Posts from
March 2001

Arlene Bullard,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 2 15:54:08 2001



CLYDE GEORGE HOLMES JR./ VINCENT ILLAGO WILLIAMS
Chicago, Cook, IL
1916-17

       

Looking for family members of my deceased father. Birth name CLYDE GEORGE HOLMES (Junior). Adopted name VINCENT ILLAGO WILLIAMS. Born in Chicago on April 3, 1916 to ELSA LAVONNE WILLIAMS HOLMES. Dad was told she died a little while after his birth. There has never been any contact between my father and his paternal family. Have no idea as to why. He was supposedly adopted by his maternal grandmother a ALICE BERTHA WILLAMS. I have been unable to prove any of the relationships listed for my father's parentage. I have found Alice listed with Elsa on the 1900-1910 Chicago census. Have found Alice and my father listed as BENSON adopted son of ALICE WILLIAMS on the 1920 census in Woodburn, Marion, OR. Alice died July 19, 1932 in Salem OR leaving my father an orphan at 16 years of age. I don't know Alice's maiden name but Dad said he thought it was POPE. Also that he was suppose to have at least one half brother named ELLIOT. ELLIOT'S mother was supposed to have been a ESTELLA FORSYTE HOLMES. CLYDE Senior may have had a brother named HARRY. Dad also thought his father was from MA. I can't find any of these people. Can't find a birth, marriage, or death certificate for ALICE (who was supposedly married to a WILLIAM WILLIAMS who died about 40 year prior to her). No birth, marriage, or death for ELSA. No birth or adoption papers for my father VINCENT ILLAGO WILLIAMS. NOTHING on his father or paternal family. Any help would be appreciated. I'm wondering if ALICE kidnapped my father after the death of her daughter. She took him almost as far west as you can go from Chicago, knowing no one in Woodburn or having any family there. Long way to go (in 1917-1918) for a 59 year old woman on her own with a infant. Where was his father? Why no contact? Was Elliot older or younger? Sure needed that 1890 census!!! Thanks Arlene

Loraine Magee,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 4 01:39:09 2001



magee,Mcgee
Newark, NJ.
1883-1888

       

I am looking for any information on Thomas Francis Magee(McGee) who was sent to "an orphan asylum" in 1883 when his mother "poisoned herself" His father died Dec.25,1885 and my information is from the Newark evening news. Thomas had a sister named Mary. His mother was Rachael Taggert Magee. I would like to track his whereabouts from 1883 to 1888,who had custody of him? Loraine Magee,his granddaughter.

Arlene Berry,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 4 21:56:41 2001



Young, Youngs
Cass County Michigan, Saskatuwan Canada
born about 1893

       

Eddie Young was born some time after 1893. His mother Cora Hardy young, born 1869 South Bend Indiana was pregnant for Eddie when she left and divorced her husband, William H. Young in Newburg, Cass county Michigan. She had 3 older daughters, Nellie, Grace, and Pearl that she left with William. William boarded Nellie and Pearl out, he married again to Lucy Poe, kept Grace with him and had several more children by Lucy. Eddie was adopted out,and was in touch with his sisters after he was grown, he lived in Saskatuwan Canada at that time. I do not know where he was adopted or what his adopted name was. If anyone could identify Eddie would be happy to share the information I have on him. I Am also interested in the where abouts of Cora Hardy Young. Family tradition is that she married again to a man named Pitts and lived in Terre Haute Indiana. Cora was my great Grandmother and was only in touch with her daughters once after she left William.

dixie green,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 6 12:13:56 2001



STOTLAR
Indiana
1920-1946

       

I am looking for information on the stotlar children who were put into foster care due to their father's abuse,,not sure of years the children were: francis ida helen frieda My great-grandfather Robert william stotlar and wife Mary?? had these children, they were taken away due to robert beating them, causing francis to have epilepsy.francis moved from the orphans home at the age of 21 to evansville,indiana..He lost track of his sisters..When he died one of his sisters sent a letter to my grandmother expressing sympathy for the loss,,, any one with any info on the orphanages located in indiana or any of the names listed above is asked to contact me.. thank you

Charlotte,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 6 12:41:57 2001



gray, grey
Lincoln Ave. & Linwood Ave.Evansville, Indiana
1914-1915

       

I would like information pertaining to the former Orphanage in Evansville, Indiana, located at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Linwood Avenue. Where would the records be kept? My mother and her brother were taken from their parents at a young age. One became "a house girl" in a foster home and the other was adopted while a baby. Thanks for your help. Charlotte

Carolyn Burke,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 19:43:57 2001



Bartholin and/or Kaiser
Brooklyn, New York
1846

       

Great Grandmother Anna Bartholin arrived in New York in 1846 from Germany. She was born in 1843. Her mother Catherine Schmidt Bartholin died on the voyage. Her father was John Bartholin. Anna was raised by a family named Kaiser in Brooklyn, New York. Sometime later she married a Harry Koffler and had two sons, Henry and Daniel born in 1875 and 1876. Anna died in Brooklyn in 1918 during the Spanish Influenza.

Kate,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 20:13:00 2001



Clyde Daniel McQueen, Helen McQueen, Opal McQueen, Samuel McQueen
Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, Illinois
1900?

       

I'm searching any information regarding my Grandfather, Clyde Daniel McQueen & his siblings. Clyde was born 12/28/1897 in Terre Haute, Indiana. His parents names are: Joshua Peter McQueen & Susan Hahn McQueen. My Grandfather Clyde and many brothers and sisters (I only have names of Helen, Opal & Samuel) were left at the Cunningham Children's Home in Urbana, Illinois around the year 1900 or later. A family with the last name of Smith took the children out of the home many years later. Any information would be greatly appreciated as my McQueen lineage is extremely hard to find. Thanks ahead of time. Kate [email protected]

B. Davis,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 20:49:08 2001



HARDING, MARY & MYRTLE GRACE.
Children's Home Society, Minneapolis/ST. Paul, MN
1916-1920?

       

Looking for any information about two HARDING sisters given up for adoption to Children's Home Society in Minnesota around 1916. They were born to ALICE & EDGAR HARDING---MARY WAS BORN 10/11/1910 & MYRTLE GRACE BORN 7/6/1915. When Children's Home was contacted, they said that the records had been destroyed. Because they had 4 brothers NOT put up for adoption, someone must have information about the situation. ARTHUR, CLARENCE, DANIEL, RAYMOND, are the brother's names. Their last known address was in High Forest township, Olmsted County, Minnesota in 1920. I would appreciate any help---thanks.

