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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Minnesota Who Chose To Be Featured
2191. Maryomega13 : Melvin Bauer married before 1940 Possible a son from the marriage. Melvin born in 1908 Iowa & lived in WA in 1937 Married Mary Clegg in 1940.
2192. Luvizagamble89 : I’m looking for my son‚ his birth name is Brett Michael Freeman. I am pretty sure they changed his last name but unsure about the middle name. He was adopted by 2 men who agreed to let me see him and never did after adoption was signed. I would love to find my boy and have a relationship with him!
2193. JadeK : Hi‚ my Name is Jade Kylee Anderson I was born in the saint Paul hospital I only know my biological parents first name my mom’s Jenny and dads Paul I was given up at birth and grew up in Chisago County in house Stacy MN on a 30 acres farm where my biological family also stayed for a while as my adopted family Tenny lyin Anderson and Rodger harry Anderson did whole family placement where she also took in my biological sister Leanna Kathern Anderson who was born October 17 1998
I no longer live there the house was sold and I moved
2194. Momin1965 : Deaconess hospital‚ Minneapolis Minnesota and through Lutheran social service you were adopted by a couple who took your picture when they picked you up at hospital and I think you were at least 5 days old. You are 60 years old now. Your birth father passed away this year and I will turn 80 this year. You have 3 sisters and 4 nieces and one nephew just in this family. Please anyone who reads this ask anyone either birthdate of 3-13-65 if they might be my adopted son. I pray for this reunion every night. Your birth father deserted me and 60 years ago adoption was the only
Choice given to me by my pastor‚ doctor‚ Lutheran social service and my parents. It was not my choice!
2195. Sarahemami12 : Hi I gave my son up for adoption at Lutheran Social Services on 11/20/1998‚ i named my son Grant Tyler and the adopted parents kept the name. I dont know his last name‚ I would like to be reunited with my son.
2197. TPEAML : Looking for birth name Angelina Michelle‚ one of two sisters adopted out. Name may have been changed. Sisters were born in 2004 and 2005 in Florida.
2198. 10385 : I am looking for the birth parents for my adopted cousin. I believe his mother’s last name may have been Gainey‚ from the Winona‚ Minnesota area. My cousins adoptive parents were Joseph and Alta Betlach and my cousins name after adoption was James Francis Betlach. James was killed while on furlough from the military in 1952. I have been trying for years to find his birth parents‚ was given permission by the court to access his birth record but no one seems to want to help me. If there are any further resources to help with this search please let me know. Thank you.......
2199. TerriO1970 : I am searching for my birth parents. I was born at the University of MN.on February 7 1970.Luthern Social Services handled the adoption. My birth mother named me Ginger Kay. She was an only child and had me when she was just a teen. My birth father was 18 and going into the military. He has a huuuuge family‚something like 18 siblings.
I would love to find my family as we are all getting older.
2200. SherylEdman : My son was born at Eitel Hospital in Minneapolis‚ Minnesota on November 7th 1973. He was in a foster home until he was 1 years of age because of help problems and they named him David. I know his adopted dad is a lawyer.
2201. PhillySilly : My name is Kristin Lynn Novak Hershman. I am looking for my birth mother and father. My name was Park Jung Sook my adoptive parents were Allen Novak and Kathy Novak Dobosenski. I was born in Seoul Korea on March 11‚ 1972. I was adopted through Holt International via Minnesota‚ U.S.A. I have a large birth mark on my right hand. Thank you.
2202. Dainagon : I was born 8-24-1975 in St. Louis Park Minnesota. The adoption agency was Lutheran Social Services. I know very little about my birth parents‚ other than that they were young. My mother gave me a present that I still have today. I was adopted very young‚ and my father says she (my birth mother) chose my family for me. I am desperate to find ANY birth family.
2203. Brothersearch77 : I am searching for a half brother who was born in January 1971 in either St. Paul or Minneapolis‚ Minnesota and given up for adoption at birth. The birth mother’s name was Elizabeth Ann Fee and the birth father’s name was Michael Irving Amundson.
2204. EricaLynnEngman : Payslea Andi-Lyn Engman I know that’s not your name anymore. It’s now Selma W. This happened in Brainerd‚ your real dad died right before they forced me to give you away. They didn’t give me any options. I want you to contact me‚ even if u just want to say you hate me. I have always loved you! We had the best life before all of this happened!
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‚
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