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1773. Memeleelee : My mother has been on a search her whole life to find her biological parents. She was born February 16, 1970. Birth was in Catawba county, N.C.
she was adopted in Cherokee County, NC. Adoption was filed June 19th and finalized July 24 of 1970. The information she was given for her biological parents are very slim. But as far as we know- the biological mother and father may have had an affair with one another resulting in the pregnancy.
The mother was 26 at birth- 5’4 green eyes and blonde hair.
the fathers age isn’t listed but is said to have been 6’1 with reddish blonde hair and gray blue eyes. Would have been in construction and dispatch work. He had 3 kids. Also had 3 brothers- one who was considered “retarded”. The paternal grandfather worked in a furniture store.
There were 3 other siblings from mother. (2 sisters, 1 brother- one daughter lived with an aunt, the boy had been abandoned as well)
Brother- reddish blonde hair, freckles, and green eyes.
Mother also had 6 sisters and 4 brothers.
1774. ReneeS82 : William Ray Shoemake born Aug. 20,1974 in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina to Betty Shoemake. Possible fathers Gary Neil Shoemake and William Donald Burgess. William was placed in the custody of Randolph County Department of Social Services in North Carolina around January 1979 and was put up for adoption. Profile photo is the only photo we have of William aka Billy Ray.
1775. Charles26 : My name is Charles Louis Reavis, I was adoptee from Children home society NC since I’m baby (2-3days) Adopted by Charles Louis Reavis and Betsy Anne Reavis. My Birth date November 26,1969. Pls help me find my biological parents. Pls email me
Thank you
1776. Karenlgreed : Curious to find out more about my adopted sister’s birth family. She has unfortunately passed away. She was a swimmer, and had strawberry-blond hair and green eyes.
1777. Shauntal35 : The birth mother was a high school graduate and worked in an unskilled field for a Large firm.
She planned to return to school and earn a degree in mechanical drawing.
Her father was a high school graduate and worked with a governmental agency. Her mother was a high school graduate and worked in an unskilled field. Most of her matern relatives were high school graduates.
Occupations within her family included health
services‚ working with people‚ unskilled labor‚ and other non-professional postions.
The birth mother's paternal grandfather was a farmer and her paternal grandmother was a housewife. Her maternal grandfather was a farmer and her maternal grandmother was
also a housewife.
The birth mother was in good general health. She had some low iron anemia.
Her parents
and all siblings were in good health also.
Her paternal grandfather‚ paternal grand-
mother‚ and maternal grandfather all died of strokes. There were other small children in the family and all of them enjoyed good health.
The birth mother was 5'3" tall‚ weighed 150 pounds‚ had brown eyes‚ brown hair‚ and a medium brown complexion. Her mother was 5'2" tall‚ weighed 120 pounds‚ had brown eyes‚ black hair‚ and a dark complexion.
Her father was 5'g" tall‚ thin‚ brown eyes‚
black hair‚ and had a dark complexion.
Other extended family members ranged in
height from 5'3" to 5'7" tall‚ and were of average weight.
The birth mother's nationality descent was Afro American and her religious preference was Protestant.
The birth mother enjoyed art‚ reading‚ and working with small children.
PATERNAL BACKGROUND
The birth father was a high school graduate and had served in a branch of the military service.
He worked full-time in a distribution type position where he had been employed
for an extended length of time.
He was in good‚ physical health with no known health
problems. The birth father was 5'9" tall‚ weighed 150 pounds‚ had brown eyes‚ black hair and a medium brown complexion. He appeared quite slender in appearance.
The birth father's nationality descent was Afro American.
1778. TaylorR : I was born in NC, USA in 1996. I’m a twin (2 girls) born March 7 of 1996. I was given up within 5 weeks after birth, as well as my sister. We were adopted together.
1779. BorninGaston : I was born at Gaston Memorial Hospital In Gastonia on May 4th which was a Thursday. I was 7lb. 2 1/2oz & 19.25”. No time is given. My adoption was handled by Hollowell‚ Stott & Hollowell in Gastonia & final order of adoption stated I was placed in my adoptive parents care June 12‚ 1972. The petition for adoption was filed June 28‚ 1972 & issued August 16‚ 1972. Their final paperwork was dated August 3‚ 1973. All I have been told was my birth parents were in college In the area & not ready for marriage or a child & that at the time there were no health issues or medical problems in the family history. As I age I get asked important medical questions to which I can’t answer & starting to have some health concerns that might could be answered if you would please. I don’t want to interfere in your lives especially since I have always felt I had siblings out there & they may not know about me. I need to know my heritage & medical history. My life has been great & couldn’t have asked for better adoptive parents. I want to thank you for choosing life. This search comes only after my dad & mom passed. I didn’t want to hurt them by trying to find my birth parents. Please‚ if you read this & you are my birth parent(s) or a sibling‚ I beg of you to contact me. Thank you so much.
1781. Auntwicked : My son was born in Charlotte Memorial Hospital and was adopted out through NC Social Services. I was a resident at Florence Crittendon Home for Unwed Mothers at time of birth‚ but originally from Rockingham County‚ NC. I would like to pass on medical information‚ and any other info he may want.
1783. Amberejeffries : Hi,
My name is Amber Jeffries. I’m looking for my first cousin Tatyana who was adopted a month after birth. She was born at the end of January in Charlotte, NC. I believe she between 24-27 years old currently. Last name was initially Hicklen.
1784. Paigecoffey : My dad was adopted out of catawba county (not completely sure of the hospital) to a joann and leamon canady, the adoption was finished October 26 of the same year, birth mom gave him a dress (night gown) and a pair of shoes.
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