Idaho - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

VERLENE BROWER - searching for birth Mother

jolenemora — 4 Sep 2008 5:17:19 GMT

Hi, I am helping my Mother, Martha VERLENE BROWER(adoptive
name)locate her birth mother, and or siblings. She was
born 10/26/1944 in REXBURG,IDAHO, MADISON COUNTY. Her
mother was really young so the doctor helped arrange
the adoption, the Doctor was M.F Rigby MD, she was
born in REXBURG. Her adoptive Mother WANDA informed our family of this adoption, as she feared this information would come out at her funeral, (she has passed away). We're hoping someone
here can help my Mother, as both adoptive parents are
deceased, and she was raised an only child. VERLENE recently found that she was delivered to WANDA only 1 hour after birth in 1944. The adoptive Father LAVERE BROWER died 30 days later. We have been searching ever since the death of her birth Mother and hopefully someone can give us some answers or clues. I will also post this msg. on boards that I have mentioned in this letter.

Birth Mother

profpi4gd — 12 Jan 2007 3:11:17 GMT

Baby boy born July 3, 1955 in Boise Idaho at St. Al's Hospital, adopted at 3 days of age to another family. Mother was believed to be about 16 at birth of baby boy. Father was believed to be in military but not sure and doubt he knew of the birth of a baby. All information will be kept private. Would like to know if mother is living and her life.

Trying to find a mother

cheif617 — 19 Feb 2008 4:15:12 GMT

baby boy born Jan. 24 1951 in Salmon Idaho adopted 3 days later or so to the best of our knowledge.

Looking for information

profpi4gd — 18 Aug 2007 1:29:23 GMT

Looking for information on child born in Boise Idaho on July 19, 1955. Birth name was Gary Ray Dunton. He was given up in 1960 or 1961 by his father. Could have been adopted but since all family members are dead there is no way of knowing for sure.

boy born may 1973 rupert idaho looking for real mom

blitz31173 — 25 Jan 2008 5:05:24 GMT

If this sounds aplicable to you then please respond have full name of mother but have ran into dead ends without paying money. I've been looking for a long time please anything will help. blitz31173@yahoo.com

ADOPTIONS

LindaThank2005 — 4 Sep 2007 11:13:39 GMT

Seeking information about a Bessie MESCHAM who was of an unknown age when she placed her small infant daughter Naomi Pearl in to the loving hands of Harry and Ellen/Ella JAMES in Wallace, Idaho in 1903 at the age of 25 days. The family were members of the congregation of Holy Trinity which also had a ministry which served southern Idaho at the time and for about 20 years.

Thank You for possible help in our quest.
Linda and Tom

ADOPTIONS

LindaThank2005 — 4 Sep 2007 11:12:42 GMT

ADOPTIONS

LindaThank2005 — 4 Sep 2007 11:15:02 GMT

IDAHO ADOPTIONS 1903

LindaThank2005 — 4 Sep 2007 11:11:38 GMT

MESCHAM adoption 1903

LindaThank2005 — 4 Sep 2007 11:09:18 GMT

Obit. on Erval Ashby Hanks

profpi4gd — 15 Apr 2007 2:54:46 GMT

Death of Erval Ashby Hanks..born on 10/03/1916. He died in Payette, Payette County, Idaho on 03/30/1918. Can not locate a obit and/or where he is buried. Need the information that both will contain. Have been to Payette County and they have no records and could have records in Caldwell, Canyon, Idaho. I already have his certificate #020674. Any help is deeply appreciated...thank you so much in advance.

New Name for Washington group - now "NW Adoption Search & Reunion"

pennuj — 3 Apr 2007 9:52:58 GMT

Hi-
Just wanted to let you all know that we've changed the name of our Yahoo Group for Washington State. This means that the URL and email addy's have also changed.

We made the change because our group now helps with searches and reunions in other Northwest states including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, etc. This is a really great group of people and we welcome all sides of the triad with a Northwest connection!

Here's the important info:

Old Name: Washington State Adoption Search
New Name: Northwest Adoption Search and Reunion (NWASR)

Old URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/washingtonstateadoptionsearch
New URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwasr/

Old Owner Email Addy: washingtonstateadoptionsearch-owner@yahoogroups.com
New Owner Email Addy: nwasr-owner@yahoogroups.com

Look forward to helping with any Northwest searches and reunions!

