:34:28 2010



Robert and Lucy Reyes
Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto Staten Island, NY
1960's

       

I am looking for any information regarding Robert and Lucy Reyes that were living together at the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin at Mount Loretto (Staten Island) during the 1960's. Also there was one girl by the name Teresa Reyes but had pass away while living in the orphanage in Staten Island and another by the name of Migdalia Reyes but was adopted by Carmen and Liborio. Please contact me if any one has any information, Thank you.

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Alma Blake,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 31 20:59:59 2010



Alma Ida Barker, James Barker
Odd Fellows; Lexington, Kentucky
around 1910-1920

       

I am looking for any information about thas home.I remember going there with ny grandmother for a reunion.

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William Sullivan,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 1 23:47:32 2010




Mt. St. Josephs Childrens Asylum, San Francisco, California, USA
1895? to 1910

       

My maternal grandmother and her brother were inmates in the Mt. St. Josephs Childrens Asylum in San Francisco from the late 1890's through about 1910. Their names were Mabel and Albert Moore both born about 1890. Albert later married another inmate there named Juliette Bouchet from France and I would like to trace her too. What I need to know is if there are still records available anywhere so I can track their dates of admittance and most of all, the names of their parents and their nationality. Any help would be most appreciated on where to begin looking. Thank you. William Sullivan [email protected]

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Lily Ruiz,   (liliana_rocks1@yaho o.com)super9star88,    Tue Feb 9 20:05:45 2010
Yahoo.com or Gaiaonline.com


not an orphan
no
no

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Hello, i'm not an orphan but I want to help . And if you can inform me if there is an orginization, please contact me . Thak You

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patrice lindsay martino,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 10 08:40:31 2010



patrice elizabeth lindsay or martino
st joesph's children home newark n.j.?
unknown 1963 -66

       

i was taken from my parents do to my mother having a nervous breakdown. was taken to st joesaph's orphanage for children maybe 1963-1966? i have been awarded the state of n.j. till i was 18,back 1976. anybody have any info on me. august 20 1959, born in newark n.j. mother's name shelia that's all i know, no blood relatives that i know of thank you

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patrice lindsay martino,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 10 08:40:50 2010



patrice elizabeth lindsay or martino
st joesph's children home newark n.j.?
unknown 1963 -66

       

i was taken from my parents do to my mother having a nervous breakdown. was taken to st joesaph's orphanage for children maybe 1963-1966? i have been awarded the state of n.j. till i was 18,back 1976. anybody have any info on me. august 20 1959, born in newark n.j. mother's name shelia that's all i know, no blood relatives that i know of thank you

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angela eage,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 15 19:34:15 2010



eagle
childrens aid society toronto ontario canada
1913-?

       

my grandfather william aspinall eagle had a sister born in 1913 in toronto whose fathers name was frederick william and mothers name was jane.Jane soon died and the sister was with the childrens aid society in toronto or scarborough ontario canada.

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Vicky Corbin,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 2 19:20:46 2010



Corbin
Negley, OH
1901 - 1910

       

My husband's grandfather and several siblings were placed into an orphanage near Negley, OH or in Columbiana, OH sometime after 1900. Does anyone know of any orphanages in this area? We've heard it was Dominican's of Sommerset or Sumerset, but have never been able to find anything on it. We have heard of Fairmount Orphanage in Stark County, in or near Alliance, OH, which took in children from Columbiana County. We are having the records check on it. His grandfather's name was Bert (Bertdell) Corbin, and the siblings were Charles Lawrence, Chance, and possibly Roy Corbin. These Corbin boys were the sons of Alva Corbin, Columbiana County. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any information,

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Cheryl Spaulding,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 3 16:59:10 2010




Kings Mountain, South Carolina
1915 - 1927

       

I am researching our ancestor Rev. James H. Spaulding, who founded and ran the Economy Home for Motherless Children in Kings Mountainn, Piedmont Springs, SC between 1915 - 1927. There were between 40 - 65 children in this home.

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Vicki Loseau,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 9 15:04:36 2010
http://vickid.blogspot.com/


Loseau, Loso
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
2 to 3

       

I am looking for anyone that would have been in Home for the Friendless also known as The Children's Home of Cedar Rapids, during the years of 1959 to 1963. I have a few pictures of myself and other girls at the home at that time, and would love to connect with those girls via email.

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Joseph Bigras,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 15 07:47:41 2010







       

To Vincenzo Amadio Sir I wanted To explain Something to you if I may Sir Yes I appreciated Everything you have done for Cass and I the problem was Cass spends money sometimes foolishly im always the one ending up paying out of my disability check wich is hardly nothing I wanted to pay the whole bill for that well its paid now but he gets himself in trouble by negelecting to pay his bills I have no choice to say nothing because he owns the house and contents you forget he took me of the streets I have to abide by his rules his ways if I can help him I always didJust like Michelle and Peter they abide by your rules as far as religion beliefs he does go to church the Baptist church I do not because I felt that alot of these people are parasites they go to church on Sundays then all week long they ignore you I used to be a catholic but I wondered away from religion that is my downfault I wish I can believe but I just dont know how I was not using you if you remember I tried to turn you down many of times Im sorry I got angry when you were only trying to protect your own children I was very ignorant to even mention about the world around us to them every one has their ways ofliving I guess I forgot my place nevertheless I owe you an apology wich I am really sorry I did that and I apologise to your Children yes I understand you said these firm words in your last letter and yes I deserved to be a orphan Im not writing you for sympathy the way I look at it I deserve every bit of misery im having I shall not burden you again nor write you You are a good man not for the money but the things you have achieved and the people you have helped in the past I know you will probably read a few lines and say to yourself empty talk again I do mean it take care of yourself and your family Sincerely Joseph Bigras

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Bonnie Headley,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 16 00:18:15 2010



Johnson or Johnsen
Chicago Illinosis ( maybe Cook Co)
1912

       

My grandma was put was born to a unwed Canadian French or French woman on 3-18-1912. She was put into an orphanage in Illinois, possibly Cook C

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Bonnie Headley,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 16 00:20:20 2010



Johnson or Johnsen
Chicago Illinosis ( maybe Cook Co)
1912

       

My grandma was put was born to a unwed Canadian French or French woman on 3-18-1912. She was put into an orphanage in Illinois, possibly Cook Co. She was adopted my a Johnson or Johnsen family

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Judith Mihok,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 16 09:08:16 2010



Joseph Davidson
St. Anne's Orphan Assylum Cleveland, Ohio
less than a year

       

I am looking for the names of my Grandfather's birth parents. He was born June 17, 1907 at St. Anne's Hospital/Orphan Assylum. He was born Joseph Davidson. His name was changed in May of 1908 when he was adopted. His name was changed to Robert Joseph Abel. He was adopted by Henry J. and Anna M. Abel. I am trying to trace my families' ancestry and need hints on how to trace the adoption records so I can find the names of my grandfather's birth parents.

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Sandra Makovsky,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 21 17:18:37 2010



Baker
orphanage in Denver Co
1910

       

I'm looking for a Charles Baker born in Mo in 1898 to a Frank and Mary Baker. In the 1910 census I find him with his brothers in a state home in Denver, Co. His brothers names were Clayton, Leon, and DeWayne. In the 1900 census he was listed as Hilliard, his middle name.

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Ardith Brown Deters,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 22 08:27:17 2010



Brown
Illinois Solders Orphans Home, Normal , McLean Co IL
1926-?

       

I am hoping to find some information on my fathers cousins, 3 little boys who were placed in the Illinos Solders Orphans Home in the mid 1920's after their father died. Unk why the mother did not keep them. Names were Elmer L, Walter E, and Kenneth E Brown. Ages 6-9. They came from Fulton Co IL. If anyone knows how I might find more, I thank you in advance.

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Cindy,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 23 09:41:04 2010



Dangler
St Vincent's Orphange in Fort Wayne Indiana
1909- 1910

       

Am looking for any information or photos on Irene Leona Dangler at the St Vincents Orphanage, any info will be appreciated, she was placed in there around 1909 along with her sister Martha Dangler and brother or brothers Adam and Elmer Dangler..

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Tina Joiner,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 25 14:07:02 2010



KIDD
Duncan Park Childrens Home / Cisco Road Childrens Home, Lexington. Kentucky
Late 1940s --- 1950s

       

Mother was in these Homes. I am Looking for any Pictures of the Orphans / Children. ( I have one Picture of some kids ) I have no Pictures of my Mom when she was a Kid. and looking for any Information or other contacts for people that might of been there that knew my mom, ( she is Decesed) Her Name Lorena- Lorraine, KIDD They spelled her name many ways. she was about 7years old. also looking for any Info. such as was the children at Cisco Road in house schooled. ( no school record after she was transferred from Duncan Park. 1948 ? - Late 1950s ? Thank You

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nora cannon,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 27 21:08:14 2010



cannon



       

I'm hoping to trace one of the family of John & Catherine Cannon. Catherine's maiden name was Purcell. They had 9 children. James Cannon B 1858 William Henry B 1863 D 1891 Mary B 1865 D 1884 John B 1867 D Christopher B 1871 Ellen B 1872 Thomas B 1874 Catherine B1876 Edward B 1880 They lived in Cleveland Ohio and all were born their except Christopher who I believe was born in Pennsylvania. Catherine was born in 1837 in Ireland and died in 1886 in Cleveland and is buried their. John was born in 1835 and died in 1888 and is also buried in Cleveland. They have left behind a 8,12,14,17,21,30 year old and I haven't been able to trace any of them. I'm assuming the youngest children were either adopted out or put in orphanages. Please help!

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Angelia ,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 29 18:47:36 2010



Orr
Pendleton, Madison County, Indiana, USA


       

I am looking for information on my great great grandmother and her brother. All I have is that they were put in a orphanage in Pendleton and they stayed there until their mom married a Irven Creason and he got them out. Their names were Marion Francis and Gertrude Orr. Their mom's name was Emma Orr. Thank you for your help in this matter.

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Vicky Clore,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 30 06:27:59 2010



Miller
Allegheny or Butler County PA
1921- 1928?

       

I have recently discovered that my mother may have been placed in an orphanage in Pittsburgh Pa. Both she and her brother were placed there. She was born in 1921 and he in 1927. They were both picked up by an uncle but I don't know what year. I would like to know if there is anyway I could verify this story. Since it was between census years, they do no good. I do know my mothers birth certificate was sealed until her death. How do I go about getting this information? Anybody out there know where I could go for help?

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David John Repischak,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 6 19:03:31 2010







       

I'm interested to know if there were any orphanges in Wisconsin open during the 1960's. Was there a place parents could dump young problem children (under six years of age)? It's important. My telephone number is (651) 772-1112/collect. Allow me to thank you in advance for ANY information you MAY have. Sincerely - DJ David John Repischak 918 Mclean Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55106-6313

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Judi Anderson,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 7 10:35:47 2010



Timmons, Timons, Timens
Paducah Kentucky
1880

       

My grandmother, Maggie Timmons, was brought to the Methodist Home in St. Louis, Missouri in 1880, along with her brothers, Willie and Joe. Old notebooks from the institution indicate that they were brought by a Mrs. Hobbs from Paducah, Kentucky. I am trying to findout what orphanages might have been in the Paducah area in 1880. I am looking for information regarding her birth parents. I do know that she was adopted by a Michael and Mary Moore of St. Louis. She eventually came to New Orleans where she married my grandfather, Thomas Briedy.

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judy wallace,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 8 19:44:39 2010



wright, robinson
ft worth texas and mass.
20

       

im looking for a orphange , i think the name was. george coal home for childern in indana. i was there in 1960 1961. i was 8 has any one heard of this childerns home. the care givers were mr. and mrs. duncan. if u no this place please email me. thaks.

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jlbaker,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 12 10:04:28 2010



Crossman Sondheim Wiggins
New York Foundling Hospital
1914-1916

       

I have been told my mother was born either April 19 or 22, 1914 or 1916 in NYC. She was placed at New York Foundling Hospital. She was adopted by either a Crossman or Sondhiem. She was later named Viola Marie Crossman after her adoptive mother Viola Marie Crossman, nee Sondhiem. Father George Crossman. They resided in NYC. Any information is greatly appreciated as this is the only background history that I have. Thank you.

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Cece,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 13 10:08:20 2010



gillot
tarrytown, ny saint vincent de paul boarding school
1930's

       

Would like photos/info on the boarding school for family member who attended the school for a few years sometime in the 1930's. Spoke French and was taught English. The school was affiliated with a Roman Catholic Church.

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Falkenberg,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 13 13:03:57 2010



Cora May Jones
Utica, New York
1825-1894?

       

I am researching Cora May Jones, who was raised in an oprhanage in Utica NY. I am assuming she was placed at birth until she was 18. Her DOB is 4/08/1876. She married in 1895 to Charles Jones in Saratoga County, NY. I know her father's name was George as that was on her death certificate. I am trying to locate the orphanage and perhaps her mother's name. Thanks for any help I can get.

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Krystle Keeney,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 14 22:01:25 2010



Keeney
York County, Pennsylvania


       

I am trying to find any information about my great grand father Walter Keeney parents. I know he was a orphan in York Pennsylvania but im not sure for how long and the name of it. My great grand father was born in 1896 and was listed as a servant in 1910 for the Barton family in York PA. I can not find any other information on his family. My great grandfather never spoke of his parents or other sibilings. I am looking for any type of leads to his parents names where they came from. I am not able to find any census reports from 1900 with his name on it. If anyone has any type of suggestions on where to look or have any type of information that will help. I am the youngest generation of the Keeney family line and would like to find my rooots. Thank you,

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Judith Mihok,   [email protected],    Thu May 6 08:25:07 2010



Joseph Davidson (birth name)/Robert Joseph Abel (adopted name)
St. Anne's Orphan Asylum of Cleveland, Ohio
aproximately 11 months

       

I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Robert Joseph Abel. Particularly, how I can obtain his original birth certificate so I can trace his birth parents. He was born Joseph Davidson at St. Ann's Hospital on June 17, 1907.

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Gretchen Beck,   [email protected],    Sat May 8 10:16:28 2010



Edwards
Children's Home Society, Alameda, CA
1918-1921

       

I am looking for information on an orphanage in Alameda. My father lived here before he was adopted. I would like to find records if available.

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Janis,   [email protected],    Sun May 9 17:30:06 2010



Kennedy-Wainscott
Chicago,Il
1936

       

I am surching for my fathers real parents,I have very little to go on. I know he was in an orphanage in chicago somewhere his birth name was John Eugene Kennedy born 3-30-36 his mothers name was Rose Kennedy I have heard the orphanage he was in burnt down,I have no idea how old he was when put in orphanage but I believe he was an infant, he was adopted by Ivan charles and Dorthy Mae Wainscott.Any information would be helpful thank you

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Maydean Fetty Tilton,   [email protected],    Fri May 14 08:49:48 2010



LaRando, Lorondeau, LaRandeau
Dakota Territory, Nebraska or Kansas would have been an Indian orphanage or mission
1854-1862 ?

       

I am researching my great-grandfather, John LaRando. He was orphaned at a very young age possibly as a baby. His father was French Canadian and mother was Indian possibly Souix. She may not have been full blood. Family stories state he was in an orphanage in South Dakota and was put on a steam boat down the Missouri River with about 50 other orphans and the boat stopped at different towns and families took in the children as workers. John was taken in at Rulo Nebraska by the William Kissel family and lived there the rest of his life. His approximate date of birth 1854. He died in 1925. Any info on any orphanages, missions, or boarding schools for Indian children would be appreciated. Would love to find his name listed in an orphans roll or census.

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Maydean Fetty Tilton,   [email protected],    Fri May 14 08:56:18 2010



LaRando, Lorondeau, LaRandeau
Dakota Territory, Nebraska or Kansas would have been an Indian orphanage or mission
1854-1862 ?

       

I am researching my great-grandfather, John LaRando. He was orphaned at a very young age possibly as a baby. His father was French Canadian and mother was Indian possibly Souix. She may not have been full blood. Family stories state he was in an orphanage in South Dakota and was put on a steam boat down the Missouri River with about 50 other orphans and the boat stopped at different towns and families took in the children as workers. John was taken in at Rulo Nebraska by the William Kissel family and lived there the rest of his life. His approximate date of birth 1854. He died in 1925. Any info on any orphanages, missions, or boarding schools for Indian children would be appreciated. Would love to find his name listed in an orphans roll or census.

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George Coulter,   [email protected],    Sun May 16 13:22:17 2010



Coulter
Illinois children's home and aid society
1938-1942

       

Was there, in fact, a home for children (orphans, dependent, wards of the county) on the south side of chicago, perhaps called the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, in the late 1930s early 1940s. Perhaps by another name. I am thinking it would have been near S. 35th St. I was a ward of Cook County Illinois while at the home during that time frame. Thanks. George

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Chris McKeefry,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 1 02:30:36 2010



McAlary
New York


       

I am looking for a family of McAlary's adopted after their mothers death,in the early 1900's relatives of my husband.

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Phyllis Hultslander DelSanto,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 1 07:51:41 2010



baby: ANNE THOMPSON HALL
Spence Chapin Orphanage, NYC
October 5 1946 or 7

       

I was adopted by a school teacher and a farmer, Elsie and Charles Hultslander...Sullivan County, NY. My Mother is said to have been a teacher. Perhaps a Long Islander. My father is rumor to have been a sailor.

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paula,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 10 00:04:42 2010



Ramey, Ramay, Ramsey, Ramsay
Sparta, Illinois (I think)


       

I don't know if she was ever actually in an orphanage, but the birth certificate for one of her children lists her name as Mary Ramey and that she was born in Sparta, Illinois. I have found varying dates of birth: 1885 to 1888. She lived with the Oldfield family in South Dakota, according to the 1900 census, but doesn't appear to have been adopted by them. Because of the missing 1890 census, I'm not sure how long she was there or if she was in another household or orphanage prior to the Oldfield home. I believe the 1905 S.D. census lists her as being in the state for 15 years so she would have been 3-5 years when she arrived or was placed there. I would really like to have information on her family.

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Shannon Sheppard,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 22 20:57:21 2010



Beard, Arthur Ellis
Georgia (possibly Bibb, County)
<2 yrs

       

Looking for information of my grandfather's real name or lineage. His birth certificate was destroyed in fire in Bleckley County in 1940's. Then his adoptive mother destroyed her copy when his adoptive father died. His adoptive name was James Arthur Little. He was adopted by Jim and Janie Little of Cochran GA. We do not wish to disturb, just to get some family history.

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John Spiegel,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 2 14:39:42 2010



Dignan
St. Mary's Orphanage Orange, NJ
1920- 1935

       

My mother was an orphan and I am hoping to find family of other orphans at St. Mary's during this same era in the hope they may have known my mother.

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debbie ludwig,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 8 01:43:49 2010



william henry clark
pittsburgh, pa
circa 1910

       

My grandfather, william henry clark, born 1900 and his brother, harold clark, born 1902, were put into an orphanage circa 1910 when their mother, rose dyer clark married joseph de lemaire. I have not been able to find anything about them or their father, henry patrick clark. Henry died approximately 1903 jumping from a freight train. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Ryan Hunt,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 11 10:26:42 2010



Freda Mae Bales
Door of Hope Orphanage, Independence, KS
1929-1941

       

Hello, I am trying to find any records, etc of the Door of Hope Orphange and any documents of my grandma Freda Mae Bales when she was there. Thanks, Ryan Hunt

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SUZETTE MUNDY,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 11 23:28:09 2010




NEW YORK STATE


       

MY NAME IS SUZETTE MUNDY AND I AM LOOKING FOR MY FOUR NEPHEWS BORN TO MARISA J MUNDY. THEIR NAMES ARE EUGENE, MIKEL, TORY, AND GIOVANNI MUNDY. I BELIEVE THEY ARE ALL A YEAR OR TWO APART. ALL FOUR WERE BORN IN HARLEM HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK. THE OLDEST WOULD BE EUGENE BORN BETWEEN 95-97 AND EACH OTHER ONE A YEAR OR TWO AFTER. I BELIEVE THEY WERE ALL ADOPTED, BUT NOT ALL FOUR WERE ADOPTED BY THE SAME PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THEM PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected]. THEY HAVE THREE OLDER SIBLINGS, AN OLDER BROTHER PHILLIP 23YRS OLD, AND TWO OLDER SISTERS MARISA 18YRS OLD AND LAVELLE 15YRS OLD. WE WOULD LIKE THEM TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE OTHER SIBLINGS AND LOTS OF AUNTS, UNCLES, COUSINS AND GRANDPARENTS. THOUGH THEIR MOTHER MARISA J MUNDY IS STILL ALIVE, I AM SORRY TO SAY THEIR FATHER HAS PASSED ON. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE, PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU...

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Debra Firestone? Everly?,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 13 14:34:50 2010



Unknown- St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN?
9

       

I recently found that my footprints don't match my birth records. I had always thought I was adopted but now don't know if there was an accidental switch/abduction of me and accidental abandonment of other child. I am looking for information on a missing girl from about 1963 or found child in St. Paul, Minnesota- could also be from Duluth, or Albert Lea. I might be an Everly. I heard people outside my window that thought I was their daughter and said it could be her if birthmark was removed. I did have a birthmark on my back on the inside of my right shoulder blade that was removed. I think I was either adopted or picked up by accident and the other girl left abandoned. I do remember a fishy room and a birdy room at a place where adoptions were taking place and a locker, but that could have been jewish family service or daycare. If you have any info, please email me! The girl I replaced would have had a sister Linda, Mother Gail and Father Richard or Dick. Thank you. Debra?

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Cynthia Reilly,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 13 17:03:41 2010



Ingalls
orphanage in Brooklyn, NY
1909-approx 1911

       

My grandmother, Jeannette Mary Ingalls, and her younger sister Maybelle were placed in an orphanage in NYC (probably in Brooklyn) in 1909. Their mother Gertrude died in childbirth and their father, George Parker ingalls, did not feel that he could take care of them. Jeannette was eventually sent to live with a family in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where she met and married her husband. Jeannette never saw or heard from her father again. I am interested in finding out what the name of the orphanage was. I would also love to find out what eventually happened to her father, but that's another type of search. If anyone could provide any information about orphanage lists in Brooklyn at that time period, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Cynthia Reilly,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 13 17:04:04 2010



Ingalls
orphanage in Brooklyn, NY
1909-approx 1911

       

My grandmother, Jeannette Mary Ingalls, and her younger sister Maybelle were placed in an orphanage in NYC (probably in Brooklyn) in 1909. Their mother Gertrude died in childbirth and their father, George Parker ingalls, did not feel that he could take care of them. Jeannette was eventually sent to live with a family in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where she met and married her husband. Jeannette never saw or heard from her father again. I am interested in finding out what the name of the orphanage was. I would also love to find out what eventually happened to her father, but that's another type of search. If anyone could provide any information about orphanage lists in Brooklyn at that time period, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Jean Long,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 13 23:47:51 2010



Bell
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
after 1880

       

Attempting to locate Grandfather's sister. Information on a Frank Bernard Bell born Dec 25, 1880. Was in orphange in Maryland. Lived in Jefferson County, WV. Had children named Nell, Alice, Frances, James and Frank. Had a sister, name unknown, visited him in WV by train. Lost contact. Need info for genealogy of course

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juanita Henry,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 19 17:22:01 2010



Montgomery



       

Looking for my Husbands Grandfatherand his brothers and sister I have been told there Father died in a prison camp in 1864, The mother farmed the chrildren out. the grand father was raised by a family named Henry.Don"t know what happened to the others. We have no first name of there real father or mother, The Father was suposed to be a Capt. in the civil war,

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Rebecca Maness,   rbmaness@cableone,net,    Wed Jul 21 15:50:31 2010



Glozier, Glazier, Gosia, Glosier, Glozer, Gozer, Gloger,
Tennessee
from 1880

       

I am looking for information on John Glozier Born 1866 died before 1910 in Dyersburg, tn. His brother James Born 1864 he also died in Dyersburg, tn. John was my great grandfather. He and his bother James were said to be orphaned at an early age. John married Eller Vaughan her father was William Vaughan. I can't find out where the two brothers came from or where John Glozier is buried. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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jane,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 26 12:11:48 2010



elizabeth wolfe
new orleans, louisianna
1855..?

       

i am trying to locate any records that can show if this child elizabeth wolfe, was placewd into ther orphanage.. she will be my grandmother's grandmother... thank you, jane

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jane,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 26 12:17:15 2010



Wolfe
new orleans, louisianna
1855---?

       

i am trying to locate any records pertaining to the placement of elizabeth wolfe, into the orphanage, sometime in 1855, onward to at least 2 two years later on.. hope you can please help me.. she is my grandmother's grandmother... thank you, jane

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Juanita Wilson,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 26 21:56:24 2010



Thompson, Large
Louisville, KY which is Jefferson County
1899-1905

       

Trying to find out info on my grandmother Hallie Jane or Jane Thompson born Jan. 4,1899. Birth place is suppose to be a town near Marengo Indiana. Her parents were John and Mahala Thompson who were 28 and 18 when she was born. Supposedly her mother died in childbirth. Father kept her for a little while but had to put her in the Kentucky Children's Society orphanage there in Louisville Kentucky. She went to live with Thomas and Lavinia Large in Fleming County Kentucky in 1905. They adopted her in 1906, but there were still other foster kids in the home. The man that worked for the Kentucky Children Society was Hugh Y Harvin. He was a Rev. Close friend of the people who adopted her. any thing is helpful even if your family member was in that home around the same time frame.

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Erin Kolbe,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 28 12:18:22 2010



Herman Kolbe
Winchester Orphanage
unknown

       

i am looking for information on my Great grandfather Herman Kolbe. He was born 3-Sept-1884 and grew up in Winchester Orphanage. I do not know the location of the orphanage, but I think that is was in West Seneca, NY. He married my great grandmother Anna koester in 1908. I know that he was a farmer and it is listed that they lived in western new york. I would like info on him.

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Rhoda Melendez,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 28 15:09:49 2010



Frances Ellen Crosley
Mobile, Alabama or New Orleans, LA
1860-1870

       

I am looking for information on my great-grandmother who was orphaned around 1860-1870, and we've been told she was in an orphanage in Mobile, Alabama, or New Orleans, LA. Her full name was Frances Ellen Crosley, but she primarily went by the name of Ellen Crosley. There were 3 siblings, 2 were brothers, but we do not have the names, nor do we know if they were in the same orphanage with her. We believe not. Any information that could be provided would be greatly appreciated.

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Marge,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 29 16:51:26 2010



Mace, William R., b. 1911, and brother George, b.1908
Missouri
unknown

       

Looking for info on William R.Mace, born 1911 and his brother, George Mace, b. 1908. Believe they were run-aways at about ages 9 and 11 respectively. Believe they may have been raised in an orphanage in Missouri. Any leads greatly appreciated.

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Kevin Lane,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 13 22:22:04 2010



Arena
Tarrytown, NY


       

I am searching for information on my grandfather, Arthur Joseph Arena. I recall hearing that he came over from Sicily as a small child and spent a number of year in an orphanage or home in or near Tarrytown NY. If anyone knows how I can find out the names of such places in the early 1900's and also how I can try to find out if he was a resident of any of them please let me know Many thank Kevin Lane Buffalo, NY

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william peter pucci,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 18 18:26:27 2010



pucci
convent of the sisters of mercy in brooklyn nyc
1950 to 1953

       

Looking for my birth parents and or siblings/relatives.I'm 60 yrs old and would like to meet them. email [email protected]

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Barbara Capone,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 21 08:22:32 2010



David Watts
Philadelphia, PA


       


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Barbara Capone,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 21 08:32:00 2010



David Watts
Philadelphia, PA
1907-1945

       

My Father was born 9 Feb 1907 in the Lying In Hospital which was affiliated with the Philadephia Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. His birth certificate shows his parents as William A. Watts and Josephine Jackson. both white. At the age of 1 1/2 yrs. he was placed in the Philadelphia Home for Orphans (which I do not believe exists today). The reason given was that his father William A. Watts was dead. I have been unsuccessful getting any information from Philadelphia Hospital. They say they cannot release the information due to privacy limitations. I cannot find any information on the orphanage as yet. I have not been able to find either parent in the census since the name is very common. I have no clues, where they came from, did they live in Philadelphia, what was the cause of death, where is William buried, etc. Any hints or help will be very much appreciated. Barbara C

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Jackie Carroll,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 22 18:32:52 2010



Norman A Buhl
Staten Island New York, Richmond county
1920 - 1930

       

My grandfather was put into a orphanage sometime after his parents died in 1921 and 1922, I believe it would have been around 1922 and he would have been there until around 1930 when he enlisted into the Military, he had 5 sibilings, 1920 census said sibilings where Anthony 18yr, Albert 12yr, Edward 11yrs, Norman A Buhl 7yrs (grandfather), Rose 6yrs, and Rita 5yrs, Edward and Albert went to live with cousins Arthur Birmingham and family and Norman was put into an orphanage, Rose and Rita (unknown) Anthony went to live with a family as a boarder all on staten island, Mother and Father Anthony Buhl and Margaret (Langton) Buhl. Looking for orphanage and any living relatives. thank you, Jackie Carroll

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Patty,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 23 08:59:17 2010



Bannon,Bannan,Banian,O'Bannan,O'Bannon
RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC ORPHANAGE ASYLUM, Providence,R.I. USA
???????

       

Hi, I am researching the names of Patrick E. Bannon who was born in Boston,Mass. 1920 and his sister Margaret M. Bannon also born in Boston,Mass. 1921. They were later both put into a Catholic Orphanage in Rhode Island staffed by the Sister's of Mercy, were they both grew up...The Orphanage has since closed their door making it very difficult to fine out any information!! Any help would be greatly appreciated..Thank you!!Patty

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steven toole,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 25 22:11:33 2010




pineville ky
1937 to 1960

       


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Mary McMorrow,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 16 13:11:42 2010



Gilligan
Philadelphia
1912 - 1920

       

My Great Grand Aunt was placed in St. Vincent's on 20th Street, Philadelphia after her mother died in 1912, where would I be able to gain information on her admission and history of the Orphanage.

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Barbara Williams (maiden name Burghduff(married na,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 4 10:38:31 2010



williams
indianapols, Indiana
1946- 1950

       

I was living in a foster home family by the name of Cora Josephine and Homer Carrigan in Indianapolis, Indiana during 1948-1952 era. I was in a foster home for a short time before that with a family by the name of Picketts, I don't remembertheir first name, but do remember tommy and judy pickett. There also was some friends by the name Ivan and Sylvia Siebold. My real parents name was Arlo H. Williams and Mildred Louise Williams (young-maiden name. My father Arlosometime visited Krogers Restaurant by the air field. If anyone has information to any of these families please contact me. My name Is Barbara Burghduff(Williams). Thank You

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Lorrie McGirr,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 4 12:53:39 2010



Edwards George Ephraim b1874
New York
1874- 1884

       

George Ephraim Edwards, b1874, death certificate states raised in NY Orphanage. Have no idea which one. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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James,R.St.Aubin,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 6 14:24:47 2010



Christopher Sanders born3/1/58
Rochester,N.Y.
52

       

I was born 1 march 1958 at a Rochester,N.Y.area hospital and have hoped all my life to one day meet my biological mother and/or father to learn my roots and perhaps also hopefully become friends. A lifetime of not knowing has left a void in my heart that longs to be fulfilled.Please respond if you think you may know anything about my biological family ties.I truely need to know to find my inner peace.THANK YOU very much!!!!

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Meranda,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 12 14:44:43 2010



shadbolt
wisconsin
1890-1920

       

This is a long shot but my great grandfather roy vernon shadbolt i was told was born in wisconsin probably blanchardville. He was a child when his parents died and he was placed into and orphanage. Where at 14 he ran away. Sometime later he joined the army went to war. he came back married and settled down in washington state. Here is his probable dates 1 Aug 1 1890- Jan 1966.

