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Iowa Adoption Information before 1880( Polk county)

sdeedeebuzz126 — 1 Dec 2008 2:45:29 GMT

my mother in law mother was adopted before then and I have a paper with some of the info but missing part......Josephine
A Parker is her name she was adopted by the Watts family

Adopted in Iowa

Steph687 — 17 Sep 2008 8:45:26 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a baby girl adopted and born on August 1, 1968 in Des Moines, Iowa to a Barbara Woldstad?

Born in the early 1930s

PatriciaRogers222 — 7 Sep 2008 11:00:56 GMT

Do you know of a set of twin boys born here.All I know is the mothers name was Viola Adkins

Looking for Catholic Convents for Unwed Mothers around Fort Dodge, Iowa in 1909

loriduker — 6 Sep 2008 11:04:08 GMT

My grandfathers adopted name is Gerhard Fredrick Duker. He was born April 18,1909 in Fort Dodge Iowa. He had mentioned that he was born to a 15 y/o unwed mother in a convent with nuns. He was adopted by a Johanna(Hinz)and William Duker,shortly after birth. He was baptized may 4,1909 at the Ev Luthern Church in Fort Dodge,Iowa. Johanna and William Duker were listed as his parents on the baptism record.
Any information anybody can help me with would be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure what places were around in 1909?
God bless!
Lori

adoptee from Iowa

lpjeeps — 25 Aug 2008 5:20:13 GMT

Does anyone have information about a girl born at
Graham Hospital, Lee County, Keokuk, Iowa on January 22, 1952?

Lawrence and Merl Reader

carolrichards92 — 5 Aug 2008 4:49:20 GMT

can anyone help in finding these 2 brothers they may have been adoptedfrom the orphanage in lee county IA.there names are Lawrence and Merl Reader.Father
named Fred born in England mothers name was Ethel.to find them or maybe there family would be great.

ISO brother born in Iowa

chicquita_g — 4 Aug 2008 1:59:50 GMT

I am searching for my brother who was born in Iowa, I don't know what city. He was born in May of 1960, birth name was William Boldt. Our mother was Joyce Williams, originally from the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. I don't know what his father's name is, or if he still alive. He was from Iowa. William is the oldest of our mother's 6 children.

Born 3/30/1925 in Iowa City, IA unwed mothers? home

kjf0420 — 24 Jul 2008 5:15:46 GMT

Looking for info on our mother's biological father. Mother was later adopted by our grandmother's husband in Dubuque.

No idea where to start our search. Our mother died several years ago and the family is looking for info.

info on birth parents/siblings

marymjohnson55 — 21 Apr 2008 12:10:07 GMT

Born 12/19/1955 at Ft Dodge Iowa, last name Rosales. Told father was Irish and had a twin brother. Also that I have an older brother and younger half brother. Adopted thru Catholic Charities in Sioux City. Just curious about what everyone looks like and if anyone is still alive. Adoptive parents both passed.

Girl born 1891 Sioux City

sandraiver — 4 Apr 2008 10:02:45 GMT

The family story goes that my grandmother was adopted from an orphanage in Sioux City by a family named Jackson. The family seemed to know her birthdate of February 17, 1891. The story goes on to say that the orphanage from which she was adopted burned to the ground at some later date and so no further records can be found regarding her birth or birth family.

Does anyone know enough about orphanages in Sioux City to know whether this story could be true? My grandmother suspects that she was actually adopted from a family known to her adopted parents. So I think it's possible she didn't go through an orphanage at all. She thought her birth surname might have been Plunkett.

King-- children (adopted or lived in orphanages) 1901 in iowa

CarolHumphreys39 — 8 Feb 2008 7:26:08 GMT

King family lived in What Cheer in 1990. 1903 the children are not living with either parent.

Velda King 1891
Violet King l892
Veda King 1893
Mona King 1899

Is there anyone who would be willing to help find out if these children were adopted or living in a children's home or perhaps suggest how I might be able to obtain this information myself? Thanks!

Male born 9/27/62 in Independence, Iowa ISO Birth Family (Hillcrest Baby Fold)

KMG1964 — 8 Mar 2008 7:20:05 GMT

Baby Boy born September 27, 1962 at 9:00 pm in Independence Iowa. I was adopted through the Hillcrest Baby Fold out of Dubuque. Anyone with any information, please contact me.

female born 1957 Cedar Rapids, IA adopted to Thiher family

angeedwards1 — 13 Nov 2007 12:55:39 GMT

My mother seeks birth parents or any information regarding her birth family (siblings). Please send ANY information to: kyndlady@hotmail.com OR ange.edwards@charter.net

Looking for any family

trevus — 6 Mar 2008 3:34:22 GMT

Was adopted in Iowa,through Hillcrest baby fold at the time of Adoption,now called Hillcrest Services,born january 15,1948, one of 4 brothers/a set of twins...birth name
David Lowelll Merritt
please contact me directly
trevus1@earthlink.net

Male born 11/14/56 adopted to Hymen family

JohnHymen — 12 Jan 2008 7:11:48 GMT

I was born 11/14/56 in Des Moines and adopted by the Hymen family. Not sure, but I think I was born at Lutheran Hospital. Any info would be great

ISO Birth Family of a Male Born 9/27/1962 in Indepence, Iowa, Buchanan County

KMG1964 — 7 Mar 2008 5:38:43 GMT

Male born September 27,1962 in Independence, Iowa, Buchanan County

9/27/62

Adoptive Surname: McCaustland

IOWA ADOPTION RECORDS

ADigger — 7 Jan 2007 6:10:49 GMT

Does anyone know how or where I can obtain adoption records for a birth in Nov 1948? Birth certificate does not show birth parents or hospital of birth but it was in Des Moines. Does the state have all of these records? When the adoption took place were all of the previous records destroyed?

