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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Gauteng Who Chose To Be Featured
871. NaasCoetzee1977 : As far as I know‚ my husband was born Petrus Johannes Kraak in Pretoria. His biological mother was only 14 years old when she fell pregnant and was also in the welfare system.
After his birth‚ she tried to raise him herself‚ but having come from a broken home herself and being so young‚ she struggled to take care of him on her own‚ and decided that the best thing for her child was for him to be in a family who would properly provide and take care of him.
This decision was apparently incredibly difficult for her.
I unfortunately do not have any more information than that.
872. JudySlattery : I'm helping my mom look for my brother who was given up for adoption in 1983. Her name at the time of the adoption was Barbara Edworthy (now van Dalen). The details that I have on the adoption are as follows:
Baby Jacques Edworthy‚ born on the 25th of August 1983. Born at the Boksburg/Benoni hospital. At that time it was known as the Transvaal Provincial hospital. The pediatrician that saw him the day after he was born was Dr. Wim Briede. He now works at the Sunward Park Netcare in Boksburg. My mom's GP was Dr Barnard‚ who now has a practice in Farrarmere Benoni.
Mrs Hefer of the Christelike Maatskaplike Raad in Benoni handled the adoption‚ her office was on the Cnr of Howard and Park streets in Benoni.
My mom was unmarried at the time of adoption. She was a member of the Barlow Rand Medical aid (member number 50-20930-1) and worked at a company called Ropes and Mattings.
I'm not sure where his adoptive parents were from‚ I only know that the letter my mom received was in Afrikaans‚ and that they flew to Johannesburg to collect him.
873. Judyaurora730703 : Adopted child's name
Aurora Gonsalves
Biological mothers name
Marianne Theresa Gonsalvez
Born in Johannesburg
Adoptive parent
Schorlita La Houd
Isadora Jeanetta Maria La houd
874. IanThompson : The person I am attempting to locate is my half sister whom I only recently found out even existed . Her maiden name is Nicola Forget. Her birth mother's maiden name (my mother) is Helma Margaret Helm. The father's name is Maurice. The adoption was arranged by the Salvation Army in South Africa. Nicola was adopted by a French couple. Unfortunately‚ this is all the information I have at this stage.
877. Arlsmalt : My father was adopted by William Hugh Maltman. His birth mother was Thora Olive Clarence (born Melville) b: 1912 d:1972
I am looking for the birth records of Thora and ultimately who my father's father is? My paternal grandfather.
I am also wondering if Thora was adopted as she has a different name to her parents Donald D Reich and Freda Ethel Reich (nee Wall)
878. Riyaad : I am looking for my husband biological mother and father the only information we have is her name Arlene Slinger and From JHB South Africa and hus birthday is Anthony Slinger he was born on 6th of December 1992 and he now goes by the name Riyaad i am trying to locate his biological parents as a surprise to him as it is something he has wanted for so long..
879. Shelley34 : I was born on the 31st of January 1991 was adopted on the 8th of February 1991 I don't know the names of my parents. I was born in Pretoria south Africa I had a birth certificate with the names maryke van wyk
880. Tareen : I am looking for my sister who was said to be adopted a few years after i was born‚ I donot know any of the details but my estimate is 3-4 years after I was born‚ 1998 or 1999
883. SuggestedWall6 : I am looking for a man named Kit Thornton‚ I am his biological Grandson‚ my mother Emma was adopted and he is her biological father. All I know about him is that he was white South African‚ he was adopted at birth and had my mom with a woman named Jane‚ who was from Rhodesia. His adoptive father was also adopted. He Moved to England in the early 1980’s and had a pub there‚ I think he went back to South Africa after him and Jane divorced. My moms adoptive parents were named David Darwood and Barbara.I am half black through my father so I understand if Kit would not want to meet or know me.
I don’t know when or what specific province he was born‚ all I know is he was born in South Africa.
884. Marie_Wiesner : My name is Marie Fourie I grew up with my adoptive family Jannie (Johannes Petrus) Van der merwe and Debbie/Driena (Marie Katrina) Van der merwe in Claremont Johannesburg
I am currently 24 years old and discovered i have a sister named Jessica Smith and a brother whos name is Jason
My biological mom’s name is Cynthia Elizabeth Fourie and dad was Frederick Schutte
If you know my mom please contact me.
885. Lekgeu65 : Greetings
My name is Moshe Mosis Lekgeu‚ ID Number 9604255599086‚ born on April 25‚ 1996.
I recently discovered that I was adopted as a newborn and am seeking help to locate my biological parents.
My adoptive parents have no contact with my biological parents but provided some information that may assist in the search.
My biological mother’s name is Kate Thabisile Mbuyane. Before my adoption‚ I was given the name Pilate Msindisi Mbuyane with the ID number 9604255164089. I was born on April 25‚ 1996‚ at HF Verwoerd Hospital in Pretoria.
The adoption took place around April 29‚ 1996‚ through the Children’s Court for the District of Wonderboom‚ held at Pretoria North‚ before ACJ Prinsloo‚ Commissioner of Child Welfare.
Any guidance or resources to help me trace my biological family would be greatly appreciated.
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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
Moorhead, Minnesota
I have been searching off and on for a possible biological son since 2009‚ and found him recently due to a message he left on Adopted.com. He is extremely similar to me and my other son‚ and looks a lot like me! These past few days have been the best ever.