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shirley niewald,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 21:24:08 2010



niewald



       


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shirley niewald,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 21:37:46 2010



niewald



       


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shirley niewald,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 21:50:43 2010



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shirley niewald,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 15 22:07:09 2010



niewald



       

looking for information on a baby girl abandoned September,1, 1922 in terre haute, indiana. she was found under a hedge at 715 elm street. In the paper she was called "little miss nobody", and later the paper referred to her as miss betty anne vigo. she was taken to the friendly inn. she was adopted a month later by albert and mabel niewald of carlisle, indiana. They named her Rosemary. Rosemary had a baby boy, Mike, on september 14, 1940. Mike is my husband, and we are also seeking information on his father. We were once told by a friend of Rosemarys that mikes father was a man last name of Loudermilk(sp?)from carlisle. Any information would be very much appreciated.

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Lorrie McGirr,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 16 11:56:02 2010



Edwards
Orphanage, New York
1874- 1894

       

Looking for any information on George Ephraim Edwards raised in New York Orphanage. He married Sallie Cooper in 1898, They are my great grandparents on my father's side. He died in Mechanicsville, Va in 1946. His death certificate just state New York Orphanage.

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Sabrina Cunningham,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 17 15:47:54 2010



Leonard Lavern Jones
The Cunningham Children's Home, Illinois, USA
1909-1911

       

I am looking for any information about my maternal grandfather. He passed away in 1980. Born: Leonard Lavern Jones on 5/26/1909 in Morgan County, Jacksonville, Illinois. Adopted: William A. and Hepsy Moore Cook of Illinois, from the Cunningham Children's Home on November 11, 1910. His name was then changed to Ralph Moore Cook. Thanks!

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mary davis,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 17 17:06:29 2010



teresa tighe,o'connell.mchugh. quigley not sure
brooklyn,ny
1928-1929

       


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i am looking for info on my mother not sure of her last name at birth but was given up and later she was adopted by her grandmother loretts rheberg in brooklyn,ny

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Amanda,   Hallen,    Mon Oct 25 07:51:14 2010



Bryant
Greenville sc
1907-1927

       

I am looking for any info on the Odd fellows in greenville sc. I am hoping that some one out there knows something i keep running into dead ends...to the best of my knowledge that most of the children came from diffrent states mostly pa and ny. I want to share info with anyone willing to give it. thank you amanda hallen

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carmen aja,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 4 15:29:59 2010



Andrews Barrette Borrett
Ogdensburg orphanage
1- 8

       

I'm looking for information on the kids of Agnes Borrett, wife of Willis Andrews, the kids were left at the orphanage on November 1922, they were 3 girls(Frances,Florence,Elmerine) and 2 boys(Joseph Wiilliam and Robert), later they were adopted.

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Patricia Craig,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 4 15:54:44 2010



Dudley, Dudly
Ft Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
1920- 1925

       

Looking for information about orphanages in Tarrant County, Texas in 1920-1925 time frame, when my mother and her siblings were placed in perhaps Masonic Widow and Orphans Home; Masonic Orphans Home; or simply Orphans Home, Tarrant County. Four Dudley children were placed in an orphanage in Ft Worth in 1920, sometime after the census was taken in January, 1920, where they were listed with both parents in Montague County, TX. The Dudley children and ages in 1920 census are: AJ (Arch Joseph Jr), age 7; Lois R, age 5; Mozelle age 4, and Juanita Pauline (or Pauline) age 3. Specifically, seeking dates they were in care and date returned to their mother and name of the orphanage. Father died in April 1920 and mother could not care for them due to illness and eviction from the family farm. Orphanage in question was said to have burned down later.

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paralee stansbury,   [email protected] om,    Sat Nov 13 11:51:37 2010



eva grace helton or hilton
louisville ky, kentucky children's home
between 1907 and 1920

       

i am lookin for my mother who was in the kentucly children's home sometime between 1907 and 1920 that home was on baxter ave in louisville ky she was born sept. 6 1907 and was in the anderson county ky federal census in 1920 as a lodger in the inabitt home there she was in a foster home in nelson county ky from about 1922 until 1929, that family's name was stansbury thank you for any information you cxan provide paralee stansbury, her daughter

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paralee stansbury,   [email protected] om,    Sat Nov 13 11:57:56 2010



eva grace helton or hilton
louisville ky, kentucky children's home
between 1907 and 1920

       

i am lookin for my mother who was in the kentucly children's home sometime between 1907 and 1920 that home was on baxter ave in louisville ky she was born sept. 6 1907 and was in the anderson county ky federal census in 1920 as a lodger in the inabitt home there she was in a foster home in nelson county ky from about 1922 until 1929, that family's name was stansbury thank you for any information you cxan provide paralee stansbury, her daughter

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:36:41 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:37:34 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:38:02 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:38:27 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:39:06 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:39:25 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. there is a new ranch style structure there now. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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marguerite hebda,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 18 12:40:11 2010



ST JOHNS CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM-ORPHANAGE
Grand Rapids Michigan USA
1947 TO 1958

       

***SEARCHING FOR SURVIVING ORPHANS 1947-1958 ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE (orphan asylum) GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN *Dominican nuns. memories\information would be appreciated, any pictures of the old Gothic orphanage. being 'farmed out' 1958-1961 to SISTERS OF CHARITY in Wheeling West VA at OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL. any pictures or memories would be appreciated. any pictures or information concerning Adrian School for Girls, Adrian Michigan between 1961-1964 would be appreciated. student: marguerite ann sandoval: [email protected]

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Joy,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 25 13:37:51 2010



Boetcher/Poetcher/Betcher
PA and NJ
late 1800 to 1920

       

I wanted to post to cancel out and old e-mail address It was joysavagardner@prodigy.......... It is now [email protected]

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Terri Lowe,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 30 15:40:56 2010



Dean
Southern Tier Orphans Home , Marjorie Dean, Elmira,NY
1921-?

       

I am hopeing someone can direct me to any records of the Southern Tier Orphans Home of Elmira,NY After 9 yrs of searching today I found a newspaper article from April 1921 that tells me that my mother in law and her sister were place. Marjorie Dean and her sister Ella. I have found the 2 brothers Doyle Richmond Dean and Charles Dean Southard9they were not placed in the Orphans Home),but have been unable to find any thing abt Ella. If anyone can direct me as to where to go for info or have any ideals I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

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judy freeman,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 2 09:27:26 2010



jones
livingston kentucky
1927 1928 1929

       

was looking for info on my family they were put in orphans home.their names were amzie,bennie,carter and lottye jones

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gary young,   gary_young67217,    Mon Dec 6 13:10:41 2010



young
daniel webster orphanage,franklin,N.H. merrimack county usa
40's &50"s

       

would like to get in touch with children I was there with .I tried to get in touch with them , perhaps you would know of site or know some organization who I could contact thanyou gary young 2 frends iwould like to know is monty delrossi, dora hines

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NANCY JIMISON,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 12 11:40:11 2010



myers
louisville ky


       

LOOKING FOR A MYERS FAMILY IN THE LATE 1800S WHO SEPERATED HAD AT LEAST 4 CHILDREN 2 WENT TO HOSPITALS WITH MALNUTRITION AND LACK OF CARE THE BOYS WENT WITH THEIR FATHER MAYBE CINCY OHIO..........PARENTS WERE MINNIE MYERS AND LOUIS MYERS. THE GIRLS NAMES WERE EMILY MYERS AND ALICE MYERS. BOYS UNK. MOTHER MAIDEN NAME WAS TAYLOR OR COLLINS. SHE WAS A DRUNK SO WE HEAR.

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Kathy,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 16 11:15:08 2010



Kyde
San Francisco, CA


       

My aunt Ann Schneider Kyde past away in March 1951. She left behind a son, Gary Kyde, about 7 years old. Ann knew her health was failing and had made arrangments to place her son for adoption with friends of Mary Marlow(Ann's sister). Gary's father, known as Bob Kyde, had remarried and moved back to Wisconsin. His new wife was not willing to raise his son from a former marriage. Ann also did not want Gary to have contact with his father because she felt he was abusive. The adoptive parents did have some contact with Ann's parents after the adoption, but everything stopped after a year. All contact with his mother's family(who also live in WI)was then lost. Ann's parents did not have the resources to attempt a search and life moved on. However, Ann's family never forgot about Gary and always wondered how he was. The last picture of Gary taken at age 7 always hung next to the phone in the home of Ann's parents... just in case he ever called. The adoptive parents stated they would use Gary's last name as his middle name, but no one can remember the adoptive parent's surname. However, we do think Mary Marlow remembered and/or knew of his wherabouts, but she whould not divulge any information. She stating that Ann had wanted the adoptive family to break all connection to her family due to poverty and a family history of alcoholism. Mary Marlow took her secret with her to the grave in 2009. While we want to honor Ann's wishes and feel at the time she made a good choice for her son, it has been almost 60 years and Gary's cousins would like to know him. We have many pictures of him and his mother he may like to have.

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Sandra Zwicky,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 27 15:53:25 2010



Geraldine Pierce
St. Joseph, MO. Buchanan County, USA (Possibly Catholic Charities, or St. Anthony's
1943

       

I was adopted by Earl and Mabel Case of WI. My adoptive mother was a school teacher and my father, a farmer. My birth mother was 24 when I was born and she was also a teacher. My birth father was a truck driver. This is all the information that I have and would love to find any family. My given name was Geraldine Pierce. I was adopted at a few weeks old.

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juanita ruth jones beck,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 28 09:44:01 2010



jones
mt. carmel home, morrison, il
1952-1955

       

Would like to make contact with other people who were residents there at Mt. Carmel, I along with my three older siblings were boarded there from approximately late 1952 thru 1955. My parents were Carlton and Athlene Jones.

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Lisa,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jan 6 14:27:33 2011



Joyce
nashville tn
1940's- 1950's

       

looking for the daughter of Joyce Taylor .Joyce lived in Nashville Tn in the 1950's /died at a young age giving birth to a baby girl. no other info except the babys father was told joyce died and the baby was taken to Knoxville Tn possibly? anyone from Nashville remember a Joyce Taylor that passed away at a young age ( possibly in her teens)

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Kristen Henry,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 15 13:48:25 2011



Schuh or Schuk
cuyahoga county
1920-2009

       

My name is Kristen Henry, my grandmother Helen Schuh was born in March in 1920, she became pregnant with twin boys in 1945 or 1946, her family was a very strong german christian family and they sent her away to a womans house that took in pregnant unwed young women. Then gave birth at was called City Hospital at the time where she gave birth to what she said were beautiful twin boys and they took them away from her. She then remarried in 1948 still carrying this family secret to herself, in 1949 she gave birth to a little girl (my mother), Nancy. My mother never knew she had twin brothers until I became pregnant when i was very young and a family member accidentally told my mom about the schuh secret. Naturally my mother was devistsed when informed that she was not the only child she beleived she was. She asked my grandma about the boys and my grandmother got very upset and said that she didnt want to upset the family that they went to. She cried like it happened yesterday, she said, "they were so beautiful, and they had dark hair". She also said that the nurse made a mistake and brought the twins into my grandmas room not knowing that they were being adopted out so for the next 50years she saw those beuatiful twin boys in her dreams she said. She was everything to me, an amazing woman, every good characteristic I have came from her and the love that she gave. My mother Nancy is and has been dying to find out and meet who her brothers are. She wants them to know that my grandma didnt want to let them go, they were very much loved and wanted by her, but in the 20's you didnt make those kind of decisions in a situation like that. I cant imagine how hard it must have been for her, forced to give up children that she desparatly wanted to love. Sadly, she passed away in 2009 never having the chance to meet them. But, my mother would like to meet her brothers very much and I wouldnt mind meeting my uncles. I also have another sister, and we both have children. We live in North Royalton and in the Cleveland area. Please, if you any info about these twin boys born around 1945-46 at City Hospital in Cleveland Ohio, please contact us at 440-476-9400 or email us at [email protected]. Thank you so much and we hope that you would like to meet us too.

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Penny (mesle) Schlemmer,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 30 18:57:30 2011



Mesle
Saginaw, Michigan
1923

       

I am looking for anyone who might have known my father and could share anything. He passed away when I was four and I know very little of him. Thank You, Penny

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Mary A.Maddeb,   maryfromkiosbcglobal.net,    Mon Jan 31 06:52:17 2011



Smith
Detroit, MI
early 1900's

       

My Mother, Alice Rose Smith, was in an orphanage in Detroit, MI in the early 1900's. Their home was on Agnes Street so I assume it would be an orphanage in that area. Annunciation Catholic Church was their parish. Any "clues" would be appreciated.

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       charly0689 san francisco adoption posted 2002

Hello, I am writing from northern California. I just found your post on the ancestral orphans message board. Although it is 2002 posting, I am hoping you might still be reading posts. I just recently learned that there was an adoption in my familty in San Francisco 1909-1913. Like your experience, I have no birth certificate for my family member and I do not know if he was adopted from an orphanage or pirvately. I just wondered if you had any success in your search and if you have any information you could share with me.... any clues to orphanages, or posslble ways to learn of a birth certificate.. Thank you for any advice you may have. Thank you. Jean Taylor [email protected]

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Teresa Milazzo,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 5 09:28:09 2011



Angelo J Monaco
farmingdale home for boys
18

       

hello i am searching for my fathers family i cannot find a birth certificate but was bapitized at st agans in rockville ctr long island. my father angelo j. monaco and his brother dominick monaco- dominick died at the age of 16 the last known home i have is on long island and that home burned down with all records. i am looking for my grandparents there are no records for them anywhere i went to all the sites and looked for anything found nothing the only names i have are his father and mothers names on bapitzed certificate father name - pasquel monaco mother name amiela brasia i think that is the right spelling. it looks like they never married but had my father and his brother who was two years apart.!!! i want to know if there is any family who were connected to pasqule and amiela any help would be appreciated. thank you in advance Teresa Milazzo (Monaco)

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Margi Owenss,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 7 16:22:49 2011



Downs
Sisters of St Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1919-1925

       

I'm looking for any information on a Gerald (or Geral) Downs. He is listed on the 1920 Census at St. Joseph's, but not on the 1930, that I could see. He was listed as 2 years old in 1920. I believe he had a sister there to. That's what I'm trying to figure out. Her name was Virginia Downs. She is listed just a few names above him on the 1920 Census. She was adopted by a family member and taken to Kansas to live. We didn't know about a little boy. I'm doing the family history work and found his name when I was researching her. I want to know if Virginia and Gerald were siblings. [email protected]

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Margi Owens,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 7 16:23:48 2011



Downs
Sisters of St Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
1919-1925

       

I'm looking for any information on a Gerald (or Geral) Downs. He is listed on the 1920 Census at St. Joseph's, but not on the 1930, that I could see. He was listed as 2 years old in 1920. I believe he had a sister there to. That's what I'm trying to figure out. Her name was Virginia Downs. She is listed just a few names above him on the 1920 Census. She was adopted by a family member and taken to Kansas to live. We didn't know about a little boy. I'm doing the family history work and found his name when I was researching her. I want to know if Virginia and Gerald were siblings. [email protected]

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colleen ,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 18 15:06:12 2011



Margaret Winifred Prosser
Hartford or New Britian CT
18

       

Looking for names of CT orphanages in the Hartford or New Britian area. My Grandmother, Margaret Winifred Prosser, was there around 1910 until she was 18 years old. Thank you.

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Teresa Gilmore,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 20 17:29:30 2011



Melissa Ford
Columbus Ohio
1895-?

       

looking for my friends mothers history. it's known she was raised by Ford family. Left on doorstep but truth isn't known. Could have been born into Baird family but something happened and Ford's took her in. Also rumored to have a brother but no proof

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Kristy Hiller,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 21 08:03:14 2011



Hawley
Nebraska, USA
1876 or 1877

       

Looking for information about my Great Grandfather, Frank Hawley. Need the name of the orphanage he was sent to in 1876 or 1877, by his father W.H. Hawley. They lived in Fremont, NE and Frank was born in His beloved mother, Anna, died on 20 June 1876. Would like any record of his stay, how long was his stay, was he indentured, did his father ever return for him. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Rodney Hoyle,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 21 09:18:11 2011







       


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Robert Donham,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 21 12:02:02 2011



Unknown
Marion Childrens Home, Marion, Indiana
2

       

I was born on January 10, 1953 in Marion, Indiana. Myself and 3 other siblings were taken by child welfare and put in the Marion Childrens Home (orphanage). I don't remember my siblings I was 2 when I went to the orphanage and 4 when I was adopted. I have red hair and blue eyes. I would love to meet my siblings. You can contact me at [email protected]

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Angela Deban,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 22 07:01:11 2011



Shirley Stacy
St Francis Orphanage, Oswego, NY 13126
1927- 1941

       

I am looking for any information on this Orphanage

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J. L. Riley,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 25 21:07:45 2011



James Or Jim Tony Rallie
AR
between 1895 & 2020

       

My Father died in 1935 when I was six years old. He was born April 25, 1894 as best I can determine. I have never knew anything about him except he was born, Married & Died in AR. And that he farmed in Heber. I have heard by a distant relative that he lost his Father when he was young and that he may have had several Sisters/brothers. who was put in an orphanage to be adopted out. I have saw where his Father & Mother were born in Germany. But have no other information. I would appreciate any information that could help find some relative.

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Kelley,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 2 19:48:16 2011



Evangelista
Philadelphia, PA
1901-?

       

I have recently been doing research on my family. I am looking for info on early orphanages or homes for girls in the 1900's. My Great Grandmother was born in 1901 and was placed in an orphanage in the Philadelphia. That is all I know.

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Fran,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 4 10:15:30 2011



Hansen
Philadelphia pa
1900 to 1909

       

My great grandfather and great grandmother had 2 children in 1900 census Veronica Hansen b 1896 and Robert Hansen b 1897 in Philadelphia pa. My great grandfather Peter Hansen died in 1906 and by the 1910 census only my grandmother Frances Hansen was listed living with neighbors and we cannot find death certificates or what happened to these young children. My grandmother never mentioned she had 2 older siblings.

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Donald Brown,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 6 12:20:13 2011



John Elmer Brown
Louisville.Ky
1875

       

My granfather said he live in a orphanage in Louisville before coming to Oregon His name is John Elmer he born Dec 25 1875. he died 1956 in Oregon.

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BENJAMIN SAMVIBI,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 7 03:59:50 2011



benjamin samvibi
refugee camp accra Ghana
just 3 years

       

I am Benjamin Samvibi I hail from Free Town the Capital city of Sierra Leone , I am 25yrs old boy Living as a refugee here in the Bujumbura Camp in Accra Ghana. I have been here for about three years now because of Fund deposited with a Storage Company by my late Father, but I am afraid to seek for an assistance because of the way refugees here lost their funds day in day out , now I don�t know if it�s the beneficiary or the people in charge here that are running away with their funds, that was why I decided to stay back and watch before doing or contacting anybody for help because this is the only hope my Mother and I have in life so we have to be extra ordinary careful. But at this time we have to contact you for assistance because we no longer find it funny here anymore my mother is very sick due to the kind of food they give to us here everyday, No good food and the water is not purify. My late Father Dr. Anthony Samvibi was the Personal Assistant (PA) to the first Prime Minister of Sierra Leone Sir Milton Margai in 1964 and my Father was also one time the party chairman of National Unity Party (NUP) in Sierra Leone he worked with the Government all his life. Before his death he made my mother and I know that during the war he has deposited $35million United States Dollar with a storage company as Family belongings he gave my Mother and I all the necessary document covering the Funds and the Agreement letter he signed with the Company all are with us here in the Refugee Camp here in Ghana but we need a foreign beneficiary to help us claim the Funds out of Africa for investment according to my Fathers Agreement with the Company, so we kindly seek your assistant to stand for us as our foreign beneficiary who want to help us claim the fund but we have to trust you in this because we have seen many like this before, but because of my mothers condition I just have to seek for help now. I and my mother have agreed in giving you 20% of the total Funds and any expenses from you during the claiming of the Fund will be mapped out before your percentage, but you must be aware that as soon as you receive the Fund you are going to invite us to your country for the investment of the Fund, this going to be confidential between you and us and for us to have more faith in you, you can kindly make a trip to meet us here so that we go together to the security company so that you talk to them face to face as my Fathers business partner who want to claim our Fund for us but if you can�t then you can let us know in your reply. As soon as I get your reply I will furnish you with more details and also forward the documents that are backing up the funds to you. My Regards, Benjamin Samvibi

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Sara Hirsch,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 10 15:05:49 2011



Paul Hirsch
Marks Nathan Children's Home, Chicago, IL
1940 or 1941-1946?

       

Looking for information on my father who was a resident of Marks Nathan Children's Home in Chicago, Il. I believe he was a resident in 1940 or 1941 for about 3 to 5 years.

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Rosemary Jones Hopkins,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 12 20:59:20 2011



Everett Owen Jones & Elbert Opal Jones
Presbyterian Orphanage of Missouri at Farmington Missouri
Approx 1921- 1928

       

My father and twin brother were put in an orphanage after their father died (James Jones) and their mother (Mary Slaughter Jennings Jones) couldn't manage them. I know they ran away many times while there. I would like any information about their time at the orphanage or any records that are available. Especially if their records listed any relatives names and where abouts or the full names of their parents or grandparents. I visited the orphanage as a young child with my father. I would eternally grateful if there were any photos of the children. I have no information on his parents, grandparents or any photos of him as a child. Any one out there able to shed some light on my query? Anything would be most appreciated.

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Brenda,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 19 20:42:53 2011



Buckley
Dent Co , Salem Missouri.
90 yrs

       

I am Looking for Mary Jane Buckley. Parents that raised her was Nancy Caroline (winchester)Buckley. & John Buckley of Dent Co Mo. birth 12-16-1877. I always heard that she was adopted from A cherokee family and her twin died. I also heard her Real father was a Moses. (not sure). She had a sister Laura who also was adopted to same family. she was born 1883. They were not on the any census before 1900 any were. "I would like to find MY real grandparents." On Mary's Social security card info; It has Father John Buckley Mother: Sarah Nancy Caroline Julian. ( Julian is my last clue but at brick wall.. email me if any thing.([email protected])

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Alta Godwin,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 26 10:44:26 2011



Earl (Earle) Barnes
Orphanage of the Good Shepherd, Louisville, KY. USA
1995-1917

       

I am trying to find records on my father, Earl Barnes. He was in 'The Home of the Innocents until he was 6 and then went to 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' (both in Louisville Kentucky) I do have the records for 'The Home of the Innocents but can't tell how long he was there. He did go to 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd in about 1895 when he was 6. I can follow him in a census there in 1900 and after that in other census years, but I do not know anything about his first few years of life. The Episcopal Diocese is supposed to be going thru the records of that Orphanage (OOTGS) but there may be nothing on them to help me. He was told he was born in Florida and that his mother's name was Rena Grey, father Theodore. Just looking for suggestions because I can't seem to find anything on these people. I have a picture of him in his first year taken in Arkansas City, KS.

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Helen,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 27 16:48:40 2011



Cartledge, Cartlidge, Catledge, Cattledge,
South Carolina. I think Aiken, SC but not sure
don't Know

       

I am looking for some information on an orphan's home located somewhere in South Carolina in the 1880's, probably 1883 but could have been before then. My grandfather Benjamin William Cartledge and his two little brothers, Edward and Joseph were sent to an orphanage when their parents died. I think Benjamin's grandfather's name was Jefferson and his mother's name was Harriet Cartledge, but I'm not sure. I need to find the orphanage records if they still exisit to be able to determine for sure who his parents were. Any help will be appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected] Thank you.

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Bernard,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 28 22:40:57 2011



Heotis
Hilltop School for Girls
1948- 1963

       

I am looking for how to get information on orphans placed in Hilltop School for Girls. My mother was placed there in 1948 and I would like to get information on her time there, problems/medical history that she had during childhood, and the reason she was placed there. If anyone has info, please let me know. Thanks!

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Caroline,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 30 10:45:51 2011



Headley, Mason
Arizona Children's Home, Tucson, Arizona
1965

       

Looking for a child that was given up for adoption after November, 1965 in Tucson, Arizona. Birth last name of child would have been Headley or Mason.

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Sandy Calhoun,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 31 13:01:06 2011



Anna Blackshire
Maryland
Not Sure(Born 1890)

       

I am looking for my father-in-law's grandmother's birth parents. She was adopted by Anna Mariner and they lived in Pennsylvania but the records on ancestry say that her father was born in Maryland so I am assuming that they must have adopted her from Maryland. She was born in 1890. She was already living with the Mariners by 1900 according to the 1900 Federal Census so she had to be adopted before then. She was married to George B. Batten and her son was George W. Batten, Sr. Any help finding out who her natural parents were would be greatly appreciated.

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regina rogerson ,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 2 07:32:50 2011



james robert oneil
cleveland ohio
1919

       

record of this child and adoption by the oneil's How did he get there

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Robin,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 3 22:57:13 2011



CREGO
Herkimer Co. Ilion, German Flatts, Utica?, NEW YORK
1868-1900

       

MINNIE CREGO, MINNIE HAZEL CREGO, MINNIE CREGO CLIVE. My great- grandmother, listed on 1880 Census as adopted by Francello and Rebecca Crego. Half brother Ralph Crego. Not listed on any 1870 census. Please contact with info if connected.

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Nancy,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 5 14:16:34 2011



Cassen
Providence, R.I.
1922+

       

My husband's father, George Cassen, was left by his parents Edna May Cassen and Herbert Leander Allen Cassen in Providence R.I. when George was 2 years old. George told my husband that he grew up in an orphanage. We are looking for any records that would indicate who took care of George when he was abandoned at the age of 2!

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Lucinda Hutcherson,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 7 13:28:54 2011



Bushey
St Anne's Orphanage in Michigan
1902

       

Trying to find out about my father. Fostered from St Annes Orphanage according to baptismal records. No birth certificate. Theodore Edward Bushey on certificate, father I believe was Edward C Bushey. Just trying to find out anything at all. Father and mother passed, only child, would like some history on my father. He did change his name by usage to Clayton Edward Hamilton. He was born around 1902 and married in 1947 in Los Angeles CA. Fostered by Anna Hamilton.

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Melissa Jenkins,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 9 19:06:15 2011



Everley, Eberley, Everly, Eberly
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA


       

I am looking for information about my great grandfather, Charles Everley. He was left at a Catholic orphanage in Philadelphia when he was approximately 5-7 years old (1908-1910, give or take a year for error in birth year). He did not mention the name of the orphanage but it may have burned down or had part of it burn but I don't know when that may have been. We believe his parents were Burney Eberley and Annie Murphey though he used Everley as his last name. I have contacted Catholic Social Services who referred me to St Francis St Josephs Homes for Children. I have not yet heard anything from them regarding my inquiry. Any information about such an orphanage or my great grandfather would be a blessing. Thanks! Melissa

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CASLIN,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 16 11:27:15 2011



PRENDERGAST
MONTICELLO NY ST JOSEPHS
1920'S

       

MY FATHER WAS AT AN ORPHANAGE ST JOSEPHS IN MONTICELLO NY. 1920'S DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS? CAN i OBTAIN RECORDS.

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Collyne Bunn,   [email protected],    Thu May 5 01:17:20 2011



Ivy Pearl McCaskill, Ivy West
St James Cottage Hospice, the Babies Cottage, Vancouver Children's Aid Society Orphanage
1925 to 1928

       

I am trying to get information about Vancouver, B.C. adoptions from the Children's Aid Orphanage. My mom was born in 1925, and adopted by Amanda and Norman McCaskill in 1928 (we think). My mom said her name might have been "Ivy West" - given to her by the orphanage . She said the girls were named after plants, and she was in the West wing of the building. I would like to find out how to access information about my mother's birth mother, and the circumstances of her placement in the orphanage. Does anyone have any ideas about where to apply to get information? Thank you very much.

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Alta Godwin,   [email protected],    Sat May 7 10:33:08 2011



Earl Barnes (Earle) (Barns)
Louisville, Ky
15 years

       

For several years, now, I have been trying to find information about my father's parents. My father (Earl Barnes) was put in the 'Home of the Innocents' when he was 5 years old in 1894. When he turned 6 he was taken out and should have gone to 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd,' but ended up at 'The House of Refusge.' They turned him over to the Police Dept. who listed him as 'homeless,' and in the report that I have, they sent him to his mother to be put in 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd. He was told his mother died at his birth, but in this record, it says his parents are separated and it refers to his mother as being in 'The Home of the Innocents.' I have made a little progress over the years, but still need the records of 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' If anyone has any info on that, I would greatly appreciate it. The Episcopal Diocese has some of these records but not of the time my father was there. Thank you, A. Godwin

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Alta Godwin,   [email protected],    Sat May 7 10:55:02 2011



Earl Barnes (Earle)
Orphanage of the Good Shepherd, Louisville, Ky
15

       

My father (Earl Barnes) was in 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd' from the age of 6 until he was an adult. He entered the home in Sept. 1895. I have records of a previous orphanage he was in (The Home of the Innocents,) but still haven't been able to find the records for 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' The Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky has some of the records, but not the ones that would include my father. He was told his mother died when he was born, but in a police record I have, where they have listed him as 'homeless,' it says his parents are separated, and they were sending him to his mother to get him admitted to 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' She was, evidently in 'The Home of the Innocents' at that time, too. I have just about exhausted all my resources and hope to find something about his parents in the missing records. If anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of the records of 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd' around 1895 and after, I would greatly appreciate the information. Thank you, A. Godwin

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Alta Godwin,   [email protected],    Sat May 7 10:57:24 2011



Earl Barnes (Earle)
Orphanage of the Good Shepherd, Louisville, Ky
15

       

My father (Earl Barnes) was in 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd' from the age of 6 until he was an adult. He entered the home in Sept. 1895. I have records of a previous orphanage he was in (The Home of the Innocents,) but still haven't been able to find the records for 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' The Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky has some of the records, but not the ones that would include my father. He was told his mother died when he was born, but in a police record I have, where they have listed him as 'homeless,' it says his parents are separated, and they were sending him to his mother to get him admitted to 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd.' She was, evidently in 'The Home of the Innocents' at that time, too. I have just about exhausted all my resources and hope to find something about his parents in the missing records. If anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of the records of 'The Orphanage of the Good Shepherd' around 1895 and after, I would greatly appreciate the information. Thank you, A. Godwin

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Betseylee Browning,   [email protected],    Mon May 9 07:08:50 2011



Olson
Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home
1930's

       

Does anyone know how to access the Norwegian Lutheran Children's Home records for the 1930's? Betsey

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Chris Hansell,   [email protected],    Mon May 9 18:09:11 2011



William Menzie, Menzies, Mc Kensie?
San Francisco or Sacramento, CA
1880's

       

Any information on this individual. Suppose to have been placed in an orphanage in San Francisco in the 1880's. Put in foster home of William Latimer and Helen Latimer, San Luis Obispo, CA by 1900's. William Menzie was born approx. Oct 1883 maybe in Sacramento.

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Jenell Scherbel,   [email protected],    Mon May 9 21:40:59 2011



Fannie Sadelsky, Sadalksy, Sadesky
Seguin, Texas orphanage; Hearne, Texas, m. William Scherbel; d. 11/11/1938, Houston, TX
2/27/1891

       

I am looking for information about my Czech grandmother on my father's side. The story is that she was an orphan from an orphanage in or near Seguin, Tx. She worked, I believe, as a maid for Mr. Scherbel in Hearne and later married him. When he left his family, taking one son with him to LA in Calif., she sold properties in Hearne and moved to Houston with the remaining children and opened a boarding house in Houston, Texas near downtown. She died in her 40s in 1938. We are not, of course, sure of the spelling of her name, or its origins, but I was told she was Czech and an orphan.

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MAK,   [email protected],    Sun May 15 19:14:58 2011



Charles Melvin Brown (Bennett or Bailey)
Virginia, USA
1881

       

Adopted name: Charles Melvin Brown Looking for any information concerning my grandfather: Born: Feb. 2, 1881 Place of Birth: Virginia, USA Mother born in Virginia, USA Father: USA, American Indian He was adopted out and given the name Charles Melvin Brown Bennett or Bailey could have been his last name. Said to of spoke both English and a native tongue.

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Shari McCann,   [email protected],    Mon May 16 10:49:45 2011



Rose (Rosie or Rozie) Hamaday (Hamady)
Bayonne, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA
between 1910 and 1920

       

I am looking for information on my grandmother who was placed in an orphanage in/near Bayonne, New Jersey some time between 1910 and 1920. She was born in September 1903 so she would have been between 7 and 17 years old. She had older (and younger) siblings but as far as I know she was the only one placed in an orphanage. I found census documentation that Emil (her brother) was in a home/workhouse for boys. She was not adopted from the orphanage but removed by a family member and taken to Akron, Ohio. Any information on what orphanage or details regarding the dates or any other info would be greatly appreciated -- or even where I could begin to research this.