James Willard and Lydia Mae Brown were both born about 1925 (could have been 1924 or 1926). Lydia was living in Des Moines (Polk) IA in Nov 1948 and James was living in Houston (Harris) TX during the same time. It is presumed that he was probably working there. Very little is known about these two individuals except what is posted here. Is anyone researching this line or know anything about these two individuals such as where they were born, when and where they married, who their parents were, etc or how I can get adoption records for a son born Nov 1948?

Thanks so much for your help.

Sue

Adoptee Maud Clark (birth name) b. 5 Mar 1881, Ottumwa, Wapella Co, Iowa

SusanHopkins68 — 20 Nov 2007 1:09:07 GMT

Maud was the only sibling of the father of my bonus dad, Robert Gilder Clark. RG had been surprised when a volunteer happened upon a birth record for Maud. RG's father, George Cessna Clark, born in 1882, in Marshalltown, Iowa, had not mentioned Maud, according to RG. I thought that Maud had died very young, because of this lack of the younger sib mentioning her.

However, I've just learned that a relative of George C. Clark's mother's second husband has recently passed along information that Maud was adopted out, because her father, George S. Clark, did not feel he had the financial wherewithall to raise her. This was most likely because he was an alchoholic. He was also abusive, apparently, and for both reasons, his wife, Kate, Maud and George C's mother, left him.

By 1900, Kate is in Omaha, and "married" to Robert Fletcher Gilder. Maud is no longer with the family. Kate reports that she had two children, only one of whom is living. However, this could have been a cover up for the adoption. Kate and children have not been found in Iowa's 1885 state census.

If anyone knows of what happened to Maud, I'd be interested to hear. George C Clark's son, RG, has living adult children who would most likely be interested in knowing what happened to Maud and whether she lived to have children of her own.

Attention: lost girl 45 years of age

crzynrsemry — 6 Nov 2007 12:38:22 GMT

Iam triing to find my birth parents Iwas given up for adoption in 1962 and I dont have much infomation my birth certificat says Iwas born in woodbury Iowa I need to find if I have brothers or sisters my adoptive parents are in ill health and Iwant tko know if I ahve apast and where Icame from please let me know if any one knows anything Iwas adopted by George and Elizabeth Flieck they lived in the area for some time not sure of the address so pleas let me know if anyone know anything thank you
mary wagner

Looking for birth mother 1/11/1973 Des Moines Iowa

josephschill_1 — 30 Oct 2007 2:45:35 GMT

I am male born 1/11/1973, Des Moines Iowa, Mercy Hospital, OB was Austin Schill

Patricia Ann Stecklein looking for my birthmother

PaulaVanDorn81 — 28 Dec 2003 9:04:08 GMT

I was born on March 19, 1951, in Clinton, IA. On my paperwork from my adoption it gives my mothers birthdate as 2/17/1933. The papers also say that she is the youngest of eight children. Nationality: German and French. On the adoption decree it gives my name as Patricia Ann Stecklein. I wish to find my mother. If you have any information that may help please contact me.

Born Dubuque Iowa 8/17/1966 - seeking birth Mother

Diana_Copeland — 14 Oct 2007 2:40:47 GMT

Court papers refer to me as "baby girl Vance". So making the assumption my birth mother's maiden name is Vance. Can anyone confirm that is what they did back then? My a-parents were told she was from out East and was flown to Iowa to give birth because of closed adoption laws.

My b-mother was 20 at time of my birth making her born roughly 1946. She was 100% English and Moravian religion. She was the youngest of 4 siblings (2 sisters and 1 brother who is a Doctor). She was also a junior in college at the time of my birth.

Any help with finding records in Dubuque Iowa?? Or does any of this sound familiar to you? IF MY B-MOM IS READING THIS, I AM NOT LOOKING TO DISRUPT YOUR LIFE...I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHERE I CAME FROM.

Iola Webber and/or Albert Johnson 1928

tackett723 — 5 Sep 2007 12:03:33 GMT

I'm searching for my grandmother's(Julia Dean Nims) birth parents Iola Webber and Albert Johnson. She was born Nov. 12, 1928. It was believed that she was born at her adoptive parents' home in Mills(?) County, IA(southwest Iowa near or in Emmerson,IA). Adoptive parents are Esther and Arthur(Art) Nims. If anyone has information on any of these persons in southwest IA please contact me!

Michael Allen Hill, Oklahoma City, OK

TMP_80 — 9 Sep 2007 6:47:43 GMT

Looking for Michael Allen Hill, biological grandfather.

Born 1941-42 approx. IN Oklahoma City, OK.

He was an oil rigger in Texas for Conoco around 1960, Dangerfield, TX

Exwife was Marilyn Lee Morris or McCart, possibly Morton.
Thanks.

