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In Kentucky, every person deserves to uncover their full story. Whether you’re an adoptee seeking adoption records in Kentucky or a birth parent hoping to reconnect, understanding your history is a vital part of your journey.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Kentucky Who Chose To Be Featured
1036. DonnaVinson : LOOKING for my babyboy MICHEAL... Born March 26/27 1990 at GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL LEXINGTON KY.....name at birth on birth certificate MICHAEL ANTHONY VINSON..... LOVE AND MISS U SO MUCH. NEVER STOP THINKING ABOUT U. MY DYING WISH IS TO SEE U ONE MORE TIME AND SAY I’M SORRY. I WAS A TEENAGER AND WAS FORCED TO GIVE U UP FOR ADOPTION I TRIED SO HARD TO FIGHT IT BUT LOST. MY DAD/ YOUR GRANDPA MADE ME GIVE U UP FOR ADOPTION AND THE ADOPTION WAS PRIVATE. ALL I WAS TOLD IS THEY WERE A MARRIED COUPLE SOMEWHERE IN KENTUCKY THAT HAD THEIR OWN PHARMACY AND A HOUSE ATTACHED TO THE PHARMACY. THEY HAD TRIED FOR 7 YEARS TO HAVE A CHILD AND COULDN’T. I WASN’T TOLD WHERE NOR THEIR NAMES. ALL I KNOW IS I UNWILLINGLY HAD TO GIVE UP MY BABYBOY TO SOMEONE I DIDN’T KNOW. THE DAY U LEFT MY ARMS WAS WORST DAY OF MY LIFE AND I’VE NEVER BEEN THE SAME. SINCE. I HOPE THEY WERE GOOD PEOPLE AND TOOK GOOD CARE OF U AND LOVED U AS MUCH AS I DO AND MORE. PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME IF U EVER SEE THIS. I LOVE AND MISS U SO MUCH. I NEED TO APOLOGIZE FOR SOMETHING OUT OF MY CONTROL AND TO HOLD U ONE MORE TIME BEFORE I LEAVE THIS EARTH. I LOVE U MICHAEL ANTHONY VINSON
1038. Michy1380 : My sister and I are looking for our twin sisters. Their names at birth are Anna Bedesa Fosness and Judy Maria Fosness. They were born Jan 27 1975 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, at that time called the Lebanon Valley General also Hyman S Caplan in Lebanon, PA. Birth Mothers name is Barbara Fosness
1039. Hjohnson : I am searching for a possible sister born most likely around 1965-1967. We have heard that she may have been adopted by a doctor in Hardin County, ky
1040. VeronicaLL : I was born in shelbyville ky.
I have a brother (not sure if biological) name is Matt he was born oct,4,1996
I was adopted through kentucky child and family services (something like that)
I was adopted in 1997
Name of adoptive family was Ron and Debbie Linhorst (maybe that will help)
1042. MADMEL02 : I AM SEARCHING FOR MY BIRTH PARENTS, I WAS BORN IN OWENSBORO KENTUCKY APRIL 26, 1965. i BELIEVE MY BIRTH PARENTS MAY HAVE BEEN CATHOLIC AND HAD SEVERAL OTHER CHILDREN.
1044. VeronicaLL : Looking for anybody who is looking for me. My adopted name is Veronica Linhorst. I was born june 26th 1995. I am from somewhere in Kentucky. If you think you are related to me please do not hesitate to message.
1045. Itstorid : I was born December 9, 1988 in Lexington (Fayette), Kentucky at the University of Kentucky (UK) Hospital at 12:49am, and adopted as a newborn a few days after birth. I believe I was born early. The adoption was facilitated through the state, and finalized in Kenton county, Kentucky. I do not know any names, ages, or identifying information, but my adoptive father was lead to believe that my birth mother worked at Whitaker Bank in Lexington, and was possibly related to the family who owns it.
1046. Cdpe : Looking for birth family/mother.
Male/white-was adopted as an infant
Birth date on birth certificate: June 25, 1966.
Birth certificate states location of birth:
Jefferson County, Louisville Kentucky.
Possibly: Saint Anthony Hospital
Birth father: John J. Phillips
1047. Tiffmickchan : I’m looking for a sibling that was born in Covington, Ky at Maple Knolls. I don’t have a lot of information as it’s been kept secret my whole life. I was about 9 years old and don’t recall a lot about the situation. My mother’s name Janice.
1048. Alissalee : Looking for my paternal half sibling. Was told two different names‚ Andrew and Ryan. Unsure if birth name or adopted name. Was told it was through catholic social services in Kentucky. Adoptive parent/s was a doctor in ohio. Possibly Cincinnati.
Birth mothers name was Amy and birth fathers name Ronald.
I have a young photo of him early grade school.
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Buffalo, New York
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San Diego, California
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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!
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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.
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Northampton, Massachusetts
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MODESTO, California
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Springfield, Missouri
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Enid, Oklahoma
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Jacksonville, Florida
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