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Adopted.com connects adoptees with their loved ones in East Sussex, England. We are a country-wide adoption reunion registry for England and the largest adoption registry in the world. If you’re looking to reunite with a loved one in East Sussex, simply complete our form in moments and potentially match immediately with a child, parent, or sibling. Adopted.com reunites families by mutual consent, without the requirement to access adoption records. It is simple, fast, and easy. And with our NameSearch and DNA features, your chances of making a connection in East Sussex are even better. Try Adopted.com now.
A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within East Sussex Who Chose To Be Featured
286. Paulgodfrey : Looking for a half brother who was adopted. His birth name was Danny Turner.
287. Skye29 : Searching for twin sisters Samantha and Shelagh
We are looking for twin girls born in Eastbourne who would turn 55 in 2026:
• Samantha Julie Rigelsford
• Shelagh Caroline Rigelsford
These are their birth names as we currently know them.
At around six months old‚ the twins were fostered in **Old Town‚ Eastbourne**‚ before being adopted outside the Eastbourne area.
Their birth mother—my nan—would dearly love the opportunity to meet her twin daughters again. My dad would also love to meet his older twin sisters.
My nan is the sweetest woman and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. She wants Samantha and Shelagh to know that she did not have a choice when it came to their adoption. She would have kept them both if she could have‚ and she has always hoped that their lives were filled with love.
There is absolutely no pressure or expectation. We simply want them to know that they have never been forgotten and that the door is open if either of them would ever like contact.
If you recognise either of these birth names or think you may know Samantha or Shelagh‚ please contact me privately. Even sharing this post could help it reach the right people.
288. MaddyBeck : I have recently started searching for my direct relatives as my grandma was adopted. She was born a Jane Stubbington and was changed to Gillian Margaret Todman once adopted. I know the family moved to Australia in 1957 and have children called Wendy‚ Audrey‚ Veronica and John Beale
289. FindmysonRyan : I'm looking for my son Ryan sean charlie gates. He was born in Eastbourne hospital on the 21st December 2007. He was adopted in sussex. I had my last visit with him in lewes.
291. Chloestevens : My name is Chloe stevens born 12th January 2004. I am looking for my cousin Tommy jack McNeil (name probably changed now) he was adopted I think around the age of 5 or 6. I was with him every single day and he was like my brother. I’d love to be reunited with him. He will be 18 in just 10 months. He used to live in hangleton‚ near hove. He had dark long fluffy hair and gorgeous brown eyes. He was abit of a wild child and loved marvel especially Spiderman.
292. PeanutAmb : Ruth Houseman was birth mother‚ I don’t believe she was married at the time of giving my mum up for adoption‚ she may have been quite young at the time.
293. Connorjones040203 : My mum called Samantha Jones and my dad called John William GOLBEY
They had my brother Jorden on the 16th of April 2001
Jorden is my blood sibling. Never met and wanting to meet my real brother. He was living in lewes East Sussex before he was taken away
Jorden was born at Worthing hospital
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!
Kathy
Jacksonville, Florida
I have found my daughter! I got on adopted.com on Friday about 8pm. I had 6 matches‚ I sent out 3 messages and my daughter Karen was the first one to reply. By 9pm we were emailing each other. She looks just like me. I can't believe this has happened. Thank you adopted.com for this successful reunion!
Daniel
New York, United States of America
5 minutes after I joined this site‚ I found my
birth mother! We're going to have a grand
reunion in December‚ where I will be able to
meet my biological family! This site was very‚
VERY helpful!
