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In the District of Columbia, everyone deserves the chance to understand their history. Whether you're an adoptee seeking adoption records in the District of Columbia or a birth parent longing to reconnect, filling in those missing pieces can be life-changing.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within District of Columbia Who Chose To Be Featured
391. RitaAnn1951 : My aunt, Laura Virginia Briggs gave birth to a beautiful baby girl with red hair, around May or June, 1948-49. Laura was 32 years old at the time, and unmarried. She was living in California when she became pregnant. She lived with my parents, Edith Ellen and Robert Stanley Rollins in Washington DC, at the end of her pregnancy and delivery. The baby girl was most likely born, and given up for adoption in Washington DC, or the surrounding area. The baby was given up for adoption either immediately after birth, or shortly after. My Aunt has since passed, and she was never able to have any other children. I have been searching for her daughter for several years, I would like to be in contact with her to let her know she has family who loves her, and would like to find her.
392. RitaAnn1951 : My aunt, Laura Virginia Briggs, nickname was L.V., gave a daughter up for adoption in1948-49. The months probably born were May or June. My aunt lived in California at the time she became pregnant. She came to live with her sister, my mother, Edith Ellen Rollins, and my father, Robert Stanley Rollins. They were living in Washington DC at this time. Laura was approx. 32 years old, and was unmarried. She probably delivered the baby, who was a girl, with red hair. in or around the Washington Dc area. The adoption probably took place in Washington DC, Maryland, or any nearby states. The baby was given up for adoption shortly after birth, or possibly immediately after her birth. My Aunt has since passed away. She was never able to have any other children. I would like to find her daughter, to let her know that she has family who has been trying to find her, and loves her.
395. DJGT1957 : In 1961‚ a baby boy was born most likely at Sibley Hospital or maybe another (Providence?). The doctor who handled everything‚ including the adoption was Dr. William Robert Perkins. The father is unknown - the birth mother was divorced at the time of conception. Her names was Arlene Ann Birch Guthrie (later remarried to become a DeVaughn). The birth mother was born in 1942 I was born in 1957 and the adopted child sometime in 1961 (to the best of our knowledge). As a child‚ I had brown hair‚ brown eyes. Mother had brown hair‚ blue eyes. Please note: I never knew about this sibling until recently. Would be great to know what happened with him and praying his life was good. Birth mother would have been about 19 at the time. Hey‚ brother‚ let me know you are there!
397. DebKeeffe : I was born January 9,1963, at Holly Cross in Silver Spring, Maryland. My birth mother was 16 and unmarried. I am Caucasian and was raised Catholic,though,based upon genetic testing, I am 97% awkanasi Jewish. The adoption was arranged privately my adoptive parents are Jeanne and Miles Letts.
398. Kathyflynt : My cousin is looking for her birth mother. She was born in Washington, DC on January, 28, 1971. She proved to be my 1st cousin through ancestry DNA.
404. ToraEllis : I’m looking for my sister. Her birth parents were Francisco Vega and Kimberly Amerian. I really want to find her. I wish I knew more but the people who know that information are not inclined to share it with me. I’ll find you Shontay. Somehow, someday.
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.
Hollie
Northampton, Massachusetts
Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!
KIM
MODESTO, California
Within 24 hours my siblings and I were on the phone with our long lost sister. Without Adopted.com it would have never happened. We are sincerely grateful as we are now all a part of each other's lives!
Kara
Springfield, Missouri
I filled out my profile and had a match to my birth parents that same day! We connected on Facebook and talked for
a while to confirm that the match was accurate and it was! We are all very excited to get to know each other!
Wendy
Lone Tree, Colorado
Not only am I adopted‚ but so was my birth
mom! I have a 1/2 brother who was looking
for his mom's birth family while I was
searching for her, and we met here on Adopted.com.
Bonnie Wright
Tampa Bay, Florida
Thank you adopted.com! You matched me
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