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61. KiwiSue29 : My father is seeking his biological Father

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62. Donutt : Searching for birth mother. My cot name was Pamela. She was 16-18 yrs when I was born on 11 May 1974. Chch Womens hospital. My cot name was Pamela. No names were exchanged between birth/adoptee parents at the time of adoption. 6 months or so after adoption my birth mother wanted to know more about me re, health, appearance, etc, so my adoptee parents sent a photo of me when I was 6 months old via adoption agency to her.

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63. Gallow11 : I’m searching for someone who knew Pamela Ann Heppenstall from Christchurch, New Zealand. In 1968 or before, worked at the Shore Savile Shipping line.

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64. Mereej : Baby girl born 25 October 1954 Redroofs Dunedin. Named Tui Lynette at birth. Mother Melva Johnston and father Don Nichols

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65. Sarahlea : I think his name is Michael and may live in Wellington area

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66. Helen50 : I am looking for children of Robert John Mead. Robert lived in Levin in the 60s and 70s. So far there are 4 boys to the woman Robert married and 3 adopted children, we are aware that there is at least 2 more children out there somewhere. The information we have is Chic-France probably born before 1965 and Roxanne-China probably born between 1969 and 1970. I have no idea how accurate this information is as it was discovered on a piece of paper after Roberts death.

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67. Drichardsom : My mother is Heather Elizabeth Dunlop Also known as Heather Elizabeth Almao Also known as Heather Elizabeth Inch She adopted a baby out between 1955 - 1962 . There could be 2 at different years of birth (heresay) I believe she/he was born in an unwed mothers home for unwed mothers run by nuns

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68. ColleenM1962 : I am looking for my half brother. I believe his name is Tim and he would have been born in Timaru South Canterbury. His birth fathers name is Kevin Willetts and his birth mothers surname may be White.

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69. Imhome1969 : I was born in temuka maternity hospital. Witch I believe is now temuka rest home

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70. Toni8896 : I am looking for my biological grandparents or family member my father was adopted in Christchurch his birthday is the 23/01/1973

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71. Salemlilly : Birth mother , Karen Roskilley , seeking to find birth father

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72. Nix888 : Hey my name is Nikola Newton, I was born at Wendover Hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1979, just hoping to find someone who is related to me!

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73. Whereswally78 : Adopted in to Petheram/Mather family in Christchurch.

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74. Shirley5 : I sent her a letter via the welfare about 25 years ago but she didn’t want contact at this time she was registered as Tracey Jane Anderson but I believe her adoptive name is now Kim

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75. MelissaRead : Larry Desmond King was my father. I am Melissa King, his only daughter. And I do not know anything about his ancestry, as I didn’t have much contact with him growing up. I was hoping to please find the names of his birth parents, to add to my ancestry family tree.

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Erin

Augusta, United States of America

I was matched with my birth mother just minutes after setting up my profile. It turns out that she had been searching for me for years. It's been a joy to connect with her and the rest of my biological family.

Sarah

Buffalo, New York

I found my children after 30 years, not long after I joined! I'm glad to say it's been a happy ending to my search

Cheryl

San Diego, California

54 years it took us until we found each other. We did a DNA test to confirm! Perfect match. We spent two weeks together and have a blessed, wonderful relationship! We even look alike in so many ways. She is more than I was expecting! Thank you for your website, Adopted.com!

Rosezetta

Wadesboro, North Carolina

I was looking for the mother of my daughter in law, and found both her mother and also grandmother in only 3 days. They are planning a reunion soon. Thank you soooooo much!

Amy

Tracy, California

I found all 3 of my siblings and met them in a week. My life has changed forever! One lives in Tracy and the other two are in North Dakota.

Liz

Perkinsville, Vermont

Thank you for reuniting me with my birth mother after 30 years.

Mary Kay

Kissimmee, Florida

It turns out my birth mother passed away in 1987 but her family knew of my birth and adoption! I have spoken to several of them. Many of the biological extended family have shared photos and memories. This journey so far has been a very positive experience!

Kim

LAS VEGAS, Nevada

I had 2 connections on here. 1 responded to my email. When she emailed we talked for a few days. I had left 1 detail out of my post regarding a blanket my mom made. She knew about and still has it 31 years later! Thank you for helping me find my beautiful daughter!

Robyn

MIDLAND, North Carolina

My sister and I found each other after 57 years. It was confirmed with DNA and she also met her biological Mother. She was raised and still lived in the Washington, D.C. area. Thank you for providing a search engine to track adopted relatives.

Erik

Columbus, Ohio

I could have been matched with my daughter 4 years sooner had I used this site. So thankful for the modern technology and DNA A Happy Ending to our story!

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