Annie Whitmeyer home in Davenport Iowa

mystradams — 23 Jan 2005 10:58:46 GMT

My grandmother and her three siblings were sent to the Annie Whitmeyer Home in the early 1900s. The home has since closed down. I'd appreciate any data on where their records are now. My greatgrandmother was a white woman who wed a black man and they had foure children. She later divorced and remarried a white man who didn't want the black children so she put them up for adoption at the Annie Whitmeyer home. I am seeking my grandmother's maiden name before she was adopted.

Looking for biological mother or father - I was Born 2/4/47

ejensen84 — 7 May 2002 10:30:30 GMT

Was adopted from an orphange home in Ottumwa, Iowa. Birth name Edwin Wade Fisher. Records sealed-now detroyed or missing. Looking for clue to ancestory and what happened to real parents.

looking for sister born 1979 mason city ia

kandaceshirley1 — 2 Aug 2007 6:49:23 GMT

my sons are looking for a half-sister (same dad) who was placed for adoption in 1979 in mason city ia with catholic charities

Hillcrest Adoption agency - Iowa City, Iowa

Lillian_Grimes — 13 Apr 2005 4:07:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a Hillcrest Adoption Agency in Iowa City Iowa, Circa 1935?
My mother was adopted from there to some really wonderful people and I was hoping to get some information about her biological mother...
Help!
Thanks1

ISO info on 1935 adoption in Iowa

Chris — 1 Feb 2001 11:49:55 GMT

I'm trying to find any information on my mother's adoption. She was born on 6/12/1935. Her adoptive parents were Harry D. and Agnes M. Alyea. They lived in LeMars, Ia. She believe that she was born in that area at a home for un-wed mothers. She had also been told once that her birth name was Dorothy. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for male Rodney Clark not sure of last name born abt 1942

beetlevick — 25 May 2007 8:52:21 GMT

Mother was Betty F. (Tucker) maiden name. She was married several times and Rodney's last name changed as he was adopted. With her several marriages and his adoption there is no telling what his name may be, it may not even be Rodney Clark?
Rodneys real father is deceased but you have living half brothers and sister. We found another half sister years ago but is from the female side of the family not the male as Rodney is. Hope we find you as we are not getting any younger.

adoption

CherylKennedy53 — 30 Apr 2007 1:20:31 GMT

mother jane johnson adopted 1933-1935 by fred and maude johnson in clarion, ia or des moines, ia. birthmother willidene carroll. any info please reply.

adopted cousin/sister 1945

Bonnie — 19 Jan 2006 9:49:22 GMT

Looking for a cousin that was adopted at the appox. age of 1 year. Probably 1945
Her sister and brother desperately want to find her.
She was named Sandra/Sandy and born about 1944. Mother went by the name Margaret Johnson or Anderson.
She resided between Rock Island Co. IL and Clinton Co. IA the year that she was with her mother. We feel she was probably born in either of these Counties or possibly Iowa City, Johnson Co. IA.
Thanks

iso birth mom, I was born 5-16-34 boy hoozer

swmer2 — 9 Mar 2003 4:17:33 GMT

I was born at St.Lukes Hosp in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Adopeded 4 days later by Frank & Mary Filip. Any Help in this matter would greatly appreciated as I am 67 now and have no clue if I have any brothers or sisters as I was her first born.

ISO Birthmother/family surname Kelsey. Family from Iowa.

jsjefferys — 5 Mar 2007 3:57:39 GMT

Looking for my husband's birthmother and family.

He was born in Southern California on 8/28/65.

Birthmother was 21 when he was born, surname Kelsey. She had 4 siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters) and no previous children. She worked in a bank in So. Calif until around April of 1965. We believe she may have been born in Iowa as her parents and siblings were both in Iowa at the time of his birth. Her birthdate is most likely between 8/29/43 and 8/28/44. I have a lot of non identifying information on her and her family, but nothing has led us to her, so far.

His birthfather was Donald Forsblade. He passed in 1983 so we are unable to get any information from him and no one in his family will acknowledge the possibility of the exhistance of any child of his. Supposedly he dated my husband's birthmother for a year or two before he was born.

Any help would be appreciated!

1967 Adoptions Iowa

AMANDA — 25 Aug 2002 5:04:08 GMT

ANY INFROMATION ON HOW TO GO ABOUT 1967 ADOPTIONS IN IOWA - I AM SEARCHING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER

Looking for birthmother/parents for friend

jlw78546 — 26 Jan 2007 5:53:10 GMT

She doesn't really want any ties - just wants to know a little.
She was born 1-30-1975 at the Crittenton Home in Sioux City. Her adoption record says "Baby Theil". Mom was around 18 and dad was 20.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.

IOWA ADOPTION RECORDS

ADigger — 7 Jan 2007 6:03:54 GMT

Does anyone know how to obtain Iowa adoption records for a birth in Nov 1948?

James Willard and Lydia Mae Brown were both born about 1925 (could have been 1924 or 1926). Lydia was living in Des Moines (Polk) IA in Nov 1948 and James was living in Houston (Harris) TX during the same time. It is presumed that he was probably working there. Very little is known about these two individuals except what is posted here. Is anyone researching this line or know anything about these two individuals such as where they were born, when and where they married, who their parents were, etc or how I can get adoption records for a son born in Nov 1948?

