DIXIE GREEN, [email protected], Sun
Apr 1 13:45:47 2001
francis stotlar
Indiana
between 1920-1943
does anyone out there have any info on the Grant county
children's home..or where the records would be located..
not sure if this is the correct foster home..i would like a list of all
the foster care homes in the state of indiana..
any help would be appreciated..thanks dixie
Don Wildrick, [email protected],
Sun Apr 1 18:36:20 2001
Fredrick Franklin
Wildrick
Soldiers Home, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Luzrene County
???? to 1881
Fredrick Franklin Wildrick, was born June 1, 1868, in Wilkes-
Barre, Pa. Luzrene County. The information I have is:
He was taken there by his grandfather, a Mr. Johnson from Bucks County,
Pa. and his grandfather paid 75 cents a week for his keep. In 1881,
Fredrick was taken from the home by a Mr. and Mrs William Dreher, as
their ward, and taken to Dorchester, Nebraska.
Fredrick Franklin Wildrick to be almost 100 yrs old and never knew any of
his family. I his grandson Don Wildrick am 63 yrs old and made him [my
grandfather] a promise to try and find his family or lineage. Fredrick
has a large family, and we are most excited to find out any informaton,
or where to look for information. Please email me. Thanking all in
advance.
God Bless
Don Wildrick
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kristen Evans, [email protected], Mon
Apr 2 16:39:40 2001
Hubbard, Eliza
Jane
KY-Madison, Knox or unknown county
1889?
I am looking for any information on my ggrandmother, Eliza Jane
Hubbard Reynolds. She was born in Madison Co., KY in 1883 according to
the death certificate filled out by her husband, RB. However, family
history says that she was an orphan by the age of 6 or 7 possibly, and
eventually ended up living with cousins for a time. Apparently, these
cousins treated her well enough, but she was stolen by another set of
cousins who were supposed to be taking her for a visit and kept her. They
treated her as a servant, and she told my mom a story one time of cooking
at an old stove while standing on an old box because she was too short to
see over the stovetop. In looking for her, I have come to wonder if she
didn't live for a time in an orphans' home, as she has been impossible to
find, nor can I track down the cousins. I know that she married my
ggrandfather in March of 1900, at the age of 17, and had at that time a
child under a year old. Thanks for any help you can give me!
Kristen
dixie green, [email protected], Wed
Apr 4 19:04:44 2001
stotlar
indiana
1920-1941
i am looking for info on a children's home in madison
county,indiana,,it is now a juvenille center,,
i believe this is where my grandfather was kept till he turned 21,,anyone
with info ,please contact me,,,dixie
Tom Shepherd, [email protected],
Thu Apr 5 19:40:07 2001
Frederick Benninga (Birth
Name)/Alfred Earl Shepherd (Adopted Name)
Children's
Home Society of Denver Colorado
1907
My father was placed in and adopted from the Children's Home
Society of Denver in 1907. His birth name was Frederick Benninga and his
birth mother was Anna Benninga according to Probate Court Records.
Adoptive parents were Violet and Alfred John Shepherd. I am seeking
information about the Society and it's records and also for Benninga
connections.
Marge Robinson, [email protected],
Fri Apr 6 12:01:01 2001
Grant A Robinson
Soldier's and Sailor's Orphan Home Mansfield Pa
1880
Where may one find the records of this orphanage. Looking for
information on the person who entered these children into the home
especially Grant. Does anyone have this info. Thank you
Franchelle Toler Coleman, [email protected],
Mon Apr 16 16:57:30 2001
Harris
Arkansas, USA (maybe around Batesville, Pleasant Plains
area??)
10-18
My grandmother, Ruby Rae Harris was born 1901 and placed in
orphanage..not sure of circumstances..She had a brother, Claude Harris
whom she resided with once reaching the age of 18, to my knowledge. Both
have long since passed on..
I was told the orphanage had burned down..but was never given the name of
it..or it's exact location other than somewhere in the center of Arkansas
perhaps around Batesville or Pleasant Plains, etc..
Is there any hope of gaining this information?? On her birth certificate
it stipulates parents as unknown..but I have not seen her brother's birth
certificate..
Can anyone guide me in the right direction? HELP!!!!
Thanks for any information you may be able to give.
Sharon Kearns, [email protected]
, Thu Apr 19 19:00:37 2001
Ferguson,
Alexander
England
Am trying to locate ancestors of Alexander James Ferguson born 25
Mar 1892 to Duncan and Jane Ferguson.
Orphaned and went to live in Ontario Canada. Have letters writted by him
at Revere House in the 1900's.
Can anyone help!!
Regards
Sharon
Norah, [email protected],
Fri Apr 20 12:26:28 2001
Carroll, Caroll,
Carrol
Bangor, Maine
1878-
1898(?)
I am desperately seeking ANY information on the following person
(my great-grandmother). Family tradition and history says that she was
born in either Bangor, Maine or Ireland and that she was abandoned in an
orphanage in Bangor.
Katherine/Kathleen Carrol/Carroll/Caroll born in 1878
She eloped with my great-grandfather Charles Henry SHAW from Bangor,
Maine before 1898, running away from the Orphanage.
ANY help would be so appreciated and gratefully received. I will be
happy to pay for copies!!!
Thomas Vincent Dooley, c/o [email protected], Sat
Apr 21 13:27:27 2001
Catholic Childresn Home, Alton, IL, USA
Lifetime Member
ALTON, ILLINOIS: Thomas Vincent Dooley, born July 18, 1935,
St. Josephs Hospital, Alton, IL, now St. Claires Hospital, now 65, was
adopted from The Catholic Childrens Home, Alton, IL 62002. He is looking
for any news concerning his mother. Her name was Rose Dooley. He did not
know his mother and does not know who his father was. Three months ago,
he contacted William Haines, States Attorney, Edwardsville, IL. We had a
function at that site today, he gave me his information and asked me to
help. He is very anxious to know if he has any living relatives. (He
said, "I might have a brother or sister." Although Mr. Dooley
had adoptive parents, he wants to know who he is before he passes. Mr.