-Penni
Group Co-Owner of NW Adoption Search and Reunion
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwasr/

KEATON/KEETON?? LANDERS HIGBY

nathanlytsell — 10 Jan 2007 7:10:13 GMT

MY GRANDMOTHER WAS BORN FEB. 16 1925 IN BOISE IDAHO.
PUT UP FOR ADOPTION IN VAIL OREGON THRU THE BOYS AND GIRLS AIDE SOC. UNDER THE NAME BETTY LOY KEETON?'KEETON?
HER BIRTH MOTHER WAS LISTED AS MABLE LANDERS.
NO BIRTH FATHER LISTED.ADOPTED TO LEON AND MABLE HIGBY OF BOISE IDAHO AND NAMED MARY JANE HIGBY.MABLE HIGBY WAS HEAD OF THE CHILD WELFARE DEPT. IN BOISE.
WE CAN NOT FIND ANY INFO OUT-WE WERE TOLD THE ORIGINAL RECORDS HALL BURNED DOWN???CAN'T FIND PROOF!!!
CAN ANYONE HELP US???WE HAVE MEDICAL ISSUES IN THE FAMILY THAT ARE INHERITAED.....

Orphanages in Boise Pre-World War II

Anne Peterson — 24 Jun 2006 4:43:07 GMT

I know the Chilcren's Home was a major orphanage in Boise but how many others might there have been in the 1920s or earlier?

Thank you for anything you might know. Am checking for a friend.

Anne

Adoptee Female b. 12-4-82 Jerome, Idaho

rebleymaier — 22 Dec 2006 3:44:18 GMT

Looking for info. on biological family. Please take a look at my website: http://www.geocities.com/tigrrrrgoddess/adoptee
or e-mail me at
tigrrrrgoddess@yahoo.com

LOOKING FOR OCHOA NEPHEW

Sylvia Miller — 23 Nov 2006 3:29:19 GMT

Looking for my nephew who was adopted in Burley Idaho
around 1983 or1984. Name was Damien Ochoa. Was adopted
and last lived in Alaska. Damen was born in 1977 in Burley Id
Damen has a sister Diane and brother David both older and 3 younger siblings.

Who to contact for Idaho legal help?

AG21015 — 19 Oct 2006 9:58:26 GMT

Our father was adopted at the age of about 9 years in possibly 1931. It is our understanding that he was in an orphanage in Boise, Idaho. All people concerned are now dead. Can someone tell us where to start to find out who his natural parents were and maybe the circumstances of his being put up for adoption?

All help will be appreciated - Ann

Adopted in Idaho

patsyw26 — 3 Sep 2006 7:43:36 GMT

I am helping a friend in a search for informion who was adopted in Idaho by Lee and Ella Ollison when he was about 8 or 9. His birth father was Joe White. My friend, Lee ( black male) was born in Bakersfield Ca. 12-8-1953, but was living in a boys home in Boise, Idaho when adopted. The boys home burned down, and Lee has no place to turn to check. Please help in any way possible.

Looking for info on Page family from Mtn. Home to Caldwell

Juanita — 5 Sep 2006 5:54:14 GMT

Was adopted out in 1956. Have a brother who died at birth and supposedly have a sister sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

His name was Jack Maynard Page, Council Idaho. Would like to know more about him and the woman who was my mother.

Thank you.

Edith May Mack Howell

me40ma57 — 28 Dec 2005 3:39:20 GMT

Looking for info on Edith May Mack Howell & offspring; son Milton Mack Howell given up for adoption Jun 1930 in Lewiston, ID. Found Mom's name, believes she was in Grangeville in 1945. Also believes she had Leonard, Lewis, Holly, & Robert. She may have married Hollis Potter about 1951. Thanks.

siblings/other family??????

bunckysmoma28 — 30 Jun 2006 5:32:47 GMT

my name is robbin clark i was born 11-22-74 in caldwell idaho west valley my birth name is robbie lynn clark i was told my dad is white and my mom is samoen.my grand ma knows my parents name but she has demention and wil not tell me i have ben wanting to know if i have any siblings or family out there some where.please help me

Trying to find birthmother of my husband

patticake801 — 25 Jun 2006 9:17:46 GMT

Baby boy born March 14,1951 in Weiser, ID Looking for a sibling or mother(she was 16 at the time) Help

Todd-Sellman of Idaho

lorenemartens — 29 Jun 2006 12:51:00 GMT

Francis Juanita "Jodi" was born July 1, 1940 in Birningham Alabama. Daughter of Lorene Floyd and Z B Todd Sr. I have found her name in PeopleFinder on net. Would like to let her know I am still alive living in Nysssa OR, The article says she is still alive and living in Bruneau Idaho locacted in the Nampa-Caldwell area of Idaho.Anyone knowing her please tell her. boswell@fmtc.com Please help me find my missing daughter.

