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Every person in Minnesota deserves to know their complete story. Whether you're an adoptee searching for adoption records in Minnesota or a birth parent longing to reconnect, understanding your history is an important step forward.
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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Minnesota Who Chose To Be Featured
1141. XMissMae : Looking for birth parent(s) and or sibling(s).
Adoptee was an infant at time of adoption.
Born in Seoul, South Korea.
Last name at birth was An
1145. Njm94 : Searching for birth parents, I was born in Coon rapids, MN. Adopted into a wonderful family, but have been interested in genetics and family history. I believe my birth mother’s name was Becky or Rebecca. I was also told that I might be from/relative of persons of the Mille Lacs lake Indian reservation, just north of where I was born.
1146. DDoolittle : I was born in St. Paul Minnesota, I was in foster care for 9 months with the Anderson’s in Winona Minnesota. My adoption was delayed due to a heart murmur and possibly hip issue but both resolved. I am thankful that I had a family who loved me and that my birth mother gave me this life. I have three children.
1147. Anthony0516667 : I am seeking my biological father, I was told my biological father signed over his rights, and I was adopted by my stepfather. My mother’s name is Patricia Louise Lillygren and I was born in St. Paul MN. I have no other information.
1148. Lryan : First and middle name at birth: Stephen Michael. Born in Shakopee‚ MN (Carver County) at St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
Taken from parents at about 17 months of age (around January 1988). Has a younger sibling born nearly seven years later‚ on 7/6/1993‚ who was also taken from parents‚ soon after being born (within a month?).
His first and middle name at birth was Shama William‚ born at Fairview Riverside Medical Center in Minneapolis‚ MN.
It is believed that Stephen’s
may have also adopted Shama so the brothers could be raised together.
1149. Lryan : First and middle name at birth: Shama William. Born at Fairview Riverside Medical Center in Minneapolis‚ MN.
Shama was removed from parents soon after birth‚ most likely within a month. He has an older brother‚ born 8/19/1986‚ whose first and middle name at birth was Stephen Michael‚ who was taken from the same parents at about 17 months of age (around January 1988).
Both adoptions happened through officials in Carver County‚ MN and it is highly likely Shama was adopted by the same people who adopted his older brother Stephen.
It is believed that Stephen’s parents were approached by the County to also adopt Shama‚ so the brothers could be raised together.
1150. Lindsay1285 : Lindsay rich brunton
My mother Kathleen ruth millikan gave her daughter we know as melanie rose up for adoption in early 1980s she was born I believe jan 7 th please my mom has since passed but we want you to know you were always loved and wanted and put up for Adoption because of her circumstances...
1151. Steve1252 : I was born in St Paul and was placed for adoption with Catholic Charities in December of 1952.
There is a DNA match to the name Cloutier and Caywood
1153. AlonzoFoster : My grandparents were living in a houseboat by Harriet Island, St Paul, MN when my dad was born. He was named Harry. His parents are William Carroll and Fern Combs.
The couple who adopted him are Alonzo and Irene Carlyle. They managed the St Paul, MN Goodwill store.
1155. Michele2019 : Winona, Minnesota was city of birth, Catholic charities facilitated adoption. My maiden name was Collison. Have been unable to obtain any other information. All records have been sealed.
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.
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Buffalo, New York
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San Diego, California
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Wadesboro, North Carolina
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Tracy, California
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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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