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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Minnesota Who Chose To Be Featured
1021. Toris12 : My sister was born in March of 1976 in Marshall Minnesota. The actual date is unknown at this time. Her birth name was Heidi Jo. She was adopted by 2 people from Sioux Falls South Dakota.
1022. Swanny14 : Father was adopted in Minneapolis.......He was left on the doorstep of a church in Minneapolis with a note pinned to him that said, Baby Boy Gibson April 22, 1939
1024. Gailfin : place of birth: Renville County Hospital in Olivia‚ Minnesota
physician: Dr. Leo Furr
social worker: Renville County Human Services
agency: Catholic Charities
mother: Trudy Ann Dingels
father: James Sander
aunt: Gail Finley
grandmother: Marjorie Dingels‚ 98 years old
1025. MichaelandMarianne : I was adopted with my sister, Marianne (dob 9/27/57) through Hennepin County (Minneapolis, MN) social services. Approximate date of adoption was February 28, 1959.
1027. 22qmommy : Birth mother was Theresa Pelowski and she was approximately 14/15. Birth father was David Solum and he was approximately 16. I believe that he was born in Rochester, Minnesota and adopted through Catholic Charities. If this might be you, please send me a message! I’ve been looking for you ever since I found out I had a brother about 25 years ago.
1028. Teacher7 : I am searching for my birth mother and/or father. I was born on October 24, 1973 in Rapid City, SD. I believe that my birth mother was from Rapid City and was 19 yrs of age. I was told she was from a prominent family. My birth father was stationed in the air force and was a little older than my birth mother.
1031. MaryMN : Baby boy named Nicolis Gene was born on December 25, 1975 to Beverly Jeannine Bourke at Golden Valley Hospital in Golden Valley, MN. She had just turned 17 and was not able to care for her baby due to her age and an unstable home environment (her father was abusive and an alcoholic). She loved her baby and has said it was the hardest decision she ever had to make, but wanted better for her child than she had herself. The adoption was handled through Catholic Charities. She wrote him a letter, which she hopes was given to the adopted family and shared with her son.
1034. Beth4 : My biological father was born in Minnesota. I believe he was born in Minneapolis. He was adopted by Arthur and Mildred Schardin. He was given the name Stuart Glazer Schardin. He is deceased and my brother and I would like to know more about our family on our fathers side
1035. MPO601 : I am looking for my birth mother. I was born in Fort Frances, Ontario at Laverendrye Hospital. I was given up for adoption and was possibly in foster care for 4 months before my adoptive parents took custody of me in August of 1968. My adoptive parents are American and lived in Virginia, Minnesota at the time. I am trying to determine if my birth mother was American (which is what my adoptive parents were told) or Canadian. I was adopted through Catholic Charities but Catholic Charities in Duluth, MN states they have no record of my adoption. The only document I have is from an attorney in Minnesota who is no longer alive. I do have a copy of my birth record from Ontario, Canada which lists my adoptive parents names.
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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!
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.
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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!
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!
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Enid, Oklahoma
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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!
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