Thanks so much for your help.

Sue

Children of Adam & Pearl Thurston

lyn6656 — 22 Sep 2006 7:45:11 GMT

Looking for my father's siblings - 6 youngest taken to American Home Finders Association Children's Home in early '30's. Some adopted. Sound familiar?

male born broadlawn hospital des moines, ia 1930 trying to find fathers name

gail — 28 Nov 2006 10:14:05 GMT

got his birth record from the state showed who the mother was, but no info on the father, he was never adopted, just raised by this family, come to find out, the foster sister was his mother. how can he try to get the fathers name. gail

Baby Boy born 05/18/1962 in Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa

JOlson — 20 Nov 2006 9:18:58 GMT

This child was born in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa on May 18, 1962. James H. Dickens was the physician who delivered this child. He was then plced for adoption through Lutheran Social Services. If you think that it is possible that you are a member of a birth family of the child that was born on this date please contact me.

ISO birthmom - girl Sanders-Iowa-b.3/5/1969

Corey H — 18 Mar 2004 4:37:14 GMT

My best friend is searching for her birth mother. She was born in Des Moines Iowa on March 5, 1969 and adopted thru Catholic Charities. Her name at birth was Baby Girl Sanders. Adopted name was Schaefer.

If you can help, please contact me and I will pass the info along. Her lastest call to me was why can others find their birth families and it's so hard for her. She doesn't want to intrude, she just wants to know. Anything after that is optional.

Thank you very much.

Russell Kenneth Singleton, Sr

Russell Singleton — 26 Sep 2006 7:41:39 GMT

Looking for info on my father, Russell Kenneth Singleton, Sr
Was born August 8, 1909 in Omaha. Was adopted the same year by Charles and Rachel Singleton of Bedford, Iowa.
We think he was adopted from an orphanage in Omaha, NE.
The Singletons later moved to Chickasha, OK
It is possible that birth mother's last name was White
Any related information or how to get information will be greatly appreciated.
Russell Singleton, Jr
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-346-8940

Searching for sister born Aug. 29, `956

JennieRobbins45 — 1 Oct 2006 4:24:06 GMT

I am looking for sister born 8-29-56 in Polk Co, Iowa. Mother was Norma Ruth Hodge, about 30 yrs of age. Adoption was handled by the Lutheran Welfare Society in DesMoines. You have 2 brothers and a sister looking for you.

Male born 9/4/1945

MichelleMcClure85 — 14 Aug 2006 2:56:39 GMT

Looking for my uncle's birth family. He was born 9/4/1945 as Warren Johnson. Birth mother listed as Lois Johnson.
Adoptive parents were Millie and Eddie Nelson. Adoption location was Onawa, Iowa. Adoptive name: Tommie Vernon Nelson. If you have any information please email. Thanks!

Baby Girl Robin, DOB Aug 27, 1963 Des Moines IA

fhc3333523 — 27 Sep 2006 7:29:21 GMT

Possibly born in Lutheran Home for Unwed Mothers; building is no longer there. Mother was 27 years old. I am helping friend try to find Robin, who is her little sister! Robin, please contact me at: NLWOOD52@aol.com because you have family who is looking for you!!

Female DOB Aug 27, 1963 Des Moines IA

fhc3333523 — 27 Sep 2006 7:13:26 GMT

Am helping friend search for her sister who was born "Robin" in a Des Moines Iowa Home for Unwed Mothers, possibly Lutheran Social Services? If you know of any adopted females with this birthdate and place, please have them contact me...you have family who is looking for you! Email me direct at: NLWOOD52@aol.com

Thurston Children

lyn6656 — 20 Sep 2006 6:05:14 GMT

Looking for Adam and Pearl Thurston's children who were placed in the American Home Finders Association sometime in the early 30's. My father, James E. Thurston was adopted from there. Interested in information on his siblings.

Need Help in Iowa looking for adopted brother.

ChristineHayden — 13 Sep 2006 5:37:01 GMT

Born Larry Hach, 4 Oct 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at St. Lukes Hospital. Mother's name is Betty Hach. State Number 57C-2098 filed 10 Mar 1948. A Mrs. H. Hensen paid the hospital bill. She has since passed away.

Mom's getting old and would love to see or hear from her son. Any help would be truly appreciated.

God Bless!

Christine

adopted Doris May

akelley16 — 15 Aug 2006 4:54:16 GMT

Born around 1922 to Albert and Violet Myers. Sister Arletta Myers born in 1921 in Osceola, Wisconsin and sister Geraldine Myers born in 1924 in Kansas City, Kansas. Maybe adopted out in Iowa.

need info on anyone knowing "Jensen" family iowa

tc — 2 Sep 2006 1:29:08 GMT

could be des moine area, looking for obituary on mariette jenson......ISO of birth mom...male born 3/29/1963 des moine email if this is familiar !

Looking for Husbands siblings

Kristy — 26 Jul 2006 9:10:09 GMT

My Husbands birth name is george william patterson, he was born at st lukes hospital in davenport iowa but was adopted in Portland Oregon. His birthday is january 3rd 1969. If anyone is also looking for my husband please e mail me. Thank you!!