Michelle Moore Holt,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 7 22:02:25 2001



Anntionette Turner ( nettie)
Chicago home for the Friendless?
Unknown

       

I'm looking for my great grandmother. We know her mother's maiden name was Agnes m. O'brien born 1858 and died 16 Dec 1888 in Chicago Ill and her fathers was Eugene l. Turner. She was born 10 Dec, 1885 in Chicago we believe. She may have had a sister named either Electa or Electra who would have been a year younger or older. She was 3 when orphaned. We are unsure how long she stayed in the home. She was adopted by a Fred Hiram Turk and Grace Turk. The only real info we have other than names is what she remebered and a few offical documents, none of which gives us anything to really go by. Would appreciate any info anyone has or possible advice. Thank you.

gina,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 04:12:08 2001



Schwartz
Edgeton Home- Baltimore, MD
1915-1920 (?)

       

My grandmother was put into a home for orphans and half orphans when she was about 8 years old along with a younger sister. Her father had just died and my gr. grandmother could not care for all the children. My grandmother had very fond memories growing up at "Edgeton or Edgedon" I don't know how to spell the name of the home. I do know that it is no longer around because the building was made into a sr. citizen's apt. complex. I would love to find out what happened to the records from this orphanage. I have yet to find anyone who know which one it is. I"m hoping that my grandmother got the name right. I do not even know the exact location in Baltimore. My grandmother was Ruth Schwartz and her sister was Elsie. Does anyone else remember this home?

Rose Higgins,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 05:44:25 2001



BRADLEY
Greene County, Missouri, USA
1888-1900?

       

I am seeking information on my Grandmother, Addie BRADLEY, and her three brothers, (names unkown) other than BRADLEY. Their mother, Kate,(Catie) JENNINGS BRADLEY,(age 27) died Dec.1888 in Greene County, near Cove Springs, MO. Their father was James W. BRADLEY. The children were born, abt. 1880, 1882, 1884,Addie b. 27 July 1885, and the last child was born Dec. 1886. Following a search of Census records for Missouri 1900- 1910, no evidence of Addie or her siblings were found, nor James W. BRADLEY ,with any children. Addie was not found until 1907 when she was 22 and married Issac Denton DOBBS in Siloam Springs, AR> We are missing 13 years of her life and cannot find any information about her brothers. We feel that following the death of her mother, she was placed with her siblings, possibly in an orphanage in Missouri. Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Rosa Erwin Rood,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 05:53:25 2001



Erwin
San Angelo , TX
In the late 1970 or early 1980

       

I am searching for Shawn, Charlie, and John Henry Erwin two of them were born in Germany somewhere and on in the US. The parents were in the airforce and I do not know why the children were removed from the home in San Angelo, TX but I do know the chldren were placed in the care of the state of TX I do not know the name of the home they were in. If anyone or these boys read this please contact me I am their Aunt and I only saw them twice and they were very young at the time but they also need to know many things have changed and even if they do not want to know their parents I would love to meet them and get to know them.

Rosa Erwin Rood,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 05:56:59 2001



Erwin
San Angelo , TX
In the late 1970 or early 1980

       

I am searching for Shawn, Charlie, and John Henry Erwin two of them were born in Germany somewhere and one in the US The parents were in the airforce and I do not know why the children were removed from the home in San Angelo, TX but I do know the chldren were placed in the care of the state of TX I do not know the name of the home they were in. If anyone or these boys read this please contact me I am their Aunt and I only saw them twice and they were very young at the time but they also need to know many things have changed and even if they do not want to know their parents I would love to meet them and get to know them.

Debbie Waddell,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 07:06:10 2001



William L. Hannah
Mississippi, USA


       

Looking for info on William L. Hannah, b. 4-1-1855 probably NC and died 2-27-1920 in Smith County, Mississippi. Supposedly, Will and at least one brother came to Mississippi as orphans. I have been told that he was left with a doctor in Brandon, Rankin Co., Mississippi and that his brother went on to possibly the Delta region of the state. Also I have been told that he went to either North or South Carolina as an adult to visit a brother who owned an orchard. He sent fruit trees, etc. back to MS by train. Would like to find out who his parents and siblings were. His death certificate states under "parents" that he was "left alone as an infant". Thanks. (3-8-2001)

Melissa Chappell Uttendorfsky,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 07:45:12 2001



Kestler
Middletown, NY Orange County
1910/1911-1920

       

I am looking for information on the family of Joseph John Kestler and his 2 brothers, George and Peter. Their father's name was George Kestler and their mother's name was Josephine Mary Farrell Kestler. They were born in the Sullivan County, NY area: Joseph in 1905, George in 1908, and Peter in 1910 or 1911.Josephine died in child birth with Peter and George soon affter. The boys were placed in an orphan's home in Middletown, NY. Joseph, my grandfather, went to live with a family named Riggs or Riggsy sometime in his teens. Joseph died in 1952 when my mother was 6 and doesn't remember much. Joseph had an uncle William who was too young at the time to take the boys. He died in Pa. in the 1970's. Does anybody know the name of the orphan's home and where the records may have gone? All of this information is from my mother's older sisters and my grandfather's SS application. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Rochelle Dirden,   [email protected] ,    Thu Mar 8 08:49:20 2001
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Webster City, Iowa
About 1916

       

I am in search of an orphanage located in the Webster City area. My grandmother and I believe two of her sisters were there around 1916 after their mother ran off with another man and the father could not care for them. She had older sisters that were able to take care of themselves and eventually they came and got her from the orphanage. I am very interested in finding the name of the orphanage in the Webster City, IA area. Rochelle

Marian M. Parsons,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 08:51:50 2001



Flora Bell Souder
born in New Dover, Ohio; Union Co. Children's Home, Union Co. OH
1885; 1895

       

I am looking for information on my grandmother, Flora Bell Souder, born 26 Apr 1884. The information she had was that her father died about a month before she was born and that her mother died shortly after she was born. I discovered her mother's maiden name, Trowbridge, when I obtained a copy of her marriage license. She was raised by her maternal grandmother until she was 18 months old when she was placed in the Union County Children's Home, Marysville, Union Co. OH. At 18 months she was indentured to E. Crawford and Maria Hathaway Reed who lived in Haven, Tama Co. IA. At the age of 10 years (about 1895) she was sent back to the Children's Home because of the Reed's failing health. She was then adopted by Ambrose and Lucinda Barlow Woodruff. She stayed with them until she was 18 years old when she returned to the Reeds and took care of them until she married my grandfather, Elnathan Hathaway Whitmore. I am trying to find information on her parents but only knowing their last names is all the information I have. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Mary Miller Spanoudakis,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 09:14:02 2001



