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May 1981 North Dakota girl in search of birth parents

thawley155 — 23 Oct 2008 9:57:25 GMT

A wonderful young woman would like to find her birth parents. She was born in either Grand Forks or Fargo, North Dakota, in May 1981. Her adoption was handled through a Catholic agency, and her adoptive parents also had adopted a baby boy a few years earlier.

North Dakota seems to have some rigid restrictions on providing specific birth information. Even the basic information from the Catholic adoption service is quite expensive, and they can't promise we would get anything useful. We're having some trouble figuring out how to proceed.

This young woman grew up to be a great wife & mother. Her life is full, but she would appreciate knowing more about the circumstances of her birth.

We would appreciate any advice or suggestions.

May 1981 North Dakota girl in search of birth parents

thawley155 — 23 Oct 2008 9:55:51 GMT

May 1981 North Dakota girl in search of birth parents

thawley155 — 23 Oct 2008 9:53:29 GMT

1890's Adoption North Dakota

stacy62774 — 30 Aug 2008 3:46:27 GMT

Selma (Walters) Jalbert, My great great great grandmother was adopted by Jacob and Bertha Walters. She was born on April 25 1892, in North Dakota on the 1900 census she was listed as a boarder who was seven years old, born in North Dakota, Parents were both from Norway. I don't know if any one knows but are adoption records public after 100 years in North Dakota like they are in MInnesota?

Feather or Mazakahomni

mfarrow3 — 12 Mar 2005 12:15:55 GMT

Looking for anyone related to the above surnames from North Dakota...Fort Totten or Spirit Lake.

Thank you!

M

Helping Joe Find Biological Family

lorila — 10 Jan 2007 5:09:11 GMT

Adoption was done thru Catholic family Services in fargo, North Dakota:

I am working on a family tree for Joe, who was adopted in North Dakota. we have been able to complete his wife's side. He would like to ave a complete tree for his 2 sons. This is what we know so far.

Joe born 19 march 1966 in Fargo, north Dakota

His mother was of norwiegan heritage. She was born about 1950in ND
grandfather b. 1925
Grandmother b. 1931
She had 4 siblings, the youngest being born a few months before Joe. She was diagnosed as Mongoloid.

His father was of French Heritage. He was born in 1949 in North Dakota.

grandfather b. 1909
grandmother b. 1914

He had 5 siblings. Ranging in age from 36 to 15 years old.

Any information would be grat.

Thanks

Joe from North Dakota

lorila — 10 Jan 2007 4:29:38 GMT

I am working on a family tree for Joe, who was adopted in North Dakota. we have been able to complete his wife's side. He would like to ave a complete tree for his 2 sons. This is what we know so far.

Joe born 19 march 1966 in Fargo, north Dakota

His mother was of norwiegan heritage. She was born about 1950in ND
grandfather b. 1925
Grandmother b. 1931
She had 4 siblings, the youngest being born a few months before Joe. She was diagnosed as Mongoloid.

His father was of French Heritage. He was born in 1949 in North Dakota.

grandfather b. 1909
grandmother b. 1914

He had 5 siblings. Ranging in age from 36 to 15 years old.

Any information would be grat.

Thanks

General Adoption Question

Suzanne Congdon — 18 Jan 2006 6:39:15 GMT

My grandmother was born in North Dakota about 1906 and adopted in North Dakota between 1909 and 1910 by a lovely family who brought her to Bradford County, Pennsylvania. There she met and married my grandfather. Unfortunately, she died 3 months after giving birth to my father.

With the limited information I have, is there any hope I might find her adoption records and thus, her birth name?