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,   ,    Thu May 19 17:57:07 2011







       

LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE BUCKHORN PREBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE 1950'S MY MOTHER TELLS ME THAT SHE WENT HER AND IT WAS A GIRLS BOARDING SCHOOL THEN. ALL I CAN FIND SI THAT IT WAS AN ORPHANAGE. HER NAME IS MARY ELIZABETH HOWARD. CAN ANYONE HELP ME CLEAR THIS UP? HER MOTHER HAD BEEN PUT IN THE HOSPITAL FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS AND HER FATHER PUT HER IN THIS SCHOOL.

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Jennifer,   [email protected],    Fri May 20 09:34:07 2011



Peter Toth
Catholic charity/Foundling? Manhattan, NY.
1-2

       

Trying to figure out my fathers real parents name's. All he knows is that the father would not claim him. So the mother gave him up for adoption. He was taken care of by Nuns at some cathilic charity/organization/orphanage in manhattan, NY. Im not exactly sure where. His adopted parents are from Long island, Joeseph and Patricia Toth.

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pam siena,   [email protected],    Sat May 21 22:55:24 2011



galligan
maryland/new york
1945

       

looking for james francis galligan jr renamed james rohr

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Tiffany McGuigan,   [email protected],    Wed May 25 20:45:16 2011



Silver
Protestant Orphan Asylum
1912- 1913

       

Looking for any information on my great grandmother born May 2, 1902 Scottsdale PA. She was admitted to the Protestant Orphan Asylum in Pittsburg PA in 1912. Looking for any info before or while she was in here.

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Jennifer Doane,   [email protected],    Sun May 29 08:43:00 2011



Weiskotten
New York City, New York, United States
1926

       

My grandmother Margaret Weiskotten Doane was adopted in NYC by Herman Gates Weiskotten and Kathryn Harrer Weiskotten and moved to Skaneateles, NY. I am looking to find biological family not only because of a keen interest in history but also because I am a 30 year old breast cancer survivor and am needing medical information. Any help given would be greatly appreciated!

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Shirley F. Janus,   [email protected],    Sun May 29 16:43:36 2011



Fritter, Fretter, Frether



       

Looking for information to help find the birth parents of my father, Lesis Stanley Fritter or his 2 brothers, all originally from Stafford Co, Virginia. My father lived in King and Queen County Virginia. He was reportedly "adopted" at age 3 and had 2 other brothers who were adopted by other families. Looking for any info about his birth parents.

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alex morris,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 4 13:06:39 2011



morris
St Vincent's orphanage, Manhattan, NY, usa
1890- 1905

       

Seek information on orphanage archival records for St. Vincent's Orphange, probably located in lower Manhattan

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kathy foster,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 5 18:37:39 2011



White or Walsh
cleveland ohio
1914-1916

       

I am looking for any information regarding my mother,Elizabeth Catherine Walsh, born 12/25/1914. She was in an orphanage in Cleveland,Ohio for 2 years before James & Belle Walsh adopted her. She had an Easter card left for her by her biological father, signed either William Arlington White, or, Arlington White. The story was that the orphanage burned down with all the records. It was an orphanage run by the nuns. Any help would be so appreciated. Sincerely, Kathy Foster

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amy harper,   [email protected],    Fri Jun 10 20:37:34 2011



durham or hutto
Wilson's Children's Home, West Union Ohio, United States
unknown

       

I am searching for my aunt who was placed in Wilson's Children's Home in West Union Ohio in 1963 or 1964. Her given name at birth was Rebecca Ann, and was either Durham or Hutto. Her birthdate is April 19, 1963. If anyone has any information either about her, or Wilson's Children's Home , please email me at [email protected].

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Candice Goodyear,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 18 22:09:58 2011



Lela Rose Hoskins
Owensboro, Kentucky
1910- 1920

       

I was told that my great grandmother Lela Rose Hoskins b 24 sept 1901 Owensboro, Kentucky married Rollen LeRoy Frantz in 1922, died 1988 Florida. she was placed in some type of childrens home in when she was barely a teen. one of her parents died when she was real young and the other in her pre-teens. Her parents were Alexander Lafayette Hoskins and Belinda Lucille Eberhardt. I can find a lot of information on her brother Joseph Bernard Hoskins but none on her. I guess what I really want to know is what home she was placed in and anything on her parents. Would like to meet any family that is related to her. Her grandparents were David A and Martha Hoskins. I found this out by finding her brother in 1900 census listed with his grandfather. Any help is greatly appreciated. God Bless, Candice

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Lorrie McGirr,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 21 07:40:29 2011



Edwards
New York Orphanage
1874- 1890

       

Looking for any information on George Ephraim Edwards, born 1874. Death Cert says raised in New York Orphanage. I have no information on his parents or the orphanage. Would appreciate any assistance as I've been researching for 4 years with no luck.

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sandra jones,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 21 09:03:31 2011



mary taylor [ sandra taylor
mount st marys richmond hill leeds
1944 to 1947

       

anyone who was in mount st marys orphanage from 1944 to 1947 i was there for 3 years with my 2 sisters christine and josphine, i am sandra my sister christine kept her name , but the nuns changed our name to mary from sandra and changed penny to josphine, i am looking for eleen burk pat bell. would you please emale me on [email protected],or anyone who was in the orphanage at that time i would appreciate a response

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Catherine,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 22 22:13:40 2011



French
James Moorman Orphanage Home, Randolf Co. IN
early 1900's

       A. Cox

Does anyone know where records of orphans are located, including information about their parents and foster placements and/or adoptions. Thank you for info.

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Margo J. Fletcher,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 2 14:09:56 2011



Haase
New York Foundling Home , New York
1920 to 1921

       

Hilda and Henry Haase adopted our mother Mildred Ann Haase Born January 30th 1921, they lived in Bloomfield NJ at that timeform the Ny foudling Home. She wasn't able to find a birth certificate in her life time and only found out she was adopted after her Mother's death Mother died in 1987 and we still have never been able locate birth certificate for her? Any help would be greatly appericated Thank You Margo J. Fletcher and families

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Tanya Hudson,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 4 23:42:38 2011







       

Hi i am looking for my mothers sister and family at the age of 9 years old my mothers sister was adopted her name was rosa be frazier, melton, covington when she was adopted they named her blue so now we are thinking that if she has not gotten married the she must be going under the name blue her birth mother was anna m melton covington and father was Thomas Edward Frazier of rylee north carolina iam sure there are some of her children out there some where my mothere is 75 years old this year and she still have not seen her older sister they where the only two childern that my grand mother had rosa had a patch of gray hair in her head that hse was born with if you are a family member of the woman that we are looking for please her little sister name is Ethel m Frazier and she is still looking for her sister Rosa be Blue. Thank you

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Joelene Denny,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 10 17:39:37 2011



Carson
new jersey
26

       

My biological mother Harriet Wenonah Carson was born in Camden, New Jersey in 1932. She was adopted somewhere in New Jersey not sure where. I know her adopted parents were John Satoria Carson and his wife Ida Estelle (French) Carson. Looking for any sibblings. Also looking for her biological Mother and Father. She was married and had 2 children, a girl and a boy. She walked off and left them with their father. My father and Harriet had 3 children my self Joelene, Scott and Jeff. We are looking for anyone who may have known her in those early years. Please ...if you have any information on her please answer back. Thank you, Joelene Denny

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Carol Ann Koenig,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 10 18:38:28 2011



Golish or Goldish or Hodas, these are names I was given
New York City
1906 to1910

       

I am trying to find my late mothers past. I have no idea where she was born, all i know it was New York City. She was never legally adopted by her family in Erie,Pa. She was taken from father bakers in Lackawanna, but probably place there when the orphnage in New York burned down. My mother nor her family in Erie would tell me anything. I know her name was Mary Goldish, thats what my dad told me . He is also dead./ Her mother and father in New York did in a flu epidemic, in the 1900's I have a feeling she might have Jewish, Polish Nationality

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Catherine(nee Mulroney)Knight,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 15 19:57:23 2011
yahoo


born Walsh adoted name Mulroney
St marys home for children Chicago
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My father was born on may 8 1933 and adopted at the age of 2yrs old by George and Grace Mulroney we only know he came from St Marys and his mothers name was Walsh my father and my grandparents are all deceased and all the rest of my siblings and I are trying to figure out how to find anything about our heritage with this small bit of info does this orphanage records even still exist can someone help me?

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Caroline Feely,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 24 11:29:37 2011



bolacki, bolaki
St. Leonard's, Philadelphia, PA, USA
1914

       

Looking for family of Steffie Bolacki b. May 12, 1914. Records at St. Leonard's in Philadelphia state his father is John Bolaki of 508 South Reese St, age 37, from Russia a laborer. Mother is Annie Szyniak, age 31, from Austria. Midwife was Mrts. A. Rutkowska of 785 South Front St. Family story is that Steffie's mother died and that is why he was placed for adoption. Steffie was adopted by Joseph A. Feely family of Philadelphia. When Steffie was a toddler, a young man claiming to be Steffie's brother found the Feely family but Mr. Feely made the brother go away. Steffie (then Stephen Feely) did not know he was adopted until about age 35 and tried to find his biological family with no success. His children continue to try and would appreciate any information others may have.

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Margaret Hart,   [email protected] ,    Sun Jul 24 16:10:40 2011



Wilson
Matlock, UK
1878-1892 (within 5 years)

       

Does anybody have ant information about Mary Wilson who was in an orphanage in or near Matlock during the years given above and had to go when she was having a child at the age of 13/14. Her 1st daughter was called Alice and she ended up living in Middlesbrough and died in January 1958. Any information about the 2 orphanages in and near Matlock would help immensely. Thanking you in anticiption.

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Deborah Miller Favata,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 27 08:23:32 2011



Chloe West Miller and Christopher Miller
Utica, New York
1864-?

       

My great grandfather, William Miller was put in the Utica Orphanage after his father died in the Civil War and his mother died about 6 months later. I am interested in his siblings Henry J. Miller, and Margareta Miller. Henry was born about 1851 and his sister 1856. Siblings Anna and Lillie died in the orphanage. Another brother, Alfred was sent to a Syracuse, NY asylum. We believe Henry married a Hannah Colehamer and that Margareta married a John Powers. Any help would be so appreciated!

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Barry B. Wright,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 2 10:16:27 2011







       

Hello I am searching information pertaining to the Soldiers Orphan School in Cassville Pa. This school was in operation Nov. 6 1865 till April 10 1874. I have an old photo of the school and it's students and staff. thanks Barry B. Wright

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Jill Burns,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 7 13:57:21 2011



Morrissey
Cincinnati, Ohio and Hamilton, Ohio
50ish

       

My grandfather who died in 1945 in Hamilton, Ohio went by the name of Charles Pater. He was given up for adoption as a young boy. We know his birth name was James Morrissey (actually not sure of James) and have heard that his biological mother's surname might have been Ryan (maybe Lilly Ryan). Believe he was in a Cincinnat orphanage. He was born in 1892, but don't know where. If anyone knows any other facts, would love to correspond with you! Thank you. Sincerely, Jill Pater Burns

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Techiyah,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 10 20:01:45 2011



Christe/Christian
Franklin County/Columbus/OHio
approx 1893 -

       

Looking for adoption information on Mary Helen Christian adopted daughter of John B Christian and Rosana Christian. Mary Helen Christian was born in Ohio in 1893. She later married Erich Steilberger. She appears as the adopted daughter in the 1900 Census.

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Bob Campbell,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 15 13:47:14 2011



Fitzpatrick
New York
1879-1885

       

Our grandfather, Fred Fitzpatrick was born in New york state on September 5th, 1879. He travelled to Wisconsin where he was adopted by Phillip and Emily Fitzpatrick. Our family had believed he rode one of the orphan trains, but he could have been sent by relatives in New York. Any help or guidance on where to begin looking is greatly appreciated.

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Paul Van Valkenburg,   [email protected] om,    Tue Aug 16 13:47:09 2011



van valkenburg, van valkinberg, van valkenburgh, van vulkinberg
United States
1882-1895

       

Seeking information on Addison (DOB 1876/77 ),Cora C ( 1878 ), Walter S ( 1879 ) , and Grace ( 1880 ) children of Arthur B. and Jemima Van Valkenburg. Arthur died 1885 , Jemima 1883. I think that Cora ( age 14 )was in Conesville NY in1892. Thanks for any info. Paul

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Jan Robins,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 17 19:05:49 2011



Betty Newman
New York CIty
1920 - 1923

       

According to information obtained from the Children's Aid Society, my mother was born March 6, 1920 as Betty Newman. Her mother left her at the hospital, and although no details are given as to why, the Dept of Welfare reported that her mother (Edith Newman) died in 1921 at approx 18 yrs of age, so perhaps she was ill. The birth records show Edith Newman as her mother and Eugene Payne as the father. The address given at the time was in Brooklyn, but proved to be fictitious. I have written requests for birth/death records for Betty/Edith, and am still waiting. Little Betty was selected to travel on the Orphan Train in 1923 to Sedalia, Missouri, where she was placed in two foster homes prior to being adopted by the Linden Jones' who changed her name to Elizabeth Jones. What I'm wondering is this... Were Edith and Eugene truly her parents or are those fictitious names as was the address given; and how would I find this out? I'm not getting very far w/on-line searches. Would perhaps doing a DNA testing point me in the right direction, or would that be a waste of time/$$$? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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MICHELLE GENNARELL,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 22 09:57:43 2011



esther viola chamberlain
possib philadelphia pa
?

       

MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS ADOPTED OUT OF PHIL AREA AND THEN RETURNED TO AN ORPHANGE WHEN SHE BECAME SICK. LOOKING FOR MORE INFO ON HER AND HER BIOL MOTHER WHO THEY SAID WAS A FAMOUS SINGER MAYBE BELLA I BROWN OR ANYONE WITH HER ADOPTED LAST NAME CHAMBERLAIN THEY WERE SAID TO HAVE LIVED IN PHIL OVER AN OLD WOOLWORTHS STORE SHE WAS BORN IN APPROX 1898. ANY INFO WOULD BE AWESOME

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Shirley,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 25 22:09:07 2011




Hibbing, MN
1931-1933?

       

I'm looking for information on a girl born 15 Sep 1931 in Hibbing, MN. First name at birth was Loyce later changed to Lois. No information is known on the birth parents. The adoptive parents were Fred and Edna Clausen of Aurora, IL. We're not sure where the adoption occured, MN or IL. At the time of adoption, Lois was 2 or 3 years old.

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Pat Condon Thompson,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 31 19:08:06 2011



Carroll, robert edward
chicago, Illinois
1924

       

Looking for information on possible siblings of Charles Robert Condon, Born Robert Edward Carroll. Date of birth 11/11/1924 in chicago. Adopted by Catherine Carls Condon and Joseph Aron Condon at age 2. Lived on Peoria St. in Chicago. He was adopted through the St vincent De Paul Society. Really want to find out if he had any siblings that perhaps were adopted out as well or stayed with his birth parents.

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Cassandra McCarthy,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 31 21:38:20 2011




Crittenton Hospital, Detroit, MI
Born between 1938-1941

       

My Father has an older brother who was born out of wedlock and was given away/adopted at birth somewhere between 1938-41 at Crittenton Hospital in Detroit. A Dr. Butler from Crittenton Hospital knew of a family who could not have a child, and the baby was adopted by them. Dr. Butler had an office on Harper in Detroit. Birth Mother's name would have been either Lewis or Charlotte Lewandowski or McCarthy. Birth father was Edward McCarthy.

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Denise ,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 1 10:52:53 2011



John W Tomczak or John W Weske and Donald E Tomczak or Donald E Weske
Carlton County, Minnesota but maybe adopted in Douglas County, WI
born 1924

       

need to find when John W Tomczak or John W Weske and Donald E Tomczak or Donald E Weske were adopted

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W Cook,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 4 14:42:29 2011




Mobile, Al
1945-1950

       

I am looking for anyone who might have been in the Catholic Boys Home(School), Protestant Children's Home or Church Home aka Wilmer Hall all located in Mobile, Al during the period from 1945- 1950.

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Rhonda Carter,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 5 01:26:02 2011



Smith
Philadelphia or New York
1842

       

My Great great grandfather and his 2 siblings arrived in Philadelphia from England in April 1842. They were put into an orphanage but I don't know which one. Looking for historical records or ideas where I should start. Their names (and ages when they arrived in America) are: Francis age 7, William age 6 and Henry "Casson" age 4 (Smith). Haven't been able to find anything about them in the earliest federal census records available (1850). Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. [email protected]

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Mary,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 7 05:57:41 2011



smith, ward
Muncie, Indiana
1880-1883

       

I am not sure of what my grandmother's surname was. On her marriage certificate she indicated that she did not know her parents. Her name was Emma Ward Parker Harris born January 1881. She married a Jeremiah Harris, and her maiden name listed was Ward. She also used the last name of Parker. Now on the 1901 Canadian census, her name is spelled as Amy and there is a William and Lilly Parker that lived next to her and her family. Also there is a marriage certificate for her "mother Lilly" as also married at one time to Nathan Ward. Now, my father (her son) informed some of my siblings that his mother's Indian surname was "Featherbed", however, in all of my researching, I have not been able to find that name. I believe that Emma could have been orphaned at a very young age and raised by Lillie Smith who married Nathan Ward and then William Parker. If anyone recognizes any of these names and may have any information, especially on the name Featherbed, please inform me. Thank you

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Heather Zabadal,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 7 20:38:49 2011



Rossow
Milwaukee, WI
1930s - 1940s

       

Hello! I'm looking for any information on two brothers that were sent to an orphanage I believe in Milwaukee, WI, probably in the late 1930's or during the 1940s. Their names would be John Rossow and Richard Rossow. There may have also been a sister, Judy Rossow. Please contact me if you should have any information. Thank you!

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Dian Cromer,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 7 22:50:12 2011



Wilfred James Cromar (Cromer)
Saskatchewan, BC, CANADA
early 1900's on

       

I am looking for Wilfred James Cromer who was born to Mary McDonald of Weyburn, SK. As far as I know, he was given up for "adoption" in the early 1900's. Wilfred Cromer is my husband's father and is deceased.

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Kathy Nauman,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 8 20:03:13 2011



Eugene Lafayette Sorrels (Sorrells)
Living in Durant, Miss. in 1870's
Between 1872-1890

       

Looking for an orphanage or "home" where my great- grandfather lived after the death of his mother around 1872. He was born in Jackson, Miss. in 1866, but lived in Durant, Miss. in 1870 according to federal census. He is not listed anywhere on the 1880 census and of course 1890 census no longer exists. Any help appreciated. Kathy

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katrina lane,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 12 18:10:26 2011



katrina louisa poulin
burllington, VT
1956

       

I am trying to find my birth family... I was born July 28 1956 in Burlington, VT.. at least that is what my birth Certificate says.. at the Elizabeth Lund Home .. my mother was a teenager and my father was in the military or going into the military and was older than my birth mother..I have 2 scars that have something to do with my birth or immediatly after my birth one on my right back hip area and one on my right breast area I believe I was adopted approximately in October 1956 as that is when my adoptive relatives first remember seeing me...

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KORREE MARES,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 12 22:02:56 2011



THE WHITLOCKS IN WACO TEXAS
United States
2 1979- 1980

       

I AM LOOKING FOR MY FOSTER PARENTS MR. MRS. WHITLOCK IN WACO TEXAS THEY WORKED FOR METHODIST HOME. I WANT TO THANK THEIR FAMILY I REMEMBER THE TIME WE HAD AND JUST WANNA HUG EM!!

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Margaret Applegate,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 13 21:47:14 2011



Joseph Ross Doyle
Chicago Foundling home
1911- 1912

       

Joseph Ross Doyle was born in Chicago in 1911 and was placed in the Chicago Foundling home in late 1911 or early 1912. His mother's name was Catherine Ross and his father was named Doyle. His mother was dying of TB and she said his father had died in an accident. We know Catherine Ross lived in LaPorte, Indiana at one time. It is believed that Mr. Doyle was a musician. Joseph Ross Doyle was adopted by an Applegate family in Indiana in 1912. I am trying to learn more about his mother and to learn who Mr. Doyle was. I would appreciate any help possible. The Foundling Home put out a monthy magazine and Joseph Ross Doyle was the "child of the month" in one issue in early 1912. Thank you.

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G. McKenzie,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 14 13:30:07 2011



George Monroe, Billy Dugger
In A field at Peabody and Monroe St., Memphis,TN
1922-

       

My father was found by 2 Memphis Police Officers in a field with a warm baby bottle sometime in the spring of 1922. He was taken to Porter Leigh Orphanage and given the name of George Monroe and a birth date of March 16, 1922.(They had to name him something). He was later adapted by a 50 year old Woman Last Name Still) and a man(Last name Dugger) They already had a daughter named Helen. My Dad worked for Sears, entered the US Navy in WWII and Married Annie Lee McKenzie on December 31, 1943. He had two sets of twins and a 5th child, a daughter born in 1959. I would just like to know who my family is and my real birth name. This has haunted our family for 90 years. The Still famly was from Sherman,TX and Mr. Dugger took his life, as we were told, sometime after my fathers adaption. Would love to know who I am related to on My presious fathers side. [email protected]

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Barbara Davidson,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 15 21:02:38 2011



Price
Alberta / Saskatchewan Canada
After 1911- 1918

       

My grandmother and her sister were placed in a convent by their father and stepmother. Don't know circumstances surrounding them giving the girls up but they kept Harry with them. Grandma was eventually sent to live on a farm and married the farmer's nephew. Auntie wasn't so fortunate but was eventually reunited with her father. There names were Blanche Marion Price born 1897 in Wales. Lena Mary Price born 1899 in Wales. They came over to Canada in 1905. The girls were separated and didn't find one another until mid-1950s. Sad but true!

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Susan Burnside,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 16 18:29:20 2011



James Edward Schan, Schahan, Skaan,
Children's Aid Society Brooklyn, New York
1898-1900?

       

BURNSIDE/GEE LOOKING FOR JAMES EDWARD GEE/Skahn, Skahan, Schahn, Schan, Skaan, ? --BORN 1898 Brooklyn, NY, DIED 1961 California. My mother's maiden name is GEE. Her birth father was born around 1898 in Brooklyn, NY, and around 1900 or 1901 he was placed into the Children's Aid Society Orphanage, then at some point put on the Orphan Train out to the Mid West. He was eventually adopted in the Dakotas by a Mr. and Mrs. GEE. Mrs. Gee was a school teacher. They lived in Homestead, Montana, where James met my Grandmother, Alda Marie Fraley. In January 1925, I think, my Grandpa, James Edward Gee married my Grandma, Alda Marie Fraley, in Montana. Two sons, James Jr. and Robert, were born either in Montana or elsewhere. Eventually they moved to Spokane, Washington where, on August 16, 1931 my mother was born. The James & Alda Gee family moved to California sometime after 1935 or 36 and lived in Inglewood, Compton, Willowbrook, Lynwood, Maywood, and a few other towns in Los Angeles County area. They also had two younger daughters: Nancy and Kathleen(Kathy). James Edward Gee died in 1961 in California. James Gee had an older brother, Harold(?) or Howard(?) who had not too long after been sent to live with relatives in Florida or there abouts. In the early 1940s, an Uncle of James(called Jim, or Ed) contacted him in Los Angeles area. James Gee took his eldest son, James Jr., and met up with his Uncle and found out that the family knew where James had been all this time--from the Orphan Train adoption and on. This Uncle I think lived in Florida. James and Harold's(?) birth family we presume were very poor and this may be why they gave James up to the Children's Aid Society & Orphan Train, along with Influenza being epidemic at the time. We don't know if James had sisters or other brothers. My Aunt Nancy tried to search for his origins back in 1994 but with no luck, other than the possible last name of SKAHN, SKAHAN, SCHAHN, SCHAN. I'm thinking also maybe SKAAN or something like this, could be his birth last name. He could be Jewish, Irish or Dutch, or? If James Edward Gee's story sounds familiar, please contact me! My mother always had wanted to KNOW WHO her Father's birth family was/is, but she passed away 4 years back without knowing. So I'm giving it a try. Thank you!

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Jacqueline Carolin,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 19 17:13:42 2011




tucson


       

I am looking for a woman who left a baby girl inside of a church with a note pinned to her back in 1945 in Chicago, the baby was adopted out of St Vincents Orphanage

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patsy cantwell,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 20 00:34:30 2011



cantwell

io years

       

Looking for girls who were at st josephs convent between 1940 to 1950 address Waterford road Kilkenny ireland.

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Robert Donham,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 20 17:26:01 2011



Robert Earl Osborn
Marion Childrens Home, Marion, Indiana, United States
2

       

I am searching for my 3 siblings Ida Fay, Brenda and Ronald Osborn I am your brother Robert Earl Osborn. Our biological parents were Robert Eugene Osborn and Lela M. Felton-Osborn-Abbott both deceased. We were all taken from our parents by the State in 1955.

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Jane,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 28 11:35:13 2011



Weaver
Pottsville Pa
?

       

I am looking for information about a male infant born in the early to mid 40's and given up to an orphange in Pottsville Pa, with the mothers last name of Weaver

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janet,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 28 18:08:19 2011



William Hill
Nottinghamshire


       

I am looking for information on William Hill (my great grandfather), dob supposed to be 1873 Nottingham, father's name supposed to be John Hill, but there are no records matching this information. Wondered if he might have been a foundling.

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carol black,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 2 17:56:14 2011



whitfield
england-barnardo's
came from their in 1909

       

I am trying to find any information on my grandfather walter whitfield.He was a barnardo boy and was sent to canada in 1909.I am trying to find the name of the ship and where he was sent to .Please if anyone comes across any info it would be gratefully appreciated.

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Ionia Sipe,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 2 23:11:35 2011



Cora Elizabeth Hosler
Syracuse, Ward 16, Onondaga, New York
1910

       

Looking for any information on (Cora Elizabeth Hosler, born: 1903, New York, died: 1978 in Binghamton, Broome, New York and her brother Charles Hosler born: abt 1905 in New York, they were in an Orphan's home. Thank you, Ionia Sipe

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Jane,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 3 12:21:46 2011



Weaver
Pottsville, St Claire Pennsylvania
unsure

       

I just recently discovered I have a half brother that would have been given up for adoption in the St Claire, Pottsville area in 1944 to 1945 range. The birth mothers maiden name was Weaver. I would really appreciate any help I can. Thank you

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casey,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 7 20:24:57 2011







       

my mother was born in 1965 in albany new york. She was in a catholic orphanage until age 4 when she was adopted. her name is colleen and her mothers last name was supposedly Furst. at the time of her birth, she had seven siblings. if anyone has any information this would be of great help!

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Stephanie Sanchez,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 10 17:00:07 2011



Fite
Indiana
1913-1960

       

I am trying to find out what I can about my Great-Grandfather, Alfred Ray Fite. All I have been able to determine is that he was born 2/2/(1913 or 1914). He was adopted by the Fite Family. A possible birth mother's name is Lizzie Ellen Bach(not sure on spelling). He married Leona Mae Hill and had three children: Joe, Patsy, and Pamela. I have not been able to find anything else about him or his past, any help would be appreciated.

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BONNIE,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 10 17:02:56 2011



CLEMONS, CLEMENS
HERKIMER COUNTY, NY
1910- 1921

       

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY DAD, ROBERT HENRY CLEMONS B.03-10- 1910, IN ILLION, NY. HE WAS ORPHANED AS AN INFANT AND ADOPTED BY CLEMONS FAMILY IN 1921. IN 1927 HE JOINED THE NAVY. HE RESIDED IN CANASTODA, N.Y. MOST OF HIS LIFE. I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON HIM, THE NAME OF THE BOARDING HOUSE OR ORPHANAGE, AND WHO HIS PARENTS WERE. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON HIS FAMILY, PLEASE POST.

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Ted Lunacek,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 13 17:44:10 2011



Thomas
Lawrence, Kansas


       


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connie lankheet,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 14 08:06:20 2011



trejo
saginaw mi
3

       

i would like information on frank trejo and his sister rosa trejo, they stayes there back in the 60s they were taken there by the local law from the rouse school, becuse they they lived with there sister and she was a party girl. any imformation would be great. thank you connie lankheet

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Sue Virnala,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 15 09:58:34 2011



Bigley to Davenport
born in Davis City, IA and raised in Clear Lake, IA


       

My grandma and her twin sister were adopted by Jesse Cooper and Anna Lottie Davenport in the 1910's. They also had a sister adopted by a family as well in Clear Lake, IA. There was also two brothers and another sister. Bert and Marie Bigley were not adopted. Their biological parents were Jacob and Amy Bigley and they were all born in Decatur Co., IA. They were given up for adoption in the 1910's. I am looking for advise to find out just which twin sister was which. I understand their first names were Loretta and Wonetta but I don't know which was my grandma's first name and which was her twin sister's first name. Only hearsay from some of the cousins still here. I guess my question is how do I find this name change out? I went to court house in Cerro Gordo Co., IA but nothing was listed there. Do you think my search should go to court house in Decatur Co., IA? That may be where they were adopted but I'm not sure. Thanks for any help or hints. Also anyone else doing research on this family could contact me. Thanks again.

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Mary Smith,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 17 08:14:40 2011



Smith
St Rose Catholic Boys Home
1897 - 1906

       

I am looking for information on Harry Smith who was born on 7/03/95. He was admitted to an orphanage 11/05/97. Information is that he and his brother John were in the St Rose Catholic Home for Boys in Farmingdale. I believe the Domimican Nuns ran the facility. In 1906 he was sent to live on a farm in Dushore, PA. Would appreciate any information on Harry and on that facility. Also looking for any information on his parents who were John and Kate Smith of Brooklyn, NY. They lived at 313 Lafayette Ave. Thank you for your assistance, Mary

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Kevin Fowler,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 18 09:02:50 2011



Josephine Ann Jones (D'arcy)
Little neston wirral or north walles
born 21/08/1941

       


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Pat,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 20 12:29:34 2011



Edward Peltier
Sarnac Lake Ny area
1915 _1920

       

Looking for Edward Peltier placed in a Orphanage In about 1915 in the Saranac Lake Ny area. Born 1906 Placed with his siblings Natalie, Pearl and Beatrice. The girls have been located. Edward ran away at 14 or 15 years old.

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kathy,   [email protected],    Tue Oct 25 18:28:59 2011



kelly
NYC
1922

       

I am looking for a child born to Anna Kelly aka Nancy. 1922 1923 in (I believe) peeksville, NY at St. Germaines sisters of the good shepherd. I think the child might have been a boy named Martin or Mark. Please any info would be appreciatede. [email protected]

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Kelly Olive,   ,    Tue Oct 25 21:12:32 2011



Louise Bissell
Ingleside Home, Buffalo, NY, Erie County, USA
Oct 1921 - ?

       

I am looking for any information about a Louise Bissell and her pregnancy. I understand that she was sent from the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute (in Virginia) to the Ingleside Home in 1921, by a Caroline Andrus. We are uncertain how long she was there, whether her pregnancy was carried to full-term or not, and if so, what became of the infant?

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Thomas Pike,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 27 17:34:49 2011



Harper, Julia
St. Ann's Foundling Home - St. Louis, Missouri
1876 - ?

       

Any information on Julia Harper would be appreciated. Thank you.

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julia a. rose,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 4 15:38:14 2011



mabel verna weikel/weikle
northumberland county Pennsylvania usa
1882-1900

       

looking for info on my grandmother who was born in 1882 and was an orphan. can find no info on where she was until 1900 when she was listed in census in home of Joseph Latsha as a servant.

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Jennifer Medeiros,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 4 19:36:12 2011



Antonio (Tony) and Frank Bettencourt
San Rafael, California or Novato California
1902 ? to 1910?