REYNOLDS
Tacoma, WA
1908-1910

       

My grandfather, Andrew Eugene REYNOLDS, was born 2-1-1908 in Tacoma, WA possibly in St. Joseph's Hospital. Family history states that A. Eugene was "adopted" by Agnes Jessie Kitch Reynolds and Harry J. Reynolds when he was approximately two years of age. My great grandmother and grandfather, originally from Mercer and Lawrence County, PA, lived on North Lawrence Street in Tacoma in 1910 (as referenced by a Tacoma Daily News clipping). Jessie REYNOLDS was a member of the Lawrence Street Sewing Club and Harry REYNOLDS worked as a freight conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Evidently, Jessie first encountered my grandfather in a Catholic orphanage when he was two years old, and suffering from malnutrition and club feet. He may have been born to an actress in the area. It is my understanding that after my grandfather had corrective surgery he was united with my great grandparents. I don't know if there was a formal adoption proceeding. The Reynolds' returned to New Castle, PA where they lived out their lives. My grandfather learned, quite by accident, in the 1950s that he was not Harry and Jessie's biological child. It was after his death on 5-27-1983 that I requested his birth certificate from WA Vital Records. What I received was a Delayed Certificate of Birth listing only Jessie and Harry as his parents and stating that A.E. Reynolds was baptized in New Castle, PA in 1913. I have contacted (by phone) the St. Joseph Medical Center and was told that they have no records from the early 1900s. This is the newspaper clipping that I referenced above: Tacoma Daily News - 1910 An informal afternoon for the Lawrence Avenue Sewing club was given Thursday by Mrs. H. J. Reynolds at her home, 1011 North Lawrence Avenue, complimentary to a small group of club friends. The guests brought their needlework and spent a pleasant time chatting informally and discussing affairs of neighborhood interest. At 4 o'clock the hostess served refreshments in buffet fashion, assisted by members of the club. The rooms were charmingly decorated with garden flowers and late roses. Mrs. Reynolds' guests including Mrs. E. A Lynn, Mrs. Edward Grant, Mrs. B. R. Chester, Mrs. Rollo Dyce, Mrs. R. Thompson, Mrs. H. M. Duncan, Mrs. R. Wiley, Mrs. A. Bordeaux, Mrs. C. Lemaster, Mrs. John Lemaster and Miss Barbara Lynn. Any information on orphanges in the Tacoma,WA area during the early 1900s or any information at all regarding this post would be greatly appreciated.

Ramona,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 09:32:36 2001



Hicks
Lincoln, Nebraska
1916

       

I am seeking information on the adoption of my Mother. Her name at birth was Gertrude Rowlett Hicks. It is said that her birth parents were Earl & Rose Hicks. Apparently, Rose died in childbirth & Earl put my Mother up for adoption. She was adopted by Louis & Anna Dehning when she was 8 months old. She was baptised 2 months before the adoption was final. Her name was changed to Nora Gertrude. We are not sure if she was born in Lincoln or if that's where the orphanage was. Any information, no matter how small, will be appreciated. She was born January 15, 1916, baptised in July, 1916 & adopted in September 1916. Thank you. Ramona

Glenn Edmison,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 10:28:22 2001



MOREHEAD
Pennsylvania
1841-1860

       

Looking for information about six (6) Morehead brothers. Mother, Ann McKay Morehead dead. Father, Andrew Morehead unable to care for youngsters and work placed them in orpanage. Know only one name, Joseph Charles Morehead (my gg grandfather) born in 1842. Lost touch with rest of brothers. Know Joseph passed through Iowa. Eventurally homesteaded near Goldendale, WA. All by family word of mouth. Perhaps Huntingdon Co., PA, Perhaps Philladelphia. Appreciate any assistance.

George Whitesell,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 10:47:05 2001



Sechrist, Seachrist
York County Pennsylvania
1846-1860?

       

Looking for the parents and siblings of Ira Sechrist who we think was born in York County Pennsylvania in 1846. We believe he was orphaned by 1850.

D.Palermo,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 11:26:35 2001



Margaret Mary Reynolds
Home For Dependent Children 531 East 86th Street New York City, New York
5

       

Looking for information about The Catholic Home Bureau for Dependent Children 477 Madison Ave.New York City N.Y.and Home for Dependent Children 531 East 86th Street New York City, N.Y.during the years 1910-1915. Katie Reynolds gave birth to Margaret Mary Jan.9, 1910 at Masmercordia Hospital, New York. Katie was born in Ireland in 1892 and resided in New Haven,Ct.Margaret Mary was left at the hospital and later resided at the orphanages.She was adopted at age 5 by John and Josephine Gleason. Any information would be appreciated.

Patricia Swaney KETELS,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 11:43:58 2001



SWANEY, SWEENEY
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
1850

       

Searching for names of parents of my grandfather, David A. SWANEY. He was listed in the 1850 Manuscript Census of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in an "Orphan Assylum", age 6, along with a sister, Melissa, age 5. It is believed there was also a brother, William, age 11, since he appeared in the same numerical sequence. The surname shown is SWEENEY, but it is felt this is the correct individual because of age and place; and from Civil War records it is known he had a sister, Melissa. My father never knew any aunts, uncles, cousins, or grandparents; and all siblings are no longer living. There are no living persons from whom I might find this information. David Swaney died in Kansas in 1911.

pam jesseph,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 12:08:37 2001



robinson
salvation army house for unwed mothers,wichita,kansas,u.s.a.
b.april 15,1953

       

mother looking for daughter adopted from wichita,ks mother isleta irene robinson. married calvin gustus if anyone could help It sure would be appreciated thank.