Dennis Franklin Henry, b. 1959

sissyfarrow2005 — 26 Jun 2006 1:25:42 GMT

Hi i'm a searching for my half brother who I have never seen and his name is dennis franklin henry b march 01 1959 in twin falls idaho . he got adoted out at the society home of twin falls idaho back in the 1960's his parents were nancy sirucek and james theodore henry. my mom was 15 at the time she gave him up and had no help to raise him so her parents gave him up. and she has been searching for him since she was old enough. can you help me out any my mom won'rt be here much more and her last wish is that she would see him and get to talk to him. can yoiu help us out?

I am searching for a family members daughter

Shilow — 14 Mar 2006 10:29:15 GMT

You were born on 3/15/1984 at Kootenai Medical Center at noon. Dr Ambrose delivered you. Lutheran Brotherhood was the agency that you were adopted through. It was a private adoption. You were only 1 day old at the time of adoption. The bio parents names at the time of adoption were. Mother is T Anderson and father is M Anderson. You bio moms name is Robinson.They both were 19 at your birth. We think your adopted name is Lindsay Ann _____. But we are not sure if that is your name. Your adopted mom was or is still a teacher and your adopted dad was or still is a lawyer. That is what they did in 1984 when you were adopted.

You have a mother and 2 sisters that want to make sure you are happy and had a good life. They don't want to presure you into meeting them. They think of you all the time. I am a extended member of your bio-mom.

You can contact me at searching_for_family@comcast.net My name is Shilow

1978, Council, ID

curtis childers — 29 Dec 2005 3:48:11 GMT

i was born june 10th 1978 in council idaho and was adopted from there i am looking for birth parents mother is short with acne she was around 14 yrs old and birth father was tall and slender and around 17 years old thats all the information i have council is adams co if you could help please contact me through email address or my phone number 208 284 5256 thank you curtis childers

Who adopted my baby

nancytmid — 31 Aug 2005 10:19:14 GMT

Would like to know who adopted my baby July 4th, 1982 in Boise, Idaho. A Father Peplinski (deceased) handled it. thanks

Lowry

Grammxstwo — 23 Sep 2005 12:32:04 GMT

Am helping daughter's friend try to find her birth mother. Her Mother's name is Pamela M. Lowry. She was 13 years old when Jenny was born. (Jenny is her name given to her by her adopted parents.) Jenny was born on August 4, 1977 in St Luke's or St Joseph's hospital in Boise, Idaho. In the hospital or in foster care before she was adopted she was called "baby girl Patty" If anyone has ANY info on this please contact me. If any one in Boise can look up her birth certificate I would be happy to pay you for it. Thank you

Female born St.Maries, IDAHO 1938 trying to find family

PearlDeMeritt — 16 Mar 2006 2:50:47 GMT

Trying to find any link to June1938 birth female. Adopted any one looking for a sister?

Mt Home Air force base 1955-1956 Last name Mark

dreamauss1 — 31 Aug 2005 9:07:40 GMT

Mymother lived there with her husband he was overseas when she got pregnant with me.Her married name was Elcene Mark maiden name Cupper her husbands name was franklin.She moved to Marion in.to have me.

Native American looking for brother Shane born 5-7 1973

jasnellingtn — 1 Aug 2005 12:04:45 GMT

Hi, my name is Sally and I am looking for my real brother
that was adopted. His name was Shane Bates. I was also adopted. I was Sally ann Bates.Born in 1974. Shane and I
are 1 year apart. Our parents are Alfreda Eagleman Bates
and Clifford Bates. We are from South Dakota. IF anyone
could help me.

