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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within District of Columbia Who Chose To Be Featured
691. Waynenorris : Adoption took place in probably late 1930s to early 1940s
Adoptive parents were Frederick Walter norris and hope finfrock norris. I was born in Memphis Tennessee to Cecil Wayne norris sr and Lillian Williams norris. Fred and hope norris are my aunt and uncle. My birth mother died late 1930s. May birth father said he felt he could not care for me properly and gave me to my aunt and uncle. I was not aware of the adoption for years. My aunt and uncle never told me about it. I was told of the adoption when my adoptive sister Bess Denton from hot springs Arkansas and my other adoptive sister Georgia Lee WEESE from New Orleans told me about it after my adoptive mother and father passed away. The 2 adoptive sisters are now dead. I am wanting to get copies of the adoption if possible.
692. Jmschafer : My father and myself are in search of his birth family information.All we know is he and his sister were adopted together somewhere is the Maryland or Dc area. He was born may 29th 1945 his sister was born in 1943.There was at least 1other sibling not sure were he ended up we believe his name is Paul.My father’s adopted name was John mark schafer and his sister was Cathy Lynn schafer.We have done 23 and me and also geomatch and family tree.We think his father was a benson possibly great grandfather William Wade Hampton benson and on mother’s side might have been a Ricketts that’s about what we compelled from the dna matches so far.
693. LauraHolland : Looking for baby girl born at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC, May 2-5, 1968.
Adopted through Catholic Charities in Washington, DC to a family from Wilkes-Barre PA. Birth parents were 18-19 years old.
Cousins looking desperately for you!
694. LauraHolland : Looking for my aunt’s biological daughter. She was born around May 2-5, 1967 or 1968 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. Adopted to a couple from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Biological mom was 18 or 19, biological dad was 19 or 20.
696. Starkisses86 : I know I was adopted in Washington, DC. I was born 7/11/1961, but remained in foster care till Feb. 1962. My biological mother was the middle of 5 girls. She had a 10th grade education. My biological father was from Sweden. No other family maybe aware of me. I’ve been wanting to find out mainly for health reasons because I have had some and they say they are hereditary. Mostly for my son who is 35 yrs.old. I’ll be 60 in a couple months so I have less days then I’ve seen. I don’t want to cause any problems. Just sit have a cup of coffee...say hello.
697. SunnyApril : I am looking for my brother born on St Patrick’s Day in Hennepin County Minnesota. Most likely at Hennepin County General Hospital. Placing agency was Lutheran Children’s Friend Society (Lutheran Social Service). Most likely birthdate is 17 Mar 1965. Birth mother’s last name is Johnson. Unsure of bio dad’s name or what was put on the birth certificate. St Patrick’s day 1965 in Minneapolis was a huge blizzard.
699. SherrieYEvans : To my knowledge I was born at what was Hadley Memorial Hospital in SW Washington, DC
I remember my social workers name was Mrs. Bass.
701. Nikkit2188 : I was born on August 21‚ 1988 in Poolesville MD and adopted within a few months of my birth. My birth name was Nikki Lee Moore and I have a brother named Reginald Anthony who was born on September 10‚ 1987. This is all the information I have‚ but I would like to find my biological family.
703. Tabitha0911 : My dad Monroe was stationed in San Diego California with the US Marines in either 1973-1975 (?). He had claimed that he met a woman while in the marines‚ who became pregnant with his child. The only name that was ever mentioned was Jacqueline “Jackie”. My grandmother Ola had a picture of this little girl it was black and white‚ and on the bottom it said Jacqueline “Jackie” Morris. I cannot remember for sure but she was around the age of 2 or 3 with dark hair‚ & I believe had a dress on with a crochet shawl on‚ if I remember correctly. My dad was from southern Illinois at the time of his entry‚ although born in Caruthersville‚ MO. He enlisted into the Marine Corps at 17-18yrs of age. My dad has passed and I have no further information. I’ve included his Marine photo and hope that this may trigger a response.
704. Tararae : ISO my half brother who was born a few years before me In
silver spring Maryland . holy cross hospital She had named him Micheal (Scott) . Mother was Gayla Scott born in 1953 not sure of his birthday
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!
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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!
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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
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Lone Tree, Colorado
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