Linda HANNAN Radcliff ,   [email protected] ,    Thu Mar 8 12:20:26 2001



HANAN / HANNAN / HANNON
New York or St. Louis, Missouri
1880 - before 1900

       

I am searching for the parents and siblings of my Grandfather, FRANK H. HANAN/ HANNAN/ HANNON. His death Certificate, which has the spelling of HANUM, states that he was born 1880 in St. Louis, Missouri. Father-Unknown believed b. Ireland; Mother-Unknown believed b. Missouri; Family Lore is that FRANK was orphaned at a very early age and possibly sent to Kansas to work on the farms. No record has been located to verify this. Another record of one of his daughters Birth Certificates, indicate that FRANK HANNAN born in NEW YORK ?? FRANK H. HANNAN is first located on the 1910 Census for Ellis County, Kansas, married to a Sarah KUHN; No marriage record located. FRANK AND SARAH HANNAN Had the following children. Clarence b. 1900; Frank; Joseph; Roy Virgil; Robert Henry; Susan Francis; Thomas Eugene; Madge Roberta; Dorothy May; Kenneth Dale; and the twins Ona "Fern" and Ole LaVerne "Bud" Hannan, all born in Ellis & Reno County, Kansas. OLE LAVERNE "Bud" HANNAN is my Father. Now there is one factor in this HANAN / HANNAN / HANNON LINE that may help to lead to any possible connections. That is the fact that FRANK H. HANNAN had inherited a rare disease, known as HUNTINGTONS CHOREA or HUNTINGTONS DISEASE, as it is now known. This heritary gene is passed from Parent to child, with a 50/50 chance of the child inheriting the disease also. As of today there is still no known Cure. Several of FRANK'S children did inherit this disease and it is still going through this line. I "Thank God" that my Father "Bud" HANNAN was fortunate NOT to inherit the Gene and therefore HD has stopped in my line. Frank H. HANAN / HANNAN / HANNON died October 1 1937 in Clarinda State Mental Institution in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. He is buried in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. This line has been extremely difficult to trace. "Thank You" for assistance you may be able to provide. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Linda HANNAN Radcliff [email protected]

patricia king,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 13:19:46 2001



gooding
Autauga County Alabama
1949- 60

       

Melinda and Arminda GOODING were twins orphaned during the plague of 1849/50. They were full-blood Indian, we think. They are listed with the family of Obediah Gilmore in 1850. There may have been other children.

Joel B. Keith,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 13:29:55 2001



Miller (from Milishauskas which is Lithuanian)
City of Worcester, MA
1909 - 1925

       

I am in search of any information (ie, siblings, more info on parents, name(s) of orphanage(s)) pertaining to Joseph James Miller, son of James (Milishauskas, changed to:)Miller & Anna "Annie Klein" (Ludwaytis) Milishauskas. He was born on 19 Dec 1909, in the City of Worcester, MA. His mother died in 1912, his father in 1918. He may have had siblings, among them possibly Ann Miller, and James Joseph "Jim" Miller. Any info please forward to Joel B. Keith at [email protected] I am the grandson of Joseph J. Miller.

Darin Grimsley,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 14:21:20 2001



George Irving Grimsley
Lyon County, Kansas
1867-1900

       

Looking for confirmation or not if George Irving Grimsley was adopted. His d.o.b. 27 Oct. 1867, parents were John Smith Grimsley and Katherine Drake. I have seen in several sources that he was adopted by John and Katherine, i have also senn several sources that indicate he was their natural born son. What is somewhat confusing and leads me to believe in the possibility of his adoption are two facts: in a time when everyone else in my tree is having 10 kids, why did John and Katherine have only one, and why did they wait 7 years after they were married?

Laura Tanton,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 15:06:08 2001



Walker, Victoria Marie
Allegheny Co., PA
1906 / 1913

       

Victoria Marie Walker was born on 8 Jan 1893 in Homestead, Allegheny Co., PA to Andy Walker and mother's name not known. Victoria was the 13th child. Her mother passed away a few weeks after Victoria was born. Of the 13 children, only two lived to adulthood. Victoria had an older brother, but I am not sure of his name (maybe Walter?). Victoria was about 13 when her father died in 1906,leaving Victoria and her brother without any family. Victoria grew up in an orphange in Allegheny Co., PA. She later married John Dasharion, had four children of her own, and moved to Michigan. I am looking for her mother's name. I am also looking for her brother's name, and hopefully reunite with the brother's family.

Cecile Lusby,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 16:58:22 2001
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Lynch, Frances
St.Sylvestre church, St.Patrice de Beaurivage parish, near Quebec City,Quebec
~1862- 1872

       

I am trying to find any descendants of Jamesand Margaret Lynch ( who were married from 1843-1862, when Margaret died. The younger children were sent to an Irish Orphanage in the area around Quebec . I am looking for descendants of Emma Johanna Lynch(b 1862), Michael Lynch(b.1860), Agnes Lynch(b.1857) or Margaret Mary(b.1856), My great- grandmother was Frances, who left the orphanage and traveled to Des Moines, Cheyenne, married Wm.Main and moved to Fresno, where they raised 11 children. I do not know anything about her years in the orphanage.

Edith Sherwood,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 18:25:07 2001



WOLF
St. Louis, Missouri or Quincy, Illinois
abt 1874

       

My grandfather, Henry Wolf and his siblings, Antone, Rinehart, and Catherine, children of Mathias Wolff were placed in an orphanage after their mother died about 1865 in Illinois or St. Louis, Missouri. I find them with their father and step-mother in 1870 in St. Louis. However, family members say Catherine was adopted by some people named Beckman and her brothers lost track of her. I would like to locate her descendants or find out what happened to her.

Pat Brown,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 19:27:03 2001



ELLINGSWORTHS
Friends Home for Children, Philadelphia, Pa.
1900-1904

       

I am searching for sisters of MARY ELLINGSWORTH of Philadelphia, Pa. Apparently her parents, Lemuel and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Leahy Ellingsworth were too poor to care for the 4 daughters and placed these Catholic children in the nearest shelter which was a Quaker establishment called FRIENDS HOME FOR CHILDREN. Mary (or Marie as we knew her) had 3 sisters named MARGARET bn 1895, FLORENCE bn 1897, and CATHERINE (KATIE) bn 1899. My grandmother Marie was "farmed out" to Delaware. Her sister Margaret or Maggie went to New Jersey but I haven't been able to trace Florence or Katie. Their older brother, Lemuel,Jr.stayed at home with the parents as he was old enough to earn money to help the family. If anyone is or knows decendents of FLORENCE AND CATHERINE ELLINGSWORTH I would love to hear from you. Thanks in advance.

Ruth Ellis,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 19:31:40 2001



Riley/Reilly/Reily
London, Ontario, Canada
N/A

       

Children of Thomas Riley b.1822 md. abt 1864 to Mary Ann Clerk or Carmichael, lived in Downie Twp.,Perth, Ontario, Canada. Catherine Riley b. 6 May 1867 kept by father md. John Ellis. Luke Riley ca 1865 stayed with grandmother Margaret Riley & uncle Luke Riley. Other siblings were taken to the Catholic Home on Huron St. West in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, then transported to the Catholic Diocese on Windermere Avenue, in London, North, Ontario, Canada. I don't know how many children there were. I contacted the place and sent some money but they would not give their names, though they had them. They gave me instead names of Luke Riley's children, which I already had. They should be on one of the Census of London, Ont. Canada, but I have not found them. I would appreciate seeing a Canadian Census that gives the names of children in Orphanage Homes.

