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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
781. Blmccar : The mother was from Harvey‚ ND and was very young. She was sent to a school in the Fargo‚ ND area for pregnant teens. Our sister would have been born in Fargo North Dakota. The year is kind of a guess.
The mother’s maiden last name is Michelson. The adoption may have taken place in Fargo‚ ND.
782. Velvetangel63 : I am not sure of a lot of details. Just that my mother was older when she had me and wasn’t sure she could take of me. My last name on my BC was Taylor I know I was born in DC General and my birthday is my birthday. I feel special that I was born on Christmas Eve and after finding out I was adopted I was curious if that was really my birthday. I was assured that it was. My adopted parents have been the best. I was raised in a loving household with lots of love and hugs . I feel I have siblings out there. Would love to connect with them
783. Shel1983 : My aunt was raped as a teenager and became pregnant. She was supposedly sent to a Catholic place in Washington DC where they adopted her daughter out. All we know is it was in 1974. My aunt is Donna Jean Sylvain. She has unfortunately passed without ever finding her daughter. I still hope to find my cousin if she's willing to learn about her birth mother and her family. My photo shows my Sylvain line (Me‚ Dad‚ Grandfather‚ Great Grandfather)
785. Teddy1217 : To Whom It May Concern:
My son was born at GWUniversity hospital ‚Washington‚ DC ‚ on November 12‚ 1963. Patrick weighed 6 lbs‚ 9 oz‚ 20 inches long.At the time I was residing at the Florence Crittendon home‚ Reservoir Road‚ Washington‚ DC
I had him baptized at Our Lady of Victory Church which was located a short distance from the home.
Mrs. Garrity was my Social Worker-at the home.
The adoption process went through the Welfare Department in Washington‚ DC. I do not recall her name.
I took care of my son at the home for the maximum amount of time allowed which was twelve days.He was then picked up by the social worker‚ placed in foster care for one night then given to his new parents…He had on a blue outfit when he left the home..
He was absolutely Beautiful with eyes as blue as the ocean.
The only information I received from Mrs Garrity was that Patrick’s Dad had his own business in Washington‚ DC.
786. 31524526 : I believe she is married‚ has 4 children one of whom has a genetic illness (possibly Kawasaki) and she was looking to find her father also.
788. RestlessGypzy : I was adopted through Catholic Charities. My birth mother was placed in a home for unwed mothers throughout her pregnancy via‚ Catholic Charities. What little information my paperwork has is that my Birth mother was 15 at the time of my birth‚ and that my birth father was 19 and that he was a mechanic.
789. Mjmj : My adoption took place in the District of Columbia but I may not have been born there. My adoption took place in October and I may have been born in Frederick? I grew up in Silver Spring and was adopted by a dentist and his wife. I have no idea how this adoption was handled. I am looking for medical info for myself and my children.
792. Horsesk8r : Was told by Mother ___ of Columbia hospital for women biological mother name was Cathy she was approximately 15 or 16 at time of birth. She then had 3 sons the first one born 1966 or 67. All 3 boys from her present husband in 1998ish. She had her own business and lived about 2 hours from Hagerstown‚ MD back around 1998. Also would love to find the 3 half brothers.
795. 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!
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
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Tampa Bay, Florida
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