Searching for Birth Father John J. Iverson/Iversen of Iowa

mommyoftriplets31 — 13 Jul 2006 2:29:43 GMT

Searching for birth father John J. Iverson who is from Iowa.
He would have been born between 1925 and 1935. John was in the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in Southern California around 1953. Also served in Korea and was stationed at a Nuclear Testing Site in New Mexico. Not sure if you, John J. Iverson , ever knew about your son who was born to Katherine. He was born on January
14, 1954. Your son never knew about you until the year 2001 when his mother told him your name before she passed away.
You son would like to have some kind of contact with you. As
well John Iverson you have a grandson who wants to know about you . We hope one day to find you ....Any help anyone can give to help find my cousin's birth father would
be greatly appreciated. please email me with any info;
My email :mommyoftriplets3@earthlink.net.
Kristin

Re: IL Cook County Adoption Notices (1944-1947)

barbaraweller_1 — 11 Jul 2006 12:07:49 GMT

Baby Boy Williams was born 1-15-1957 in St. Lukes Hosp. Davenport, Iowa to Sandra Williams.Her name was on adoption papers and she was a minor when she gave birth,but we don't know how old she was.
Barb Uthe - please call 1-352-754-1409

ISO Birth Family- Boy born 3/7/68 in Fort Dodge

Patrick — 8 Jul 2006 9:55:58 GMT

I was adopted through catholic charites. Born 3/7/68 in Fort Dodge adopted and grew up in Sioux City

Boy born 5-11-1956 searching for birth family

Bruce — 13 Jun 2005 3:29:18 GMT

I was born on May 11, 1956 in Iowa and was adopted with the help of the Lutheran Brotherhood. I don't know much else. Looking for birth family.

biological mothers searching

barbaraweller_1 — 13 Jun 2006 2:07:16 GMT

Sandra Williams are you looking for son born 1-15-1957?

Sandra Williams

barbaraweller_1 — 13 Jun 2006 1:11:33 GMT

Baby Boy Williams born 1-15-1957 Davenport,Ia searching for BM-Sandra Williams adoption was in Rock Island,Ill PLEASE CALL 352-754-1409

Sandra Williams

Baby Boy Williams — 12 Jun 2006 7:46:04 GMT

Looking for BM Sandra Williams gave birth 1-15-1957 St.Lukes Hosp. Davenport, Iowa Baby Boy Williams at birth please call 1-352-754-1409

adoptee

Babay Boy Williams — 5 Jun 2006 2:40:48 GMT

Looking for Marilyn Williams who gave birth in Davenport,Iowa at St.Lukes Hospital 1-15-1957 adoption took place in Illinois by attorney Mr. Perry

adoptee

Babay Boy Williams — 3 Jun 2006 11:50:39 GMT

born 1-15-1957 in Davenport,Iowa - St.Lukes Hospital
Looking for BM and family

STILL Looking for brother, born Sumner IA, adopted Waterloo, IA

staceylynn61 — 21 May 2006 6:37:21 GMT

Still hoping to find a clue as to where my full brother given up for adoption could be...
He was born in the local hospital in Sumner Iowa in August 1958/1959. Child was taken by I believe the attorney representing the adoptive family. Several months passed and the adoption was finalized in Waterloo, Iowa (Blackhawk Co)
Adoptive family could have previously adopted a baby girl.
I am wondering if Iowa reissued birth certificates like some states have? once an adoption is finalized and listing the adoptive parents as actual birth parents?
(Have seen several examples of this being true, but dont know if Iowa actually ever did)
If your out there, you have a sister who has searched for you for almost 15 years....

barbaraweller_1

barbaraweller_1 — 20 May 2006 2:32:00 GMT

looking for Marilyn Williams who gave son up for adoption born 1-15-1957 in Davenport, Iowa.He"s
been looking for years for her and family members.

adoption

belinda — 19 May 2006 1:46:31 GMT

looking for my son who was adopted in 1986. he was born 11/8/1986. adoption name shane or shawn moury or something spelled like that. he would be 20 yrs old this year....

Looking for 2 aunts.

LaVonDike207 — 30 Apr 2006 12:55:10 GMT

I am looking for 2 aunts of mine that lived in Iowa as a young child. Julian Matilda Morisette born Abt 1859 in and around Winneshiek Co, IA and also Julian Matilda Morisette born abt 1859 also in and around Winneshiek Co., IA and also their mother was Mary Belecank was married to Charles Louis Morisette and died in Winneshiek Co. or around and was married to my grandfather Charles. on May 3rd, 1857 in Iowa. I would like any info I can find on this family. My new email address is: cushmangal@msn.com
I am searching for any info I can find on this family.

Birth Family

Diane — 26 Apr 2006 10:11:53 GMT

Born 5/5/55. Looking for mother and older sister.

Looking for mother 3/26/1969

MarcieGrillet — 22 Apr 2006 12:00:01 GMT

Looking for my birth mother. Mother was 16 and father was 17 when I was born. I was born in Iowa City.
Both are of German and Irish descent.

I was adopted by loving family that always told me that I was special.

Would like to find and possibly meet my parents, only if they feel up to it. But would like to know who you are, please. I have been thinking on this a long time, and I really want to know you.

Please send message back.