Chris Stanga,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 22:07:34 2001



Hunt?
Rowan County, Kentucky


       

George McClellan Hunt was born (reportedly) in Rowan County Kentucky in 1866. The oral tradition says that his father died after an accident where an axe handle flew off and impaled his leg with subsequent sepsis and death. Hunt may be an assumed name. Reportedly, he was adopted out to a dentist in Kansas who abused him. He ran away and lived (we think this is where he assumed the name "Hunt")with another family. Eventually, he lived in Haysville, Kansas (1886), his last residence before marrying Sadie Maude Steadman and settling in Wichita, Kansas. He and Sadie had five children (May, Walter, Harold, Loyd and Roy). I am searching for any clues into his past - and real surname. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might recognize this story. I would also appreciate any suggestions!

Karen Rhodes,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 8 23:56:18 2001



Rhodes, Rhoades
Ross County, Ohio
about 1885- 1890

       

Andrew Lewis RHODES (or RHOADES) and his brother Harley were placed in an orphanage in Ross County, Ohio, near either Chillicothe or Roxabell. I have no information on his parents, and would like to find out something. His father had either died or left, and his mother could not support her children. Once she got back on her feet, she returned for them. Harley was still there, according to the family story, but Andrew had already been adopted. He was raised by a family named Schuster, near Chillicothe.

Karen Rhodes,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 9 00:02:01 2001



Curl
Near Logansport, Indiana
About 1890-1900

       

My grandmother was Ruth Ella CURL, who was adopted by a family named NAVE, and she took that as her surname. I have no information on either her birth parents or her adoptive parents. She married my grandfather, Benjamin Franklin REED, who died in a railroad accident, possibly in Logansport, in 1917, leaving her with three small children, including my mother. The REED family took the children and two of the REEDs, Perry Wilmer and Don Francis, adopted the children. I don't know whether Ruth was ever actually placed in an orphanage, or the adoption was taken care of privately.

Joyce Smith,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 9 06:31:35 2001



Ireland
Maryland
1746-1772

       

I am searching for info on WILLIAM IRELAND, b. abt 1746 either in Europe or on shipboard. He arrived in Maryland (ship unknown) as an orphan. The story is that he was given the name IRELAND because he looked Irish. He married Mary Lowther, and their son, Alexander, was born in MD abt 1772.

john hansman,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 9 18:54:30 2001



doolin



       

during the the irish potato famine (2) two of my ancestors arrived in canada orphaned. kathleen, and her brother michael. kathleen was adopted by a family named walsh, they changed her name to mary ann. they later moved to the cleveland ohio area. michael was adopted and taken out west. if anyone knows anything about these two please contact me. thanks john d. hansman

Linda Johnson,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 9 22:28:28 2001



Bemis
Westerly, RI , Cavendish, VT, Windham Co., CT
1876-189?

       

I am looking for my ggrandmother Carrie Bemis. I was told she was raised in Cavendish. VT. On my grandmother's birth certicate it states Carrie was born in Westerly,RI. She might haved lived in an 100F Odd Fellows orphanage at one time, as according to her obituary in 1946, she was very active in the ladies auxiliary. I have yet to find her on either census records. She married H. Eugene Brower and lived in Windham County, CT until moving to NJ in the 30's.

Pat Phillips,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 10 09:31:57 2001



Hess
Pocahontas, West Virginia
1880

       

I don't know if my grandmother, Lelia Hess, was an orphan or not. She is listed in the 1880 census for West Virginia as living with F.S. and Catherine A. Cochran. I believe she was 10 years old at the time. I have found no record of her prior to this time. She, in turn, had or adopted a daughter Anna Lee Hess prior to 1900. She married Andrew N. Taylor Sept 02, 1900. Thanks in advance for any help. pat phillips

Joyce Collins,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 10 11:00:01 2001



Clark
Scott County, Missouri
ca 1917

       

I am looking for information on the Poor Farm that was located in Scott County, MO. My father told of his father being sent to the "poor farm" and taking him with him. He was adopted by a Lawrence LeGrand. I believe that Mr. LeGrand paid off my grandfather's debts in return for the adoption. My grandmother hired an attorney, Valentine Perkins, to get my father back.

Joanne Bergeron,   [email protected] ,    Sat Mar 10 14:48:48 2001



Whitman Mass.
1888-1903

       

Looking for information on the children of Henry S. Collins and his wife Hattie F. Ryder who both died before Dec. 1902.Following children left: Estelle Francis March 5,1887 William Henry June 22, 1888 Opal May June 17,1892 Flora Esther Aug. 21,1894 Ernestine Sanford July 30, 1896 (my grandmother) Ida Amira April 5, 1898 Ernestine adopted by family in East Bridgewater.Estelle brought up by Aunt ? Looking for the remaining children?

fred mason,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 10 14:52:46 2001



tetrault,tatro
convent in fitchburg,mass
circa 1880

       

my paternal grandmother,born LYDIA M. TETRAULT 1875-76 in townsend,mass was sent at a young age along with 4 sisters,to a convent in fitchburg,mass.mother's name was julia lidoux--father was marcus tetrault.that is all the info i have--please help with any and all related info! thanks fred

Sharon,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 10 19:09:51 2001



LEON WELLINGTON BOARDWAY
1889 to ?, ME, MA?; from ? to 1908, MO; and from 1908-1950 KS, Philippines, CA, CO, NE?, TX


       

LEON WELLINGTON BOARDWAY, b.1889, possibly Maine or Mass. Said he grew up in Augusta, Maine. Said his mother was born Breton France and spoke French; father born Maine. He would not discuss his childhood and did not even reveal the names of his parents. His wife said she thought he told her that his mother died when he was a child and that he had a sister. He left home sometime before 1908 and turns up in St. Louis, MO that year. He learned the WATCHMAKING trade sometime before 1908 and pursued it as a hobby throughout his life. He joined the Army in St. Louis in 1908, and named WILL PFEIFFER of St. Louis as his next of kin but acknowledged that Will Pfeiffer was not a relative. I am not confident of the details he gave in the records, because I know he fibbed about his age to join the Army. He also may have fibbed about his place of birth and possibly even changed his name. He seemed to be wanting to escape something bad from childhood. I have surmised that he was orphaned and would like to find out if that is the case. I know a lot about his life from about 1920 until his death in 1950. Want to find the identity of his family of origin, and would like to find descendants of any siblings he may have had. If this sounds familiar, please email: [email protected]

sandra novak,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 10 22:05:39 2001



st rose's milwaukee,wisconsin
1934-1939

       

looking for any information on my mother.She lost her mother at the age 12 she was put in a luther ophange in wisconsin about 1930 then transfer to st rose,s in milwaukee in 1934. I know her fathers name was edgar kessell and her mothers name was marie fehr and my mothers name is marcella kessell she was born st paul minnesota 1918

