Please note that you are on a
Mobile device, but you are using your browser set to Desktop View (rather
than to Mobile View). This will impact your view of our website in your browser. You can
change this in your browser Settings.
Everyone in Missouri deserves the chance to understand their story. Whether you're an adoptee seeking adoption records in Missouri or a birth parent hoping to reunite, discovering your roots can be life-changing.
Accessing adoption records in Missouri often comes with delays and challenges. Adopted.com is here to simplify the process. With 1,261,427 members, our platform connects individuals with their biological families.
Using smart matching technology, our system quickly identifies potential matches. Answer 10 simple questions—like your birth date, location, and known family details—and begin reconnecting today.
Join the Missouri community in rediscovering their past through Adopted.com.
Let Adopted.com help you find your lost family today!
Adopted.com is a powerful adoption reunion registry designed to help you reconnect with your
birth parents. By registering, you gain access to a growing database of over
1,261,427 profiles,
increasing your chances of finding your biological relatives. The platform respects your privacy
and allows you to update your profile anytime.
Registration is free, and the unique search tool ensures measurable match results. When you find
your birth parents, remember to approach the reunion with an open heart and understanding, as it
can be an emotionally significant experience for everyone involved.
A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Missouri Who Chose To Be Featured
2911. Wsharp909 : I am the Great-grandson of Ezequiel Lee Verbryck (adopted surname)
I have handwritten notes that I received from a cousin in my family tree. She did not write the notes‚ however I believe she found them in a box of old family photos and other family related items. These notes say that her birth surname might have been Nichol‚ Nichols‚ or Nicholson.
Also‚ her birth parents were from Missouri‚ and Effie (Ezequiel) possibly had a sister named Violet. Plus‚ Effie’s mother’s first name was Julia. Born around 1840s
Adopted per census: Year: 1900 Census Place: Esculapia‚ Benton‚ Arkansas Page: 2 Enumeration District: 0011 FHL microfilm: 1240050
Ezequiel Lee Verbryck was adopted by William Verbryck and Rebecca Ridenour.
William Verbryck
BIRTH 1826 • New Jersey‚ USA
DEATH 10 JAN 1898 • Rogers‚ Benton County‚ Arkansas
Rebecca Ridenour
BIRTH 1 SEP 1838 • Perry‚ Allen‚ Ohio‚ United States
DEATH 5 JULY 1921
2912. Joyannkinsey : Hello I’m looking for my little brother his name was Joesph Crum at birth but my mother Cyndy Delores Crum decided that she couldn’t provide for my brother. But in the same sense she was struggling to take care of the ones that she had‚ but he was born in St. louis Mo. And Im the little sister of the bunch and I am looking forward to meeting my little brother. Please help me find him
2914. PatrickB : I am looking for my birth mother. I was adopted right after I was born and I know nothing about my birth mother at all. I have no birth records or adoption papers I guess they were destroyed we moved a lot as my adoptive parents were military.
2915. Regtech : Brother’s name Leon Hunt. He was raised according to information I was told by biological grandparents (Clifford Hunt‚ grandfather) and resided around Gainsville‚ Missouri. Sometime in the 70’s or 80’s he was residing in southern Missouri.
2916. Nicoleleann : Nicole Leann 3/16/1985
SUMMARY OF CHILD: Nicole Leann was born at 2:38 p.m. on March 16‚ 1985 at Methodist Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds‚ 14 ounces‚ was 21 inches long‚ with a head circumference of 13} and chest measurement of 12½
BIRTH MOTHER’S BACKGROUND:
Nicole’s birth mother is 19 years old. She is
5’7" tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has brown eyes‚ thick‚ light brown hair and a fair complexion.
She quit school in ninth grade. Her family ancestry
is German/English. She has one younger brother with whom she has a good re-lationship.
She decided to relinquish Nicole as she did not feel capable of
providing for an infant and her two and a half year old daughter.
CHILD’S SIBLING: Nicole has a two and a half year old half sister. She is 3’ tall and weighs 30 pounds.
She has brown hair‚ blue eyes
She lives with her birth mother
BIRTH FATHER: Nicole’s birth mother is unable to name the birth father. The birth mother met him at a party.
The birth mother relinquished Nicole on March 19‚ 1985 and this was accepted by the judge.
2917. Nicoleleann : Nicole Leann 3/16/1985
SUMMARY OF CHILD: Nicole Leann was born at 2:38 p.m. on March 16‚ 1985 at Methodist Medical Center. She weighed 6 pounds‚ 14 ounces‚ was 21 inches long‚ with a head circumference of 13} and chest measurement of 12½
BIRTH MOTHER’S BACKGROUND:
Nicole’s birth mother is 19 years old. She is
5’7" tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has brown eyes‚ thick‚ light brown hair and a fair complexion.
She quit school in ninth grade. Her family ancestry
is German/English. She has one younger brother with whom she has a good re-lationship.
She decided to relinquish Nicole as she did not feel capable of
providing for an infant and her two and a half year old daughter.
CHILD’S SIBLING: Nicole has a two and a half year old half sister. She is 3’ tall and weighs 30 pounds.
She has brown hair‚ blue eyes
She lives with her birth mother
BIRTH FATHER: Nicole’s birth mother is unable to name the birth father. The birth mother met him at a party.
The birth mother relinquished Nicole on March 19‚ 1985 and this was accepted by the judge.
2919. Savery : I’m almost positive this adoption was closed/private. In or around Kansas city‚ Missouri.
I have no details about either adoptive parents. I do not have much I formation at all except he was for sure about and born possible around 1995.
2920. Kcparamed : I have been in contact with my mother. I have no idea who my father is. I was told that both parents were in the army together and that my father was a dentist.
2923. DeniseDenniston : I am the daughter of Dan Denniston. I am trying to find my half brother Marcus Cole Shepard that was given up for adoption. Marcus was born on September 8th 1969 in Kansas City‚ MO‚ most likey a catholic hospital‚ as their mother went to private on girl catholic school in Maryville ‚ MO.
Mother’s name was Brenda Shepard. Brenda’s mother was Margaret D Shepard of Kansas City‚ MO.
Margaret Shepard-6315 Walnut‚ Kansas City‚ MO. 64113 back in 1969.
2925. NKuhnsgirl : Have been told he was born in the Piggott‚ Arkansas hospital. Birth mother was Sandra Faith (Boyd) Proctor. She wasn’t married when she gave birth so the Proctor name probably wasn’t used. Have other info. On our mother‚ willing to share with brother. Our father name was Willie C. Thomas ‚ but is not proven‚ don’t know much about him.
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‚
VERY helpful!
Simple, easy and fast
Your Global Registry, where people reunite instantly