       

I'm doing a family research project. Frank and Antonio Bettencourt were my Great Uncles. They were put in an orphanage after their mother left them and their father. They also had a sister (my grandmother) Theresa Bettencourt. She was born in 1901. Antonio was born in 1893, Frank was born in 1896. Sincerely, Jennifer Medeiros

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Barbara Thompson,   [email protected],    Wed Nov 9 19:08:41 2011



oconner
oconomonwoc
1934

       

I am looking for the un-wed mothers home in oconomowoc wi, it is located on the lake. In 1934 my grandmother gave birth there. I need the name of the home as is was in 1934. Any other information would be great. Also, it would help if I could find the name of the attending doctor.(1934)

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Johna R Nelson,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 13 17:19:01 2011



Tidwell
Colorado
1927

       

I am looking for information about my grandfather, John's, family with the last name of TIDWELL. He was an orphan in Colorado (possibly Boulder) and born in 1927. I know he had a sister but do not know her name.

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Lore DiSalvo,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 17 04:44:24 2011



Curtis
1920@private home Rochester, NY, 1930@boarder in Mt. Morris, NY
?1920-1932

       

Mary Curtis born abt 1913. In 1920 Census found the two people who are listed on grandmother's baptism @Holy Cross Church, Charlotte-RochesterNY. Mary Curtis in 1921 was 9 yrs old under the care of Margaret Lockwood with Children's Aid Society. On the Census1920 she is listed as Mae Curtis. Margaret Lockwood a widow had taken in 4 children and her granddaughter Frances Doty. The next Census 1930 has my grandmother as a boarder in Mt. Morris, NY with the Cannon Family. My grandmother has Native American Indian ancestry/heritage but I have no idea what tribe as I'm still trying to verify where she was before 1920 having been born abt 1913. I would appreciate any info to help with this matter. Or if you know of any other of the children in Margaret Lockwood's home that could help me in anyway. The other children Harry Smith (11yrs),Frederick Maxfield (11yrs), Joesph Massari(6yrs) and her granddaughter Frances Doty(13yrs). Thank you&#9829; Note: Awaiting for Children's Aid Society to see if they have any information about her.

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DJ Demor,   [email protected],    Thu Nov 17 14:57:07 2011



Lane Lahne Laine
Cleveland Humane Society Cleveland Ohio USA
1914?-1916

       

Looking for information on Lavina Lane born in 1902. She was the daughter of Walter Lane. Her mother was either Margaret Lynch or Sadie Argyle. She lived in Pittsburgh, PA with her mother, father and brother also named Walter - according to 1910 Census. Eventually, Lavina and her brother Walter (b. 1900) made their way to Cleveland - we don't know how/when or why. Have Lavina's adoption record dated April 1916 in Ottawa county Ohio - Lavina was adopted by the Franks family. At the time of the adoption Lavina's surname is listed as Warren - parents unknown. Also, noted was that she belonged to Cleveland Humane Society If someone could provide info as to where I can continue my own search it would be appreciated. Thanks, DJ

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nancy jimison,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 19 17:49:35 2011



myers, meyers.....
Home of the Innocents Louisville Ky. and the childrens Society
late 1800s -1900

       

Emily or emma Myers was in Home of the innocents ill from neglect. she was adopted out. Her parents names could be Mildred collins and lewis or louis myers of louisville ky.Emma was born around 1897 and married in mason co ky. when she was 16.to a Ben Campbell. Milded went by the name od minnie myers, the story goes that her husband took the boys and left the girl or girls with mother. All we know. if anyone has info email me at [email protected] tx Nancy

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Lore DiSalvo,   [email protected],    Sat Nov 26 18:47:22 2011



Curtis
Rochester, NY and NY area
c1920

       

Please contact Lore: [email protected] Mary or Mae Curtis born abt 1913. In 1920 Census found the two people who are listed on grandmother's baptism @Holy Cross Church, Charlotte- RochesterNY. Mary or Mae Curtis in 1921 was 9 yrs old under the care of Margaret Lockwood with Children's Aid Society. On the Census1920 she is listed as Mae Curtis. Margaret Lockwood a widow had taken in 4 children and her granddaughter Frances Doty. The next Census 1930 has my grandmother as a boarder in Mt. Morris, NY with the Cannon Family. My grandmother has Native American Indian ancestry/heritage but I have no idea what tribe as I'm still trying to verify where she was before 1920.. I would appreciate any info to help with this matter. Or if you know of any other of the children in Margaret Lockwood's home that could help me in anyway. The other children Harry Smith (11yrs),Frederick Maxfield (11yrs), Joesph Massari(6yrs) and her granddaughter Frances Doty(13yrs). Thank you for any info. Note: Awaiting for Children's Aid Society to see if they have any information about her. Thank you!!!

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Kathy Shirk,   [email protected] ,    Fri Dec 2 18:15:32 2011



Van Voorhis
Children's Home Society/Children's Aid Society,New York,New York
1943,1944

       

I am trying to locate my Mom's Birthfamily.She was born at St.Luke's Hospital,Newburgh,Ny.,on September 8th 1939.She has some information.She has a picture with the name Barbara A.Van Voorhis on it,as well,as on her adoption papers.Her father was a truck driver in Newburgh,Ny,and her mother a waitress.Her Father is known to have 8 brothers and sisters ,and her Mom has a sister.If anyone has any information,plz contact me @[email protected] or [email protected] you,and best wishes to all looking for their families.Kathy

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rose jackson,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 5 10:37:32 2011



Campbell or Lynch
New York City NY
1951 1957

       

I would like to know if any one knew me rosemary or knew my mother. Her name is Teresa . I had a best friend Maggie but my parents could not adopt her as her mother wanted her. I would love to know the foster family I lived with or if I had any brothers or sisters. I have always wanted to find my mother. Catholic Charities cannot find her. I would love to know who my father was also. My mother supposedly worked for a rectory somewhere in Phila. PA but I was born in New York City,. I was adopted in Camden, New Jersey. My adopted mother had lived in Bayonne, New Jersey and my father came from Brooklyn, New York. There was supposedly an aunt on my adopted mothers side of the family who was a nun and arranged the adoption. I never knew this for sure. Ayt information would be greatly appreciated. Both my adopted parents are now deceased. I supposedly was in St Johns Orphanage in New York but I cannot locate it. Can any direct me to it so I could look up records. Thank You God Bless everyone. Rose

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Margie,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 5 10:58:37 2011



Richmond or Weil
Gillis Orphan Home, Kansas City, Missouri
? - 1950

       

My mother in law was placed in Gillis sometime in the 1940's. She was put with a foster family in March 1949 and adopted by them in 1950. The parents, she and my father in law have all passed on. We are trying to get any information possible about Gillis to see what it was like for her to live there. Also if anyone remembers her and can tell us some stories that would be wonderful. The story we know is she was placed there when her parents were killed in a car accident. We believe her name would have been LAURA LURETTA RICHMOND. Her aunt and uncle adopted her but then became ill and was no longer able to care for her so they placed her back into Gillis. Her name then would have been LAURA LURETTA WEIL. We found a paper with the Gillis name and a social worker by the name of Aunt Virginia. Any information about Gillis, if anyone remember Laura and/or Aunt Virginia would be great and appreciated. Margie.

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Diana Haselmyer,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 6 15:10:33 2011



Fernandez
Little Flower House of Providence, Wading River, L. I., N.Y.
1933 - 1942

       

I have recently received information from Little Flower House of Providence about my mother and her 5 sisters - Fernandez girls. It was thrilling to get incite into their childhood. I hope others of you can do the same. So I just wonder if anyone reading this may have known my mother, Helen, and her sisters, Mercedes, Irene, Juanita, Frances and Ramona Fernandez. If so, maybe you can tell me something about them.

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Aleia (Baker) Ward,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 9 07:38:28 2011



Marie Oldfied
Father Baker's Home for Unwed Mothers, Buffalo NY USA
1952

       

I am looking for any information regarding my paternal grandmother, Marie Oldfield. Marie was born April 18, 1938 to parents Nelson and Geraldine (Purcell) Oldfield. She became pregnant by my grandfather, Edward Baker, Sr and sent to Father Bakers home for unwed mothers in Buffalo, NY. Marie gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth Baker, 10 days after turning 15, on April 28, 1953. My grandparents, Marie and Edward, were married November 14, 1953, becoming pregnant for the second time. Marie gave birth to a son, Edward Baker, Jr, my father, on October 7, 1954. Just 6 months after my dad's birth, From what I know, Marie divorced my grandfather and left her children behind. Marie and her sister, Patricia Oldfield ran off together and haven't been heard from since. Patricia Oldfield was about 1 to 2 yrs older than Marie, she was also married and had a daughter who was suffering from an illness (I believe). Patricia's husband used radio to plead with her to return home due to her daughter's illness. Patricia, nor Marie, returned, and the little girl died without her mother. Marie may be living under an alias because I have recently learned that Patricia returned to the Buffalo, New York (NY) area, but lived under the first name Carmen. (spelling unknown) I was told that Patricia AKA Carmen started a new family, had a daughter named, Jeannette or Jeanette who learned of her being Patricia only after her passing. Marie has other siblings Nelson Oldfield, Pauline (Oldfield) Male, nichname Paula, Selina who is handicapped and living in some kind of assisted living facility in New York, Pearl, Henry and possibly others. Marie's mother, Geraldine remarried after she became widowed. I believe she only remarried one time, and the name was Geraldine Lebrun. Patricia's (Carmen's) daughter, Jeannette, called my cell phone from a restricted number about 2 years ago in Decemeber, left a voicemail, stating her name and her mom was Patricia, Carmen as she knew her, and she would try calling after dinner. I never did hear from her again, and have had no luck in finding her on my own. I do know Jeannette lives in the Buffalo New York area. I found a marriage license what I believe could be my grandmother, Marie, in Reno Nevada to a Robert J Green. It is a possibility that she moved to Nevada, married and returned to Buffalo NY or possibly still living in Nevada. Anyone with any information on my family, please contact me at [email protected], thank you!

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Judi Treble,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 13 20:57:00 2011



Susan Wells
Richmond Indiana
1926

       

My mom was adopted by Ruby E. Kelsey in or around 1926. Her name before she was adopted was Susan Wells. Her mom was Ida Wells and her dad was Lawrance Daily, Lawrance Daily was a resident of Richmond In, I m not sure if Ida was. If anyone has anymore info about this please email me. Thank you, Judi Treble

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Barbara Murphy-Bridge,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 25 15:19:49 2011



HUMM
Montana State Orphanage , Madison, County, USA
1920

       

Looking for 5 offsprings of Harry HUMM and Edith nee BRIDGE Harry Wallace Humm & Edith Martha Eliz. Bridge married in Hastings County 1905 in Ontario, Canada , * Evelyn born 1906 in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada *Keith born ( Toole County, MT ? ) * Kenneth ?

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Barbara Murphy-Bridge,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 25 15:31:34 2011



HUMM
Montana State Orphanage , Madison, County, USA
1920

       

Looking for 5 offsprings of Harry HUMM and Edith nee BRIDGE married in Hastings County 1905, Ontario, Canada , * Evelyn born 1906 in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada The family possibly crossed Alberta Canada border to Montana 1910? 1912? Possible son named KEITH HUMM , BORN 1912(?) and EVELYN shows up on 1920 US CENSUS at Madison, Co. Orphanage . Also a MARGARET HUMM in Jefferson County Orphanage .

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Barbara Murphy-Bridge,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 25 15:53:44 2011



HUMM
Montana State Orphanage , Madison, County, USA
1920

       

Looking for 5 offsprings of Harry Wallace HUMM and Edith Martha BRIDGE married in Hastings County 1905, Ontario, Canada , * daughter Evelyn born 1906 in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada The family possibly crossed Alberta Canada border to Montana 1910? 1912? Possible son named KEITH HUMM , BORN 1912(?) and EVELYN shows up on 1920 US CENSUS at Madison, Co. Orphanage . Also a MARGARET HUMM shows on 1920 Census in Jefferson County Orphanage .

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Colleen Wells,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 26 19:21:56 2011



Charles Joseph O'Donnell
Pennsylvania
? was taken there when he was 2 years ol

       

My father was born 8/13/1929 and was placed in a catholic orphanage when he was 2 years, I would like to know anything I can about his family and if there is any relatives I might have out there. There is a big void that now as a grown woman I would like to know as much as possible about my father. I was told that his mothers name was possibly Mary Carr and his fathers names was possibly Joseph O'Donnell if that helps any. If there is any information out there about him please contact me. Thank you and God Bless everyone who is inquiring about their loved ones.

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Wendy,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 27 16:05:13 2011



Charles A. Diser (Possibly Roy)
Missouri or Illinois, Most likely Lincoln, Missouri
Unknown

       

My name is Wendy and I am trying to learn more about my grandfather, Charles A. Diser. I am having a difficult time, and would be grateful for any leads. ;) Below is the information I currently have or know about my grandfather mostly through research on-line; some of the information may not be valid. Facts: His DOB: January 21, 1895. Possible birth states: Missouri or Illinois Possible Birth Places: Alexander County, Illinois Lincoln County, Missouri My grandfather was a tall man; around 6 foot and I believe had light skin and eyes. It is possible my grandfather was adopted or lived in an orphanage and the location of the orphanage would most likely be Missouri or Illinois. I have heard no stories in relation to his birth parents or his parents. I have hard a couple of different stories from elderly family members of my late grandmother: One story involves him being the responsible caretaker as a young boy when two young relatives who was supposed to be watching were bit by a rabid fox causing them to die resulting in my grandfather being placed in an orphanage. I have also heard that my grandfather may have spent time in prison for bootlegging and possibly murder. My grandfather�s sons remember very little, and were unaware of the stories I came about and just shared. My grandfather�s sons remember visiting a Jane and Lilly in St. Louis and called them �Aunt�. They had daughters and this family was very close to my grandfather. It is also possible that my grandfather�s name �Diser� may be my father�s adopted name or given name. I found information I believe to be linked to my grandfather indicating two different names: Charles A. Diser and Charles A. Roy. The social security number we have for my grandfather is invalid. There is also a chance my grandfather had children besides the relatives I know and my father. I found information indicating he had a daughter named, �Hazel�, who possibly resided in Chicago and was married. I couldn�t make out her last (married) name, but it appeared to be �Lancaster�, but I am not positive. I would estimate she was born in the early (1905-1930�s). It appears my grandfather was married twice (possibly more than twice) to a Nellie with a DOB of 2-14-02. Her parent�s names: Fred Mansker and Elizabeth Sermon according to the death certificate I located. Nellie died in 1944, and it appears a couple of years later is when my grandfather married my grandmother, �Marion Finch� in Belleville, Illinois. It appears my grandfather resided in East St. Louis, Missouri later in his life. He lived on Cleveland and Freeman Street in East St. Louis, Missouri. It appeared he also worked for a packing company as a security guard before his death. My grandfather passed in October of 1956 in the St. Louis, Missouri area. He had 4-5 sons who were very young when he passed away. His wife, my grandmother passed away around 1985. My father who is the youngest son was born I believe in 1953. My grandfather left his sons thinking highly of him and their memories are positive ones. It appears he ended his life in a positive manner. If you have any information or leads for me, please don�t hesitate to share. Happy Holidays Again, Sincerely, Wendy J

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Rebecca,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 28 11:17:49 2011



Chapin
Iowa solders orphans home, davenport, Iowa
1871-1876 approx

       

I am looking for information on Ida chapin and Emma Richards. Both are said to have lived in the Iowa solders orphans home,but may have transferred there from another orphanage. Any help in locating information would be appreciated.

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randal neal rice,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 29 08:19:20 2011



randy rice
detroit
5

       

Hello ...i spent time in a boys home in detroit i was so young i cant remember the name of it i think it was on vernor street my mothers name was helen and my dads name was william i have two brothers named craig and richard and a sister named jeannine the home i think was called healy home or something like that any help im greatful for thank you

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loreleelynn,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 1 09:27:59 2012



Curtis
Rochester, NY, Monroe
1913- 1929

       

I'm trying to locate my grandmother's history Mary or Mae Curtis born abt 1913.(marriage document says born in RochesterNY, but haven't confirmed yet. She was an orphan, Native American and tuberculosis in her youth. Her name was noted on her baptism 1921 (9 yrs old) @Holy Cross Church, CharlotteNY on May 21, 1921 with the notes parent's unknown, but the names Frank McCrame or McCrane or Crane as father and Mildred Curtis as mother. Also noted is under care of Mrs. Margaret Lockwood and under direction of Children's Aid Society. I did find her at Maragret Lockwood home in 1920 Census as Mae Curtis with other orphans living with the widow and her granddaughter Frances Doty. Later if my memory serves me correctly I think my grandmother saying she had a brother. Hillside organization to aid children informed me about the Infant's Summer Hospital in Charlotte for treatment of TB. Can anyone share any resources or anything to help with me trying to locate her. The possibility exists that Mary/Mae Curtis may not be her real name, fact they often gave orphans new names. Can anyone give a scenerio or help direct me to look or explore further? My email [email protected]. Thank you for any and all help. God Bless You for your kindness��

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Sharron DeWitt ( Mocerino),   [email protected],    Mon Jan 2 02:21:34 2012



Sylvia Avonne DeWitt
Chicago, IL (UIC Hospital)


       

I am looking my daughter born Sylvia Avonne DeWitt at UIC Hospital on May 17, 1995 and placed for adoption through Catholic Charities. If you searching for your birth mother, my name is Sharron DeWitt (formerly Mocerino) and I live in Illinois. I can be reached at 219-293-2353.

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Cheryl Balbert,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 3 20:18:46 2012



Balbert
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1940 - 1950

       

My father-in-law and his sisters were raised in an Orphanage in Winnipeg. We have no information about their mother other than her name was Anna Balbert and she was ill. We have no information about the father. The sisters were, Esther, Frankie and either Martha or Maureen. We would be extremely grateful for any information. Thank you so much.

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m. Young,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 9 15:53:43 2012



Glaser/Walenta/Gearheart(Gerhard or Gerhart, etc.)
Cleveland, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, and Flint, Michigan
1906-late 1970's

       

I am trying to trace my husband's lineage. His father was adopted from Catholic Charities in Toledo, Ohio between 1921-1923. Catholic Charities has ignored all my calls and letters. My father-in- law's mother later contacted him but told him very little of his ancestry. My father-in-law's mother went by Frances Walenta, born Baby Girl in Cleveland in 1906 to Joseph Glaser (35) and Carolyn Birringer (or Bisinger or Piringer...)(25) at 1700 Lorain. After my father-in-law's birth in Toledo, Frances is listed on a marriage certificate as Frances A. Glaser in Flint, Michigan. I can find no sign of her parents on any document other than her birth certificate. Other than her birth certificate, my father-in-law's birth certificate, a marriage license, and random records after her marriage in 1926 in Flint, Michigan, I can find no mention of Frances at all, not even where she got her nursing degree, which she had before 1926, or census data. Any suggestions?

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Chris,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 11 18:08:33 2012



Arthur Clarence Hill - Arthur Clarence Morris
B: 08.AUG.1893 Bessemer, AL.


       

Does anyone have any information on where I can go to find out more information on children that were farmed out? Sometimes they used that term instead of adoption. It would be the Birmingham, Al area. He was farmed out between 1900 and 1910. I find him after 1910 in Monroe, AL as a Farm Laborer. I understand that his birth parents names may be Mary Cox and John or Ben Hill.

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Christy,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 12 15:50:44 2012



Thompson
Washtenaw, Michigan
1836 approximate

       

Looking for information on adoptions/orphanages in Washtenaw County Michigan in the 1830's. Specifically, have hit a major brick wall in trying to find the parents of my g-g-g- grandmother, Lucy Elixa (or Eliza) Thompson. Have a birthdate listed as June 6, 1836. have also seen as 1835 and 1837. Only have family stories to go on, and that is that Lucy was an orphan(some say full blood or mixed Native American) and was raised by the Humphrey(s) family, of whom she married their son James Dillon Humphreys. Lucy and James later moved to Iowa, possibly Indiana and finally stayed in Fay county Oklahoma. Lucy died in 1920 in Fay, Oklahoma. Cannot ascertain parentage from death cert or death cert does not exsist as according to professionals hired to find this. Thank you! Christy

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mitzi,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 13 18:59:20 2012



lash
Salvation Army/Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1911

       

Trying to find out information about anyone that may have had relatives at the Salvation Army Children's home in 1911. I have been told that no records exist before 1933. Anyone know?

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Bonnie Gallagher,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 23 09:59:37 2012



Hearne,Breen
Pa,Maryland
1940-1960

       

Looking for Eileen(b.@1930),Cornelius(b.@1932) and Edward(b.@1938). Last name possibly "Hearne".Mother's name was Mary Ann Breen(b. 1904in Ireland) from Liverpool,England.Immigrated to Philadelphia,Pa,Usa. Died @1940. All 3 children placed in orphanage,maybe around Philadelphia area. Last know address for Eileen in 1950 was Baltimore,Maryland. Worked in Washington,DC. Family really wants to find you and you can e-mail me at [email protected].

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Fran Koppus 1/23/2012,   [email protected] ,    Mon Jan 23 13:09:44 2012



Kappus
Ohio / New York
1872-1880

       

Fred and/or Charles Kappus, from Wisconsin, abandoned in Ohio or New York, about 1872 or 1873. Mother died 1971 and Father died in 1872 in Wisconsin. Please, any help would be so appreciated. Thanks, Fran 1/23/2012

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Kathie,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 24 21:20:07 2012



Russell
New York
1920-1950

       

Searching for 4 children. Two of which I know were girls. My father , his two brothers and two younger sisters were placed in St. Christophers in Dobbs Ferry NY before 1930 (the boys show on this census but not the girls) A letter written in the early 60s by a nun st the home to my uncle stated there were 10 children in his family. All three boys can remember them and two younger sisters going to the home. One other son I have accounted for his death. That leaves four more children unaccounted for and missing. Birth parents would of been Willard Levi aka William L Russell and Mae Louise Williams Russell. I have written to St. Christophers every single year since 1979 and they refuse to answer. Were the girls adopted illegally? Where are the missing children in this family? Why wont they give the records. My father and both brothers and my grandparents are all deceased now. The one thing all three boys always wanted to know was what happened to the other children? Did they die at St. Christophers? are they buried near there? where they adopted and had a wonderful life? If you know of someone who would of been born between 1913-1930 and was adopted through St. Christophers please contact me. But since the grandparents traveled around the US we are really not sure what happened to two of the missing children. Were they left with relatives some where? But all three boys know for certian that the two little sisters went to St. Christophers with them and were never seen again after the first day there.

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Linda Ward,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 26 17:36:08 2012



Jennie Elizabeth Wonderly
Chester Pennsylvania
1880

       

According to 1880 census my grandmother was in a residence that listed only children of varying ages along with her brother Oliver. It was West Pikeland, Chester Pa Thanks for any information Linda Ward

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Donna Stueve,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 31 15:59:35 2012



McMillan
Catholic orphan asylum in Quapaw, Oklahoma
1919?

       

I am looking for information about family members who were in the Catholic orphan asylum in Quapaw Oklahoma around 1919. does anyone out there have any information aboaut this place and how long they took children, any information would be very much appreciated!

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rose,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 2 13:44:00 2012



campbell/lynch
St Johns New York NY
unknown 2- 4

       

I was in st johns orphanage and had a girlfriend named Maggie. I was also in a foster home somewhere for awhile. My mothers name was teresa and she worked in a rectory in Philadelphia. I do not know if her last name was Campbell or Lynch both appear on my birth certificate. My mother was unwed and catholic charities could not find any social security information on her. I was adopted in Camden New Jersey in 1956. I was born July 10th 1949 and my name on birth certificate was Rosemary. I have been looking for my mother all these years with no luck. I know she would be quite old now but it would be so nice to see her just one time. Any one with any information please e mail me. God Bless rose

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Claire Boudreau,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 2 13:53:48 2012



Sheehan
Ireland


       

I am looking for information about our grandmother Johanna Sheehan from Ireland who married my grandfather Onesipe Boudreau a sea captain from Nova Scotia, Canada. All we know is that Johanna was born 1857 and came to Canada with her mother and father and a brother Robert. Johanna was a baby. We have been told that her mother passed away during the voyage. Johanna's father name was Thomas Sheehan and her mother was Anita (or Mary) Day or Dae. We have been told they arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia. No one has any record of her whereabouts from arrival to when she married January 20, 1873 in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia. Johanna might have been placed in an orphanage and what about her brother, Robert, and father Thomas? Johanna died 1929 in Nova Scotia.

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Geraldine Costa,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 3 16:41:39 2012



Fauver Ella
Mt. Holly,Burlington County, NJ
c1884

       

I am looking for information on my grandmother Ella Rebecca Fauver. It is said that she was put in the children's home in Burlington County NJ after her mother passed away in 1883/4. Then she may have been taken out of foster care by the Shinn family. That is all I know. I would be grateful if someone could help me with this. It has been a family mystery.

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May,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 7 07:20:29 2012



Ruston,Ploof
Vermont


       

I have been researching for information for the parents of Sarah Ann Ploof with little success. I have some of Sarah's children's birth records, all born in Ferrisburgh, Vermont & Sarah's death record from the Town of Ferriburgh that state she was born Sarah Ann Ruston in Charlotte,Vermont and died on October 28,1887 at the age of 47 in North Ferrisbirgh, Vermont.An adopted child~parents can't be found. I figure she was born around 1840. I found only two birth records of the Ploof children that lists Sarah's name as Susan Eubar born in Charlotte on one and the other birth record states Sarah's maiden name as Reyano again born in Charlotte. I have contacted a church in Charlotte. A Ploof child was baptized and Sarah's name is listed as Sarah Rouillard. I figured the reason why Sarah had several last names is that her birth parents were unable to take care of their children and the children went to live with other families. I did however find in the census a Phillip & Sarah Ruston in Whitehall, Washington County,NY listed with daughter Sarah. If I'm not mistaken, Washington County was part of Vermont back in those days. Sarah married Abraham Ploof on May 17,1858 by John Chase, Minister of the Gospel in Colchester, Vermont. Witnesses were: Joseph Norman & Mary Seguin. Was there an adoption agency in Charlotte? I believe there was a home for orphans in Burlington, Vermont. I had contacted Montpelier, Vermont hoping to get a good reply... they found nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Alexa Sloan ,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 10 00:48:46 2012



Forst
Denver, Co


       

Hello, I am in search of my dads biological father. Donald Eugene Forst. He was born around 1930. My father (Michael David Forst) was born in 1961 then put into faster care in 1964. Please if any information is known or found contact me.

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ina osborne,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 11 12:16:28 2012



precure and trask
warrenco penn
1850-60

       

trask daughters and precure male.

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Catherine Theresa Gilmartin,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 11 15:34:18 2012



Gilmartin
Kings County birth but orphanage somewhere upstate New York
1936-1938

       

I am looking for anyone with information for Catherine Theresa Gilmartin's family. I believe she lived upstate New York after her mom died about 1936. I don't know the name of the orphanage or it's location. I believe her brother was placed in same orphanage with her.

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Melissa Handlovitch,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 11 23:06:08 2012



Daugherty Dougherty Dimond
Cambria County, Ebensburg, PA, USA


       

My grandfather, Kenneth J. Daugherty, was born on 7/31/1927 and was given to an orphanage in Cambria County (Ebensburg, PA). His parents, as listed on his birth certificate, were Elizabeth Daugherty and Raymond Dimond. Does anyone have any information about either of these folks and/or their families? I am curious as to whether Elizabeth Daugherty might have been Elizabeth Dougherty. Thank you for any help that you can provide!

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DAWN,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 13 22:34:44 2012



ELMER E RAY and HOMER
MASONIC /WIDOWS ORPHANAGE KY
1900-?

       

I am trying to get census from orphanage. Any hints would help. Story goes my grandfather was found on street corner at age 5, weighing 20lbs. Trying to figure out how to get court records from the hearing from the courts that placed he and his brother there. Any help would be appreciated.

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Pamela,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 16 19:49:11 2012



Patkin, Cohn
Jewish Orphanage, Manhattan, NY
unknown

       

My grandmother, Sophie Cohn fell in love with a man named Louis Patkin who stated he was single and would come back. Sophie found out she was pregnant and gave birth to my father, April 10, 1918. She waited for Louis to come back, when he did not, she left my father, Richard with her aunt. Her aunt was unable to keep him since Sophie never came back. Richard's aunt then put him in a jewish orphanage where he was adopted by Bernat and Carrie Mechlovits. If you know any information on the whereabouts of Sophie Cohn's family, please share it with me. Thank you.

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Iris Penny,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 26 10:45:32 2012



Iris Louise Wood
St Pete Children Home or Potter Leaf Children Home, Memphis Tenn
not sure before 1920

       

I am looking for information on my Grandmother, her name was Iris Louise Wood or Woods. I know that her mother died when she was young and she had a brother to died young, she also had a sister name Annie. Her father died sometime after her mother. I believe all three children where orphan and in the same home. The story i was told was that her brother cut off her middle finger because she would run off. She was born on March 1, 1901 I believe. I do know that she was married two times, The first time did not last long and then she married my grandfather Glibert Horman Jackson. They were married in 1923 in Memphis, Tenn, i think. If anyone could help me i would appreciate it. Thank You, Iris J. Penny

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Thomas L. Keiser,   [email protected],    Mon Feb 27 21:01:19 2012



Luella T. Kiser
Green Township, Ashland County, Ohio
1857- 1865

       

Mother Mary Kiser died in 1865. Luella did not go through Ashland County Probate Court. Possibly plced in Ashland County Orphan' Home located in 2nd Ward, Ashland, Montgomery Twp., Ashland County, Ohio. Also, could have been placed with a neighboring farm family. I have been unable find her. She would have been my great aunt.

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Laura,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 28 10:08:50 2012



Mitchell, Mitchel
California
1894-1907

       

I recently found out that my Grandmother was a Foster child. Hazel Mitchel was born 1894-1896, in California. We had always believed Jan 1896 in Oakland, but according to newspaper articles when she was taken from her Foster Parents Mr and Mrs Mithcel in 1907 she was then 13 years old. This took place in Phoenix Arizona. Any information would be appriciated. I do not even know where to look next.

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Deborah Manni Smith,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 1 15:17:18 2012



Shephard, Maude Indian parents both died
Don't know
1900 ??

       

I was told my Grandmother was an orphan Indian girl. My Grandfather took her from an orphanage, and a few years later married her, they had 8 children. She died in 1936, car accident. Her birth year was around 1888, they lived in Harlan Ky., and other close surrounding areas. I don't know if the name Shephard was given to her by her parents, or an unknown family. I do not know where to begin looking for info. Her husbands name was William Jennings Short, he was alot older than she was. I do not know if they were legally married, I was told they were, but it is heresay. I am looking to find out who her parents were....I was told they died from a plague that swept the Indian villiages. Shoshone was the tribe I am told. She worked as a midwife in and around Harlan Ky.

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michelle,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 2 21:15:19 2012



Manley Willoughby
Pennsylvania
1920

       

My biological grandfather has passed away but my father said he was raised as an orphan in Pennsylvania. I don't know much about him but supposedley he was an alcoholic and died several years ago. He would have been born between 1918 - 1926.

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ina osborne,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 14:01:39 2012



precure ..........precourt, preshure, precouer, pricore, pecure, mc cure, bocure
warren county penn
1845- 1865

       

any help on andrew jackson precure. orphaned in canada. b. july 1837 in canada. wound up in orphange in penn at some time. any info on PRECURE is so needed. thank you. email me [email protected].

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Catherine Lobb,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 15:57:54 2012



amary Ann Sullivan
St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Chicago Ward 20, Cook County, Illinois USA
1870 (1870 Census)

       

Trying to locate information re Mary Ann Sullivan believed to be the grandmother of my husband, Gerald Lobb. The 1870 census shows her at age 8 in the St joseph's Orphan Asylum, Ward 20, Cook Co., Illinois. Also listed in the census are Maggie Sullivan, age 14, Rosa Sullivan, age 12 possibly sisters?) The 1880 Census shows her along with Rose as the daughter of Richa Sullivan and still living in Chicago. Our records later show her as the daughter of Martin Sullivan and Anne Elizabeth White. We show no birthplace for Mary Ann. We wonder if she was possibly adopted by Martin Sullivan and as she alreay had the name of Sullivan in the Orphan Home that she might have been a relative of Martin's, possible a brother's child? Mary Ann later married Michael Ryder and lived in Chicago until her death there in 1904 in Deerfield, Ill. This is the only oossible connection we can find to our Mary Ann and wonder if she is one and the same person. Are there any record available as to her parents when she was placed in the orphanage? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Catherine Lobb ([email protected])

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Toni Byrnes,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 16:22:56 2012



Newsome - Newsom
Atlanta (Warren County) Georgia, United States
1945 -1946

       

James Thomas Newsome DOB 8/21/43; youngest of 8 neglected children taken by the juvenile courts and subsequently put up for adoption. Birth parents: Hartley and Pearlie (Phillips) Newsome. Would like to locate siblings. Have all court documents but State of Georgia will not/cannot help. Have been looking for over 20years.