Birth name

Wanda Wigness — 29 Mar 2006 7:33:06 GMT

I was born 15 March 1953, adopted out of Fargo ND. How do I go about getting any information about birth parents/siblings etc

Devils Lake, ND Adoption

dan — 13 Jun 2006 2:28:16 GMT

I am looking for information on Margaret Elizabeth Lavinia McMillan who lived in Devils Lake between 1916-1918. She was a house keeper in the John Seiberlich home. He was an undertaker. Margaret was Canadian and was about 21 or 26 yrs of age (some discrepancy in the records). She might have been there to get training in nursing at Mercy Hospital (her later profession). She gave birth to my mother on May 13, 1918 in Devils Lake. The father was John Seiberlich. My mother was put up for adoption in the Fargo Adoption Home thru the Sister of Providence. She was adopted by a couple that lived near Minot their entire lives. Margaret died in Winnipeg in 1952 and was never married to our knowledge.

Can anyone tell me if there are any resources, as a Devils Lake City Directory or hospital records, that might provide some information on Margaret McMillan and why she was in Devils Lake? This is pertinent in helping to establish if the Margaret McMillan we are researching is the right person.

birth mother

srstanley129 — 23 Jun 2006 7:51:37 GMT

I am looking for the name of my mother's birth mother. She was born on April 21st , 1927 or 28 (there seems to be some error regarding the year.) in Hamberg (Harvey) , North Dakota.
She was adopted by Albert and Ruth Reue (Rawe or Raue). They later divorced and Ruth married Carl Mannel. They moved to Clearbrook, MN. ANY information on ANYONE giving birth around that time would be appreciated!!

Was there a unwed mothers home in Jamestown?

Jalaine — 24 Apr 2006 10:22:32 GMT

My mom gave birth to a baby in she thought was Jamestown, North Dakota. Could you tell if they was one there in the 1950's

Death date for William H. Thurston

NHoltman54 — 14 Sep 2006 5:26:11 GMT

I am ;ooking for the death date for my great grandfather, William Harrison Thurston. He died in Grand Forks, ND in 1950, but I do not know the exact date. He is buried in Heaton, Wells Cty, ND.

Thursten? Thorson

Mindy Shong — 25 Feb 2006 9:06:02 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning an adoption for a Robert Raymond Shong. He was adopted by a couple in thier forties that did not have any children. thier name was eithier Thorson or Thurston in North Dakota.
I don't think this was a official adoption. His name was probly changed. His birth mother was named Grace Johnson or Conway. He was born in the late 1930's . This is very important please if anyone has any information please email me. Thank you.
Mindy

Looking for an Obituary from Grafton

Beverley Salter Collart — 4 Feb 2006 4:37:03 GMT

I am trying to locate the obituary on my Grandmother Grace Vivian (Sweet) Salter. Grace died April 22, 1949 in Grafton and would like to find the obituary and the family members.
Any help with this would be most appreciated.
Thanks for any help.

Grand Forks 1966

j carlson — 3 Feb 2006 3:58:24 GMT

Just wondering if anything new was found. Still searching for birth mother. i was born in Grand Forks, ND 1966

North Dakota Unwed Mothers Homes

Linda — 6 May 2005 2:12:26 GMT

Fargo was not the only unwed mothers home , there is one in Minot and it is called The Oppen Home , it has been the for yrs and at one time was only a private unwed mothers home so not alot of ppl knew about it . Good Luck

Looking for family of Mrs. Andrew Jensen

HeatherMNShepard — 10 Oct 2006 5:26:21 GMT

I am looking for the family of Mrs. Andrew Jensen. She lived in Tagus, North Dakota as of 29 Jul 1951. She had a nephew named Harry Christian Petersen born 22 Mar 1886 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota. Harry's paretns were Christian and Anna Petersen. I believe they were both born in Denmark. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't even know her first name. Thank You!

looking for julie and anthony compeau

kristen19us — 21 Jun 2005 1:51:30 GMT

looking for my aunt and uncle. they were born sometime around late 1950's to early 1960's.. they were taken out of their home in north dakota by social services along with two of their sisters. Elizabeth and Mary. My mother is Elizabeth. She would very much like to know what happened to her little sister and baby brother. Please contact me if you know anything.