Lisa Wagner,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 04:36:57 2001



Falkner or Faulkner
Born in Louisiana 1873 or 74; lived in deBastrop Twp, Ashley Co, AR
1880 through 1905

       

Looking for my great grandfather's parents. On the 1880 census for Ashley Co, AR my great-grandfather, John W. Stewart, is listed as John Falkner age 7 bn in LA; parents born in AL; ward of Abraham (Alexander) and Amanda (nee Williams) Stewart. No other children, but there is a James Griffith, laborer, listed with them and he, too, was born in LA. On the 1900 census John Falkner is listed with Alexander and Amanda Stewart as John W. Stewart, son, bn March 18, 1874 in LA. John was married to Lula M. Lindsey from 12/1892 to 1905. He disappeared after the death of Amanda Williams Stewart. Alexander Stewart passed away in 1900. Both of them are buried in Bell Cemetery in Ashley Co, AR.

Tracy A. Main,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 07:21:13 2001



Dorney, O,Dorney, O'Dornaigh, Dawney,
Ireland, possibly County Cork,
unknown

       

I am at a dead end. I am trying to find out any information on my great-grandfather James Edward Dorney. Here is what I have so far: Name: James Edward Dorney DOB: abt. 1891 Place: Ireland (possibly Co. Cork) Married: Ellen McDonald Date: 11/26/1912 Place: Providence, RI, USA Died: abt. 1965 Place: Providence, RI, USA At some point between the date of his birth and the date of his marriage he came to the United States. Possibly through Boston or NY. The Children of this marriage were: James Edward Dorney Jr.(born 6/30/1913 in Providence RI) Raymond N. Dorney Ellen Dorothea Leah John (died in infancy) James Edward Dorney Jr. Married Marion Louise Heeks and had three children: James Edward Dorney III, Marilyn Edith Dorney and Raymond Paul Dorney. James Edward Dorney III married Joan Mary Caimano and had four children: James Edward Dorney IV, Tracy Ann Dorney (me) Sherry Lee Dorney and Kelly Lynn Dorney. James Edward Dorney IV married Stacey Blanchard and had two children: James Edward Dorney V and Jessica Lynn Dorney. The only other background I have is that there is that James Edward Dorney was an orphan. Also that he worked for The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company in Providence RI. Anyone with information may contact me through e-mail.

Tracy A. Main,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 07:33:23 2001



Dorney, O,Dorney, O'Dornaigh, Dawney,
Ireland, possibly County Cork,


       

I am at a dead end. I am trying to find out any information on my great-grandfather James Edward Dorney. Here is what I have so far: Name: James Edward Dorney DOB: abt. 1891 Place: Ireland (possibly Co. Cork) Married: Ellen McDonald Date: 11/26/1912 Place: Providence, RI, USA Died: abt. 1965 Place: Providence, RI, USA At some point between the date of his birth and the date of his marriage he came to the United States. Possibly through Boston or NY. The Children of this marriage were: James Edward Dorney Jr.(born 6/30/1913 in Providence RI) Raymond N. Dorney Ellen Dorothea Leah John (died in infancy) James Edward Dorney Jr. Married Marion Louise Heeks and had three children: James Edward Dorney III, Marilyn Edith Dorney and Raymond Paul Dorney. James Edward Dorney III married Joan Mary Caimano and had four children: James Edward Dorney IV, Tracy Ann Dorney (me) Sherry Lee Dorney and Kelly Lynn Dorney. James Edward Dorney IV married Stacey Blanchard and had two children: James Edward Dorney V and Jessica Lynn Dorney. The only other background I have is that there is that James Edward Dorney was an orphan. Also that he worked for The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company in Providence RI. Anyone with information may contact me through e-mail.

Jan Holland,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 14:47:51 2001



McGinley
PA
1840's-1850's

       

James McGinley of County Donegal, Ireland and wife Margaret O'Brian b. ca 1816 Philadelphia, PA both died when their children were quite young. Children: John b. 1842, PA; Daniel b. 1846, PA; and a 3rd child -possibly a daughter. The three children were placed in an orphanage probably in the late 1840's to mid 1850's. Would like to find out more about James and Margaret and locate 3rd child. Believe John married his first cousin Nellie Ellen McGinley and spent most of their lives in Stevensville, MT. Daniel m. Mary O'Connell and spent most of their lives in WA.

Jane Molen,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 15:34:37 2001



MOLEN
Adams County, OH or Lewis County, KY
1859- 1947

       

I'm looking for the parents of my great-grandfather, JASPER NEWTON MOLEN, born 3-Mar-1859 in Adams County, OH. Due to a courthouse fire there is no record of his birth. He died 13-Jul-1947 in Wheelersburg, OH. According to a marriage bond, his parents were both born in Lewis County, KY, but I do not know their names. Oral history is that Jasper was an orphan, and no one in the family knows any more about him. One of his sons thinks he was told that Jasper was raised in an orphanage in Adams County, OH, but I have not been able to find any records to substantiate this. Also, he supposedly knew that he had a brother, but never knew his brother's name. It's also possible that he was raised in Lewis County, KY, as it is just across the Ohio River from Adams County, OH. Does anyone have any information about orhpanages in these two counties? What about adoption records or foster homes? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Robert Wilcox,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 15:37:07 2001



Hopkins
St Catharines Ontario Canada
i900 to 1931

       

Jhn Hopkins is buried in Victoria Lawn cemetery in the Veterans area Born in England 1886 died in Niagara Falls 1931 Had a son who was adopted from the StCatharines orphanage about 1910 by the norman fretz family in Vineland Ontario May have had sister who Married a Green [potographer} in the city of St Catharines. Edward G. Fretz married a Dora Haymaker from Waterloo County and raised 5 children in Vineland 1926 to 1960 My wife Doreen would be intersted in Knowing about her pateranal Grandfather

Robert Wilcox,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 15:38:11 2001



Hopkins
St Catharines Ontario Canada
i900 to 1931

       