Dooley has been care taken by the hospital for many years and helps at
various functions. If anyone can help, write him at 1028 East Sixth
Street, Apt. 310, Alton, IL 62002. Phone: 618/462-5224. Thank you.
Chris Webb, [email protected], Mon
Apr 23 20:24:44 2001
Charles Fred Eller
Illinois
1892-
Looking for my Grandfather's family. His name is Charles Fred
Eller, born approx 1892 to John Eller and Rena Smith. He said his
parents died when he was very young and was raised in foster care. He
thought he had several older siblings but didn't know any information
about them. He thought he was born in Barrington, Illinois but we have
not been able to find any information on this family. He could read and
write well so we know he went to school. He never had any contact with
family and never spoke of them. Could anyone help?
Joanne McLaughlin, [email protected],
Wed Apr 25 15:02:50 2001
O'brien/and or
McGovern
uncertain Providence, RI likely, Lawrence,
Ma possible
1910???, take any info +/_
5yrs
my maternal grandmother was an orphan,her name was Winifred
Josephine O'Brien( McGovern), later married name, Cook, we are not
certain whether the orphanage was in Mass. or R.I. and do not have a name
for it. She was married in 1917, and stayed at the orphanage until
adulthood. We also know she was born in Lawrence, Ma. 10/1/1897, Parents:
Richard and Mary( we do not know Mary's last name).At some point in time,
her two brothers were adopted by a couple from Canada, with the
understanding that she not try to contact them (they were younger).Also,
for some reason in later years she referred to herself as Winifred
McGovern, it's thought that it had to do with the people who cared for
her. She died in 1938, my mother was five and therefore knows very little
about her mother. Please contact me with any information. Thank
you.
Naomi Forney, [email protected], Fri
Apr 27 07:44:55 2001
William or Willie
Jones
Missouri
Early
1890's
I am looking for William or Willie Jones who was put in an
orphenige in the early 1890's. My grandmother put them there when her
husband eather left her or died. She had two boys Franklin Joseph Soloman
Jones and Willie or William Jones and didn't have the means to take care
of them. Grandma told them she would be back after the boys as soon as
she could take care of them. When she went back Willie had been adopted
out. She got Franklin back but Willie was just a baby and was adopted.
Does any one know any thing about Willie? The grandmothers name was
Francis Matilda [Hardin] Jones. Don't know what Mr. Jones name was. Am
anxious to find Willies family. Thank you Naomi Forney
Nancy Healy, [email protected],
Fri Apr 27 20:13:30 2001
Healy
New
York City/Brooklyn USA
?1900-
1910
Where can I find a listing of orphanages in NYC and Brooklyn? I'm
guessing at the dates. My grandfather and his siblings were placed after
their parents died. Probably 1907-1915 time frame.
Barb VanDelinder, [email protected],
Sat Apr 28 07:05:19 2001
Parmenter Parminter
Parmentier Parmiter
NY
sometime between 1899-1901
Trying to find orphanage in NY either called Valhalla or is in
Valhalla, NY. If in Valhalla,NY need to know the name of it and where I
can find the records to it. Almost all children adopted in the
Canisteo,NY and Hartsville,NY area came from this orphanage known to the
people of the Canisteo-Hartsville area as
Valhalla. Is some where around NYC, either in it or near it. I would
really appreciate the help, as my grandfather was one of those children
adopted into the Canisteo-Hartsville NY area.
Jae McGinn, [email protected],
Sat Apr 28 20:24:16 2001
Higgins
New York
1840
Looking for any information about the family of MARY JANE
HIGGINS, born 1840 in Genesee County, New York. She traveled from New
York to Michigan by age 10, and is found living with the MOSES PORTER
family in Lapeer County, MI. in 1850 census. One adult woman of that
family was blind, and it is possible Mary Jane was with them to care for
this woman (Paramelia Porter).No information exists in the family as to
Mary Jane's background, but it is believed that she was orphaned/put up
for adoption/farmed out to the Porter family. Any information known
about her would be gratefully received.
Barbara Markusic, [email protected], Sun
Apr 29 09:50:13 2001
Hinty
Muncie Indiana area Muncie Indiana, USA
early to mid 1900
What would have been an orphanage in the Muncie, IN area in the
early to mid-1900's?
Looking for Harvey Wallace Hinty, Valeta Hinty, Reba Hinty and Ulysses
Hinty. Orphaned by Dorothy Arnette (Bice) Hinty in the Muncie IN area.
Had an aunt named Blanche,half-sister to Dorothy Arnette, who either
helped raise them, or knew their whereabouts. These individuals are all
deceased, I believe. Am looking for them and their desendants. These 4
would be my Uncles and Aunts.
Thanking you in advance - Hoping to find counsins.
Barbara Markusic
Saginaw MI
Kellie, [email protected],
Mon Apr 30 19:05:05 2001
Nicholson
The Associated Charities????(not sure if this is an
orphanage)Pitt.PA Alleghany
abt.1909
Trying to locate information on my Grandfather James Patterson
Nicholson. He was b. 1900 in New Castle, PA. His parents were (we
think) John George Nicholson and Annie Brown. Annie was born in England
1879. They were married in Scranton, PA. The story is that they were
missionaries and were either killed or died of disease. I'd like some
more info about Grandpa's parents and the family he stayed with
eventually. We know the family that took him out of the orphanage was
Mc/Machesney. James had two older brothers John Willie and Richard
Morris.
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