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Mark Stewart,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 14:38:04 2012



Galaviz, Galavez, Galvez
Possible Catholic Church of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia
1956-58

       

I am looking for three half brothers. Our mother was Eunice Mae "June" Sheriff b:1928 d:1993 . The three brothers father was Joe Galaviz Jr. b: 1927 Mammoth,Juab County, Utah d: 1957 Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming. I have a copy of Joe Galaviz death certificate and it lists his parents as, Joe Galaviz Sr. b: 1886 and Guadalupe Arrelano b: 1888, both from Mexico. Joe and Eunice lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming during the 50's. Joe was killed in a car accident in 1957. After his death our mother Eunice returned to her home town of Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia. I was born 1958, 1 year after the three brothers were removed from the home. They were removed by the Gordon County Sheriff's department and a witness told me they took the boys to a Catholic orphanage in Atlanta where they were adopted. I contacted Catholic Adoption Service in Atlanta without any luck. The boys birth names are: Joseph Dale Galaviz b: 1952 Terry Eugene Galaviz b: 1954 Kenneth Robert Galaviz b: 1956 The birth years are estimated based on the only picture I have seen of the three sitting on the front porch of their Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia home before they were removed. Even I was removed from the home and adopted by the Stewart family. My last name was Fuller. Eunice never married Joe or my father James. We have two older half sisters. One is still alive and we stay in constant contact. We are searching for the three missing brothers. Thank You, Mark

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Kaye Sherwood,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 17 20:59:12 2012



Schumann
Cleveland, OH
1910

       

My great grandmother, Johanna (aka Hanna) Schumann (born 09 Nov 1889), was an unwed mother. I think the father's last name was Hinchcliff, but that's only what I've been told from the family. I can not find nothing on any sort of marriage and was told that Hanna Schumann thought she was married, but that Mr. Hinchcliff was already married (a bigamist?). My grandfather, Charles Harold Schumann (or Hinchcliff) was born on 10 July 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio. I can find no birth record and I believe my great grandmother went somewhere for unwed mothers to give birth. But where? My grandfather was adopted in 1912 when my great grandmother married Milan Miller in Detroit, MI in 1912. His name became Charles Miller. I'm just looking to see if there's any way of finding out where and under what name my grandfather, Charles Miller, was born. Are those records locked up once a person is adopted?

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Kaye Sherwood,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 17 21:00:33 2012



Schumann
Cleveland, OH
1910

       

My great grandmother, Johanna (aka Hanna) Schumann (born 09 Nov 1889), was an unwed mother. I think the father's last name was Hinchcliff, but that's only what I've been told from the family. I can not find any sort of marriage record and was told that Hanna Schumann thought she was married, but that Mr. Hinchcliff was already married (a bigamist?). My grandfather, Charles Harold Schumann (or Hinchcliff) was born on 10 July 1910 in Cleveland, Ohio. I can find no birth record and I believe my great grandmother went somewhere for unwed mothers to give birth. But where? My grandfather was adopted in 1912 when my great grandmother married Milan Miller in Detroit, MI in 1912. His name became Charles Miller. I'm just looking to see if there's any way of finding out where and under what name my grandfather, Charles Miller, was born. Are those records locked up once a person is adopted?

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Steve Luckesen,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 18:26:43 2012



House of Providence St. Vincent De Paul (Maternity hospital and infant asylum)
14th Avenue and West Grand Boulevard Detroit, Michigan
1925

       

I am trying to identify my father�s birth family. He was born August 7th 1925 in the House of Providence Detroit, Michigan and adopted a year later (Sept 21, 1926) by Albert and Olivia Luckesen. My father�s birth name was listed on the adoption papers as John Joseph Budryk. The House of Providence was run by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul as an orphanage and a maternity hospital for unwed mothers. No birth record could be found by Michigan�s Dept of Public Health and the Catholic Social Services handling the files for the House of Providence has no information on the Budryk surname. Any information would be helpful [email protected]

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Steve Luckesen,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 18:32:05 2012







       Donna Henderson, Kott, Kot Mon Jan 21 04:05:38 2002

My father was also adopted from the Detroit St. Vincent De Paul Society in the 1926. I haven�t had any luck in getting information from the church, but here is the contact information; Catholic Social Services House of Providence 9851 Hamilton Detroit, Michigan 48202 313-883-2120 Contact: Wanda Washington The House of Providence was located at 14th Avenue and West Grand Boulevard. Designed in the English Renaissance style, the building was erected in 1909-1910 and had accommodations for 150 patients. House of Providence was built in Detroit and was run by the daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul as an orphanage, a maternity hospital and an infant asylum. The House of Providence was converted into a general hospital and renamed Providence Hospital. Apartments were built in the hospital to house unwed mothers and their children. The building was demolished sometime after the hospital moved to Southfield in 1965. The Young Manor apartment building is on the site now. Hope this helps Steve Luckesen Bandon, Oregon

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rosanne,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 2 10:49:44 2012



Henry Gorman
Brooklyn, New York
1913- 1981

       

I am looking into the adoption of my Grandfather. Just recently found out his Birth name was Knierim. His parents were from Germany and he was adopted between 1920 and 1930 by Frederick and Kathline Gorman. He was born June 7th 1913. If anyone has any information I would be thankful.Thank you, Rosanne

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D Weis,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 24 12:23:30 2012



Unknown
New Orleans, Louisiana
1965

       

Looking for birth mother aged about 22 who gave up baby girl in May 1965 for adoption through Catholic charities/orphanage in New Orleans, LA.

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jackie edgil,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 28 10:31:45 2012




bedford county,tennessee
1910

       

Does anyone know of an orphange that burned down in the area of Pulaski,TN or Bedford County,TN. My mother was there with her siblings & were sent to foster homes in the area. No record of that because the home burned down. Need to know where her siblings went.

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,   ,    Sat May 5 17:34:42 2012







       

i am looking for some history on the family of elmer poulin and leona casey poulin.thy had a large family, the youngeet would have been named janice i belive. any info would be appreciated.thanks.

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Steven Cagle,   [email protected],    Sun May 6 15:15:01 2012



Cagle
frankfurd Germany
1961 1963

       

My name is steven cagle my real parents were killed in a plane crash in germany i was born there too.i was adopted at frankfurd germany by a couple names were atta mae cagle my records are sealed here in us i want to know who my real parents are i was born 2-7-61 in germany i was adopted by americans they were milatary statiion there. in 1963 i was in aorfange in frankfurd germany when they adopted me. they would not give me no information they are dead now.hope someone can give me some imfomation

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Carol Stewart,   [email protected],    Sun May 6 15:55:17 2012







       

Hello, I am looking for a girl named Carol Bailey. At the time, she was a little girl in the 1960's and was adopted by an elderly couple who's surname was Bailey. They lived on Abraham Street in St. John's,Newfoundland, CANADA. I have always wondered what she has been up to all these years. My maiden name was THISTLE. I lived on Portugal Cove Road, when I used to play with this girl, as a child. Hoping someone would know, where she is now and what her name is,etc. Thank you for your valuable time!

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lisa,   [email protected],    Sun May 6 17:38:51 2012



napthali?
nashville
1885?

       

looking for any info on a maybe 4 year old girl that was placed and adopted out possible in 1885 from Nashville Tenn. She may have come from Chicago? and may have been named Elizabeth Napthali. I don't even know the names of orphanages in the area at that time - or where to look for info. She is a family member and desperately want to find out her birth name. See,s she had a brother William and a sister Alicia? but thery were not placed. Mentions an aunt named Callie King. Thanks

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Liz Ham,   [email protected],    Thu May 10 23:11:27 2012



Hamilton
Omaha, Nebraska
1952-1956

       

Looking for information on a foster home on Benson Gardens Blvd in Omaha, Nebraska near Blondo St. I believe it was the home of a couple named Steiner. Any information will be welcome.

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patricia erbetta,   [email protected],    Thu May 17 10:18:41 2012
na


perkins
cliffwood new jersey
1961- 62

       no

looking for kids that were in their we me@mystep sister shirley and five brother

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margaret shepherd,   [email protected],    Wed May 23 22:38:05 2012



unknown
vine street orphanage- chattanooga- tennessee- hamilton
2.5 years

       

i was born june 23rd put into vine street orphanage september 23 1959 adopted january 11th 1961, my grandfather was a southern baptist preacher, my mother was the 4th of 7 seven children, the oldest died at a young age (male), my mother had redish hair slighty plump, and worked as a beauty shop apprentice, my grandfather would visit, so i'm told, my name in the orphanage was margaret alice, i know i have several aunts and uncles, cousins, i would like to know i'm still in tenn. and would love to hear something about this from anyone. thanks Margaret Cynthia Ann Shepherd

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Jo Sullivan,   [email protected],    Fri May 25 12:48:16 2012



Rice
Christian Orphans Home, St Louis, ( Independent City), Missouri
1920

       

I am looking for the daughters of THOMAS GIBSON RICE AND IDA MAE HUFFMAN, Viriginia ( Virgie) Rice (B: 1903, Missouri); Florence Rice (B: 1904/1905, Missouri) and Grace Rice (B: 1910 Missouri). Thomas died in 1912, has not been able to find Ida or his daughters. Found a Virginia, Florence Rice, same birth years, found a Grace Rice adopted to Nerra Reed. If any one has any more info where the daughters are, who they married and were living Please e-mail me. Thanks Jo

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Angie ,   [email protected],    Fri May 25 18:58:16 2012




St. Joseph's Hall Brooklyn, New York
early to mid 60s to early 70s

       

Hi To All the Girls that lived at St. Joseph's Hall in Brooklyn, New York. I put together the below email and sent it out to all the young ladies that have posted on this message board in recent years to present. I did this so that if any of the emails are returned as "undeliverable" that there would still be a possible way of getting this email out to you in the hopes that from time to time you return to revisit this site. "OPEN LETTER TO ALL THE GIRLS FROM ST. JOSEPH'S HALL" My hope for all of you, your families and loved ones is that you are all doing well. My intent in doing this is to create a snowball affect where names will be added to the list until it becomes so big and beautiful that we will have no other option but to have the greatest reunion ever!!!!! A little about me, I am Angie when I was at St. Joseph's Hall around early to mid 60s. I have two younger sisters, Myrna and Marilyn. If any of you girls are in contact with any other girls please add on to this email header that I have begun. Let's just keep it going, share as much or as little information, pictures past and present as you want. I will be very honest, I do not have very much time to be on my computer everyday, but this email and what it means to so many of us will have me log in at least if not everyday at the end of every week at the minimal. I created an email address that will be familiar to all of us girls from St. Joseph's Hall. [email protected] Shoreham. There's this sense of urgency that is the driving force for all of this. Love You All, God Bless Angie PS: You will note that I have no actual names next to the email addresses. I didn't want to list names without permission from each one of you. I respectfully ask that when you respond that you please give your name used at the time that you were at St. Joseph's Hall and a current email address, only if you wish to. No information will be passed along if that is your wish.

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Patti Thoming,   1150 Debrick Rd,    Sat May 26 14:58:17 2012



Burns/Sherwood
Belmont Co Children's Home Tacoma, Ohio, USA
1931- 1940's

       

I'm looking for pictures of the children that were placed in the Belmont Co. Children's Home in the 1930s. My family names are: Billy or William Burns, Ellsworth Burns/Sherwood, Harriet Burns/ Sherwood, Irella Burns/Sherwood. They were from Shadyside and Bellaire area.

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Victoria Milgate ,   [email protected] ,    Fri Jun 1 18:32:03 2012



Shock
Allegheny, Pittsburgh
1910

       

I am trying to find info on my Great Grandmother Carrie Elizabeth Shock, I found a census in 1910 were her brother and sister Martha and brother Charlie Shock for some reason were living as inmates with a Marinda H Walsh on 247 Pennwood Ave in Pensylvania. It was said that some of my Granmothers family had been involved with the Carlise School for Indians is it possible that this was some division of that school. Marinda is listed as the Matron of the Childrens Home.

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Kasey Cunningham,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 4 12:51:58 2012



Virgina marion Parker
Chatham, MA
1935

       

Looking to obtain any and all records of my grandmothers orphange records and foster family records.

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Devon Jackson,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 14 07:27:25 2012



Grace Louise Horne
born in Mssachusettes


       

I would ask anyone with any info to email me directly at [email protected]. My great-great grandmother was adopted somewhere in or near Massachusettes when she was a little girl. It is a fact that she had a twin brother, adopted out seperately, and other siblings. When she was still in an orphanage, before being adopted, all of her records were destroyed. We believe she died at age 107, but there is no proof as no one ever knew her birthday. She was believed to have been born around 1886. Her parents were killed in a horse and buggy accident, assumably in Massechusettes (I know my spelling is wrong) and her siblings were all sent to different places. We have NO information of her family. If anyone thinks they can help please do. My grandmother loved my nanny very much, and now at age 80 would really like to know where my nanny truly came from. We want to know who our family was and is. Please help if you can. Thank you

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CAROL LYNCH,   carollynch@sbcglobal,net,    Sat Jun 16 12:41:29 2012



kenneth klinglesmith
MEMPHIS, TN
1944- 1947

       

I am looking for my brother. My mother lost him to an adoption around 1944-1947. Her name was Lou Gene Klinglesmith and she named her son Kenny. This was in Memphis, TN. My mother never got over losing him and now I would really like to find him or at least learn what happened to him Please contact me if you have any information, Thank you very much, Carol Lynch

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CAROL LYNCH,   carollynch@sbcglobal,net,    Sat Jun 16 12:51:11 2012



kenneth klinglesmith
MEMPHIS, TN
1944- 1947

       

I am looking for my brother. My mother lost him to an adoption around 1944-1947. Her name was Lou Gene Klinglesmith and she named her son Kenny. This was in Memphis, TN. My mother never got over losing him and now I would really like to find him or at least learn what happened to him Please contact me if you have any information, Thank you very much, Carol Lynch

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sandra dorsey,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 23 05:51:10 2012



helen l. moore
elmira ny chemung county
1935- 1945

       

My mother was born in Elmira NY to Ella M. Moore and Henry Clayton Moore Sr.. About the time my mother Helen Louise Moore was 6 or 7, she, and her little brother Stephen Wayne Moore (the 2 youngest children) were placed into the Chemung County NY orphanage due to the mother being poor, ill, and dying..while the father was to poor/unable to care for the 2 children. There the 2 children stayed until they were 16 (when social services cut ya loose). In the process, they were fostered out to various people..THEY Valley (edna) family, and the Hazen (al and his wife isobel) family, Elmira NY. Information is extremely sketchy, if one cal find any at all..I have census reports, but nothing listing the 2 children in the orphange. THE only things I have to go by, is, the information my mother has provided..which is so devastating, so sickening, no one can imagine the horrors these places put children through. With this, the ending product is, children were so damaged mentally/emotionally, verbally, physically leaving such deep scars, hang ups, its hard to imagine. WHICH is why, its been years of myself and my brother in TRYING to track SOME kind of information on this place, and the people who ran them. CAN anyone tell me, where I can find the chemung county orphanage rosters where every childs name that was there is listed from the 1930s through to 1945 time frame? THE few places I think I might get some information expect a fee/payment, which I really can not afford.

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Sherri Czmyr,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 26 19:03:45 2012



Beaumont, Beamont, Bement, Bemont
Windham County, Connecticut
Unknown

       

This is a long shot... I am searching for a child that my grandparents had told us died at the age of approx 2 weeks. However, some of the information we were given just does not add up. There was never much conversation concerning this child, almost as if it was a forbidden subject. The male child was born in the early 1940's, Coventry, Connecticut. Actual birthdate is unknown. He was born at home. He was born to Leroy Francis & Mary Helen (Charland) Beaumont. The child's birth name was Roland Beaumont, middle name unknown. When the child was approx 2 weeks old he died of a heart defect. My grandmother did not attend his funeral, my grandfather always told us he was born in the Nathan Hale Cemetery in Coventry, CT. There are no Beaumonts or any other relations to the Beaumonts in that cemetery. It was also said, my grandfather gave a vague location of the grave and then stated the grave they were "told" that was their child was over there, but it had the marker of another child. I just cannot imagine not knowing where your child has been buried. My grandmother would not settle for that, although my mother remembers my grandmother being upset with my grandfather for not confiriming the location...or so it is told. My mother remembers the day the child was removed from her home. Her father, my grandfather and his sister took the child "to the hospital." There are no birth, baptismal, or death records of this child. My mother, Barbara Beaumont and her brother, Robert Beaumont, along with several cousins were baptized, made first communions and were confirmed within the same church, St. Mary's in Coventry/Eagleville, CT. (children born before and after Roland would have been born and or died) All the unanswered questions or holes in this "story" have caused us to think perhaps they gave the child up for adoption, if not for any reason but because times were tough for the young struggling family. If anyone has any information leading to the whereabouts of this child, I would appreciate hearing from you. Like I said, this is a long shot, but an avenue worth taking. Thanks so much, Sherri Evans-Czmyr

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John Wastle,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 27 05:25:54 2012



Robinson oe Robertson or Similar
Pennsylvania
Circa 1916

       

Searching for a Gayle(Sp?) Robinson or Robertson or similar. Raised in an orphanage somewhere in Pennsylvania. Became a miner, then enlisted, probably early 1930's. DOB circa 1916. Never knew his parents. During WWII would visit Edinburgh on furlough, last seen there September 1944, had a relationship with Jessie Peters/Wastle. Would like to know what happened to him and if any of his family still exist. John. [email protected]

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Joe LaBarr,   [email protected] ,    Wed Jun 27 13:21:34 2012



Joe LaBarr
St. Patrick's Childrens Home 201 Coffen St, Watertown, New York
1958-1968

       

Looking for anyone who was in this home bewteen 1958-1968. Any recommendations how to find the listing of who lived there. Thanks

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Sara,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 28 12:09:13 2012



Darlene Godfrey
Chicago, Illinois
1947

       

Looking for any information regarding Thelma Arnold, my mother. She would be deceased now. She was from Clay, Kentucky, married Daniel E. Godfrey, Jr. and they divorced around 1950.

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Merrikay Baxendale,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 2 13:04:59 2012



Wood (Carmen Yvonne)
Fargo, North Dakota
1926

       

We are looking for information on my mother. Born Carmen Yvonne wood 9/15/1926 and placed for adoption in Fargo, NC orphanage. She was adopted at 9 mos (1927) and lived in Jamestown, ND. Any information is important. Thank you MkB

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Jackie Austin,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 16 17:16:50 2012



carlsen,Karlsen
gross point orphanage, Detroit ,Mi
1920's

       

My great grandfather left his children at this orphanage and I have a picture that has the number 382 in the lower right hand corner,It is a group picture.

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jeffery M Goacher,   #rdhumanAq.com,    Sat Jul 21 07:12:29 2012



Bowser
Weat Texas Childrens Aid Soceity Abeline, Texas


       

My mother was born Dorthy Ellen Bowser in Texas or Oklahoma. A Brother Nichales placed babies with families. My mother has passed. I am curious about her family. the adoption records are sealed. this was 1928, she was renamed Juandelle Cardwell.

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jeffery M Goacher,   3rdhumanAq.com,    Sat Jul 21 07:14:24 2012



Bowser
Weat Texas Childrens Aid Soceity Abeline, Texas


       

My mother was born Dorthy Ellen Bowser in Texas or Oklahoma. A Brother Nicholis placed babies with families. My mother has passed. I am curious about her family. the adoption records are sealed. this was 1928, she was renamed Juandelle Cardwell.

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Steve Kime,   [email protected],    Sun Jul 29 13:47:08 2012
none


Durbin
Louisville or other Kentucky Orphanage
about 1775-1885

       

Mary Ann Durbin (born 1871) was sent to an orphanage when her father, John Durbin, abandoned the family in Edmondson County, KY. Several siblings were sent to at least two orphanages. I would appreciate any leads to thechildhood of my grandmother Mary Ann Durbin. Steve Kime 703 477 6355 [email protected]

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Dora Dowell,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 30 19:23:43 2012



Lucy Rodrigues (Rodriguez), Maria Rodrigues (Rodriguez), Augustin Rodrigues (Rodriguez)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Between 1900 - 1910

       

My grandmother Lucia (Lucy), was born Jan 1907. However, her birthdays have been listed 1903 and 1906. Apparently due to poverty, weather, or what disaster, she and her siblings were put in an Orhphanage home. I was told that there were no birth certificates issued then during that time. My grandmother was fostered, adopted by a family named the Mary Sutton who later married a man named Walter Fuston. There were limited records at FBC Dallas,and Cumberland school in Dallas which was a county school in 1910 or 1913. I am looking for the names of Orphanages during that time in Oklahoma City.

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Charlene Phillips Berger,   dr.charlene.berger@videotro n.ca,    Fri Aug 3 12:58:29 2012



Phillips
Episcopal Church Home Pittsburgh PA
1940

       

Looking for information re Donna Jean Phillips (father Charles I Phillips, b 1907, d 1951); mother may have been Lois Jean Horton(b 1912, d 1964). Was approximately 10 years old in 1940 when she is listed on 1940 Census as living at the Episcopal Church Home. Also would be interested to find roster of children living at the Episcopal Home in Pittsburgh in the 1930s.

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Janice Scully,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 5 21:10:25 2012



Eugene Scully
St. Malachy's Home in Queens, New York
1899

       

I am looking for information on my grandfather's family. My grandfather, Eugene Scully, his sister, Nellie and brother Frank were brought to the orphanage by a grandmother. There was an older brother John who is believed to have been in the Navy at the time. We also know they lived in Brooklyn before they went to the home. Their parents name were Jhn Scully and Margaret Ralf Scully.

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brandy hoffer,   [email protected],    Mon Aug 20 20:09:41 2012



Dunn
Maryland
1958

       

I'm looking for my uncle Neal or Neil Dunn. My father's name is Richard and he has two sisters Sharon and Debbie. We are looking for the only sibling left which would be their brother Neal. In 1958 in North East Maryland my grandfather Harry Dunn murdered my grandmother Betty Dunn along with a baby girl and an unborn child. My father and my Aunt Sharon were adopted into the Truitt family and my aunt Debbie was adopted into another family. My dad and aunt thankfully were able to get in touch with and form a strong sibling bond with their sister, there is still a part of their heart that isn't quite filled! Neal if your out there we would love to get to know you!

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Jessica,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 24 11:50:21 2012



Robert Edwin Milburn or Robert Edwin Ept
Cinncinati, Ohio or Columbus, Ohio


       

I am looking for information regarding my grandpa Robert E. Milburn or Robert E. Ept, he has 2 different birth certificates. His mother is Talmage Milburn and father I believe to be Albert W. Ept. However I recently found out he was apart of an orphanage known as St. Alaysius in Cinncinati, OH so now I am trying to find out if he was actually adopted by Talmage Milburn and Albert Ept. Any information would be greatly appreciated, and I can be reached at [email protected] Thanks! Jessica

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Stephanie,   Stephaniemitzner@yshoo.,com ,    Tue Aug 28 11:15:50 2012



McGuire, Mcguest, James
Protestant Childrens Asylum, Mobile/ Al
1900

       

James McGuire was in the Protestant Orphans Asylum in Mobile, Al in 1900. He was born 0n Dec 28 1888 in Pascagoula, MS per his WWI draft card. His daughter Fannie is 91 and wants to know who his parent were. It is said that his mother died and his father was an Irish sailor that became a citizen in the PORT of Mobile. Does anyone have information about his parents or how to find documents from the orphanage?

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Deborah S Deyarmond Beach,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 30 09:31:18 2012
Yahoo


I don't know anything, I just found out by my birth certificate
Blanchard Michigan18
18

       

My mother would never give me my birthcertificate. She is deceased now and found the certificate and states one previous born live. I have know idea where to start and search for this person.Could you give me some ideas? Deborah S Deyarmond Beach Email: [email protected] Cell: 989-304-1263 Thank-You

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Deborah S Deyarmond Beach,   [email protected],    Thu Aug 30 09:36:37 2012
Yahoo


I don't know anything, I just found out by my birth certificate
Blanchard Michigan18
18

       

My mother would never give me my birthcertificate. She is deceased now and found the certificate and states one previous born live. I have know idea where to start and search for this person.Could you give me some ideas? My mothers name was Esther Amelia Miller Deyarmond Deborah S Deyarmond Beach Email: [email protected] Cell: 989-304-1263 Thank-You

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david,   david.airheathospital@ver izon.net,    Sun Sep 2 10:30:06 2012



jacqueline martin
tarrtown ny
9

       

jacqueline martin was in institute of mercy orphanage from 1935 to 1940 wher she was 9 years stayed in the area i dont know anything except had a child in 1961 and lived at 628 e 94th st brooklyn ny with isadore cohen who helped her out while pregant her son was born may 29 1961 she had other children she had a sister elisabeth also any info on this please reply to me or call 2148375601

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Daphne,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 2 19:25:48 2012



albert s. mattern
centre county, Pennsylvania


       

I am researching my family tree and have come across an article that states my great-grandfather Albert S. was taken in by Jacob & Eleanor Mattern. I was wondering if there were any records as to who Albert's birth parents were to help put more pieces togther for the family tree. Any help is much appreciated.

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dianne fletcher,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 7 23:51:54 2012



patowski sisters
good shepard Collingwood Victoria Australia
1896 approx

       

looking for grandmother Catherine amy tapowski and her sisters Gertude Edna and Ursula Vere all born we think in Cannington Western Australia. Born fron 1887 - 1896. Believed placed into care at the Good Shepard Home in Collingwood Victoria after 1896

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r.burnette,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 13 13:13:43 2012



annie stover
salem/roanoke virginia united states
1895

       

Looking for information on my great grandmother a annie stover born 1 august 1895 roanoke virginia. She was supposedly adopted by a j.g. stover/mollie stover.She was saponi/ cawtawba indian adopted by a methodist orphange. Trying to find out her native american tribe she was in. Also j.g.stover was married to a nelli m. stover,presumebly the same lady had a child named virginia c. stover born 18 march 1893. I really need to find out the adoption records of her(annie stover). I do know my grandfather was never allowed to purchase alcohol due to rationing , not allowed to have a stamp for the purchase of alcohol,but need to find information, because he was indian also, really need to prove that annie stover was american indian. My grandfather was charlie b.morris.How would I go about doing this research, or does anyone have any insight? Thank you...

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Megan Swanson,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 16 15:13:07 2012



Connelly
Buffalo, NY
45 years

       

I am looking for any information on 3 children Elizabeth (1929), John (1931), Mary (1935) Connelly placed in an orphanage in Buffalo, NY around 1940. Mother Katherine Elizabeth (Bender) Connelly 1909-1939 Father Boetius Sullivan Connelly 1898-1977. Thank you, Megan

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brenda morton,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 19 11:02:27 2012



Coulston,colston,coulson
arkansas,usa
early1900s

       

I'm looking for any info on Jack Coulston, he was dropped off at an orphange in Littlerock,Ar in the early 1900s when he was 3 years old. he only remembers that a woman dropped him off ( he believes she was his mother). keep in mind he was 3 so his name may have been spelled wrong. he was adopted by Bacons. I have not found any info at any little rock orphanage, all say he was never there. any info would be helpful

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Carol Lugo,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 23 17:21:58 2012



Angelo Lugo
Not sure maybe NewYork: he was born in 1933


       

I am looking for my father's relatives: My dad's name is Angelo Lugo born in 1933. Not sure where he was born but could be New York or Flordia. My dad joined the Navy If you know of Angleo Lugo, please contact me @ [email protected] or my sister Carmen @ [email protected]

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David Ross,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 25 07:34:30 2012



Downs, Down
Danville, IL
1813-1830

       

I am looking for the birth parents of my great grandfather Russel Downs born in 1913. I found a Russel Down in the 1920 census showing him in a childrens home. All i know is that My Great Grandfather was born in danville, il and was orphaned and when he turned of age he moved to sault st marie, mi

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Terri Dunnet,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 1 21:41:42 2012



Jennie ( Jane ?) Golden
Catholic Home For Destitute Girls
Between 1900-1910

       

We are trying to find information on jennie's other siblings. We know she had at least one sister sadie or sayde who was deaf and or blind.1910 census only lists one Golden. We are also trying to find out what her parents names were. We know they imigrated from Ireland. Father died at sea, mother committed suicide around 1909-1910 when jennie was 9 years old. They were from Philadelphia,Pa Any help would be appreciated.

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Laura Peterson,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 3 00:21:20 2012



Dave (David) Clark (Clarke) Jr.
Born in Texas, adopted to someone in Dallas?


       

We are looking for Dave Clark, Jr. his mothers name was Opal Russell. she married Dave Clark. My mother would be a cousin to Dave Clark, Jr. and would love to see him. the family adopted him out at about age 2 years. He was born in the late '30's. His mother wasn't able to care for him. Unknown about the father. Please contact me if you know Dave Clark Jr. or are Dave Clark Jr. thank you and God bless [email protected]

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Carol O'Neil,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 13 07:19:47 2012



Parker
London, Ontario
1954

       

Looking for information regarding my mother and father. Mother was Beverly Parker and my birth name was Phyllis Parker born April 13, 1954 in London, Ont. I am assuming my mother was at Bethesda Home. I think she was from Woodstock Ont and had brothers.

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Elizabeth Odom,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 19 13:41:19 2012



Elmer



       

A child between 1915-1922 was one of triplets. Possibly mother and Father died. We know he took the last name, (Odom) from foster parents who lived in Mississppi. He was in ww11 and didnot know his middle name so he was given James as his middle name. I am seeking his real last name. It could have started with a B. Also he and his siblings were orphans during 1917 and 1930. He claims he was born September 20 1917. He is now dead, but his children live on as Odoms.

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Darlene Steele,   [email protected],    Sun Oct 21 20:39:32 2012



Mcminis/McMenis/McManis
Possibly Blount, Monroe, Marshall or Lawrence Counties Tennessee
1816 - 1836

       

I have tried to find the parents of my gg grandmother Rutha McMinis born in 1816 in Tennessee. I haven't been successful in finding my gg grandmother's parents. She married Elias Craft in 1836 in Morgan Co. Alabama. Many many records have been checked, but haven't learned names of her parents. Rutha is said to have been a percentage of Native American. I found a family living in Morgan Co. AL on the 1830 census and they had a female slave the age Rutha would have been at that time. When the female slave is grown, she is no longer in the home. I have speculated my gg grandmother may have been listed as a slave, but in fact part of the family. This is mere speculation and don't have any proof of this. Rutha may have had two siblings: Joseph and Mary Ann McMenis. They were both Rutha's age and lived in the same county and regiment in the same time period. Rutha and Elias had a son named Joseph and a daughter named Mary. Many descendents have searched for the answer to this long held mystery. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you! Darlene

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orman,   ,    Fri Nov 2 18:25:30 2012



orman
jackson,ms


       

does anyone have any information on jiles orman married to molly sellers. He came from Georgia and married Molly, then returned to GA and died?

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Marlisa Sullivan,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 4 22:27:15 2012



Barry
Paisley, Or
1940-1942 ?

