A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Taranaki Who Chose To Be Featured
16. Bron1977 : I am looking for my Aunt Janet or Jannet. She is the eldest of 6 children adopted out by my Grandmother Irene Thelma Ward born in Kaiapoi NZ in 1917 and died in1986.
My Dad was born in 1953 in Stratford NZ and named David Frederick father was unknown and when adopted out his name became Owen Patrick Barriball.
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18. HaydenWatt33 : Barbara Boot could have been the name of the woman who looked after my mother during her pregnancy on rural farm (potentially). I’m not exactly sure of the exact location of my adopted brother’s birthplace but it is most probably in the central to lower part of the North Island. Watt and Daley are the surnames of the parents.
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19. 254864 : 8 sept 1976, His name at birth was Craig Bruce Dowle, he was adopted to a couple looking to complete their family, they had a daughter, his adoptive father worked in the printing trade, catholic faith maybe. New Plymouth Maternity Hospital.
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20. Helen50 : I am looking for children of Robert John Mead. Robert lived in Levin in the 60s and 70s. So far there are 4 boys to the woman Robert married and 3 adopted children, we are aware that there is at least 2 more children out there somewhere. The information we have is Chic-France probably born before 1965 and Roxanne-China probably born between 1969 and 1970. I have no idea how accurate this information is as it was discovered on a piece of paper after Roberts death.
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21. CarrieFrancisRedmond : My name is Amanda Henley. I was born in Auckland New Zealand at St Helens public hospital in1971 August 8th. My birth name was Carrie Francis Redmond. I was adopted on 2nd September 1971. My mother was Maree Hilda Redmond /Le compte. That is all I know. Looking for any information.
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22. Drichardsom : My mother is Heather Elizabeth Dunlop
Also known as Heather Elizabeth Almao
Also known as Heather Elizabeth Inch
She adopted a baby out between 1955 - 1962 .
There could be 2 at different years of birth (heresay)
I believe she/he was born in an unwed mothers home for unwed mothers run by nuns
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23. Jaredpearce : Sealed pre adoption records.
Birth mother under age at time and force to give up baby.
Birth mothers parents would most likely be the legal signatories to access this information.
Birth mother: Robyn June Mithchell
D.O.B 30/07/1955
Born in Wellington.
Birth Mothers Parents Names: June and Douglas Mitchell, Living in Auckland. Douglas now deceased.
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24. Kls67 : I am searching for my biological father. He was a truck driver in Putaruru NZ.
I have met my biological mother Freda Blake, who was sent to stay with relatives in Waverley NZ, until giving birth to me at Patea Hospital in November 1967. She then returned to Putaruru for a time, until moving to Auckland and marrying and having 2 sons.
Her brother was Graham Blake, and parents Jack & Agnes Blake.
I would be grateful for any information regarding my biological father.
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25. Kentacles : I’m looking for my birth mother. I was born at Waitara Maternity Home in Taranaki on 12 Dec, 1975. My mother was Australian and after searching New Zealand I believe she most probably went back to Brisbane after my birth. Her name was Patricia Shannon at the time of my birth.
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26. ChrisHallSW16 : Birth Mother
Beverley Harrington
I am aware of who my Birth Father is, however by BM had a number of relationships with others, and all but onw of the children were placed up for adoption. I understand that there are likely to be 6-7 siblings
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27. Lorenma : My half uncle, adopted in the early 1950s. Taranaki or possible surrounding areas
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28. AnnmarieLeeks : I don’t know my brother age or this name …. Our mother was Lynnette Leeks … I think he was adopted from birth … brother has try to find her Lynnette Leeks … I would like to find my brother and not sure where to start with out this name or age ..year he was born
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29. AnnmarieLeeks : My mother name is Lynnette Leeks/ Osborne …. I’m hopefully I can found my brother not sure of the year or age plus I have no name all I know that I have a brother … the family that did know are not talking about … some say the brothers could be younger or older then I was born in 1968 Wellington New Zealand…. He was adopted by family in New Zealand somewhere thank you for helping me
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30. Ronzo : Mothers name was Janine Richardson. She was age 16 at the time of birth. Lived in Oeo‚ South Taranaki with her parents. The birth child was likely to be born in New Plymouth Base hospital and wouldve been handed over at birth.
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