FEMALE BORN 6-16-1938

WANDA — 21 Jul 2005 1:42:35 GMT

CAN ANYONE LOOK AT THIS DATE THE FEMALE ONLY KNOWS HER ADOPTIVE NAME WHICH IS PEARL DEMERRITT.I AM HELPING HER BUT I DONT HAVE ACCESS TO THE IDAHO BIRTH INDEX.THANKS WANDA

Looking for any family D.O.B. 6 16 38 Pearl DeMeritt

PEARLTIBBETT — 2 Feb 2006 1:03:54 GMT

I am looking for any family as fare as i know I was born 6/16/38 Stolen or adopted. No papers. No family. Any one with any information please contact me.

Looking for sibling

normamcclary — 19 Nov 2004 12:26:09 GMT

My mom gave birth to a child at Sisters of Mercy Hospital between 1946-1949 Nampa, Idaho. She put baby up for adoption. Her name was Marguerite Chartier (or Davis) she was 21-22 years old. I have no other information. I have 2 older brothers and one sister. I am 53 years old and live in Costa Mesa, CA. I would love to meet you. My mom is 79 years old.

baby boy

lisaschoen — 18 Jun 2005 5:43:45 GMT

looking for birth mother or father for baby boy born in Boise Idaho April 22 1967. Child given to Catholic couple in Mtn.Home.

born in Boise, ID Nov 1975

kettlebaby03 — 26 Apr 2005 6:34:58 GMT

If Jean Hall means anything to you from Red Bluff, CA then you could be my son. Email me at fullerter@yahoo.com or My Mother will always know where i am (your grandmother) Nona 541-956-7626.

birth father

dreamauss1 — 13 Apr 2006 10:24:53 GMT

My bmom was married to a man in the air force when she got pregant with me,She move to Indiana to have me you may not know i exist.her name was Elcene Mark I was born 1-4-56 in Marion,In.

I am looking for a friend's biological father

diehlcaswell — 10 Dec 2004 5:07:02 GMT

His father's name is Micheal Glen Bagley. His Grandfather's name is Glen Bagley. But he was adopted Bagley. He was born in Burley, Idaho on May 16th, 1955. His mother's name is Bonnie. He died in Rupert, Idaho on March 3rd, 2002. If you have any information on his Biological father contact Kris Caswell at diehlcaswell@juno.com or diesal_lover88@yahoo.com. Thankyou!

Baby Girl Julie: b. Boise, 1971

cdonat1 — 27 Feb 2005 3:41:18 GMT

Baby Girl Julie was born in Boise, ID, December 27, 1971. We are searching for her birth mother, father, and/or any siblings.

Baby Boy Berreman: Pocatello

Mary Ellen Adams — 27 Feb 2005 3:42:59 GMT

I am looking for a Baby Boy Berreman born in 1939 or 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho to Curtis. Mary

iso daughter 8-23-86 Coeur d Alene, ID

Articcatkidd — 17 Jan 2005 7:12:28 GMT

i seeking of my daughter who now is 18, i made mistackes in the past but giving you a jump start in life is not one of them. You have 6 brothers and sisters, and i am hoping you understand. I wrote you a letter and your adoptive parenets was supose to give it to you. But if not please contact me.
highsierraranch@icehouse.net
Jerry

ISO DAUGHTER BORN 4-18-1987 Boise Idaho

Teri — 30 Dec 2004 2:36:07 GMT

If you were born April 18, 1987 in Boise Idaho at St Lukes Hospital and your parents are named Floyd and Trudy, sisters name is Jamie. I have waited all your life to meet you. I do not want to disrupt your life but want you to know that I would love to meet you anytime!!

searching for birth grandfather ( helping my mother out)

Deterow — 17 Dec 2004 10:39:51 GMT

Dorothy and James (now Jim) are children of James and Mildred Bunch. They were married 9-10-49 and divorced 10-1-52. Dorothy was born in Butte Montana. James was a miner in Butte and the Silver Valley in Idaho near Wallace and Kellogg. Father James Finley Bunch is said to have been born in Feb. of 1921 on Kentucky.

My wife's daughter

jetrager33 — 28 Dec 2004 4:04:33 GMT

Out of collage My wife (Patricia A. McCabe) had a girl that was adopted at birth, year 1961 or 1962. She came from Great Falls, MT, collage U of Mt @ Bozeman moved to Boise in 1960. My wife has Alz. I was told about baby in 1969 when we got married. She has 2 step children that they consider her there mother.