       

My mother (Micheala "Barry" Wishart recently passed. In her things I found ww2 food rationing stamps. I also found food rationing stamps for a Jewell Marie Barry. They lived in Paisley Oregon, I know she came up in the 1940 census and the food rationing stamps are for 1942, she was six at the time. We have been told she lived with our grandparents Michael and Annie Barry but was not their child, she was adopted by a family in Silver Lake, Oregon . We are trying to figure out the story behind how she came into the family and what happened to her. If you have any information please email me at [email protected]

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jamie,   curran,    Sun Nov 4 23:58:29 2012



ellis/ elish/ ?
ew jersey(centralor north)
early 1900's

       

HELLO! mY GRANDMOTHER AND HER 2 SISTERS WERE PLACED IN A "HOME" AFTER HER PARENTS DIED . .I do not know the name of the home, but I think it must've been close to Caldwel , N.J. HER PARENTS DIED 2 MONTHs AFTER THEY EMIGRATED FROM HUNGARY. Their last name is Ellis.Clara,(Grandmom) was 3 years old,Suzie 5 yrs and Sophie was about 8 years. I assume they did not know English, They were "taken"/ "fostered " ? as servants to a family in West or North Caldwell , New Jersey. My Aunt Sophie had an arranged marriage when she was about 14 years old.They had 18 children and lived in Perth Amboy , N.J. I am trying to find out ANYTHING about my Hungarian family. Perhaps there last name was written ELLIS on the immigration form at ELLIS ISLAND?? Speling may be wrong.The girls were young and didnt understand.I am at a loss. If anyone has ANY info with my story I will appreciate it. Thank you, Jamie

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jamie Curran,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 5 00:16:33 2012



Ellis/ Elish ? Three Hungarian sisters
New Jersey
early 1900's

       

HELLO! MY GRANDMOTHER AND HER 2 SISTERS WERE PLACED IN A "HOME" AFTER HER PARENTS DIED . .I do not know the name of the home, but I think it must've been close to Caldwel , N.J. HER PARENTS DIED 2 MONTHs AFTER THEY EMIGRATED FROM HUNGARY. Their last name is Ellis.Clara,(Grandmom) was 3 years old,Suzie 5 yrs and Sophie was about 8 years. I assume they did not know English, They were "taken"/ "fostered " ? as servants to a family in West or North Caldwell , New Jersey. My Aunt Sophie had an arranged marriage when she was about 14 years old.They had 18 children and lived in Perth Amboy , N.J. I am trying to find out ANYTHING about my Hungarian family. Perhaps there last name was written ELLIS on the immigration form at ELLIS ISLAND?? Speling may be wrong.The girls were young and didnt understand.I am at a loss. If anyone has ANY info with my story I will appreciate it. Thank you, Jamie

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Carrie,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 11 19:49:56 2012



May Malloy
New York
maybe 1920's

       

My grandmother, May Malloy (born in 1913) and her brother James Malloy ( a few years older) were placed in a home run by Nun's. The home was in New York and they remained their until they were of age to leave on their own. Her mother died during child birth and her father shortly after. I knew her but she never discussed her life at the orphanage and my father knows nothing of her parents (his grandparents). She does not come up in the census until she was married. I can find nothing on her life before her marriage and I do not know her parents. She had 3 children Diane, Susan, and James and the nun's knew my father and his siblings well. Hoping someone can tell me where to look or if there is an archive of children placed. Thanks!

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JANE,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 20 13:48:19 2012



lindemann/lindermann/lindamen/Lindamon
German Protestant Orphanage and Zoar Orphanage, Pittsburgh, PA USA
1930's

       

Surname lindemann/lindermann/lindamen/Lindamon. Viola, Otto and Mary Lindemann. Viola's year of birth approx 1918, Otto 1925. They were placed at German Protestant Orphanage on Pauline Ave Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny County and are listed on the 1930 Census. Mary Lindemann Renamed Elizabeth Hundertmark year of birth 1927 was found listed on the Zoar Orphanage 1930 Census in Shaler PA Allegheny County. Adopted parents were Leo and Elizabeth Hundertmark. Information as to why she was not raised by them in unknown. Their Birth Mother Mary Lindemann; she was hospitalized after the birth of Mary in 1927. Reasons Unk. I believe their Birth father's name was Charles Lindemann. I am unable to find any confirmed information or residence location. What I know is the name of their Grandparents Heneretta Stergert, Rudolph Von Mann and maybe a maternal Aunt/grandmother? her name was Hilda Von Mann-Goempel. Hilda's daughter Elizabeth Goempel married Leo Hundertmark and they adopted Mary. The 3 are found together on the 1940 Census. My search is for anyone with information regarding the reasons behind the children being placed for adoption and for any living family members. Thank you

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Jean-Claude Pierre Jaugeon Cardwell,   [email protected],    Sun Dec 2 16:46:16 2012



Jaugeon
Nancy, France
1945 to 1953

       

I'm looking for my late-husband's living relatives who may still be living in France. Jean-Claude was left at a Catholic orphanage in 1945 shortly after his birth. He was adopted by the Cardwell's in 1953(a military family) while stationed in France at the time of adoption Jean-Claude. After adoption they moved to the United States where they have resided since. I am "JC's" widow and my name is Mara Cardwell.

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Mary Miller,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 26 12:59:14 2012



Smith
Soldiers Orphanage Industrial School Greene Franklin county PA
about1900

       

Searching for my maternal grandmother She may have lived in orphanage. Her name is Lena (Selena)Iona Smith D.O.B. about June 22,1888. Also lived in Gibson twp. Elk/Cameron county PA and married Oscar D. Smith. Thanks, Mary

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Dave Martin,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 27 16:52:53 2012



James Little
Allegheny City, Pennsylvania Ward 1


       

I would like to know the name of the orphanage in the U.S. Census 1870 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania It was a Boys only orphanage. Their were four young boys with the last name "Little" James , William, Charles and Robert. I was looking for the name of the orphanage. It was in Ward 1 is all that it has on the Census. I would also like to know how these boys got there. Were there parents killed?! So many questions.

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Sandra Quinn,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 31 19:00:59 2012



Ruth Ilabell Nelson
Norwegian Lutherans Childrens Home, Norwood Park, Il USA
1935

       

I'm looking for information on the Nelson children Ruth and Raymond are twins they were at the Norwegian Luthern childrens home in 1935. There were other siblings the were place there also. There is a Dorothy Nelson that was adopted out but don't have her adopted last name. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please email me [email protected] Thanks Sandra Hitchcock Quinn

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Sandra Quinn,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 31 19:07:48 2012



baby hendricksen adopted name is tim but don't know the adopted last name
catholic charities then family resources in davenport, iowa
born january 29, 1953

       

Looking for my half brother that was born January 29th 1953 at Mercy Hospital in Davenport,Iowa. I spoke to the adopted mother a long time ago but im in need of contacting them because on of my biological brothers has colon and liver cancer. this information can help my adopted brother.My mothers name was bessie e. hendricksen. please email me if you have any information. [email protected] thanks Sandra Hitchcock Quinn

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ROSEMARY GREBA,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 31 23:23:14 2012



schawitsch
Evangekical Childrens Home St Louis,MO.
1977-1979

       

I am looking for past residents,like myself from the old EVANGELICAL CHILDRENS HOME; Especially a woman named, Joy Johnson(at that time) She had such a huge influence on my life and always looked out for me & some of the other girls.

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Doris Chan,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 2 03:46:09 2013



Lee
St. Louis Missouri
1869-1900's

       

I'm looking for my missing uncles (aunt) Who were put up for adoption after the Civil War. My great-grandfather Kwang Lee Who served in the Civil War in the Navy on gunboat married a Frenchwoman having least two children when she died. The children were adopted and one of them became a doctor. The aunts and uncles always spoke of them but we do not know what happened to them and their descendants who are our cousins

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Doris Chan,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 2 03:48:48 2013



Lee
St. Louis Missouri
1869-1900's

       

I'm looking for my missing uncles (aunt) Who were put up for adoption after the Civil War. My great-grandfather Kwang Lee Who served in the Civil War in the Navy on gunboat married a Frenchwoman having least two children when she died. The children were adopted and one of them became a doctor. The aunts and uncles always spoke of them but we do not know what happened to them and their descendants who are our cousins. Their last name was Smith

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Violet McKenzie,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 4 13:23:54 2013



Annie Moen
Brandon Manitoba
not sure

       

My mother was born in Brandon Manitoba July 12 1913.She was in and out of the orphanage until she was about 17.She spent a number of years with the Olsen family .Im looking for any information about her if anyone has any.She passed away in 1998.She did,nt share a lot of information with us.She married my father Percy Thorpe around 1930. Thanks Violet

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Carol Reynolds,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 9 08:30:50 2013



James Bell
Childrens Home Society, Richmond, Va
1929- 1933

       

I am doing a search for a friend. His name is James Bell and he was at the Children's Home Society Orphanage in Richmond, Va., after his birth in l929 until he was adopted in 1933. He is looking for information about his mother, Virginia Bell, and two friends. Their names were Winfield Martin and Jack White. They were at the Children's Home Society between 1929 and 1933.

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Lynn McCollum,   [email protected] ,    Thu Jan 17 06:24:37 2013




Jolly Homes Orphanage in Conyers, Georgia


       

My dear friend is looking for his birthmother. He has no animosity- just wants to meet her. She and her siblings lived in Jolly HOmes Orphanage in Conyers, Georgia for a time. She gave birth to him at age 19 on September 2,1967. There was a lady at the orphanage named Billie Hambright who arranged this adoption, no papers were filed.She would be about 65 years old today. His mothers name is Faye. If you know of anyone named Faye- please email me: [email protected]. Thank you

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Suzy Miller,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 23 13:59:46 2013



Jacqueline Mary Miller
St. Vincent's Infant Asylum New Orleans
1927-

       

My mother was abandoned at St.Vincent's Infant Asylum in New Orleans Louisiana in October 1927. She was 11 days old. Her biological parent's were Jack Miller and Annie Hollingsworth. I am my mother's only living child and do not know anything about my family. I would love any information you may have. Do you have any info. about my mom's biological parent's: Annie Hollingsworth or Jack Miller ? I believe they were both originally from Georgia, USA. Thank you SO much for ANY info you can provide. Sincerely, Suzy Miller

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Janet L. Mancini,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 2 10:39:23 2013
http://www.janetlmancini.com/


Morris
Fayette County, PA


       

Announcing my blog: Finding My Life Through The Children's Home http://www.janetlmancini.com/ Janet Mancini

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Patrick D. Jones,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 6 10:34:58 2013



Florentine
New York City
unknown

       

I am looking for any information on my maternal grandfather. His name was Joseph Edward Florentine. He married Dorothy in the late teens or early 20's of the 1900's. He was the father of 3 who lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. He died in Isanti, Minnesota in about 1960. The date of birth I have is feb 08, 1900. he died on Nov 28, 1959. The story we have known is he was left at an orphanage in New York City as an infant by his destitute parents after immigrating from Italy. The orphanage burned sometime during or after his stay and he said there are no records on him left. he claimed to have no knowledge of his history. was there an orphanage that burned sometime after 1900 but before about 1915? I cannot find any evidence of this. What i am looking for is any information that might assist me on finding any of his history.

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Phyllis Brutus,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 7 16:35:23 2013



Ryan, Melvin
"Household of Gerald Brace" Cuyahoga Ohio
1920

       

I am looking for any information about my father, Melvin Ryan. He knew little of his family, and said he was either born in Ohio, or Missouri.Dates vary from 1902 to 1912 "or there about" I came across a listing in the US Census of 1920 Of a Melvin Ryan then 4 years old listed as being in the Household of Gerald Brace". Looking at this list it appears to be some sort of children's home with Gerald Brace being the first child listed. It list 46 children and 7 adults. There is another child Ruth Ryan age 9 listed, I am not sure if the two were related. The only confirmed listing I have of him is in the 1940 Census when he was listed with my mother and my oldest brother in York Nebraska. My parents were married in 1937. He thought his parents were named Charles Ryan and Helen Ferguson, but I have found nothing linking these names with his. If anyone knows any information on this "children home" or have heard of my father or of Ruth Ryan, I would appreciate hearing from you. My father died in 1968 in York Nebraska. Thanks, PBrutus

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William Wilfred Novak,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 23 11:24:13 2013



Andrew A., Joseph B and Anne Novak
St. Hedwig's Orphanage, Chicago, IL USA
unknown

       

Joseph B., Anne and Andrew A. were dropped off at St. Helwig's Orphanage after their mother passed away. Andrew was born on 11/24/2003, Anne was born 06/14/1906. Their original names are unknown because after they left the orphanage they changed their last names and didn't really speak of their father again. Is there any way that the orphanage had listings of the children's names before the 1920 census? They would have already left by then. They changed their name to Novak and we think their name might have been Nowakowski, Novacheski, Novach, Nowack or something similar. If there was an earlier listing than 1920 we may be able to research and find out their back history from the Novak name. Thank you for any help you can provide us! Bill Novak

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denise loss,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 27 16:41:25 2013



reece or reese or rees
house of the good shephard in dearborn mi
1900 and before

       

Im trying to find any info on my great grandmother mary florence reece. she was a inmate there. What church did the inmates go to? Also where did the orphans come from what agency.Where did the children live at intill they went to the house of the good shephard? Any in on mary florence reece from england would help

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Vivian,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 1 19:57:16 2013



Serveau
Mount St. Joseph's Infant Asylum, San Francisco, CA
1911

       

In Tracing our family history, we came upon a news article that said a young girl Zoe Serveau, age 14-15 had a baby boy in June 1911 and that her older sister, took the child to the infant asylum. No other info has been found so far. If you know how to find a registry for that time, kindly let me know. Zoe was also taken to Mount St. Joseph's for a time. There is no record of her after that. Zoe's Parents were Charles E. and Marie Serveau. Marie passed away in 1905.

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denise loss,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 3 13:02:01 2013



reece or reese or rees
house of the good shephard in dearborn mi
1885 1900

       

does anyone have any info on the house of the good shephard in dearborn mi

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Annette Cullen/Nevidomsky,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 7 00:19:16 2013



Thomas Joseph Cullen
Mount Loretto, Staten Island Richmond County New York City
1923 to 1939 ?

       

Looking for information of my Father : Thomas Joseph Cullen. I think I found him and his parents : Mary and Thomas Cullen on the 1920 census . Could not find them in the 1930 or 40`s census. My father was brought to Mount Loretto`s in the mid 20`s ? I do not know what happen to his parents. I assumed they died or divorced or ?. Looking to find any information I can get for them or my dad. He was around 4 or 6 years old (I have 2 birth years , not sure what year is right 1916 or 1919) at the time he was at Mount Loretto. I have seen some records but could not find him on Mount Loretto`s 1930`s census. Annette

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Lori Ann Short,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 14 17:12:14 2013



Sunset Drive Orphanage

1975- 1977

       

Was looking through the past years to find my real parents. Got from now all the way back to when I was about 4 or 5 years old. I was adopted and the people that adopted me took me from the SunSet Drive Orphanage. I supposely went there when i was about 2 years old. that would have been in about 1977. I was born in December of 1975. If any one knows anything that is related to this time of my life. Or knows anything about this orphanage please contact me. Thanks for all the help.

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Jerry O'Neill,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 17 11:45:25 2013



Sturgen, Sturgeon
NY, St. Lawrence or Franklin
1880 to 1890

       


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June P. Collins,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 26 17:42:42 2013



Shelton
Lived in Accomack County, Va (deceased)
Approx. 60 yrs or more

       

Elmer Shelton (my grandfather) was in an orphanage in Norfolk, Va. I don't know what age he was put in a foster home in Cashville, Va (Accomack County, Va). We have been told that the orphanage burned and all records were burned also. He deceased on 9/26/1976 was born 10/4/1897. I am trying to do a geneology on Shelton's but can't get anywhere. Don't know his father or mother. Don't know if he had any brothers or sisters. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

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Angie McInnis,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 2 20:44:21 2013



Hall
Salvation Army Home for Unwed Mothers
1950- 1960

       

I'm searching for Rita Joyce Hall who was born in Birmingham, AL Salvation Army Home for Unwed Mothers. My mother is her mother's sister and promised Rita's mother that she would search for her until she found her. Rita's mother was Fannie Pearl Hall. Mother is 80 and in poor health. I would love to give her this for her 81st birthday. Any help is welcome.

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Kelley Fecteau,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 11 12:50:54 2013



Mary Ann Bell
CA,
1953 to 1954

       

I am looking for Mary Ann Bell, who gave birth to Allen Lewis Bell on 02/17/1954. It states in the paperwork that she was born 05/27/1931 in Georgia. She was a student at Duke University in a pre-med program and was a nurse by trade. She was involved with a doctor who's first name was Thomas and upon the break-up, found she was pregnant. Thomas ( who was married with two children) never knew about the pregnancy. Mary Ann moved to CA with an uncle and then gave birth at University of California Hospital . She was referred to public welfare from the maternity home in which she was staying to give the child up for adoption. I know that she went back to Georgia to take care of her ailing parent upon relinquishing the child to the state in March 1954. There is a letter from her once she went back to Georgia asking how the child was doing. Allen was adopted by Ray Griffith and his wife and given the name Gavin M. Griffith. on the birth certificate her first name is listed as Mary but in her paperwork from the agency it is listed as Ann. I do know she also had a sibling named Nancy who was born in 1942 and her mother's name was Irene. Mary Ann did have an appendectomy in 1944 and was in an automobile accident in 1941. She was raised by her grandparents until 11 and then went to live with her mother and and step- father. Any help would be appreciated.

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Kelley Fecteau,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 11 13:11:25 2013



Mary Ann Bell / Allen Lewis Bell
SanFrancisco ,CA,
1953- 1954

       

Mary Ann Bell (listed as May on Allen's birth certificate and Ann on the state paperwork), was born May 27, 1931 in Georgia. She gave birth at University of California Hospital to Allen Lewis Bell (the name given on adoption papers) on 02/17/1954. Mary Ann relinquished Allen on 03/12/1954 to the state for adoption and then returned home to Georgia. She wrote a letter upon her return home of a cousin who had just adopted a baby girl that was visiting. On the paperwork, maternal grandmother of Allen was listed as Irene (born in 1913) and and aunt Nancy (born in 1942). Mary Ann attended Duke University to study pre-med and was a nurse. She met Allen's father who was a doctor while working at a nearby clinic. Allen's father , names as Thomas was already married and had two children. Mary Ann broke of the relationship and then went to CA, where she realized she was pregnant. Thomas never knew of the pregnancy. She returned home to Georgia to help take care of her step-father who had suffered a heart attack. She later wrote from Duke University to go on with the relinquishment. Miss Bell was a protestant. The paperwork describes Miss. Bell as having small facial features, high pitched voice and cheerful. She had completed her nursing training and 2 yrs of college. She enjoyed swimming, tennis, listening to music and reading. She returned to Duke University to complete her pre-medical training. On the paperwork it does state that miss Bell had an appendectomy in 1944 and a car accident in 1941. She requested Allen be placed in a protestant family. He was adopted by Ray W. Griffith and his wife Arlyce. Allen was given the name Gavin McKean Griffith. Any help would be greatly appreciated.....

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jennifer dolan,   [email protected],    Sat Apr 20 11:06:55 2013




some where in mexico


       

i am trying to find the orphanage my grandmother grew up in . it was somewhere in mexico she was born in 1913 her name was either Beatrice M Cedillo or M Beatrice Cedillo

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Carl H. Bloss,   [email protected],    Thu Apr 25 10:32:56 2013







       

I am the archivist at Bethany Children's Home in Womelsdorf, PA. We have recently been granted the Mocavo.com Digitization grant for the children at Bethany since 1863 beginning in Philadelphia, PA. I am willing to share. connect at home [email protected] or [email protected] or visit the Children's Home website at www.bethanyhome.org

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June Parker Collins,   [email protected],    Sun Apr 28 12:09:46 2013



Shelton
Deceased - Born in Norfolk, Va - deceased in Nassawadox, Va
1898

       

My grandfather was born in Norfolk, Va in October 4.1898. He was put in a orphanage. He later was put in a foster home when he was in his teen's. His name was Elmer Shelton, Nassawadox, Va. I understand the ophanage burned in the early 1900's. Do you have any info on this orphanage? They say all records of the orphanage's were burned.

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Ms. Carabba,   [email protected],    Sat May 25 23:27:20 2013



Foskett or Gikis
Burlington, Vt.
1946/47 to ?

       

I am looking for a brother or sister who might have been in the orphanage in Burlington Vt. which has since closed. If you are out there or if you know of someone by the surnames listed please contact me.

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flynn,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 5 20:50:14 2013



flynn
st josephs helena montana
1915 - 1925

       

looking for siblings Alice Flynn and Joseph Flynn of Helena Montana.

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Charles Bailey,   [email protected],    Tue Jun 11 22:57:01 2013



Bailey
Butler County Pennsylvania
1855- 1860

       

I am looking for information on the parents of John Henry Bailey born September 25, 1855 most likely in Butler County, PA. His parents (recent Irish immigrants) apparently drowned in an accident prior to 1860. He was taken in shortly afterwards and raised by the Hugh & Catherine Brady Family also of Butler County, PA. Any information on any aspect of his life or parent's early life in PA would be most appreciated.

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Linda Bower,   [email protected],    Wed Jun 12 15:59:09 2013



Elizabeth Bower
Downstate Michigan
1939

       

We are looking for a long lost sister who was in an orphanage on Paris Street in Muskegon, Michigan in the early 1940's. Her name when she was put in the orphanage was Elizabeth Bower, she was born sometime between 1939 and 1941. Her parents were Jim and Mabel (Sheriff) Bower and they lived in Benzonia before the father left which meant the children were put in the orphanage. The other siblings are George William Bower (born 11/1/1936-Died 2/4/2003), Sarah Bower Spencer born in 1933, Mary Bower also born in 1933, Clare Bower and Bob Bower. The siblings are getting older and would love to know something about their sister. Please help us find Elizabeth or what happened to her.

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Kendra,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 15 14:34:35 2013



Paul Thompson
New York Foundling Hospital, New York
1898 to 1901 or 1902

       

My grandfather, Paul Thompson DOB 6-13-1897 (Paney-adopted name) came to St. Marks Kansas on an orphan train in 1901 or 1902 and was adopted by a family living in the Mt. Hope, Kansas area. When he was a teenager (1910-1917), an advertisement in a local publication stated that a lady was looking for her brother, Paul Thompson. My grandpa's parents did not let him meet her. I am looking for any information on the person who placed this ad. The orphanage has already given me all the information they have, but there is nothing about his parents or siblings. Thank you.

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sandy mcgrane,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 22 08:13:43 2013



robert small aka tex
westchester pa
42

       

I am looking for the children of robert small aka tex from westchester pa. died around the age of 42. I've just been told at the age of 66 that he is my real father I'd like health history etc.please contact me at [email protected] so i have some type of closure as to who i am thank you sincerely

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,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 24 09:56:33 2013



wendell jackson
orangeburg,s.c. laurens county


       

I am looking for my dads birthday father. Dad was raised in aa school called whitten village of clinton, s.c..I believe this was laurens county. His birth mother was a Tant, I know that much. When he came older he was then adopted to jake neese and mattie rivers, both of neeses,s.c.Jake,dad, mattie. Rivers & dads real mother were living in this big house once where alot of people wobording.They called it orange I heard granpa was a waters and that he had a aunt Hilda. Anyway I've been searching for the longest time. Any help? Thanks with kindest regards!

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Jacqueline E Whitt,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 13 13:02:20 2013



John Stine Taylor
Huntingdon Orphanage in Huntindon Pennslyvanna
1910

       

I am trying to find out why My Dad changed his name from Taylor to Turner. He was in that home with other siblings. Clark, Zelda, Elizabeth. His Mother's name was Annie Stine Taylor. I want to know If John S Taylor was using the name of the people who he worked for on a farm after he left the home. Did they change his name or if he choose to use it? Its, hard not knowing what your real last name is. I hope you can find some information on this. Thank you, Jacqueline E Whitt.

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S McDonald,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 9 13:21:51 2013



Michaels
New York
2

       

Grandmother, Helen was born on April 18, 1903 to an unwed woman with the last name of Michaels. She was left at an orphanage in NY and around the age of 2 or 3 placed on an Orphan Train to Texas and adopted by the Warney Family.

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Catherine Hughes/bio name-Judy Morgan/adopted name,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 23 18:08:55 2013



Hughes and Craig
Baltimore, Md and Philadelphia, Pa
1951- 1952

       

I'm looking for a sibling (brother or sister) who was placed for adoption or into an orphanage around 1951-1952. This child would have been born between 1942 and 1952, in Philadelphia, but possibly Baltimore, MD where our father's family is from. This sibling could have been separated from me at my birth in 1952. I recently found my biological family and was told that there might have been another child place up for adoption or put into an orphanage around 1952. Our mother Elizabeth Ann(Craig)Hughes living in Philadelphia, PA with her parents,the Craig family in Torsdale NE Philadelphia. Elizabeth and Edward Hughes were going through a divorce, Edward living in Parksville outside of Baltimore, MD. Elizabeth moved back to Philadelphia during the divorce. Anyone with information please contact me.

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bill,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 24 17:21:14 2013



tobin
st johns newfoundland
1920s

       

just wondering about orphanages in st johns in the 1920s

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marcia hendon,   ,    Mon Sep 9 19:18:35 2013



davis
knoxville tennessee
1930,- 1941

       

i am searching for anyone in the knoxville colored orphanage in knoxville tn 1931-1940 i am searching for wilma jean davis,. other orphans were deeie,mack,eugene,and charlesjohnson.other tenants were a jerry lee hestler. would appreciate any info regarding the same.

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Marguerite Schoenecker Inman,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 17 15:59:34 2013



Schoenecker
Moselle Lorraine France
3

       

My mother's name was Jeanne Pauline Schoenecker. I am looking for any relatives. I was told I have a brother names James. My mother put me up for adoption somewhere around Metz, or Nancy France. Please contact if you have any information.

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Pam Ferguson-Gruchala,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 24 11:58:02 2013



Gerber, Ferguson
Convent, NY or PA


       

I recently found out I have a half sister. Born in the mid 1940's in a convent either in NY or PA. The mom was Betty Gerber from Buffalo. The dad was my own father Clifford Ferguson. Also from Buffalo. There is no one to ask. This was a deathbed admission. I would be thrilled to find her. Having lost my parents and only sibling by the age of 43 has been hard. Anyone with information, please contact me thru this site.

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michelle becker,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 29 16:40:28 2013



Farrell,Burns
st colmans,watervliet ny,usa
1947- 1967

       

looking for descendents of Estelle dorothy Burns /Farrell,william burns born i NYC,Charles Farrell form Colonie ny."The children were takem from there mother and spent many years in St Colmans,,,they never saw their mother again...the children were seperated and lots all contact',If anyone out there can help me It would be deally appricated. God Bless, Michelle Becker (Estelle and William were my grandparents) My Mother Sandra was one of those children,left behind

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George E Davis,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 4 08:06:26 2013



Davis
Portland, Maine
1910-1915

       

I am looking for the orphange's records for an orphanage located on Forest Avenue, Portland, Maine. My father was a resident there until taken in by Oliver Berry and his wife. I would like to know where to locate records for the place. Thanks, George E Davis

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Diane Fitch Murray,   [email protected],    Mon Oct 14 17:23:49 2013



Fitch
St. Joseph's Orphanage, Erie PA
4

       

I am interested in talking to others that had been in the orphanage in the late 50's and 60's. I am one of 5-7 siblings placed in the orphanage. We came from Johnsonburg PA and had siblings in little girls on up to other groups.

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Michelle Mason Hensley,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 16 21:43:07 2013



Clara Helen Power
Catholic Home for girls, Dallas Tx


       

I am looking for any information on my grandmother, Clara Helen Power born April 5th 1911. She was born in Puerto Rico but documents show her parents were from Texas. She was married to Robert Clarence Mason. Any information please let me know.

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Wendy Davis,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 17 19:05:55 2013



Betty June McCormack MacCormack or McCoy
Saint Patrick's orphanage, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
1926 to 1947

       

I am looking for information regarding my mother, Betty June McCormack (father's family name McCoy). She was in St. Patrick's orphanage is in picture on page 87 of Our Roots - St. Patrick's Orphanage by Monica Plante. She may have had a twin brother, Benny. Thank you, Wendy

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ray,   [email protected],    Sun Nov 24 13:03:29 2013



provincial
Washington. usa


       

Looking for baby boy Provincial. Adopted Washington State in 1955, Adopted parents owned a berry farm and adopted mother was a social worker. Birth mother was Matilda "Tillie " Provincial.

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Mona,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 16 11:44:56 2013



Tucker
San Francisco, California
40

       

Alice J Tucker was an orphan at Ladies Protection and Relief Society Assembly District in San Francisco. She is listed in the census as having an older sister named: Edna Tucker - year of birth: approx 1888 Alice Tucker - birthdate: Nov 11 1890 birthplace: Oregon

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Robert Harrison,   [email protected],    Thu Dec 19 11:19:28 2013



Robert Harrison
St.John's Orphanage 1922 F st NW Washington, DC
1941 -1943

       

I was in St.John's Orphanage from Jan 1941 - 1943 at age 7 - 10. Miss Lewis was the director and Miss Lively was one of the governesses. We went to school at Grant Elementary and to the movies at Dupont Circle and to church at St .John's Episcopal Church. The only names I remember from the orphanage kids were Betty Green, Rita Coen and Herman Gore.

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Joyce Mathes,   [email protected],    Tue Dec 24 07:11:03 2013



Trull
Detroit, MI
1923-1925

       

I am looking for information on my mother (deceased). I know her birthdate 3/15/23 and that she was adopted from Detroit foundling home by Rena and Harry Trull of Belding, MI as a young child. Any information on how to find out about her family would be deeply appreciated.

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Debbie Allen,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 27 07:56:54 2013




durand Illinois


       

Am searching for my granmothers (Mildred Helen Harris) adopted by Estella Josephine Harris and her husband Willis Spencer Harris Looking for birth mother of adopted Mildred Helen Harris

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Debbie Allen,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 27 07:58:13 2013




durand Illinois


       

Am searching for my granmothers (Mildred Helen Harris) adopted by Estella Josephine Harris and her husband Willis Spencer Harris Looking for birth mother of adopted Mildred Helen Harris

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Betty Larson,   [email protected],    Sat Dec 28 17:13:30 2013



Kiefer
Koppern Germany
1949-1950

       

I am searching for my birth mother, Irmgard Kiefer. She was born January 24, 1929. She gave birth to a baby girl October 4, 1949 in K�ppern, Germany. I was adopted by a military couple and brought to the US. My natural mother lived in Neu-Isenburg Germany at the time of adoption. I wonder if she is still alive and if I have any half-brothers or sisters.

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Ann Martin,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 30 13:06:30 2013



Archer
Liverpool England
1882

       

We are trying to find any information on our Grandmother, Mary Archer. We know that she and her sister came to Canada on the ship Peruvian leaving Liverpool September 14, 1882 and landing in Quebec September 24, 1882. Mary was five years old at the time and her sister Rose was three. By the information on the ships log they were not with a group of children nor any adult for that matter. We know that Mary was adopted by a family here in Canada (Ottawa) about a year or so after she arrived. Their names were Evan Edwards and his wife Anne Dwyer. We have no idea where Rose was sent. Any information would be very greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Debbie Dean,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 5 15:15:31 2014



Jack (or John?) Flanagan (O'Flanagan,O'Flannagan,O'Flanigan)
Born NYC abt 1872 placed in a home for destitute children before 1880 NYC or Dobbs Ferry
1878 through 1886

       

I am searching for a sibling of my Grandmother. She was one of five children who were placed in Homes for Destitute Children by her parents prior to 1880. The three oldest sisters were placed in NYC and I have found them. My Grandmother, Theresa Louise was only 3 years old when she was placed in the St.Christophers Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She remembered she had a brother, Jack who was five years older, born about 1872. Her parents were James and Margaret Flanagan. They died as a result of a coach accident in NYC but her parents did not pass away until 1884 and 1885. Records at St.Christopher's were destroyed by fire. She was placed in several homes by several families, but was separated from her siblings. Her three older sisters were Agnes, Terese and Mary Ellen. If anyone has any information about a Jack (or John) Flanagan born in about 1872, who was placed in a home for Destitute Children in the NYC area in 1879-1880, who was orphaned in about 1885 I would greatly, GREATLY appreciate hearing from you.