John Hopkins is buried in Victoria Lawn cemetery in the Veterans area Born in England 1886 died in Niagara Falls 1931 Had a son who was adopted from the StCatharines orphanage about 1910 by the norman fretz family in Vineland Ontario May have had sister who Married a Green [photographer} in the city of St Catharines. Edward G. Fretz married a Dora Haymaker from Waterloo County and raised 5 children in Vineland 1926 to 1960 My wife Doreen would be intersted in Knowing about her paternal Grandfather

Jenny Leonard,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 20:11:54 2001



Dunn
Minneapolis Children Home Minn
1900

       

HI I AM SEARCHING FOR OUR GRANDFATHER PARENTS HE WAS BORN IN 1890 IN GALATIA ILL, AND HIS PARENTS DIED I GUESS, AND HE FRED DUNN AND BROTHER GLENN DUNN AND OTHER SIBLING TO MINNEAPOLIS MINN TO THE ORPHANAGE HOME IN THE CENSUS I FOUND HIM LIVING AS A BORDER IN THE LEONARD HOME HE WAS NEVER ADOPTED BY THEM BUT HE TOOK THEIR NAME HIS BROTHER GLENN WAS ADOPTED BY STEVENS , IF ANY ONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE HOME IN MINNEAPOLIS MINN, OR ON THE DUNN'S FROM ILL, I WOULD LIKE TO FINE FRED DUNN PARENTS AND WHAT HAPPEN TO THEM, THANKS JENNY

Sharon Noble,   [email protected],    Sun Mar 11 21:36:07 2001



Martinson, Martinsen, Martisen
hennepin County, MN.


       

Looking for my father's family. He was told his mother died when he was born and he was given up for adoption. He was told he was born Jan. 1,1910 in Hennepin Co. Minnesota. He was supposedly the youngest of 5 or 6 children. He was adopted by Orin and Sarah (Sadie ) Hinds. He was told his name at birth was Martinson, Martinsen, Martisen. Would be grateful for any information.Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] Thank you, Sharon Noble

Millicent Cooper,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 08:10:06 2001



Marguerite Armstrong
Northern Home for Friendless Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1906 - 1916

       

I am looking for information on the orphanage, Northern Home for Friendless Children at 23rd and Green St in Philadelphia, PA. Marguerite (real name was Margaret) and her brother Walter Armstrong were placed there after the death of their father. Could someone tell if the children had to go court before they could be placed in an orphanage? I have checked the orphans court records in Philadelphia and can find no listing of such an event. Were placement records sealed? Margaret Armstrong was my mother and I am trying to get information about the home.

Donna Kent,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 13:11:53 2001



Minneapolis, MN
1940-1941?

       

Looking for any information on the adoption on "Eugene" born October 4th, 1940 in Sauk Centre, North Dakota. Adopted by the Erskin Kent family from Detriot Lakes, MN. All we know is his mother gave him up for adoption at age 18months because she was very young.

Lori Cleaves,   CLEAVES [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 11:03:18 2001



Jane Ursula BROWN
Clifornia or Oregon


       

I am searching for JANE URSULA BROWN, born 30 May 1915 in Alameda County, CA. Jane's father was LELAND STANFORD BROWN born in California 9 August 1869, died in Agnews, Alameda County, CA on 18 June 1928. His parents were HARVY(?)BROWN and AUGUSTA FLOWER both born in NY. He had three brothers: WILLIAM Q. BROWN, FRED BROWN and ROBERT HORNER BROWN who died in Los Angeles County 24 March 1943. Jane's mother was SARAH M. SWALLEY, born in St. Louis, MO 25 April 1886 and died in Eugene, Lane County, OR on 14 June 1929. Her parents were DANIEL SWALLEY (born in PA) and SAREPTA (EPPIE) HARRIS (born in OH). Eppie Harris married JOSEPH MOTTELL before she married Daniel Swalley. Jane's mother had two half-siblings: JOSEPH JASON MOTTELL and Mrs. L.C. (RUTH) CLEAVES; and three full siblings: HARRY MARTELL SWALLEY, ARTHUR ST. CLAIR SWALLEY, and Mrs. ED P. (EDNA) SELBY. I don't know what happened to Jane after her mother died. Lane County, OR, and the Oregon Historical Society say there are no guardianship or adoption records for her. I do know that she did not go to the Cleaves family. Information about any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Lori Cleaves,   CLEAVES [email protected],    Mon Mar 12 11:04:16 2001



Jane Ursula BROWN
California or Oregon


       

I am searching for JANE URSULA BROWN, born 30 May 1915 in Alameda County, CA. Jane's father was LELAND STANFORD BROWN born in California 9 August 1869, died in Agnews, Alameda County, CA on 18 June 1928. His parents were HARVY(?) BROWN and AUGUSTA FLOWER both born in NY. He had three brothers: WILLIAM Q. BROWN, FRED BROWN and ROBERT HORNER BROWN who died in Los Angeles County 24 March 1943. Jane's mother was SARAH M. SWALLEY, born in St. Louis, MO 25 April 1886 and died in Eugene, Lane County, OR on 14 June 1929. Her parents were DANIEL SWALLEY (born in PA) and SAREPTA (EPPIE) HARRIS (born in OH). Eppie Harris married JOSEPH MOTTELL before she married Daniel Swalley. Jane's mother had two half-siblings: JOSEPH JASON MOTTELL and Mrs. L.C. (RUTH) CLEAVES; and three full siblings: HARRY MARTELL SWALLEY, ARTHUR ST. CLAIR SWALLEY, and Mrs. ED P. (EDNA) SELBY. I don't know what happened to Jane after her mother died. Lane County, OR, and the Oregon Historical Society say there are no guardianship or adoption records for her. I do know that she did not go to the Cleaves family. Information about any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Joyce Hyde,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 13 09:48:24 2001



Vermilion County Orphanage, Vermilion County, Illinois
1932- 1936

       

My dad, Wesley E. Ford, (born 1919) and 2 of his brothers spent 4 years of his life in this orphanage. His father died in 1929, leaving his mother to take care of 5 children. She developed cervical cancer, leaving her unable to take care of the kids by 1932, when she was placed in a hospital/nursing home at that time, until she died in 1939. My dad would often tell us stories of this orphanage, the one I remember the most was how much he grew to hate tapioca pudding - he said they would serve it to the kids, and it looked like little eyeballs in the pudding! Which I think is particularly funny, because my dad can eat anything and everything on this planet that is edible, but he won't go near tapioca pudding! Anyway, I'm looking for anyone that served their time in this orphanage, my dad is still alive, he's 81 years old, and I think he might like to correspond with fellow "inmates".