SEARCHING FOR HUGGINS BIRTH PARENT

sharee179 — 14 Apr 2006 1:08:49 GMT

I AM HELPING A FRIEND WHO WAS ADOPTED. ALL SHE KNOWS IS... SHE WAS BORN IN 1967 IN DES MOINES, IOWA. HER GIVEN NAME WAS TAMMY SUE HUGGINS. THE AGENCY WAS LUTHEREN BROTHERHOOD ASSOCIATION I THINK. SHE WAS ADOPTED AT 6 WEEKS OF AGE. ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL.

genevive whitebuffalo

doubor — 19 Mar 2006 5:01:52 GMT

I am looking for any info on genevive whitebuffalo. she gave birth to a girl in sioux city Ia.on june 7 1961. The baby was put up for adoption a short time later. That girl is grown up and would like to know who her father is.

gragert family in ames, iowa

karen — 31 Dec 2005 8:46:34 GMT

looking for imformation on my aunt and uncle in ames iowa they are deceased now betty gragert and calvin gragert. please contact me at kragdoll5@aol.com

girl born Oct 07, 1910 adopted from Iowa Soldiers Orphan home

Michelle — 17 Feb 2006 4:27:54 GMT

Vivian born 10/07/1910 was adopted by Henry F and Anna Mueller from Calamus and Grand Mound Iowa. Vivian Dorothy Mueller remembered the name George but was not sure if it was a first or last name. I am looking for any info on her birth parents or siblings. I have a letter from the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home dated Sept. 22, 1917 from Anne Sheehan that states she has secured a 6 year old child for Henry and Anna. I also have a letter from a Mr. Duning dated Aug. 25, 1919 that says the Articles of Agreement are enclosed. Vivian married Kermit Eschbach and died 11/17/1980.

re: Dad b:1930 and adoption in Iowa- now deceased

Kelly — 24 May 2005 8:43:25 GMT

Before my father passed away he was looking for his adoption information. His adoptive parents had since passed.
He was given his adoption records from his parents long ago, so he had his birth mother's "real" name , she signed it as MRS. *** *** , he also had the information as to where he was adopted out of - childrens home, however we did not find out until after he passed that he was born in Iowa City, Iowa.

We have had some pretty rare diseases pop up in our family and would like to make contact with a willing decendant of hers, to gain this information.
Is there anyone out there that can tell me what the law reads as far as adoptions in the 1930's, to our knowledge he was not able to gain this information while he was alive, he only received the changed birth certificate. we know what his given birth name was also if that helps.
PLease contact me directly at KellyJoe7@hotmail.com

1937 adoption of Joan Hood

gwynwood — 19 Oct 2005 5:00:33 GMT

Joan Hood b. 1934, was adopted by Ed & Angeline Jenkins in 1937. They lived at Cherokee where Angeline worked at Cherokee State Hospital. Any information on family appreciated.

looking for brother

bill williams adopted nane — 29 Mar 2006 2:55:09 GMT

birth name guilliams parents lived at 1323ave H ft madison ia he was adopted by someone in ia abt 1944/5father william omar guilliams shoe salesman killed ww11 mother edna mae burch i was born in ft madison but adopted in texas

JUDGE ROBERT, CHENEY, HENRY

DonaldHart70 — 11 Jan 2006 12:26:49 GMT

Looking for information on the Judge. Not sure what type this is what interest me. Did a google search and came up with nothing It states in the 1880 Census that he was a state judge. He was born 14 Dec 1841 in Harrison county, Ohio. Are there any web site that would list the Judges of the State of Iowa around the years 1860 to 1900. Below is a copy of 1880 Census. Any help deeply appreciated.

SOURCE:
1880 United States Census
Mount Ayr, Ringgold, Iowa

R. C. HENRY Self M Male W 38 OH Judge State PA PA
Janie F. HENRY Wife M Female W 41 RI Teacher RI RI
Loren L. HENRY Son S Male W 12 IA At School OH RI
Iowa I. HENRY Dau S Female W 09 IA At School OH RI
Mary M. HENRY Dau S Female W 07 IA At School OH RI
Jennie J. HENRY Dau S Female W 05 IA At School OH RI
Edna E. HENRY Dau S Female W 01 IA OH RI
Lizzie REDILL Other Female W 26 OH House OH OH

am looking for birth parents information

Susan — 5 Jan 2006 10:58:13 GMT

I was born on September 11, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa and was placed with Iowa Children and family services at that time for adoption. I was a small baby with asthma, red hair and blue eyes which had a tendancy to cross. Does anyone out there have any information about my birth family? If so please leave a message here or at above email.....I will check this site often and am hoping someone can fill me in on my birth family

born richard allan lewis 1929-1930 iowa

peewee146 — 23 Dec 2004 5:11:16 GMT

needed to find the childrens home in desmoines,ia. that i was placed from would like to know my birth parents names. i was raised by a ray reynolds family story co. ia.

Born 6-6-1964 looking for birth dad

rjones2u1 — 17 Dec 2005 5:15:35 GMT

Born 6-6-1964 in Charles City,Iowa to Alice Germundson. On birth cert. says father is her x-husband Orris. This is not correct. My mother and a boyfried concieved me in Cresco,Iowa. Unknown father was in town working on some construction project. I was told he knew of my birth, but has never had contact, he is very dark skinned probably Indian, and tall. I would love to just know who he is and if there are any other siblings. I would like to know what he looks like. Please help me find him...