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annie,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 7 08:49:52 2014



easley,mary
brooklyn,n.y.
20

       

looking for relatives of a mary easley,lexington av.,bklyn,n.y. also worked waitress,at lon is. r.r. depot,atlantic wve/flatbush ave.,in the years 1947/1957 727 623 9523

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Andrea Quam,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 7 23:42:24 2014



Patrick Gaylord Linnane & Joeseph Linnane
Davenport Ward 3, Scott, Iowa, USA.
1920

       

Hello, I am searching for information for my Grandmother's father. He was put in this orphanage with his brother Joeseph. They're father disapaeared, and nobody knows his name, or their mothers. Joeseph and Patrick were both born in Iowa. Both of their parent's were from Ireland. I would like to solve this mystery. There was also a sister, Ester, but I did not see her on the list. If anyone out there has any information, please get in touch with me. Thank you, Andrea

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Angie,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 20 23:03:08 2014



Shirley Mae Cushman
Sioux Falls, South Dakota


       

I am looking to see if there are any records on my deceased grandmother Shirley Mae Cushman who had been in an orphanage when she was a little girl. I believe she had been placed in Sioux Falls, SD after her mother had passed away and her father contacted TB sometime around 1930? If anyone knows how to find this information, please let me know. I am just trying to learn more about her family. She may have a brother and sister still alive but I have no way of getting a hold of them. Thanks!

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Hallie Repass,   [email protected],    Wed Jan 29 02:52:34 2014



I don't know
Vine street orphan's
1975- 1978

       

I am looking for Jamie. He had a 1/2 brother Robert. I worked at the home in '77-'78, and would bring Jamie home on the week-ends. We wanted to be Jamie's foster family, but his mother said no because I was white. They wouldn.t let me contact him after that, but we have looked for him for time to time. He has never left our thoughts. My son Jason was the same age, and they were best of freinds. Any info. can be sent to [email protected]. Thank you

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Kelley Fecteau,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 27 20:14:50 2014



Kuhn
Daytona, Florida


       

Looking for info on Cherry Virginia Kuhn born May 22, 1983. She was born deaf at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach Florida. Her birth parents were Ruth Elizabeth Wheeler and Ralph Kuhn. Any info you can help with is greatly appreciated.

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Jane E Millar,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 11 15:05:09 2014



Mark John Millar
St. Vincent Hall for Boys - Brooklyn, New York
1948 -1967

       

My husband, Mark John Millar grew up in the upper crust of Catholic Orphanages and couldn't be adopted, because his Mother never agreed. He was forced away from his Mother when he just a few days old. He can remember that even to the point of describing the Nurse. A women with a White Nurses hat, Blond bands with her hair up under her hat with black rimmed glasses. We have hired 2 Attorneys in 2 states. Both of the attorneys were threatened and their families. So they didn't want to handle getting his birth certificate. We had sent our $40.00 to Albany to get his birth Certificate. About 3 weeks after we got a letter to please contact the New York City Diocese. We wrote a nice letter to them with a Certified Copy of our Marriage Certificate. We got Married March 17, 1997 in South Austin in a Lovely Church just South of Barton Creek. We got a response back about a month later. First we weren't Married according to the Catholic Church! First Mark would have to move back up to New York City Alone! If he wanted I could Follow him. Then we would have to wait for 6 Months. And get Permission from the Local Bishop to get married. If it was granted, we would have to Live up there for 2 years as a Good Catholic Husband and Wife and maybe at the end of that Mark Might get his birth Certificate! Mark and I do not wish to go through all of that or sleep apart! We are Married under GOD and we have a Beautiful Marriage License to Prove it and about 300 Souls that came to our Wedding. Peace Be Unto You All and God Bless! Jane.

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Jackie Edgil,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 13 11:14:42 2014



Price
bedford county, Tennessee
1915- 1920

       

I would like to know where my Mothers siblings went after their mother died,they were placed in an orphange somewhere in Bedford County, Tn. I don't know the name of the orphange. Their names were Mattie Lou Price, Susie Price, Viola Price, George Washington Price. The mothers name was Katie Price. She was a widow. She died sometime between 1900 - 1920.. Any info would be appreciated, Thank you......

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James,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 19 12:59:58 2014



Doris Lampman (changed to Alma Mae Canning)
Somewhere in Colorado around Pueblo or Boulder


       

Hello, Looking for help in tracking down family members who I've never met. I had a grandmother who was put up for adoption right after birth to an orphanage in Colorado in or around 1927(rumor has it to be an orphanage in Pueblo or Boulder). My grandmother has long been dead (died in 1985). Shortly after her death I was told about her being adopted by my great grandmother & great grandfather,(the Cannings) & I have had absolutely no luck being able to find any records for this,which could possibly lead me to relatives I would love to meet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Albert Parton,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 25 15:57:26 2014



Cutter
Unknown


       

I am a descendant of James (Josh) Cutter who died of a mysterious gunshot wound in December 1887. He was the husband of Sarah Corcoran Cutter who died in 1925. James was born in 1840 in Cincinnati and worked at the Zoological Gardens now the Cincinnati Zoo. He was the father of Thomas William Cutter May 24, 1880, Ellen (Nell) Cutter Collins 1881- 1947, John Robert Cutter,1883-1943, Mary Cutter 1885-1951 and Michael Cutter 1887-1970. It is believed that after his death Thomas William Cutter and John Robert Cutter were adopted by either family members or friends of the family. John Robert by Patrick and Catherine Neville and Thomas William by the Traynor family. If anyone can help me with finding out what happened to the two brothers after adoption. I would be very appreciative.

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Mary Anne Saltzgiver,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 27 13:03:33 2014



Patten
Washington DC, or Virginia St Anne Infant Asylum
Surrendered at 4 month old

       

Looking for Birth Parent name Mother Myrna Bacon and Father Walter Beale. Given up for adoption on October 22 1934. Given up by Paternal Grandmother to St Anne's Infant Asylum Washington DC. if anyone has any information please contact this e-mail address. [email protected] Thank You C.Saltzgiver Aurora Colorado

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Linda,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 29 18:33:55 2014



Richard Joseph Ciesiekski
Chicago Illinois
1939

       

Hi, I'm looking for information on my Father Richard Ciesielski from Illinois. I'm trying to find the orphanage where he lived. Thanks, Linda Sullivan

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Denise Consitt,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 1 14:30:04 2014



John Minasian or Ougourlian
New York


       

How can I find out what orphanage my father was in? It would have been in late 1920's early 1930's

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Jody O'Brien,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 07:11:44 2014



Nina Marie O'Brien
Pulaski, NY
1924

       

I am looking for any information on a child (family member for a genealogy search.) She was born on May 28, 1924 in Pulaski NY to William O'Brien (born in Albion, NY) and Helen Hughes O'Brien (born in Oneida, NY) They named the girl Nina Marie O'Brien and she was born at 9 pm in Pulaski. Dr. A. G. Dunbar delivered her. Nina was put up for adoption that same day. She was the youngest of 11 children and 3 of her siblings were in an orphanage in Oswego (west side) at the time of her birth. She may be around 91 years old at this time and I am looking for information only, not to disturb any family ties or memories. Nina is the only one left I have not located (whether the be deceased or not) I would appreciate any information you could give me on her. my email is jodyfidler2@hotmailcom thanks

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Ruth burkett,   Beachbum681@ gmail.com,    Tue Apr 8 11:37:11 2014



Julie, John, Judy Brailey
Greenville, michigan


       

I am looking for my cousins who were removed from their parents, and were adopted out. There birth names were Eugene, Julie, John, Judy Brailey I have found Eugene aka Jeff. They were born in Greenville or belding Michigan. Their birth parents names are John and Agnes Brailey. .My name is Ruth Kellogg Burkett.

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jacque tobin,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 8 18:35:01 2014



Tomelty, Tumulty, Thomelty
The Albertinum Orphanage in Ukiah, Ca
circa 1933-1951

       

My two brothers, Patrick and Thomas Tomelty and two sisters, Carmen Jean and Roseanne Tomelty were placed at the Albertinum Orphanage simply because our mother didnt want them. I am a younger sister and am doing our genealogy. I know the two brothers stayed there until they were 18 but the two girls were adopted. I would like to find out whatever happened to them. If anyone has any information, or remembers any of them, please respond. Thank you, Jacque Tomelty Tobin

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Victoria Babbitt,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 9 17:54:24 2014



Flynn



       

Hello ~~ I'm looking for help and don't know if I've come to the right place. In doing some research on my mother's side came across a Rita M. Flynn (father is James E Flynn and mother is Mary A Flynn)listed as an adopted daughter in the 1930 census. This was Broome County, Binghamton, NY. Someone suggested that I look for an orphanage in the area but I don't know how. I also wonder if this wasn't an "in- family" adoption, as in brother/sister to brother. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Katie Bouchey,   [email protected],    Fri Apr 11 10:01:32 2014



Harrington
Orphanage, Rochester, New York
Unknown

       

My grandfather, Richard, and his two brothers were placed in an orphanage. My aunt (his daughter) couldn't tell me much about him, she is the only surviving child of his and he died when she was really young. She said she knew he was placed in an orphanage with his brothers Chuck and Bill, but was unsure how old they were when they were placed there. She doesn't know where either. She knows he came from Rochester, New York. I found a record that said he was born in August of 1918 and he died February 20, 1970 in California. I know that is the date that he died for sure. If anyone could help me figure out how to find the records for him that would be great!

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Donna Pilieri,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 16 10:30:17 2014



Waters/Watters/Whorisky
St. Vincent's Orphanage Philadelphia PA
1923 to 1935

       

Hello. I am looking for information concerning my maternal grandmother, Sarah Waters/Watters/Whorisky, who lost contact with my mother in the early 1930's. My mother was placed in St. Vincent's Orphanage in Philadelphia PA in 1923, and saw her mother until 1934/35. We believe Sarah Waters returned to Ireland, to her homeland. Any information regarding Sarah and/or family members will be greatly appreciated.

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Kathy Foster,   [email protected],    Mon Apr 28 19:10:42 2014



White
St. Ann's Infant Asylum
3 years

       

How do I find any records on adoption from St. Ann's Infant Asylum? My mother was born December 25, 1914. Her mothers name was Anna White, 26 years old & born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. My mothers name was Elizabeth Catherine White. She was adopted at the age of 2 or 3 from St. Anns's.

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Edward Macker Jr,   [email protected],    Tue Apr 29 04:28:29 2014



Johnson
Chicago Cook County IL


       

I was born November 8, 1958 in Chicago IL at Cook County Hospital. My birth mother is a Margaret Johnson. She named me Lawrence. My name was later changed by my adoptive parents (Mr & Mrs Edward Macker Sr). My mother was said to have been very young when she gave birth to me. I would just like to find her, find out what happened to her, what were the circumstances to make her give me up & also who my birth father is. I am not here to judge, I just want answers. I deserve at least that much! Anyone with information on a Margaret Johnson, race:black, who gave birth to a son she named Lawrence on Nov. 8, 1958 at Cook County Hospital in Chicago IL. Please contact me via this email address: [email protected]

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Anson W Foster,   [email protected],    Wed Apr 30 15:00:09 2014



Foster, Albert William
Los Angeles, Calif
1910-1928

       

I am trying to find information about my birth Father. He told a wild story of being born in Germany to a American Father and German maid. Because of having a American Father he was shipped off to Calif. I now don't think this is true. He did grow up in a orphanage. I don't know which one. It was in the Los Angeles area. I cant find a birth record for him. He was born in 1910 or 1911. At this point I am not even sure this is his name. The name on my birth certificat is Albert William Foster. As an adult he drove a truck for Navaho truck lines and Western truck lines. Please if anyone knows anything please contact me. [email protected]

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Kelly Hanson,   [email protected],    Mon May 5 20:00:49 2014



Birth name: Leon John Dowdle
Rochester Home for Girls, Rochester NY


       

I am looking for information on my father. He was born February 17, 1933 in Rochester New York. His birth name was Leon John Dowdle. His mother's name was Catherine Dowdle. She gave him up to Rochester's Home for Girls. He was fostered and then adopted by Harold and Ruth Andrus. I would really like to know who his father was and more about his mother.

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Laura Bunte,   [email protected],    Thu May 8 11:07:01 2014



walker
convent near ventura california
1953 or 1954

       

My mother Geraldine Rae Walker was sent to a convent in the vicinity of Ventura California where she lived with her parents. I am told that she had a boy possibly on Oct 12, 1953 or 1954? Not absolutely sure of the dates. Does anyone have any information for me?

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Heather Mackay Jimo,   [email protected],    Tue May 13 14:00:05 2014



Badertsher
Shakespeare, Ontario, Canada
25

       

My Grandmother was adopted by the Eckert family in 1905. Her birth name was Gertrude Badertsher and her birth mother was Sophia (Sofia) Badertsher. I am searching for any Badertsher family to connect with. Thank you!

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Bonnie J. Murphy,   [email protected],    Thu Jun 5 15:51:41 2014



Clemons, Clemmons, Clemens
Herkimer County, New York
1910- 1930

       

Looking for any info on My Father who was in an Orphanage from Birth until he was adopted in 1921 by a Farmer for work purposes. His name is Robert Henry Clemons b- 3-17-1910. Please reply if you have any info.

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MARY JO WYKOFF SIBEL,   [email protected],    Sun Jun 8 09:54:19 2014



WYKOFF, WYCOFF, WYCKOFF, WIKOFF
ERIE, PA.
1915 TO 1920

       

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ROLAND LAVERNE WYKOFF & LLOYD WYKOFF & IRMA WYKOFF WERE PLACED IN THE SAME ORPHANGE IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA OR DIFFERENT ORPHANAGES ABOUT 1915 TO 1920 OR EVEN IN THE 1930'S. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FUTURE HELP, MARY JO WYKOFF SIBEL.

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michael schuster,   [email protected],    Mon Jun 16 02:44:23 2014
http://[email protected]


michael schuster
lackawanna NY
1959

       

I was told that birth mother was force to give up her baby boy at birth 06/21/1959 to the nuns our lady of victory Lackawanna NY I was adopted 1961 IM an New York adoptee with no right ton know who I am or who is my birth family IM not mad at all I jest wont to know who I am contact me on FACEBOOK if you can help.

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Jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Sat Jun 28 12:38:22 2014



Kenneth Leiper
Helena Montana
1915

       

My Father was Kenneth Lieper, son of NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. At age 4 my father was taken from NORA by court order and placed in an orphanage in or around Helena MT. Dad was adopted in 1915 by ANNA and ROBERT BRYANT ,re-named CALVIN BRYANT and moved to 50 miles North of Forsyth MT. I'm looking for any information on my maternal grand parents, NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. Thanking you in advance.

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Barb Koehn,   [email protected],    Tue Jul 1 17:52:21 2014



Lochowicz; Lockowitz, Lachowitz
St. Vincent's & St. John's; Phildelphia, PA
1885-1892

       

Is this your great-grandfather? Looking for CASIMIR (could be Charles) LOCHOWICZ, son of Hieronim Lochowicz & Helen Loyewska. Born, 13 April 1881 and baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia. He was farmed out to Frank Kelsh/Kelsch/Koelsh or various spellings, from Peck Eye or Pig Eye, Salem, New Jersey in 1892.

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Judi Desoto,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 2 16:18:22 2014



Durand
Washington, D,C,
1

       

Does anyone know of any Durand, possibly Jan Durand, living in the D.C. area in the 1940s?

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Linda Houston,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 2 17:22:33 2014



Hill
Wisconsin Salvation Army Foundling Home
1933

       

Have information regarding biological mother of boy born 1933 and placed in Salvation Army Founding Home in Wisconsin. There was an article in local paper with his picture. His given name at birth was James.

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Margaret Powers,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 2 20:05:14 2014



Michael Nolan
Thomas Crittendon Home for unwed mothers & orphanage. Newark, New Jersey USA
1941-1947 ??

       

Looking for Micheal Nolan. Birth name. Born to Ruth Marie Nolan, from Perth Amboy, New Jersey. I am your half sister and have wanted to find you for a very long time.

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Jackye Little,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 3 11:05:56 2014



Jolene Kay Latham
Catholic Social Services in Columbus, Ohio Baby was born at St. Anns Hospital
18

       

I am searching for Adoptee - Birth Name of Jolene Kay Latham. She was born Sept. 20th 1965 in Columbus Ohio. She was given up for adoption via the unwed Mother Ellen Latham who would very much like to find her. If anyone has any information please contact Jackye Little - [email protected].

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Jackye Little,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 3 11:10:55 2014



Jolene Kay Latham
Catholic Social Services in Columbus, Ohio Baby was born at St. Anns Hospital
18

       

I am searching for Adoptee - Birth Name of Jolene Kay Latham. She was born Sept. 20th 1965 in Columbus Ohio. She was adopted through Catholic Social Services and her Mother is Ellen Latham. If anyone has any information please contact Jackye Little - [email protected].

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Lauri,   [email protected],    Sat Jul 5 14:25:31 2014




Unknown Orphanage, Madison, WI
2+

       

I am reposting a request. Original request:Wisconsin 4 years I am looking for any information about identical twin girls bMay 17 either 1927 or 1930. Girls remember being in an orphanage until age 4 (biological mother relinquished rights about Jan 1934) adopted by Cyril Parkinson and Edith Turner in Kenosha County Wisconsin in June 1934. This is very important to me. Lauri I have since received court records but without mother or father names included. Twin girls placed in a boarding home through the WI Children's Home & Aid Society at age 18 mos-2 years. Mother married a man in IL in 1926 but separated soon after (?) Twins were placed in Children's Home & Aid Society in 1931 or 1932. What I am looking for is the name of the Children's Home in the 1930's and any roster of children during such time. Girls were adopted together in Kenosha County, WI. I would also be interested in any info someone may have on their biological parents. The father, I suspect, was married to two women at the same time and married the girls mother in IL and she found out about the first wife that had a child that was ill. Any info would be appreciated. Lauri

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linda bell,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 7 05:57:09 2014



sheila thomas
Hope cottage dallas tx


       

Looking for Biological mother Juanita Thomas born 1941 in Eastland Tx. I was baby girl born and named Sheila Thomas in Sept 1961 and given up for adoption at Hope cottage in Dallas Tx.

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Amy ,   [email protected],    Wed Jul 23 13:13:54 2014



Dixon
Iron Mountain Michigan
1922

       

ISO information about my grandfathers birth family. My paternal grandfather was born 12 Nov 1922. On July 30, 1923 adoption records show he was adopted by Doris and Richard Jeffery in Iron Mountain Michigan. Adoption papers list only his mother as Vivian Dixon. As Iron Mountain was the county seat of Dickenson county Vivian could be from anywhere in Michigan. If anyone has any information, ideas, or leads I can follow I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Amy

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Kimberly eberhardt,   [email protected],    Thu Jul 24 22:14:43 2014



Lillie Mae long
Mobile alabama
13

       

My grandmother was in the orphanage in the late 1920's her name was Lillie Mae long. Looking for anyone who may have known her! She had a sister Cynthia long .

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Diana McEwen,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 25 17:35:57 2014



Starke
Milwaukee Wisconsin, Milwaukee County
1952- 1957

       

I am looking for the birth mother of my cousin; he was born in 1952 to Carol Starke in Milwaukee Wisconsin. We believe that it was a Catholic Orphanage. My cousin was 5 years old when adopted. Would like to connect to Carol Starke, birth mother.

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Rebecca,   [email protected],    Fri Jul 25 22:49:42 2014



Raymond Reginald Spalding
Baltimore, Md
1906

       

I am trying to find any family of my Grandpa. He was raised in an orphanage in Baltimore. I believe he had a couple of siblings, my cousin said the story rumored was, My Grandfather's mom didn't have enough to feed her children so she dropped him and his brothers at the orphanage. Her name is Alice on the birth certificate, but no other information. He was a very tough and very angry man. I wasn't around him much but I love him and want to find any family members. thank you for my help [email protected] Becky

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George Robertson,   [email protected],    Mon Jul 28 15:56:02 2014



Christina Sophia Robertson
Woolwich infirmary 1925


       

Trace my mothers sister named Christina Sophia Robertson born 30/01/1925 Adopted February 1925 by officer and his wife in the British army her mother Agnes Edwards Croall Died in childbirth February in Woolwich Infirmary father sergeant in the Scots Guard Her sister my mother is still alive aged 96 and two half sisters aged 88 and 85

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Jerry Bryant,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 2 15:26:18 2014



Leiper
Helena MT
1915

       

Lieper Helena Mt. 1914 My Father was Kenneth Lieper, son of NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. At age 4 my father was taken from NORA by court order and placed in an orphanage in or around Helena MT. Dad was adopted in 1915 by ANNA and ROBERT BRYANT ,re-named CALVIN BRYANT and moved to 50 miles North of Forsyth MT. I'm looking for any information on my maternal grand parents, NORA LIEPER and BURT ELZIE. Thanking you in advance.

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Amanda,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 5 12:54:06 2014



Mawe
Hanover, Maryland
1940-1944

       

My mother and uncle came over from England during the war as refugees. They were placed in a foster home in Hanover, Maryland. The Plattner Home. Please respond.

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Lana Hunter,   [email protected],    Tue Aug 12 15:40:18 2014



Bojnansky or Bojnanski
My mother,Mary was born Chicago IL.in 1911, Taken to an orphange in West Liberty, Ohio in 1912
1912-1914 at orphange

       

My mother, Mary, was born to Matilda Bojnanski, October 19,1911, in Dunning, Chicago,IL. In February of 1912 my mother was taken to the Mennonite Orphans Home in West Liberty, Ohio by a M. Bojnansky and Mary Cihanek. My mother was officially adopted from the Home on May 1,1914. I know everything about my adopted family but would like to know more about Matilda and her family. Matilda is in the 1910 census in Chicago, IL, being a servant for the Bernard Smith family. According to that census; she is 20 years of age, she immigrated to this country in 1907 from Russia. Also I have my mother's birth record that states her father is Gregal. However, I think Matilda was an unwed mother. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Charlyn Miles,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 13 14:46:29 2014



Miles, Myles, Mills
New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, Portales, NM
1933-1950

       

I am the daughter of Charles Leonard Miles, searching for the family of his father, Charles Leonard Miles, Sr. (b.3 OCT 1889). Charles Sr.'s WWI draft card lists Corning, NY as his birthplace, and my father's birth certificate lists Beaver Dams NY as his birthplace. I am unable to find any record of Charles Sr. in either of these locations or to find a birth certificate for him. The first record of him I have is in 1917 in Ware County, GA, where he was working as a "turpentine distiller" and he married my grandmother, Pearl McDonald. They moved to Palmetto, FL where my father and his sister Joyce Miles were born and then he died of TB in 1925 (just six short years later). My grandmother contracted TB and went west with the children, where she also died in 1933 and their step-father put them in the orphanage in Portales. If anyone has any information or ideas, I would greatly appreciate it. Also if anyone else has a relative who was in the same orphanage, please contact me as I have extensive info from their records which I will share.

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Maria Metzger,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 16 15:47:12 2014



kostalek
cincinnati, ohio
1906

       

I am looking for a baby girl born on April 2, 1906 in Cuyahoga County, Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph Kostalek and Mary Beldik. She was put up for adoption, together with her older sister born May 27, 1904, my grandmother. My grandmother was adopted by Mary and Henry Gast in 1906, but we do not know what happened to her sister. I would like to find descendants of this sister and know her story! Thanks! Maria

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G. David Brown,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 20 14:01:56 2014



Francis Joseph McGillivray
Helena, MT
1918- 1929

       

Looking for my biological father who was supposedly in a Montana orphanage until age 12 where he was adopted and given the name listed. Thanks in advance... G.

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Judy,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 24 07:58:53 2014



Estella (Estelle) Steiner (Wittera)
St. Ann's orphanage, St. Louis, Missouri
1921-1922 (23)

       

I am looking for any information for my mother, She was at St. Ann's orphanage, St, Louis Missouri in 192-22-23, and adopted after that. Her birth mothers name was Ella Steiner. Her birthday is November 14 or 18,1921. Can't find any birth certificate etc. Would welcome any info. Didn't even know our DNA, until we took a test and now know where our birth ancesters are from

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Mary Cretney,   [email protected],    Wed Aug 27 14:05:22 2014



Marie Rose Milazzo
St Rosa's Orphanage, Milwaukee
1920's - Early 1930's

       

My mother and her siblings were raised at St Rosa's Orphanage in Milwaukee. They were there probably during 1920's - early 1930's. Are there resources to determine what years they were actually at the orphanage? Thank you.

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Wendy Davis,   [email protected],    Fri Aug 29 19:14:11 2014



McCormack
St. Patrick's Catholic Orphanage, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
1931 to 1947

       

Looking for anyone who may have knowledge of my mother, Betty June McCormack or Betty June McCoy. She was tranported from place to place but was at St. Patrick's in 1947. She was photographed in Niton Junction with a young boy called "Benny" in 1936 and was 5 years old roughly. Mother said she was born in Regina and again in North Battleford, Saskatchewan but I find no trace of her birth (illegitimate). Her father is Dean McCoy on a border crossing document. He lived in Vancouver area and worked as a mechanic. Ben McCormack was found in Calgary and he has passed on but also worked as a mechanic. Her past was held as a secret. There was a great fire at St. Patrick's in February 1947. [email protected] 559-623-9265

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Janet L. Mancini ,   [email protected],    Sat Aug 30 13:12:52 2014
www.janetmancini.com


Lener/Mancini
Uniontown, Pa
1957-1958

       

I came from a Children's Home in 1958 in Uniontwon, PA. My story, Finding My Life Through The Children's Home and book is now avaliable on Amazon at this link http://goo.gl/GUJQZa

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Amy rightmire campanelli,   [email protected],    Sun Aug 31 19:37:58 2014



Barbara baker
Susquehanna valley orphanage
1930

       

My father's name is james h rightmire born June 1 1948. His mother's name was barbara baker ( married rightmire and hall). She was put into orphanage with brother walter, sister Beatrice. Her mother's name was possibly estella. My father was put into foster care in 1963 after his mother passed. I am searching for relatives and trying to create our family tree. I am currently on ancestry.com but have hit a wall. If anyone knows anything on these individuals, I would appreciate it. I am afraid this is a very sad story, but would like to know anyway.

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Jacqueline Glynn,   [email protected] ,    Mon Sep 1 17:16:39 2014



Alber
Beutelsbach, Bad Cannstatt
1952- 1956

       

Looking for my mothers first son. I do not know his name. His mothers name was Ingeburg Alber and was born between the years 1952-1956 in Beutelsbach or Bad Cannstatt. He was adopted by americans. He would be white and could have brown eyes.

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Melissa Gonzales Polaco,   [email protected],    Mon Sep 1 18:34:58 2014



MARTINEZ
Denver's Orphan Home, Denver CO
3

       

My father Jessee Martinez born 1907 or 1908 was taken to Denver's Orphans Home in 1910 by parents listed as R. R. Martinez and Mrs. R. M. Martinez of New Mexico or Mexico. I am looking for any Martinez relatives that may still be living. He was adopted in 1912 ~ 1913 by Masedonio Gonzales and his wife Ramoncita Cantu Gonzales.

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Barbara Holland,   [email protected],    Fri Sep 5 21:56:49 2014



Unknown
North Carolina - Death Cert. says born in Columbus County, NC
1945

       

My biological father says he was adopted by George Earl Wishart in about 1952/ birth records are sealed in NC. I would not even know my biological father if it hadn't been for my mother taking me to see him. We were out seeing the town, and he explained that he was raised in an orphanage and adopted at the age of 7 yrs. by the Wishart's who could not have children. He was born in 1945. He may have been in one of the Cherokee boarding schools. How can I find this out? He did take me to Cherokee, NC and said, "This is where we come from." Please tell me how to get the sealed records "unsealed" for genealogical research to find my family tree.

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Nancy Haines,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 14 17:13:52 2014



Lillian Denault
Unknown
1921-1929

       

My mother was in an Orpanage during the years 1921-1929. It was either in Harlem or Manhatten. She was born in 1919. How could I find out where or records that might have been kept.

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Nancy Haines,   [email protected],    Sun Sep 14 17:14:45 2014



Lillian Denault
Unknown
1921-1929

       

My mother was in an Orpanage during the years 1921-1929. It was either in Harlem or Manhatten. She was born in 1919. How could I find out where or records that might have been kept. Thank you

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Nancy Haines,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 17 08:09:21 2014



Lillian DeNault/ lLorensen
New York City
About 1923-1930

       

Can anyone share the Children's orphanages, and where I can find info. Truly appreciate

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Kathy Thomas Joshlin,   [email protected],    Wed Sep 17 15:04:11 2014



William Logan born 1895 and Brother Hilyard Logan born 1893
born to Chickasaw Mother adopted Meridian Miss 1895
1895-1953 for Will

       

I am trying to find out if there are any Indian birth records for these two boys adopted by a English family upon the death of the Mother Clark County Mississippi reservation I know Wills death date but not Uncle Hill's he died at 90+ Grand Pa Will worked for the railroad in his younger days and the sheriffs dept. at his death Uncle Hill was a preacher and founded several churches in clark co. and Quitman

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Marjean Johnson,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 18 00:51:57 2014



Oscar Edward Holst
Iowa Soldier's Orphan Home, Davenport, Iowa
1886-1896

       

My grandfather was Oscar Edward Holst. He was in the Iowa Soldier's Orphan Home in Davenport, Iowa from 1886- 1896. He never wanted to talk about his family and when he went to Iowa to look up his records, he found that the home had burned with all the records. That puts me at a "dead end" with information on his siblings, family, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Robert Childs,   [email protected],    Tue Sep 23 17:37:17 2014







       

This is an update, my father was abdanoned on Woodland Ave in Philadelphia on Aug.13, 1913. He was placed in a Catholic home in the city. If anyone has information, would love to hear from you.

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Cookie,   [email protected],    Thu Sep 25 23:37:30 2014



DENER ORPHANS HOME, DENVER, COLORADO
Denver, co
1880's- early 1900's

       

LOOKING FOR THE NAMES AND AGES OF THE CHILDREN KILLED ON THE THIRD FLOOR/ATTIC OF THE DENVER ORPHANS HOME IN 1888 DUE TO A FIRE. IF YOU HAVE A LIST, KNOW WHERE I SHOULD LOOK OR HAVE SUGGESTIONS ON WHERE I COULD LOOK, I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL! THAMK YOU VERY MUCH.......

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Shirley Oehring,   [email protected],    Sat Sep 27 10:29:26 2014







       

Im looking for the biological parents of my Grandfather. His adopted name was Joseph Anton Sommer. Born: March 19, 1888. He was taken in by the Sommer family in 1891 in the state of Missouri. They adopted him in July 1899. On his adoption record the name "Schlater" was his name. The Judge that took care of the adoption was John J. Sommer. We always heard he was from Missouri but recently another story came to light that he was traced to Texas. My mother thought that George and Pauline Burkhart was somehow connected to him. So please if you have any information pertaining to my grandfather please let me know, or any suggestions. I did do the DNA testing in Ancestry.com that possibly gave me a couple of leads but have not heard back from them yet.

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Lori,    Cardona ,    Thu Oct 2 06:21:33 2014



Cardona
New York, USA
Unknown

       

It has recently come to my attention that my father may have had a daughter with a woman who was not my mother, sometime before I was born in 1956, and perhaps before my brother was born in 1954. She could have been born anytime between 1947 and 1956, in New York City. If she was given my father's name, her birth surname would have been Cardona.

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D. Cullen,   [email protected],    Sat Oct 4 11:29:21 2014



Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts


       

My Aunt Vi was adopted by another aunt in 1907. Hattie Mae Pearson was the aunt that adopted Viola Lowell. Viola was born on March 17, 1904 in Lowell, Massachusetts and adopted in 1907. So I am told my Aunt Hattie is the only name on the adoption paper. I had two aunts that were killed in 1906 in Providence, Rhode Island and I am trying to find out if maybe my Aunt Vi was the daughter of one. The names of the two women killed were: Clara E. Riggs and Isabel M. Pearson. I have been told that the family used her last name as her middle. After adoption her name was: Viola Lowell Langmaid. Any help greatly appreciated, working on the family tree, or ideas on the best way to locate this information. Thank you

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Peggy Huffaker,   [email protected],    Wed Oct 15 12:20:23 2014



Shirley Ann Jones
Georgia


       

My mom, Shirley Ann Jones, recalls an orphanage that she believes was called Hill Top Cottages. She thinks it was somewhere in Georgia. It was five cottages laid out in a horse shoe shape. She and her sister Mary lived here when she was about 7 or 8 years old. This would be around 1945 -'46. Does anyone have any information about my mom, her sister or this place? She spent many years in different foster homes in Georgia. If anyone remembers anything about her or her sister I would be grateful for any information you could give me. Thank you.