Looking for sister

marlenedegrazio — 11 May 2004 2:21:23 GMT

Laurie Ann Poole was born "Laurie Ann Passey" in Rexburg Idaho. Then she was adopted by a "Sullivan" in California. She was born September 1st, 1959. I believe she is no longer married to Mark Poole.

baby boy b=1940-46

NicoleMch9 — 10 Oct 2004 10:36:15 GMT

new info on baby boy born in washington state possibly adopted in idaho or by dr. from idaho ./ b=1940-46 in washington sttae peirce tacoma/ washington state/born james allen anderson

Looking for Daughter

Nightcryier — 5 Aug 2003 5:04:34 GMT

Birth Name: JaNae Denise Dees
Birth Date:11-09-79
Birth Place: Idaho Falls, Idaho...It would mean alot if anyone reading this who knows JaNae could tell her her father is looking for her. I do not wish to interfer in her life I only want to tell her I love her and I am here for her. Alot has happened in both our lives, alot of mistakes have been made. I know this cannot be fixed. We can only go on from here. I love her more than she will ever know, She is the only daughter I will ever have. I know she does not remember me, But I think of all the nights I held her little hand out side her oxygen tent when she was in the hospital with asthma. JaNae your father loves you. Please if you have acess to this or anyone who reads this who knows her tell I am here. All my love sweetie. She is 23 her birthday is in November. Her mothers name is Jodi, she has a brother named Brad. Her Grandma is Betty.

Looking for brother born approx 1955/56

midge6837 — 6 Aug 2004 6:32:00 GMT

I am looking for my brother who was born approx. 1955 or 1956, given up for adoption. This was probably a private adoption through an attorney. His first name was David--I do not know if he retained that name.

Would appreciate any info.

Enoch Cox

saddletramp2002 — 21 Jul 2004 2:59:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone that new Enoch Cox and or Georgia Pearl Odell. My records show he died Feb 1984. If my search is correct they would be my birth mothers Aunt& Uncle. I cannot find any more info. on Georgia or her father Earl William Odell or mother Elsa Amanda Wudel? Odell. Georgia's niece Carol Janet Odell Paddock is my birth mother and your help might help me find her. Thank you in advance

ISO Gene Stephenson

KellieCrnkovich — 31 Jan 2006 10:41:20 GMT

Possible Birth Brother looking for Gene Stephenson last report living in or around Boise, Idaho

Looking for father Alan Crane

allisonhess208 — 15 Apr 2004 9:51:33 GMT

I am looking for my father Alan Crane.I was born in Twin Falls to Isabel Cuellar And Alan Crane Please if anyone has any information contact me. email AlliSJ24@aol.com

ISO of Baby Boy Tompkins 1/15/1963

KellieCrnkovich — 31 Jan 2006 10:41:20 GMT

Looking for Baby Boy Tompkins born January 15, 1963 in Stockton, California moved to Boise, Idaho where he grew up. Do not know adopted name. He has a full brother put up for adoption year later on January 10, 1964 who would like to find him.

Kellie

Looking for Mother

Becky S — 3 Apr 2004 10:15:28 GMT

Female
Birthdate : April 5, 1979.
Birthpace : Boise, Idaho
I was adopted through LDS Social Services

I was adopted when I was 7 days old...I would love to find my mother or father.

looking for my birth mother

molly — 30 Apr 2004 4:50:11 GMT

i was born in pocetello idaho on june 20th 1985 my name is molly

looking for granddaughter Holly Mary

vickiminear36 — 18 Oct 2004 4:10:20 GMT

Trying to help mother n law find her grand-daughter whom was put up for adoption. Born Holly Mary Scheihing Aug 13, 1979 in Caldwell, Idaho. Sent to Catholic Diocese in Baker, Oregon where she was adopted out. Holly would be about 25 years old.

looking for birth mother or father

leannemccurdy1 — 15 Jun 2004 7:38:39 GMT

Born July 4, 1962 at St. Anthony Hospital in Pocatello, ID. Put up for adoption at birth. Was told my mother was young & single and died by September 1962. (Not sure if info is correct) No info on my father. My adoption was done through an attorney in Pocatello. No agency involved.

Booth Memorial Hospital- Boise, Idaho

esping — 17 May 2004 3:52:41 GMT

Seek baby girl born March 1960 in Boise, Idaho

Baby girl born 5/20/84

Emily — 20 Jun 2005 2:37:15 GMT

Looking for birth mother, Kristi, child born Boise, Idaho