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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Minnesota Who Chose To Be Featured
181. AlessandraMesa : My biological mother passed away almost 10 years ago, on June 26th, 2009, her father(who adopted her) passed away the same year on Christmas Eve. I would like to find her biological family, to find out anything about hers and my life. Her adoptive father’s last name "Mesa", she is said to have been born July 31st, 1965 but could be different. Possibly adopted in California (Florida comes to mind), but not sure where she was born. Her adoptive mother died in 1989 and adoptive fathers name was Anthony Mesa, born in 1937. The woman pictured is my birth mother and I am trying to find her biological family. Possible name before adoption is "Betty"
183. MissLiz : With Minnesota having recently opened Birth records‚ I now know that my Birth mother was Leora Lynn Peters. She is no longer living.
In a photo I have seen of her‚ with her husband‚ I can see that we share very similar facial features.
I have some maternal 1/2 siblings. As far as I know‚ she never told them‚ or her husband‚ of my existence. She was not ready to do that in 2005 when I had contact with her through Children’s Home Society. I have (or had) uncles and aunts. The one maternal uncle I had been in communication with and whom I shared DNA with on Ancestry‚ Nicholas Bauer‚ recently passed away. He lived in Florida.
My Birth Father‚ Gary Ingram‚ passed in 2019. He lived in Idaho.
I have many paternal 1/2 siblings in the Ingram family. They may‚ or may not know of my existence. Some do‚ and are not interested in contact.
I have met one 1/2 brother‚ Stephen Ingram. I have been in contact with one 1/2 sister‚ Mollie Ingram. Both of them are DNA matches on Ancestry. Stephen’s daughter and grand daughter are DNA matches on 23&Me.
184. Kkels86 : Sister was adopted in Ramsey County, MN. Possibly named Kimberly by adoptive parents. Birth Certificate had name as Baby Girl Ryan, Ryan is our mother’s maiden name.
185. Seo314 : Looking for a biological brother born 1995-1997. I had a closed adoption through New Life Family Services in 1998. Information known: Birth mother was young (around 20) at the time of my birth‚ birth mother had a son (under 2yrs old) at the time of my birth‚ birth mother kept son to my knowledge‚ unknown if son was later placed in foster care or adopted.
186. Cjbabul : Mother’s name is Jennifer. Father’s name may be Chris. Born in Minnesota‚ maybe in or near Ely. I’m a younger sister looking for my adopted older brother!
187. Diane9s : I’m her mother, I was 16 years old when I was force to give her up for a adoption in Minnesota. Her name was Tracey Lee Nelson at birth.
188. TonyTomanek : I was adopted by Tom and Pat Tomanek‚ through Catholic Charities of St Paul‚ MN. I was born at St Joseph’s Hospital‚ in St Paul‚ MN. My birthdate is 9/21/1968 and I was adopted within a year of my birth.
189. Troy68 : Born in Fergus Falls, non identifying information states mother was 20 years old at time of birth, nationality as Norweigen/Swedish. Father was 21 and nationality is given as French-Canadian. Lutheran Social Services handled the adoption, and the birth mother requested child be placed with members of a Lutheran congregation.
191. Bobbieheidemann : My mother’s name at the time was Lynn Schultz and the baby was named charlette she was born in Minneapolis, MN at a nun hospital it my have been called watermelon hill. Our mom was 14 at the time of the birth and was forced to give the baby up. There’s 5 children in our family and would like to find our 6th.
193. Northshore2017 : We would like to find my sister’s son that was adopted from St. Joseph Hospital, St. Paul, MN. The Doctor was Dr. Charles McCarthy. The agency was New Life Family Services in St Paul, MN on Como Ave , I believe. Michael John was adopted from the hospital right after he was born. My sister and I were there and helped my younger sister throughout the pregnancy. Michael was a C-Section baby. He has 3 cousins (2 girls cousins 40 and 37 a boy that was born right after Michael was born to me that is 39. Now he will have also 4 2nd cousin that are boys 2,5,7,& 7... WE as a family would love to find you Michael John.
194. LeslieGrossman : My name is Leslie I’m searching for my half brother. Born in 1973 parents were Shirley Hansen and Keith Grossman . Given name at birth was Jesse either Grossman or Hanson.I believe the adoption took place in Clay County MN or in Cass County ND. Fathers mothers name was Karen Grossman and Father was Adam Grossman .
195. DLHelmen : I am searching for my biological grandfather who was born between 1922 - 1924. He is Norwegian and Irish. He has light complexion, Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes. He dated my biological grand mother for a year...she lived in Wells, MN and her name is Mildred Lorane Schultz and was born in 1924. I do not know of his DOB or where he lived. My guess is Southern MN but could also be Iowa or Wisconsin as my maternal grandmother had relation in Wisconsin and lived close enough to Iowa for him to live there as well. My mother was adopted out of the St. Joseph’s Orphanage out of Wabasha and Catholic Charities of Winona is who the adoption was set up through.
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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!
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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
Took me about 2 hrs to find a match. I contacted him and he is my brother! Thank you so much!
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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!
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Springfield, Missouri
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Enid, Oklahoma
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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!
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