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A Few of Our Members Currently Searching Within West Virginia Who Chose To Be Featured
931. DavidGulbranson : My name is David Juan Ramon Gulbranson. My birth name was David Juan Ramon Burgos. My father's name is Nestor (Ned) Fidel Burgos and and my mother's name was Elizabeth (Liz) Mae Skidmore. I was born in Bethesda‚ Maryland in 1975. My younger brother‚ Michael was born in Baltimore‚ Maryland in 1977. We also lived in Gaithersburg‚ Maryland Rockville‚ Maryland Silver Springs‚ Maryland Frederick‚ Maryland and in Los Angeles County‚ California. My father also lived in Pennsylvania‚ Florida‚ and New Hampshire. My mother also lived in Dothan‚ Alabama‚ where she passed away February 18‚ 2003. I last saw my mother in 1982/1983. My mother's sister‚ Ann Farrell (nee Skidmore) told me that my mother told her that she named my sister Ann and gave her up for adoption. My mother had two more children with a man named Rodney Bolin. I do not know them. I hope to find my sister‚ to know her‚ to love her‚ to be a part of her life. I always wanted a little sister. I am married with five children of my own and my brother‚ Michael is married with two children. I have DNA on Ancestry.com.
932. Mdevans36 : I was born in November 1993 in Huntington‚ WV at Cabell Huntington Hospital. I only have a last name to go by which is Anderson and it was a closed adoption.
934. Oxraynaillb : I am looking to find information about my grandfather Roy Ester Nelson of Logan County‚ West Virginia. My mothers name is Carnella Simmons. He was killed at he age of 30 and even though we have used ancestry to try to find answers and more information‚ we have hit road blocks due to him being adopted.
935. Ssvore56 : I have been told that my parents left me adoption papers with a family member but I have no idea who that would be and most have passed. I have a half brother that is still alive but unsure what he knows.
My parents‚ as i know them‚ are Rosella I Miller and Kermit Duncan. I was born in Logan‚ W Va.‚ however we moved to Cleveland‚ Oh when I was one year old and has lived near there the rest of my life. I have 2 half brothers and 4 full brothers. All of them‚ except one‚ were also born in W Va.
936. Crackerjackcowboy : I am the biological father of “cannon Harley gage Schafer “ born 12/18/2020 in Winchester va. He was not circumcised‚ for some reason I do not know. His adoption was through the Morgan county West Virginia court house Debra McLaughlin presiding judge. I would so appreciate just knowing he is loved and with a good home and family and SAFE. I have emotional trauma and anxiety. Please‚ please provide me a little something to give me peace of mind for him. I am a great father and I made a mistake. He has brothers and sisters who are much older. But‚ all of them are successful business owners and responsible adults. I am great father and would be grateful for any opportunity to know his wellbeing. I’d love to participate in his growing up and the milestones like weight height health school. I know from experience you can’t raise them on your own. Other positive adults who reinforce morals and ethics. Because they are children who are learning everyday. Again‚ please allow me peace of mind for him.
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937. SMMcCollum : Born in Woodbridge‚ VA (iNOVA hospital) on 10/20/2016 to Keisha Clark and Michael Howard (deceased).
Placed in foster care (Wood County‚ WV) circa 2/2019 after medical treatment ay Ruby Memorial hospital (Morgantown‚ WV).
I'm Kaiden's maternal grandmother and sought to care for him‚ but Wood Co DHR kept me from being a candidate due to living in another state.
938. Brokeneartedmomma : Both were born at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg WV. One was delivered by Dr. Filozof and the otherwas delivered by Dr. Shockley.
939. Bhiggin65 : My mother's name was Karen Louise Ditty‚ her mother's name was Mary Francis (Ditty) King. Her son was named Larry Wayne when he was born. Parents who adopted him were school teachers. Hospital I believe was called Ohio General Hospital. Would love to meet him! Always wondered how his life has been. Our mom never forgot about him‚ she didn't want to disrupt his life.
940. Abby1822 : I was born at settle county hospital in new martinsville West Virginia. I have found my older brother and one younger brother got adopted with me. I still have 3 siblings I would like to find. There should be a Christina and a Matthew for sure. I am unknown of the last siblings gender and name. My older brothers name is James Redfern and my younger brothers name was Andrew but is now Chaise DeLancey. My name was Ashley banks but is currently Abigail DeLancey.
942. Detective2029 : The adoption family is Elbaum. She was about 6 to 10 years old. The family name is Weinstock or Wienstock. The child's name is Lenore.
944. Ajm1969 : I am trying to get my health information for my records so I know if I'm going to have anything wrong down the road. I'm tired of saying I know nothing
945. Nikisears94 : Matthew was born in Wheeling WV and was adopted by the Schaffers. He doesn’t know who his bio mother is or bio father. I am searching for them hoping I can find them for 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
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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