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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Tennessee Who Chose To Be Featured
361. Maggieflynn79 : Born in Memphis Tennessee, was told that the mother was a widow from St. Louis, and that I have two older siblings. Zero information known for birth father. Adopted from St. Peters, in Memphis.
362. Ashleythomas123 : I was born in Memphis Tennessee on 11/28/72 as Fredrick Ashley Thomas to Jeanette Thomas at City of Memphis Hospital (John Gaston) ... my name was changed to Orlando Andrews.... I discovered this in 2012 I can not locate her at all.... At the time she had 4 sisters and 2 brothers all younger than her and they were in foster care.... I was placed in Foster Care at the Neal Foster Care right after my birth...
363. Elizabeth1207 : Hi, I am looking for my sister who was born in County Cavan, Ireland in August 1957. My mums name is Lucy Reilly who was also from County Cavan, Ireland.
On my sisters original birth certificate her name was Mary Brigid. I believe that she was adopted by an american couple and taken to America, but I don’t know how true this is because of the secrecy that surrounded adoptions in Ireland in the 1950’s.
364. Rmslyman : Born Feb 5 1973 in Bristol TN. Parents were students at college, possibly ETSU in Johnson City. Adoptive father was a Presbyterian minister in Kingsport Tn.
365. Notmyname : I was born in Richmond VA at the Medical College. My birth mother was 22 and my birth father was 26. Their religion was listed as Catholic and I was placed in a Catholic home. I was transferred as a newborn to St Peter’s Home for Children in Memphis TN. I was placed in my adoptive family’s home in October of 67 and my adoption was finalized in TN Oct 68. I have had a lot of health problems starting with a hereditary blood disease shortly after my being placed in my adoptive familly’s home. In 2002 I was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation and had brain surgery. Other biological relatives may also be going through these issues.
366. LibbaFine : I am a female adopted from a Knox County Hospital in Tennessee in September of 1955. I am told it was a welfare adoption. I have no knowledge of any siblings as it is not noted on my certificate. There was a discrepancy on my birthday, first being told the 22nd of April, then the 26th, but finalizing on the 24th. I was in a foster home for close to 5 months and called Jeanetta. I rolled out of bed and was kept for observation. I was allergic to cow’s milk and had to be fed goat’s milk. The attorney was a Mr. Robinette in Kingsport, Tennessee. I was the second child adopted by Martha Francis Woodfin and Darrell Doyle Fine of Kingsport, Tennessee and had an older brother, Darrell Steven Fine (2015), 2 1/2 years older that also was adopted. I grew up in Sullivan County where my parents lived until their deaths in 2008 and 2011.
368. Laurahernandez : I’m unsure of the State that you where adopted from, your mother Joyce Ludwig was from Wisconsin and Minnesota, but went away for the birth.
You might have been placed thru Catholic Charities Adoption Services.
and your mother of Joyce Ludwing and father Lorne Johnson.
Also not sure what year you where born, but my best guess is the end of 1968 or early 1969, as your mother was back in MN in the mid to late 1969.
I am your sister and I was born July 1965, and we share the same father. I have had by DNA tested thru 23andme.
369. Gunghodan : Born in Louisville, KY placed in St.Peter’s Orphan Asylum Adoption took place in Memphis, TN on July 5, 1950 Adoptive parents are Louis Joseph Mercier and wife Mary Catherine Mercier
371. Miracleshappen91 : I am looking to find the truth. My birth name was changed. I don’t have any records or information on my birth parents. I just need to know the truth. I hope you all can help.
Thank you for your time.
372. Jodie1524 : Trying to find family members. I was told of two brothers. I was taken by the state. Was told moms name may be Found a or Linda Davis. She left the state and may be in ky. So many story’s don’t know truth. When I was taken by the state she lived on Broadway in trailer park that no longer is there. I long to see someone that looks like me and reconnect with no judgement. I have no idea who my father was. I was adopted and lived in Kingston. Adopted family lost all records of my blood family. If anyone will come forward It would be a life long dream of mine to have my family back that was lost so long ago.
374. Carolrager : I am trying to help my step mom find her family. She was adopted in 1932. We think it was Nashville or Mephis. Her adopted parents never told her any info. I would love to find out even the family history so that she can know. There are also grandkids wanting to know about her background...
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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!
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!
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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!
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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
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Lone Tree, Colorado
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