Adoption

Kathy — 7 Nov 2005 5:51:46 GMT

ISO of Birthmother. I was born in Sioux City, IA on January 6, 1965. Adopted through the Florence Crittenton Home. Just curious no ties.

Please email with any information that you may have. Thanks

Baby Girl Born in Sioux City, Iowa November 27, 1956

Jean Louise Omvig — 12 Oct 2005 3:07:41 GMT

I was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on November 27, 1956 and adopted on March 27, 1957. I know my mother was divorced with a daughter when I was born. My birth father was killed when she was pregnant with me so I was given up for adoption. Would love to meet my sister and thank my mother.

need medical info emergecny...DOB 3-29-63

John — 12 Sep 2005 7:00:49 GMT

We have done all we can do on this end and have gotten nothing to go on...guess someone dying is not to important to the system...anyway all i know to do from here is to flood all the message boards i can find to see what comes up...
male DOB 3-29-63 born in Desmoine..Iowa....adopted through family & childrens society....please help if this is familar to anyone

were at the end of the road.....male 3-29-63

jftyler — 12 Sep 2005 5:33:21 GMT

We have done all we know to do to get information we need ...and we cant get anything further...we have a contact through the soundex registry of a possible match but cant get enough info to make the match...PLEASE.. if anyone can help male born 3-29-63 des moine...email me back !!!

Looking for birth mother or 1/2 sister

Sue Harrison — 12 Sep 2005 2:12:10 GMT

I was born on June 30, 1944 in Barrell Maternity Home at Des Moines, Iowa. My birth mothers name was Charlotte Perry and she had a daughter Katherine Ann born Oct. 18, 1942. I am just curious abuot these people.

looking for brother

cmpwbc2003 — 11 Sep 2005 5:16:43 GMT

born 8/17/1963 in iowa city name at birth rodney lee palmer was in orphanage in council bluffs may have moved to florida

seeking half brother and ? aunt-maternal side

sjsusan123 — 7 Sep 2005 4:45:44 GMT

Would be pleased to hear from anyone knowing anything in case these people are deceased.
My father was employed by Betts Cadilac as a mechanic. He reportedly got one of the women pregnant there, the same time my mother was preg. with me. His name Robert Hudson- went by Bud.I was told I had a half brother. ? name possibly Bruce. Don't know woman who mother to this boy. He would have been born in 1954 -55-or even 56.
? Margaret Blackmoor. Would have been born Sept. 1 1924. and possibly adopted through Catholic Agency. Either attended Mercy Hosp. Nursing or worked there during WW2. Saw a pict. of her in the Centenial celebration of Mercy dressed in Wave Uniform. My mother was a twin to a girl named Margaret, who reportedly died, but I am a dead ringer for Margaret at same age as photo, and think due to large family she was adopted out. We are decendents from the Moors- and wonder if this is a possiblity. I am a nurse as well.

looking for my birthson

lmhingtgen — 1 Sep 2005 12:07:29 GMT

Looking for my son.The adoption was finzalied in Clay County Iowa which is Spencer Iowa on December 22 1980. His birth name is Craig Matthew Hammerand born June 18 1978 in Iowa City. I lived in Dubuque County at the time of his birth.

Looking for my half brother born in 1952 or 1953 in Iowa to Betty Lou Adams Pickerell

mutter54 — 25 Apr 2005 12:10:28 GMT

I am looking for my half brother. He was born in Iowa probably in Iowa City. He was born in late 1952 or early 1953. He was born to Betty Lou (Adams) maiden name her married name at the time was Pickerell. If a father's name was on birth certificate it would have been Charles Kenneth Pickerell. Was told he was named Richard, and she was 17 at the time she put him up for adoption. Was told two stories about his adoption. One was Charles parents adopted him as their own or she just gave him to them to raise. The other story was she went to a private lawyer and put him up for adoption. Not sure if any of these are the truth. I believe she was living in Ottumwa Iowa at the time. Any information would be welcome.Thank you, Michael mutter_54@yahoo.com

Birth Mother

fa62vonhammerlt — 30 Aug 2005 7:15:11 GMT

Howdy.. I'm an adoptee looking to find info on my birthmother.
All I know about her is her name, Regina Reese, my birth name, Dennis Mark Reese, and I was born in Sioux City, Iowa on 18 Feb 59. I have no idea if Reese is her married or maiden name. Given my d.o.b., I'd imagine it was her maiden name, though...

78 Iowa adoption Hammerand

amanda — 20 Aug 2005 1:31:51 GMT

I am looking for Craig Matthew Hammerand born June 18 1978 in
Iowa City- Johnson County.
adoption was finalized December 1980 in Spencer City Iowa which is
Clay County.

Please email me at
ancestralmutts@midsouth.rr.com if you have any info.

