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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within Tennessee Who Chose To Be Featured
1291. Timggriffith : My name is Timothy Griffith. I was told I was born in Dyersburg, TN on Nov 30, 1970. I was adopted through the Dyer County health department. My birth mother was young, blonde and had blue eyes. Birth father was around 6ft tall and had brown hair. He raced and worked on cars possibly. Not married. I was adopted to Roy and Nancy Long in Union City, TN. I’m praying for a match or any information that might help. I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I still live in Union City TN.
1292. Morgansdad : I was adopted from a health facility in Dyersburg TN. My adoptive parents were from Union City, TN. My mother was very young with blonde hair. My father was possibly a mechanic or race car driver.
1293. Dalep2000dna : On my newborn picture from the hospital the name Nell was written on it. I was born 12 Sept 1971. I was given to my adopted parents the 27 SEPT 1971, they filed for adoption on 30 SEPT 1971. the Final adoption did not happen until OCT 24,1972. Not sure where I was born. My BC shows Memphis, TN. I have a copy of the court papers for the adoption but no birth parents information was listed. I was given different names for my birth parents but I did a DNA test and these names did not show up. Most of my DNA matches are from East Tennessee and ARK.
1295. JeAnnaB : I am searching for my brother. Birth name Michael Hensley. Born 03/06/1999 in Knoxville. TN. Birth parents listed as Mother: Glenda Kay Brown Hensley (Mullins)
Father: Albert Hensley
I would love to find my brother. I would love to meet him and get to know him. Possibly build a relationship with him if he would want that. Even if he doesn’t wish to meet or know me, I would at least like to know he is doing well.
1297. CJYoung : I am looking for my birth sister, her name is/was Katrina Kay Jackson. She was born in 1969. Her biological parents where Charlie Henry Jackson, Jr and Harriet Cecile (Miller) Jackson. She was adopted out of Memphis, TN in the early 70’s. I am her younger sister and have been trying to find her with our oldest brother Jerry. She had dark blond/light brown hair. She is 15 years older then me. My name is Christine Joy Jackson. I was named after our paternal Grandmother and great Aunt.
1298. LauraLeigh84 : I was born in Fort Campbell, TN (Clarksville/Montgomery Co.) I’ve known of my adoption for a very long time and had great adoptive parents growing up, but now it’s time to see if you’re out there... maybe looking for me too.
1299. Mineymcmikeattack : I’m looking for my three children Austin Lee, Haley Nicole, and Madalynn Louise. Their last names were McRae before the adoption. They were adopted out of Union County Arkansas in 2018. I was told that they are a 3 together in Tennessee. Im not sure if that’s 100% certain though.
1300. Melissaplanzo : I just found out that my mother, Jennie, had a baby when she was 16 years old in Memphis, Tn. Her parents sent her to a home for unwed mothers where she lived for several months and then had the baby and placed him for adoption. I grew up my entire life thinking I was an only child. I am hoping and praying I can find my brother. I do not know specific details about the hospital or doctor or adoption.
1301. Red48 : iam searching for my husbans birth mother and father. for my children so they can get medical information.he was a male born nov,23 1964 he was adopted out of knoxville tn sometime between nov 64 and june 65
1302. Timate01 : I am looking for my birth mother or father, or siblings. I believe that I was born in White County, TN. and that my birth mother was married but my birth father was not her husband. I was born July 26, 1976
1303. Jgirl6 : Adoptee’s First Name: Unknown but
could have possibly was named Charlotte‚ Louise‚ or maybe Charlotte Louise? Her name given could have been anything.
Adoptee’s Maiden/Birth Last Name:
Possibly Cantenbury‚ Cantenbery‚ Cantonbury‚ Canterbury‚ Canterbery‚ or Canterberry. The spelling is what I am not sure of.
Adoptee’s Ethnicity:
Caucasian/White
Adoptee’s Gender:
Female
Adoptee’s Birthdate:
Unknown
Adoptee’s Birth State:
Possibly IL‚ MI‚ PA‚ OH‚ KY‚ GA‚ VA‚ or WV but most likely was born in OH‚ KY‚ or WV.
Adoptee’s Birth County:
Unknown
Adoptee’s Birth City:
Unknown
Adoptee’s Birth Mother’s name is unknown. The birth Mother’s parents and my Dad’s parents were close friends in Columbus‚ Ohio during the 1960’s to late 70’s. The birth mother was a babysitter to my Dad. My Dad and his babysitter messed around‚ and she got pregnant by him. Pregnancy was unplanned and a shock to her parents. There’s rumored family story that the woman’s parents may have forced her to move away to keep the pregnancy secret or they possibly forced her to put the baby up for adoption. I don’t know the babysitter’s name aka the Bio Mother’s name. My Dad was 4-6 years younger than she was. I don’t know any other details of anything besides that my Dad was between 13-16 years old‚ and the girl got pregnant by him between 1976-1979‚ and she was between 17-20 years old. The baby she birthed was supposedly a girl‚ and if the woman’s parent forced her to put the baby girl up for adoption after birth‚ it would’ve been sometime between 1976-1981 possibly. That baby girl would be my older Half Sister. My now deceased Aunt‚ my late Dad’s only younger sibling‚ told me this information a few months before she passed away. My Dad never mentioned this to me and he passed away in 2008. My Grandparents‚ Dad’s parents are no longer alive either...they previously passed away in 1997 and 2002. The birth Mother’s Mother was supposedly obsessed with my Dad’s Mother as her friend. She was very compulsive and liked to copy everything my Dad’s Mom‚ my Grandmother‚ did and how she dressed‚ etc.. The birth Mother’s Mother’s first name was supposedly Phyllis. Please email me at jaybugger six at Gmail dot com if you think you know who I’m looking for‚ or if you think you might be who I’m looking for. Thanks!
Adoptee’s Birth Father’s Name:
William aka "Jeff" or "Jeffrey" Muncy
Adoptee’s Mother’s Age at time of birth:
Between 16-22 years old
Adoptee’s Father’s Age at time of birth:
Between 12-16 years old
My relationship to the Adoptee:
Adoptee is my Half Sister
I’d like to meet my half Sister. She probably doesn’t know she even has any siblings‚ I’m not sure. Her Mother’s parents‚ (the Adoptee’s Grandparents‚) might have forced their Daughter to be sent away and demanded she give her baby up for adoption‚ IF she was underage at the time of her pregnancy‚ or shortly after the time of her baby’s birth. The Adoptee’s Father (my Dad‚) wasn’t informed until she was already sent away. Him‚ along with the Adoptee’s Mother‚ were separated shortly after both of their parents found out about them two being together intimately and her being pregnant. I’d like to know if the baby girl born was ever adopted out to a good family. I’d like to know about her current life and whereabouts. I’m interested in meeting her if possible. If anyone has any information please contact me at. Thank you‚ God Bless!
1305. Amcmurtry1 : I am searching for my birth parents.I was born in Sumner County, TN on June 10, 1976.I am a black male. I believe my birth name was Antonio McMurtry. I was told I was adopted when I was three days old.
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
Moorhead, Minnesota
I have been searching off and on for a possible biological son since 2009‚ and found him recently due to a message he left on Adopted.com. He is extremely similar to me and my other son‚ and looks a lot like me! These past few days have been the best ever.
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