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827. Sandrav77 : Hello‚ my mother was born on October 21‚1953 and adopted at 9 months old in Washington DC. She passed away in 2020 and tried for years to find her birth mother. She petitioned the court but was told the records could not be released because her birth mother was still alive and did not give permission. I am her daughter and trying to continue her search. My mothers name was Jan‚ she was white with blonde hair and brown eyes.
828. Hazelmichelle : I was born in Washington DC but do not know the name of the hospital. Washington DC courts have no record of adoption in Washington DC. I would love to find my biological parents and any possible siblings.
831. Pansy58000 : I believe my brother was born in Waynsboro‚ Virginia on October 15‚ 1977 and baptized Nicholas Milton. He was adopted through Lutheran Social Services of Washington D.C.
832. Theresa1968 : Dr Peterson delivered my baby girl at GW University hospital in 1968 in Washington DC She was adopted through Catholic Charities in Washington DC. She was baptized before her adoption at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. I made her baptism dress. It was white with embroidered roses on the bodice. She also received a silver rattle from my Mother and Father.
833. Theresa1968 : Born in GW university hospital DC. delivered by Dr Peterson Baptized at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. I made a white gown for her with embroidered roses and named her Theresa after the little flower. My parents gave her a silver rattle. Adoption took place through catholic charities in Washington DC
834. Htsande : Recently found out our Mom‚ Rebecca Ann Sharp‚ had a baby a few years before us. We are looking for him. Born in Boise Idaho early 1976.
835. Meemdt : Children’s Protective Association‚ Washington DC
Dr. Preston A. McLendon MD‚ 2146 Wyoming Ave‚ Washington DC
Certificate of Birth Registration Deborah Townsend Meem to James Cowan and Barbara Ann Townsend Meem (adoptive parents)‚ record no. 108-49-8472‚ dated 5/6/49 Health Department of the Disrrict of Columbia.
Social worker: Miss Elizabeth Lane
Date of adoption: 12/20/49
836. RichardSanborn : I am looking for my daughter who was likely born in or near Wash DC in 1967. I do not know where the adoption took place as I was on my way to Vietnam in the Army. I was originally. mislead to believe the child was male so when I was contacted by a female some 30 years later I thought I was being scammed. I now know the baby was a girl and her name was Jenna. The child’s mother is named Carolyn and now lives in Spain. If the mother doesn’t wish to speak to me that’s her decision. ( I would have married her in an instant had I known in time). At this point I want to find my daughter‚ talk to her‚ and provide her any information including her half-brother (my son) and medical history.
837. RichardSanborn : I am looking for my daughter named Jenna‚ born in DC in 1967. I do not know where the adoption took place. I believe you have been in contact with your mother who now lives in Spain and you most likely contacted me some 25 years ago although at the time I didn’t know who you were and did not respond well.
if we can connect‚ we can confirm our relationship thru information that only you and I know. I did find your maternal birth mother’s obituary where you were named along with your birth mother and her then husband.
PLEASE contact me again !
840. Osbornss : Born in DC‚ adopted by a family in Fairfax VA. Dad worked for Westinghouse. Dad’s boss was on the DC Welfare board and learned they were trying to adopt. Said he had the perfect child for them. I was 1 year old when placed‚ 18 mos. when adoption finalized. I was told my bio-father was a 32 yr old marine‚ mother was a secretary from Pennsylvania working in DC. I petitioned the court for medical records since DC has a sealed adoption records. Learned from Welfare Dept bio-Mom was Pennsylvania Dutch‚ never married‚ and a librarian in the Pennsylvania school system.
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