1959 cedar rapids iowa

amanda — 19 Aug 2005 3:28:11 GMT

Looking for :
Female adoptee. b. 7/25/59 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Please email
ancestralmutts@midsouth.rr.com

1959 Cedar Rapids Iowa

amanda — 19 Aug 2005 3:27:33 GMT

Looking for :
Female adoptee. b. 7/25/59 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Please email
ancestralmutts@midsouth.rr.com

Adoption of Charles F. Darius 1887/88 by Berrier in IA

EthelynMorrison — 2 Mar 2005 10:08:25 GMT

I am looking for any inforrmation concerning the adoption of my grandfather Charles F. Darius b. Mar 23 1883 in Burlington,IA. His mother was 43 at the time, and was committed as insane, with a drinking problem. Her husband "abandoned her 3 years before Dec. 1887.
Charles was the youngest in the family. He had a brother William, 2 sisters Anna, and Dora. In the 1893 directory for Burlington, Dora is listed as a cook in a resteraunt, living with Christopher Darius the father, a laborer.
In the 1900 census, I find a Christopher Darius (63) working as a servant in Fresno County, CA - states he was born Dec 1835 in France. Could this be the German GrGrandf.?
The older sister Anna married Erwin Franklin Kemmer and lived in the northwest -Oregon??? maybe. She stayed in touch with her young brother Charles, who became Charles Berrier in IA.

Male 3-29-63 ISO birth family/info Iowa

JT — 29 Jul 2005 6:02:31 GMT

Born in Des Moine 3-29-63 DESPERATE FOR MEDICAL BACKGROUND....ANY ONE THAT CAN HELP ?

born 8-21-1970 Des Moines Iowa boy, adopted, adoption, august

Jeff4jj48 — 15 Jun 2004 3:43:54 GMT

My name is Jeff, I was born at mercy hospital in Des Moines Iowa and was adopted. The adoption was done through catholic charities. I have a great family life with my adopted mother and family. However, I am curious to meet my birth parents. ( mother and or father ) siblings etc. I live in Asheville NC now, I have brown hair and brown eyes and I am caucasion. I you think you are my birth parent or have any information regaurding my biological parents please contact me at 828.274.7711 I would like to say hello and hear from you... Jeff

Need help finding Grandmother/Aunts, name Patricia, Susanne, and Stephanie Chadima

Alex — 6 Apr 2005 2:25:56 GMT

Uhm, yeah, that pretty much says it all. My father was adopted. He found his mother way before I was born, and she didn't want anything to do with him, and told him to stay away from his sisters, I guess. Well, I've never had any grandparents, and the idea that I might have some living ones got me, I don't know, hopeful/excited/interested; pick one. I don't think it's fair that she witheld medical information from my father. He needs to know what he's at risk at. And also, even if she hates me, I would at least like to talk to her... Just once....

Any information or advice/tips is greatly appreciated.

Looking for brother that was born 5-7-1973

jasnellingtn — 20 Jul 2005 6:44:04 GMT

Hi I am looking for my real brother Shane Bates that was
adopted. I was also adopted. Our Real parents are Alfreda
Eagleman Bates and Our Dad is Clifford Bates. We were
born in South Dakota. We are full blooded sioux indians
I was born in 1974. We were both taken away and put up for
adoption. We have other brother and sisters. Your little
sister Sally is looking for you Shane. Your name might have
been Changed or stayed Shane>my name stayed Sally.
If anyone can help me please e-mail A.S.A.P

Looking for Birth Mom

gayfuzzie — 9 Dec 2003 7:30:12 GMT

I was born 9-17-65 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa at 9:32 p.m. I was a little over 5 lbs. I know that the adoption was finalized in Spencer, Iowa 1967 through the Hillcrest agency. I am looking for my birth mom, her last name may have been either Young or Bell between the ages of 21-22 when she had me. That is all I really know.
Mom if you are out there can you please contact me. I wish to know you & to let you know I have been searching all over for you. I want to have the chance to know you to let you know that I love you. If you or anyone you know may know who my birth mom is please contact me.

looking for adopted child

LORIBRILL29 — 18 Jul 2005 11:55:37 GMT

Hello, I am looking for a living male born April 17, 1964 once named Darrell Dwayne Crabtree. He could have been adopted into the New Virginia area in 1970 making him six at that time. He was originally from the Leon, Iowa area I would appreciate any information including what schools he might have attended in the area. His last name/given name may have been changed. If you have any information please contact me directly.
Thank You, Lori lbrill@mahaska.org

Crabtree in New Virginia, Iowa area

LORIBRILL29 — 18 Jul 2005 11:35:02 GMT

adoptions ames iowa

dodah148 — 9 Jul 2005 2:50:20 GMT

i was born to a mother of 18 yaers of age in 1952 I think she also had an other child a boy short after me she was a farm girl who met a older man who lost his wife before they had me He wanted nonthing to do with me Her last name was mitchel or mitchell The part i do not know about is the name Maywalds they delt in framers in that period of time the mother i have now is 84 years old her mind is still alert but for some reason she will give me no info She worked in the hospital i was born and knew that this mother was giving me up The hospital name is Margaret Philsbury hospital She was training to be a nurse as a baby we left ames iowa and went to Kenniwick washington lived there 9years then alaska why i need this info is i have no way to show proof of who i am cause iam moving to minn andcant get through canada with out two forms of ID
MARGARET

finding sisters

joe valadez — 31 Mar 2004 3:58:27 GMT

my mother gave up two girls for adoption in Des moines. One of them was born in November of 66' and November of 68'. One would be born as "baby Cave" and the other as "baby Valadez", but I am not sure which is which.