Carter Rogers,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 13 14:36:02 2001



ROGERS
Camden, N.J./ Philadelphia, PA area
c1870

       

I am looking for records pertaining to my grandfather, Albert Henry ROGERS, b Jan 20, 1860, probably in NJ. His father, Nelson ROGERS was a seacaptain. He was orphaned c 1870 and raised by aunts in the vicinity of Racine, Wisconsin. When he was living he spoke of being able to see Philadelphia from his home. Census records cite his berth as being in NJ but no records have been found of his birth, his father's marriage to Anna ?, his father's death, or any 1860 or 1870 census records of the family. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. Carter Rogers

Janis Stanley,   [email protected],    Tue Mar 13 16:22:03 2001



JERRETT
Toledo, OH
1875-1879

       

Looking for info. on my great-grandfather Joseph David JERRETT b. 24 Feb. 1873 Cleveland, OH, Known siblings Vincent & Nell left at Toledo, OH orphanage. Mother took twin infant girls with her. Not sure of date the children were left at the orphanage. Joseph David Jerrett was taken to Texas by the Bonnell family in 1879. He was 6 yrs. old at the time.

John Keith,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 14 21:41:37 2001



Sewell E. Abbott
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
/

       

I'm looking for info on my Great Grandfather, Sewell E. Abbott. He was born in Epping or Kingston NH on 4-17 or 24-1865. He had a brother Arthur E. born on 5-3-1868 in Chester, NH. Their parents were Sewell A.& Alice L. Tenney Abbott. Sewell A. died in Jan. 1870. In 6-1870, Alice L. was at the Rockingham County Farm, without her children. Family rumors are Arthur was raised by her family, but Sewell(Everett) was sent to an orphanage! Anything will help, THANKS: JOHN KEITH

Denise Miller,   [email protected],    Fri Mar 16 16:31:36 2001



BORIN, BOWERS
Brooklyn, NY


       

I'm looking for my great-grandfather, Edward Borin Bowers. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on 13 Mar 1884 as Edward Borin. After his father died his mother had to give the youngest two children Edward and Will up for adoption. They were sent west on the Orphan Trains in 1888. Will was only 2 years old when he was adopted by the Clifton family in Independence, MO. My Edward was adopted by Daniel and Marie Bowers of Lamar, MO. I found Daniel and Marie Bowers in the 1880 MO census. They then moved to Salt Lake City, UT, where I found them with Edward in the 1900 UT census.

Kimberly Paul,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 20:28:30 2001



Williams
PA


       

Hi: I am looking for Abraham Williams and his family. I have been told that the children of Abraham were appointed guardians in the Orphans Court in Lancaster, PA. The only child I know of that Abraham had was Enoch Williams, who is my gggrandfather. Enoch Williams married Mary Hooper, and settled in the Lockport,NY area. If this is the same Enoch Williams, any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

Kimberly Paul,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 19 20:30:07 2001



Williams
PA


       

Hi: I am looking for Abraham Williams and his family. I have been told that the children of Abraham were appointed guardians in the Orphans Court in Lancaster, PA. The only child I know of that Abraham had was Enoch Williams, who is my gggrandfather. Enoch Williams married Mary Hooper, and settled in the Lockport,NY area. If this is the same Enoch Williams, any info would be appreciated. Thank you!

Nancy Wagner,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 21 05:37:27 2001



St. Vincent's Childrens Home, Phiadelphia, Pa
abt. 1941-1945

       

Searching for info on Joseph Sorrell who put his twins up for adoption. The girl was Anna May & her brother was Alan/Allen Sorrell. Anna was adopted by a family named Lang. The Sorrells were from around Durham, N. Carolina.Anna thinks her father might have been a State Trooper in N. Carolina. The children were about 3 yrs old when put in the Phila. orphanage & Anna was about 5 when adopted. Anna's new family lived in Quakertown, Pa. When adult..she lived in Reading, Pa. They were adopted through Catholic agency.

Jack Dollan,   [email protected],    Wed Mar 21 21:02:49 2001



Dollan, Dolan, Dallyn,Dalen,deLalonde,Dolonde, Dolond, Dohlonde, D'holond, Dollin
St. James Orphanage, Duluth, Minnesota
possibly 5-8 years?

       

searching for anyone who may be seeking information on St. James Orphanage, DuluthMinnesota, early 1900's. My father, Harry Dollan, his twin brother (name unknown)and a sister (name unknown)My father, Harry Dollan was born about August 1900, had likely been born in Montreal Quebec. His parents names may have been Martin and Marie LaVon Dollan. No addresses, birth or death dates. My father ran away from the orphanage at somewhere near the age of 12 plus. He road the rails and became a hardrock miner and spent his life doing that. His twin brother died in a boating accident at an early age, but have no dates. It may have been while he was at the orphanage or later. There was brief mention dad's sister at one point moved to California. My father's name may have been spelled phonetically (he only went through 3rd grade or so) or even changed. We do not believe he was adopted from St. James. I would like to hear from anyone who is doing any searching for records from st. James or has any knowledge of St. James Orphanage, Duluth, MN, while it was operational.Please contact me directly. Thank you

Karen Blount,   [email protected],    Thu Mar 22 20:21:25 2001



Richman, Hill
Detroit, Chicago
1922-1926

       

I am searching for information about my father, born 1922 as BABY BOY RICHMAN, birth mother listed as AMANDA FERRICKS RICHMAN.He was adopted (probably as an infant) by JULIA HILL and sometime prior to 1926 given up for adoption a second time. At that point he was listed as JOHN HILL. He always believed he was born and placed in an orphanage in the Detroit, MI, area but there is no documentaion of it. He was adopted a second time in 1926, through the Cook County Court system, but there is no record of the name of the orphanage where he was living at the time. I do not know if there were siblings.

Jeanette hardy,   [email protected],    Sat Mar 24 13:31:58 2001



Foster
London, England
Unknown

       

Hi everyone, I am looking for the whereabouts of my g-uncles,my g-g-grandmother died in Hackney workhouse London in 1889 and her 3 children put into a home. The two boys were sent abroad but I have not been able to find where. The mother was ; Matilda Foster (nee Granshaw) The children William Cudworth Foster born 1874 Thomas Edward Foster born 1880 Rebecca Mary Foster born 1876. Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Jeanette

Betty,   [email protected],    Mon Mar 26 22:36:57 2001



Bailey
Gilbert home Winsted Connecticut
1942 1950

       

I'Am looking for an orphanage my mother was in abt 1942 I understand it was in winsted CT.Gilbert home owned by William L Gilbert. I havent been able to find anything but a picture i know that it is now a grade school. how do i find out what happen to the records?I think other family members were there also.

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