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257. Gufstoff : I am searching for my wife who is the birth mother of a baby girl who was given up for adaption. She also later had a baby boy who she kept. Baby Kyle was given to Catholic Charities in the District of Columbia within two weeks of birth. I was told this was a "closed" adaption and have not seen the child since. I have attached a picture of the birth mother.
258. Deborahyvonne : I was born Jan 1964. My birth mother Joan Elane Bowles (Wilson) born Aug 15, 1940, had 7 children by 1968. The first 3 remained with her first husband. I am the oldest of the next 4 children. I remained with her until 1969, when I was 5. Three infants born after me were adopted shortly after birth. I located the first, a girl born Dec 1964 . The second I remember being a boy (I could be wrong), born in 1966 or 1967. The 3rd infant born after me was adopted with me in 1969. I am searching for the boy, born in either the Greensboro NC area or DC-NoVA-Md area. Our mother divorced her first husband Wilson in 1965. She was using the surname Willard in 1967, and Turner in 1975. Deborah Yvonne
259. Deborahyvonne : My birth mother Joan was adopted in Washington DC. She was born Aug 15 1940. Her adopted parents were named Bowles.
There is no information about her biological family. The adoption was most likely arranged through Catholic services
261. TonyaGallop1127 : I am a female born on February 12, 1964 at 4:42am in Washington DC at DC General Hospital. i was sent to Family Adoption Agency.
262. JOURNEYSTARDANCER : Hi, You are a female and Caucasian with most likely dark hair. You were born in D.C. but adopted by a married couple in Maryland. I know the month you went home, your birthweight, the town you were adopted into, and I know and talk to your mom. I don’ know your father if he is still alive and I believe we have a photo.
263. Jonstory : I was adopted through Catholic Charities. I was told in my non-identifying information that my mother was a twin and had an older sister and younger brother and have lived in the New York area - that’s what I was told.
264. Lisamark : it was a big adoption agency that is still open in DC . we had found out that her grandfather had a meat cutting place in DC and was murdered. please help I want to do this for my wife. It would be the great gift I could ever give to her. Mark LeBrun PS her adoptive parents names were Edward and Adele Durdick
266. Jenniburr01 : My father traveled for work and I know that I have other siblings. I’m not sure of names or birth dates. He passed away when I was a year old. This siblings would be from my father only and not my mother. He was from Hickory/Newton MS.
268. Maternalparents67 : I am the maternal grandmother of Tavon Alexander. My name is Jacqueline Alexander.
Tavon was born in Washington, D.C. at Washington Hospital Center or Howard University or Providence Hospitals in , 1992 He was given to a woman named Tamika or Tawanda Turner between 1998 and 2004 by Child and Family services located at 400 6th st., Washington, D.C., The maternal parent and grandparent, myself, have been in court trying to keep him from being adopted. An attorney in D.C. is familiar with the case. His name is George Tilton, Esq. We would appreciate anything you can do to locate our loving family member. If more information is needed, please contact me. Thank you.
269. Nursetee69 : I’m in search of my brother who was born either in 1964 or 1965 in Washington DC. Birth mothers name was Marlene Hammonds and she would of been around 15 when she gave birth. Birth fathers name is/was Bobby Blair (not sure if first name is spelled correctly) we really want to find him.
270. Eangel78 : As far as I know I was born on January 7, 1978 and adopted March 7, 1978 through Catholic Charities. My biological mom was a teenager. I’m mixed with Greek, Italian, and Black (so I was told).
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