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keith thacker,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 23 15:44:18 2014



pharaoh
foundling homeomaha nebraska
1946,1946, 1947

       

looking for halfsister,plaese help.

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Cheryl Louie,   [email protected],    Thu Oct 30 14:38:23 2014



Won, Woon
Oakland, CA
abt 1882 - 1892

       

I am searching for information on my great-grandmonther, Ho Won. She was raised in an orphanage in Oakland, CA in the late 1800's.

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Greg Wortley,   [email protected],    Fri Oct 31 09:34:53 2014



Unknown
Coldwater Orphanage, MI Branch County or possibly an orphanage in Indiana
1958-1960

       

I was born in Coldwater, MI, as my amended birth certificate states. Oct 21, 1958. I was not adopted until July 1960. I am not sure if I was immediately given up at birth or was placed in the orphanage due to extenuating circumstances. I may have siblings older than myself that may have been placed here as well. Its also possible that I was transferred to Michigan from Indiana so an adoption could be arranged. It is also possible that my birth mother could have lived in northern Indiana, as Coldwater is only a few miles north of the border. I have red hair, standing over 6' tall with a burly build. I am also musically inclined; guitar and harmonica. PLEASE...if ANYONE knows ANYTHING...contact me.

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Geri Stockstill,   [email protected],    Fri Nov 14 20:31:09 2014



Cook
Bethlehem Orphan Asylm New Orleans La USA
4 or 5 mts in 1943 or 1944 was

       

I was only there about 5 mts. but it was such a hurtful time, i was so glad to have somewhere to live. Wished I could have stayed there for years after we left. I was 12 yrs old

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Joan,   [email protected],    Mon Nov 17 19:39:11 2014



Garland
Rockcastle, Powhatan County, VA
1901- ?

       

My grandmother was an orphan who lived in a Catholic school for Black & Indian children, founded by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Rockcastle, Powhatan Cty, VA; the school, now closed was called St. Francis de Sales. She enrolled there in 1901. I am trying to find anyone who knew of a Garland family that lived in that area around 1900 and had a crisis that led to them putting my grandmother in this home as an orphan. I've searched but cannot find any birth records. Unfortunately, the school ledger that indicated her enrollment date has no info on her date or place of birth or her parents, although I believe she was born around 1887. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Debbie Andio,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 25 10:09:06 2014




Cleveland Ohio on St Clair Street
1902*03

       

My grandmother was adopted by fred and minnie zell from the Cleveland orphans home she was born 7/9/1902 has passed away in 1996 and i am trying to find and trace roots I was told her real name was Bessie Mundenschneider I believe at time of birth . I would like any info about her as I would love to know her true roots. Her middle name was a clue to orphan home as its st clair , so her name became Thelmaa St Clair Zell . Lived in Youngstown . Is there any way I can find out her real birth records ? Thanks debbie andio at aol . com

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Fayette P Miller,   [email protected],    Tue Nov 25 20:06:14 2014




Trenton, NJ, USA


       

I was born Constance Runion, mothers name Ruth Runion, father- unknown. I was adopted in 1953 by Fannye and Arthur Bryant in Freehold, NJ. My adoption papers said I was born in Trenton, NJ. on July 6, 1948. I have never known any blood relations. I was only 3 years old when I was placed with the adoption family and don't recall anything prior to the year of the adoption 1953. I hope to discover more about myself

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Sally Hebert,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 3 16:39:06 2014
Yahoo


Duncan
St.Vincent's , New Orleans Louisiana, Orleans Parish
1948-1951

       

My adopted name is Sally, I am looking for my biological mother. She might have been born around 1924 or 1925. She gave birth to me March 28,1948, in Baton Rouge Louisiana at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. After the birth I was sent to St. Vincent,s. In New Orleans Louisiana on Magazine St.. My birth mother did not tell my birth father of the birth. My birth mother married in 1950 and moved out of state. She had two brothers and one sister at the time of my birth.. She had brown hair, brown eyes and olive complexion worked as a secretary in Louisiana. Nationality English,French and Irish. She was Baptist religion. I think her family was from Mississippi .

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judy adams,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 3 20:40:57 2014



joseph mroz jr
new york


       

looking for joseph mroz jr. He was at mt Loretta around 1920. He had two brothers there Michael and john. would like to find him to complete my family search. thank you

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kristy,   [email protected],    Wed Dec 10 08:46:12 2014







       

I'm looking for 2 brothers Timothy and Joel Campbell! they were in foster care in the 80s in southbend indiana anyone with info please tell them they can find me on fb!

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Linda Cochran,   [email protected],    Fri Dec 12 10:59:13 2014



Burns
Shelby Co. Tennessee
1892

       

Jane and she had a sister we aren't sure of last name their parents were killed in a buggy accident Jane never was adopted she grew up in orphanage her sister did get adopted. any clues or help would be helpful

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Deborah Barabino,   [email protected],    Mon Dec 22 09:37:23 2014



McDonald
Mississippi
1883 to 1899

       

I am looking for a list of orphanages in Mississippi. Heidelberg, MS is one area of interest but the exact orphanage could be anywhere in the state. Mentha McDonald could have been in a Catholic Orphanage in Mississippi. Mentha married Will (William) Joe Taylor. If you have any information about the orphanages in Mississippi or Mentha in particular I would be very appreciative of it. Thank you.

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Jen Anderson,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 5 19:09:05 2015



Marylin or Marilyn Blake
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05/14/1930

       

My maternal grandmother was found in Ann Arbor. She was a baby with a blanket that had a name of Marylin Blake on it. There was also a note that said her birthdate was 05/14/1930. At one time we were told she was found by/near a catholic church? Her adopted name is Jeanne Marie Anderson/Andersen. Any leads would be great. Thanks [email protected]

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Judy,   [email protected],    Mon Jan 5 22:51:02 2015



Marie Tootsie or Mary L. Tootsie
2424 Columbia Ave, Phila, PA
8

       

My mother name appears on the register for the 1940 census as an orphan at the home located at 2424 Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA at the age of 8. Born about 1932 - 1931. The location is believed to be a catholic orphanage. If anyone has any information about her parents who appear only by name on her birth certificate please email me at [email protected] My mother's name used on the census is Marie Tootsie, aka Mary L. Tootsie. (She used both names)Philadelphia, PA Her birth certificate lists her mother's name as Ida Tootsie age 22 at the time of my mother's birth. Her father is listed as Joseph Butello, age 21 at the time of her birth. Thank you so much.

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Klier Wissinger,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 9 22:40:31 2015



Wilford Russell (aka. Bill Wilson)
State of Washington Orphanage
1925 through 1930s

       

All the children were taken from parents. Don't know birth parents names. Some went to the state orphanage in Washington state. William, Margarete,were later adopted.Mary and 1 other sibling remained in the orphanage.This would have been in the late 1920s into the 30s. Would like to find out anything about birth parents. Believe their name was Russell when in the orphanage, but the original surname was Italian, maybe Rosselini. Some of the children were born in Milton, Oregon. William was adopted my Wilson family along with his sister Margarete. Mary stayed in the orphanage as well as another brother.

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Terry Meyer,   [email protected],    Sat Jan 10 06:53:34 2015



osceola county childrens home
kissimmee florida
1990- 1995

       

I am looking for anyone from the Osceola county children's home from 1990-1996. Or anytime. I used to know Christina smith, Jason brummitt, Greg cost on, lorry Waldon....a lot of people.

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Gayle G Clutter,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 13 08:46:09 2015



Baker
Caseville,Huron county, Michigan
1882- 1900

       

I am trying to locate the parents of my grandmother and her sister who were placed in an orphanage in Michigan. My Grandmother was Bertha Amelia Baker b.c 11/17/1880. She was never adopted & I have found her on the 1900 Heron County Michigan census as a "servant" of the Horn family. Her sister Rosa Belle Baker,born in 1882 or 1883, was adopted, but I am unable to find her prior to her marriage. Her married name was Barth. I have done extensive research & have not been able to locate any information on their parents. I would appreciate any help in identifying orphanage records from that area and time if anyone has any suggestions.

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Caroline Higgins,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 15 20:42:07 2015



Buckley
O'Leary's Home Lowell, Massachusetts
approximately 1954-56

       

does anyone know about O'Leary's home in Lowell Massachusetts or what happened to the records from there?

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carol foster morton,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 18 19:44:47 2015



Barbara Foster
Bellows Falls, Vermont birth 12/11/1935
1935

       

Anyone knowing of a baby girl with bd 12-11-1935 in Vermont who was adopted, renamed. Birth mother Ruth Adelaide Hackett who lived St. Johnsbury.....baby delivered by E. Gordon Hebb, MD. Father Winthrop Foster of Maine. Birth parents were married but divorced in 1936. Likely was adopted out of state, perhaps Dr. Hebb facilitated an adoption. At the divorce no minor child mentioned, but also no death record in Vermont of this child. She would be my sister.....any help welcomed.

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Karen McClelland,   [email protected],    Sun Jan 25 08:32:35 2015



adopted by a family name Parks or Park, Gilcrease
Missouri, probably Franklin county
1886 - 1971

       

Looking for information regarding a baby girl that was left on the doorstep of Eli Park(s) and Nancy Gilcrease Park(s), Franklin county Missouri. Baby's name with Parks family was Hattie Adelia Parks, don't know if that is name she was born with. Birthdate given as 27 May 1886. Family story has it she was from a friend of Nancy Gilcrease

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Lynette Keator,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 20:54:10 2015



Craig Robert Griffin
Tarrytown, NY


       

I am looking for my son. I gave him up for adoption because I was unable to care for him. I have regretted my decision ALL my life. I gave birth to him at a hospital in Tarrytown NY. I named him Craig Robert Griffin. After I gave birth I took him to a Christian organization for adoption. Please contact me at my email address if anyone has any information.

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Lynette Keator,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 20:55:10 2015



Craig Robert Griffin
Tarrytown, NY


       

I am looking for my son. I gave him up for adoption because I was unable to care for him. I have regretted my decision ALL my life. I gave birth to him at a hospital in Tarrytown NY. I named him Craig Robert Griffin. After I gave birth I took him to a Christian organization for adoption. Please contact me at my email address if anyone has any information.

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Lynette Keator,   [email protected],    Tue Jan 27 20:57:15 2015



Craig Robert Griffin
Tarrytown, NY


       

I am looking for my son. I gave him up for adoption because I was unable to care for him. I have regretted my decision ALL my life. I gave birth to him at a hospital in Tarrytown NY in or about 1970. I named him Craig Robert Griffin. After I gave birth I took him to a Christian organization for adoption. Please contact me at my email address if anyone has any information.

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Rhenda Moore,   [email protected],    Thu Jan 29 14:38:28 2015



William Owen Moore (Billy)
posibbly London ontario orphanages or quebec
1922 to 1930s

       

My father in law Lloyd Cameron Moores brother was giving up to an orphanage sometime in the 1920s. We only new his name as Billy. We have no idea what happened to him. I have located a passenger list with his name as a 3 year old boy traveling from Liverpool England to Canada with his mom Lily Moore (maiden name Duff) and brother lloyd. We know know his name was William Owen Moore. He would be in his 90s now. We believe he may of been in BC in his younger years. Just hope to find the missing link. He hand a younger brother born many years later. Both brother have passed now. The children would love to know how things turned out for him.

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Kathy George,   [email protected],    Fri Jan 30 04:38:04 2015



Pearl May Smith
unknown orphanage , Fredonia, Kansas, USA
unknown

       

I am looking for any information about my great grandmother. I have her adoption papers. It states her name as being Pearl May Smith. They were signed 3 May 1887 in Wilson County, Fredonia, Kansas. Hiram Cook was the Guardian at the time. Has a father listed as Chas Smith (deceased). It says she is around 11 months old. That would indicate she was born June 1886. She was adopted by C.A. and Millie Walden. They took her to Carroll County, Missouri to live. They changed her name to Maggie Gladys Hamilton. In 1913 Millie passed away, in 1916 her adopted father was forced to marry her by town folk because he had gotten her pregnant. She soon after they married gave birth to my grandfather. I realuze i am looking for a needle in a hay stack but any help would greatly be appreciated.

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sheryl melander,   sherylmelander@gmail,com,    Sun Feb 1 09:28:59 2015



Hannah (Catherine or Katherine) Pedersen
Rocksprings Sweetwater, WY USA
July 16, 1894

       

I do not know of the names of possible orphanages in the area of rocksprings, sweetwater, Wy in 1901my maternal grandmother Hannah Catherine Jensen Pedersen may have been placed after the death of her mother Hannah Catherine Jensen in 1901. Her brother George Garfield Pedersen was also placed in the orphanage with her at the same time. My purpose in inquiring is to try and learn the birthplace of their mother Hannah Catherine Jensen born in Denmark July 1863. Names of orphanages they may have been sent to in the area would be appreciated and any information related. Thank you Sheryl Melander

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Gail Davis Regin,   [email protected],    Tue Feb 3 12:43:44 2015



Davis
unknown, could be Vermont or Canada
1906- maybe 1916

       

I am looking for information about my Grandfather Homer A Davis and 4 of his siblings (Winnie Davis, Joshua Davis, William Davis and Georgia Davis) who may have been placed in an orphange in 1906 due to mother's death. The other two children show up in 1910 US census, but these 4 do not. They lived in Jay, Vermont at the time and the parents were Joshua and Georgia Davis. They all are in the 1920 US Census but are of age and living separate lives. Would like to know what happened to them from 1906 to 1916. Could not find them with any relatives. Thankyou

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Richard Daw (Demotto),   [email protected],    Thu Feb 5 07:15:04 2015



Hebert
Rochester, New York
1917 - 1930

       

Having learned my family name is Demotto through DNA I have discovered my Grandfathers sister Eleanor Hebert (Demotto) was given to a Catholic Orphanage around 1918 in Rochester New York. What information is available as far as what Orphanage had her and who put her there and when did she get out. Thanks to anyone who can help. Eleanor's closest living relative her granddaughter would like to know.

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Joanne Popowick,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 7 09:59:19 2015
https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=r6OhzgrlA3w


schank/schenk/ sideratos
New York Foundling, Manhattan NY Ny
1953-1958

       

I am an adoptee searching for my siblings, My Bm was gloria Mary Schank {march 11,1931 Bronx Ny} she also speleld her maiden name Schenk to through off Ny Foundling. She had 11-16 kids all given up for adoption, she was a shirt woman,reddish brown hair, blue eyes, fair skin/ In order as i know, Female 1951 last named schank or schenk died Male schank or schenk 1953 adopted by Gloria's father william joseph schank and margaret schank, they lived in the Bronx ny Male schank or schenk 1954 adopted from Ny Foundling Female schank or schenk 1956 adopted from Ny Foundling in 1957 Gloria married a greek guy right off teh boat to keep him in teh USA, he worked as a seaman and counterman in a restraunt, By then I would say 1957 on down she used the name Gloria Sideratos Male sideratos 1957,I was told a ny foundling adoptee adopted by an aunt from down south female sideratos 6/23/58, 1958 Ny foundling adoptee There is more siblings, carole anne {sideratos at one time} adopted from Ny foundling bday 6/5/1959 Male sideratos 6/4/1962 adopted pretty fast from Ny Foundling Both have been found My sister and I joanne lee sideratos was my name born 6/7/1967 at roosevelt hospital adopted from Ny Foundling in 1973, there was anotehr baby as I was a triplet set who died at birth. I have been searching for my siblings for 35 years,I love them and never stopped searching for them and won't give up either.

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Nancy,   [email protected],    Sun Feb 8 13:26:56 2015



Ellen Marcella Moore
Rolla, Phelps, Missouri
1869-1888

       

I am looking for any information about Ellen Marcella Moore who was born around 1861-1869. Our family suspects that she was an orphan since there is not any family information about her. We know she was the second wife of James Elbert O'Banion and that she and James had four children born between 1889 and 1898. She passed away on April 9th 1947 in Ottawa, Oklahoma Any information you can supply would be very appreciated!

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Jean C Shea,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 12 13:06:28 2015



Malone, Shea
Born in Mercy Hospital, rockville Centre, Long Island
1957-1958

       

You are my cousin. Your mother was Corinne Malone, born in Brooklyn in 1929 and she had you out of wedlock, I believe under my father's name John J Shea,to save embarrassment. My mother is Patricia Malone Shea, her only sister. Your mother, Corinne, was a second mother to me and my siblings all my life. We learned about you only about 10 years ago, and looked then. We would love to find you. I have so much information for you. I do not know if you were immediately adopted or not.

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Elizabeth Jones Sexton,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 14 17:28:13 2015



Grove
Virginia
1930-1958

       

I need some help. My mother was Melba Frances Grove Jones and Grove was her maiden name. She was born in Pennsylvanian march 22, 1922. Her parents were John Ross Grove and Mary Nolan. Her mom Mary Nolan died when my mom was only 7 years old. Mom had many siblings and John Ross Grove could not care for them all, so he gave them all up. My mother ended up in Virginia with a lady named Emma Pierce. i have tried for years to get my mom's birth certificate, but have no luck anywhere. I am hoping somebody can help me. Thank you

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Wayne E Gillie,   [email protected] om,    Sun Feb 15 22:50:11 2015
nil


Elizabeth Ann Ryan
Born in Aulds Cove Nova Scotia Canada.
1934

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ELIZABETH RYAN..1910 - 1934 Canada WGILLIE added this on 6 Jun 2012 Elizabeth Ryan died at the Mabou Asylum in Judque (Inverness County Asylum) after living there for seven years. A note attached to her death certificate says she was living in the home of a Mr. Jim McDonald Judique. The note was signed by Mrs. Dan Murry. The note said that Elizabeth mother & father died young. My step sister,Chris McMaster Simecik remembers seeing her while she was a child in Judique. ELIZABETH RYAN..1910 - 1934 WGILLIE added this on 4 Jun 2012 ELIZABETH RYAN..1910 - 1934 WGILLIE added this to Elizabeth Ann Ryan on 1 Mar 2012 meghankisner Feb 12 4:40 PM Hi, The info I have on elizabeth Im not 100% positive on. I know she was born in 1910 and when I was searching through records I found an elizabeth ryan who died at the age of 24 in 1934 in the asylum..her death certificate didn't have any info on it really. In fact who ever made the certificate made a note on it that they don't know much about her other than her parents died when she was young and she went to live with a Jim McDonald. This is the Link to the certificate https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?ImageFile=147- 1358&Event=death&ID=239660. I've seen your family tree popping up on my hints quite a bit..Im the great grand daughter to Mary Katherine Ryan. Do you happen to know when Amelia and Edward Ryan died? I know it was sometime between 1915-1920, because when their son edward married in 1920 they were already deceased. The most confusing thing I'm finding about the Ryan's are that they often went by their middle names. Also there was no Edward F. ryan...that was just a transcription error, it is in fact Edward James Ryan. Good Luck with your search! Meghan Kisner great granddaughter of Mary K. Ryan

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Gene McKelvey,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 18 10:16:29 2015



McKelvey
Maryland
9

       

I am looking for information about the possible adoption of David William by a McKelvey family around 1829. David would have been 9 years old. Cemetery and census records show David as born in Washington County, Maryland on 9 June 1822. I have no information about his birth parents. Any information about birth family or adoption records is welcome.

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Deborah Ellison,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 19 15:26:02 2015



Stanley Wilczynski (Willczynska)
Buffalo, Tonawanda, NY


       

My father, Stanley Wilczynski, born 1923, contracted polio. His polish parents couldn't care for him. He spent time in a hospital, and then, orphanage, then foster home of Daniel Constantino. He was disabled, but not paralyzed, he walked with a limp. Anybody know of an orphanage which might have taken him in? Appreciate any and all info. Thanks.

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Deborah Ellison,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 19 15:26:26 2015



Stanley Wilczynski (Willczynska)
Buffalo, Tonawanda, NY


       

My father, Stanley Wilczynski, born 1923, contracted polio. His polish parents couldn't care for him. He spent time in a hospital, and then, orphanage, then foster home of Daniel Constantino. He was disabled, but not paralyzed, he walked with a limp. Anybody know of an orphanage which might have taken him in? Appreciate any and all info. Thanks.

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Lori Allen,   [email protected],    Fri Feb 20 01:31:01 2015



MACKE (MACK, MCKAY, MCKEE
PENNSYLVIANIA - Possibly Henderson or Oil City
1871-1879

       

Looking for infomation on Minnie May Macke, born March 1871. Her parents, John and Sarah Macke, were killed in an accident in Henderson, PA - not certain when or how. She was adopted by John P. and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Buckley of Mercer County, PA. Would love to learn more about the Macke family.

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Denice R. Barth,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 21 16:32:37 2015



Unknown
Flint
60

       

I was born April 26, 1954 in Flint Michigan at Hurley hospital. I was adopted by John and Kathleen Bush on June 7, 1954, I was six weeks old. There have been many stories in regards to my background I have no idea what is the truth. I would like to know if my parents possibly are still alive and the circumstances surrounding my adoption. I would love to know if I have any siblings. I was told I am of Dutch decent and I have the coloring of Dutch background.

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Christine McGrath,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 21 20:32:39 2015



Christine and Margaret Ann Sweeney
Wayne, Pennsylvania, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
1955 to 1958

       

I am trying to find anyone that were in St. Vincents Orphanage somewhere between 1955 and 1958 I was in the home with my sister Margaret Ann Sweeney and my name was Christine Sweeney the home was for girls only and run by the Sisters of Mercy they looked like the flying nun. If you think you were there pleas email me because when you are little and put in an orphanage things can be very confusing thank you very much

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Tracey Antonacci,   [email protected],    Sat Feb 21 23:52:10 2015



Muniz
Sisters of Mercy, Tarrytown, New York
14

       

I am looking for anyone who may have had a family member, female, that lived at the orphanage. My mom lived there for about 14 years and my dad always said she had a sister. I would love to hear fom any one that may have any information about the orphanage.

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katharine,   [email protected],    Wed Feb 25 23:02:27 2015



Smith/Hamilton/walden
wilson county, Fredonia, Kansas, USA
1886-1887

       

My g grandmother was born and put up for adoption as Pearl May Smith. Her name was soon changed to Maggie Gladys Hamilton. Her adoption papers were signed 3 May 1887. Adoption papers say she was 11 months old at time of signing. Papers list a father of Chas Smith deceased. No mother listed. Hiram Cook was listed as Guardian and C.W. Hicks was the Judge. She was adopted by Charles and Millie Walden, soon began living in the Carrollton, MO area. Later around 1913, Millie passed away and in 1916 Charles was madw to marry Pearl/Gladys because he had gottwn his adopted daughter pregnant. She in 1916 gave birth to my grandfather. Gideon Calvin Walden Sr. She passed away in 1955 of Pnuemonia. She would tell her children that she was Indian/Scott-irish. I would like to find her ancestors. If anyone can help me find this out, it would be greatly appreciated.

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Coral,   [email protected],    Thu Feb 26 15:43:48 2015



Mary Ellen Bailey
Ohio


       

Hello, I am looking for any information regarding my grandmother's birth family. When she was 6 weeks old she was dropped off at Eleanor Soldan's house in a beautiful dress. Her birth mother was about 30-35 at the time she was born July 1929 (maybe) the man she was with was short maybe Irish I believe this was her father. They asked to keep her name Mary Ellen. I think Birth mother sent letters and $ for a year. Eleanor (Foster parent)ended up adopting her when she was 12 years of age in 1941 Ohio. I think her birth mothers name may have been Annabelle Bailey. I have not been able to find anything at all on her birth parents or birth records. I would love to know if she had any siblings or anything at all. TIA

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kenneth purcell,   waggies@sbcglobal,.net,    Sun Mar 1 17:30:38 2015



elizabeth ballish
younstown, ohio, usa


       

any information on maternal grandmother's adoption all I have is name Elizabeth (not sure of her legal first name) adopted by Frank and Mary Ballish after birth Nov 1, 1911. Not sure when adopted. Grandmother parents were Hungarian and came to American prior to her birth. Grandmother am told was born in Youngstown, Ohio but grandmother remembered living in Hubbard, Ohio. Had a brother (also adopted? named Frank). Grandmother married James Earl Slagle (born in Pa), had 3 daughters, my mother her youngest. any information is greatly appreciated. need for medical purposes.

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Kathy Futral,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 2 18:05:47 2015



Maxine Constance Trader
Virginia or West Virginia/ U.S.A.
1917-1935

       

2March2015 I am looking for information on what orphanage my grandma was in, and the names of her two sisters that were with her. If possible, I would love to know the names of my grandma's parents listed on her birth certificate and where she and her parents were born...

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sheila belwood,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 3 09:16:15 2015
google


ethyl curtis
Dexter,Maine
4 years age( 2-6)

       

i am looking for any siblings my mother may have. her birthate is: january 12 1921. She was born in Bangor,Maine. ralph and ruby Jack adopted her when she was 6. They lived in Dover-foxcroft. They changed her name too:rachel elizabeth jack.She was in fostercare until they adopted her. The state removed her from her birth mother Hilda curtis at age 2. It woul be nice to know if i have any blood relation out there somewhere! Any and all help would be greatful. I thank-you from the bottom of my heart! my mailing address: Sheila Belwood at p.o.box 324,Clayton,Ga.,30525 my phone number is 706-782-7785.

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Ebony Scarlett Felgate,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 9 06:51:08 2015



Abramson
Ely Cambridgeshure
1941

       

Hello I am looking for my mothers aunt. She was born Judith C Abramson 1941. Birth place was Ely Cambridgeshire, Birth Mother was Marjorie Baxter, fathers name was Reginald Frank Abramson. Judith was one of 7 children, 5 with out including her are still living, I say this because we do not know of her whereabouts. I have helped my mum in finding her name and her birth place through online family tree sites. But unfortunately we cant find anything else. We know she was adopted when she was very young we don't know at what age but wouldn't of been any older than 5. We are desperate to find her after we have been told of a genetic disease. Please if anyone knows anything or think they could help me that would be fantastic.

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Wendy,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 9 23:51:34 2015



Rhodenizer/Rhodenhizer
Mahone Bay, Lunenburg N.S Canada, and Waterloo Nova Scotia, Canada
Between 1900-1921?

       

I am researching our Family tree, but can't get any information on who my Grandfather's parents are. Through records we were able to find out he was living with The Awalt family at age 9 The names of family on the 1911 Census are James and Sophia Awalt. The area was Clearland Nova Scotia. Clarence is supposed German Canadian Nationality. In the 1921 Census He was living with the Deal Family at age 17 since his birthdate changed from 1902 to 1904. The are was Waterloo Lapland Newcomb Nova Scotia Canada The names of the Deal family are Abram Deal, Mina Deal, Lillas Deal, And other children living with them were Adelade Labrie and Alonzo Cambell. If anyone has any information on parents etc Our family would appreciate it tremendously.

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David l Wheat,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 12 16:13:55 2015



Popkes
Monroe, Missouri
1930

       

I am trying to find my mother and uncle. They were on the Orphan Train. They were adopted to separate families. My mother was adopted by the Popkes family, Minnie Mae and Ernest Weco Popkes. They were both adopted in Monroe County, Missouri. Thank you for any help.

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jamie mitchell,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 12 21:04:04 2015



Cooley
Hartford, Connecticut
1900

       


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jamie mitchell,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 12 21:06:31 2015



Cooley
Hartford, Connecticut
1900

       

I am looking for any information on my ancestor Harry Geeland Cooley born 09DEC1889 in Rockville(?), Connecticut. I have only located him on the 1900 federal census and am searching for any and all information to fill in the gaps. Thank you for your time. :)

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georgianne naylor,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 14 10:43:41 2015







       

I have a question that I cant seem to find an answer to even when I call the court house. I have an adoption certificate from delaware. It states that I was adopted by my father and my records are sealed which is fine with me. I live my dad and dont want to know about anyone else but I do want to know the truth about the adoption itself. My mother always said that because they weren't married when I was born my dad had to adopt me when they got married for me to have his last name. I was born in 1967. This sounds ludicrous to me and the court house doesn't recollect any law that made fathers legally adopt their own kids. If it were true why would they need to seal the adoption? Can anyone help me with this?

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Deb DeShong,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 14 19:11:28 2015



Kennedy, Joseph Lawrence
Foundling House New York
1880-?

       

I am trying to track down my grandfathers (Joseph Lawrence Kennedy) siblings or parents. He was residing at the Foundling House in New York in 1880. He was only 5 months old. Looking at the others who resided there in 1880 I have found 2 other Kennedy's. A girl Georgeanne (1yr) and an employee who was 21. Does anyone know how to find out records from this place. We were told everything was lost in a fire. Any help would be appreciated.

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Kathleen Fradella,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 14 21:20:05 2015



Clyde B. Price
Marrero, Louisiana (Jefferson Parish)
1934- 1941 ??

       

Clyde B. Price Hope Haven Boys Home Marrero, Louisiana . My father, Clyde Price, was left at this "orphanage" when he was around 7-9 years old, along with his younger siblings, William and LaVerne. They stayed there until they reached the age of majority. I cannot find out anything about his family. I find very little here and there but nothing substantial. If anyone has any information about this place I'd be most appreciative. I can't even find a place to contact! They are still open but are no longer an orphanage. There was reportedly a lot of abuse back then and that could be why information seems to have disappeared. Dad would never speak about it. He died 37 years ago and I've been searching for many hears. I know it was a farm back then and the girls stayed across the street at Madonna Manor. I would like to know why those children were left there, as I have some information that both parents were alive while they were there. I did not find this out until recently so of course, they have long been deceased. It's been a dead end. Sincerely, Kathleen Price Fradella

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Dana Sexton,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 16 13:43:21 2015



Schulze
cook county , illinois
1934

       

Looking for Anna Helen Schulze. She was born in East St.Louis Ill. Approx. 1910 1911 1912 Might be Helen Anna She went to Chicago to have her baby, My mother, born in 1934

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Susan Moran,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 25 16:14:12 2015



Halligan
Sacramento California
late 1800's

       

My father's (Thomas Wayne Byrne born 1929) maternal grandmother, Kate E. Halligan, we're told, was in an orphanage in the Sacramento area with her sister Agnes Halligan. Not sure of dates but it would have been maybe late 1870's, early 1880's. We know that Kate E. Halligan married Wayne R Harshbarger. We don't know anything about the Halligan's or why the sisters were orphaned. We would like to find out where the Halligans came from and why they were orphaned.

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Lisa Stephens,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 25 20:00:50 2015



Forrest Clifford Stephens
Indiana
November 30, 1892

       

My grandfather along with a brother which I recently discovered were placed in an orphanage in Indiana after the death of their mother. I've searched for their names on list but with no success..this is what I've learned thus far, Their name were Forrest C. and Emerson Stephens. Forrest married Grace Mann in 1920 in Muncie IN. Prior to their marriage, both Forrest and Emerson lived with Samual and Mary Mann. I've been able to follow Grace (my grandmother) but am at a dead end with grandfather. No names have been found for his parents. If anyone can help it will be much apreciated.

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Kimberely Rena Faw,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 27 02:39:34 2015



Home of the Good Shepherd
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
around 1940

       

Hello, I am trying to find out what happened to two of my cousins. Myrtle M. Faw and Ellen Irene Faw. After their father was killed in a mine accident their mother placed them at the Home of the Good Shepherd. They were 4 girls, Hazel Mae Faw Mottle, Ruth Elizabeth Faw Coyle, I found them in Ohio, but both had passed away and their families could not help me with Myrtle & Irene. I was told that Myrtle may have married a Lucas and Irene may have married a Harris. The girls parents were Equal Max (Mack)Faw and Martha Purdy Faw. Mack died in 1926. I would really appreciate any help someone could give me. I want to know what happened to Myrtle M Faw and Ellen Irene Faw. Thank you for your kindness.

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Alex Wheeler,   religiousedretreatplann [email protected],    Sun Mar 29 17:29:54 2015



Annie Belle Collins
Henderson Kentucky


       

I found a book that belonged to Annie and I am trying to find any family of Hers if you know anything please let me know