Help, is there a main genealogy library in North Dakota?

Madonna Garber — 1 Aug 2005 2:57:14 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is a main genealogy library in North Dakota and what the e-mail address might be?

Have a great day,
Madonna

OAKLEY'S from BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, CANADA

Madonna — 16 Aug 2005 12:44:12 GMT

Looking for any Oakley's that came from Brussels, Ontario, Canada. Especially looking for information on an Oakley that ran away from home with his cousin George Oakley around 1916.

Have a Great Day,
Madonna
email: dawnphillips1@comcast.net

brother born, March 31, 1960

E. Wells — 1 Jun 2005 3:36:14 GMT

Looking for brother that was born on March 31, 1960 - and was adopted out from Villiage Family Services in Fargo, ND.

He would be half Native American. Would like to meet or at least be able to pass on medical information. have vbeen considering for a long time and finally decided to look before it is too late.

Twins

Georgia — 23 Apr 2005 12:21:57 GMT

Questions

LadybugV — 2 Apr 2005 1:58:29 GMT

If an adoption was begun in 1912-1913 but never completed - should there be records and where? The adoption was completed in 1914 with different parents - Fargo Children's Home (no longer there). We have copies of those papers, but need to know who tried to adopt him first - it was a relative of the parents who eventually did adopt him.

Adoption

mac103035 — 6 Sep 2005 12:40:55 GMT

Adoption 1913, Hubert (Coty).
Birth Mother from MN, birth father ND. 1920 US census living in West Sand Creek, ND, Slope County with adoptive parents Lewis F and Josephine M Coty.

Joel Francis Sullivan

Thomas1Pearson — 15 Feb 2005 1:31:40 GMT

Looking for an adoptee with birth name of Joel Francis Sullivan born 1937 or 1938 in Fargo or Minot ND. His mother was Helen Margaret Sullivan.

Daughter 1966

Marian — 29 Jan 2005 2:16:00 GMT

Seeking information on baby girl given up for adoption Sept 1966
What if she was born in another state and not told the truth? How
would I find her?

"Daddy, how cold was it when you grew up"

ECROSS — 24 Dec 2004 3:12:09 GMT

crystal ann marra

peter simpson — 12 Dec 2004 5:54:36 GMT

looking for Crystal Ann Marra dob 10th February 1963 in Fargo North Dakota. VERY URGENT

hill family in minot nd

craig — 24 Oct 2004 3:27:03 GMT

looking for ed and fanny hill in minot north dakota around 1920..fanny may have been fanny d pace by then....so looking for a fanny d pace in minot north dakota..thank you

Hovdet family

Diane McCoy — 12 Sep 2004 9:48:11 GMT

HOVDET/FARRINGTON
My mother, Henrietta Nieuwsma Vander Pol was born to Maggie Regina Hovdet and Richard Farrington on November 25, 1917 in North Dakota. Her children would like any information that is available. You can email me at mccoymd@comcast.net.

Esther Wallace

anewell2002 — 15 Jan 2004 4:41:25 GMT

Looking for info on Esther Wallace. She gave birth to a baby girl in Minot, North Dakota January 1, 1935. She was a unmarried woman at the time, father unknown. In April of 1935, baby was given to Virgil and Lola Murphy. Adoption was through the courts, through the Ward County, Minot, ND Courts. Judge Wm. Murray presiding and finalized in June of 1936. Baby girl was reported to have been one of the smallest baby's ever born and to have lived. Baby's name was Erva Donna.

looking for april nicole williams b-day april 26,1982

Crawfolf — 29 Jun 2004 2:29:58 GMT

Mother is desperately seeking her daughter, would like to see or talk to her. Please e-mail or call 1-701-727-5823. Laura Frances "Williams" Crawford

Looking for mom's birthparents.

Melissa Earl — 28 Sep 2005 3:58:46 GMT

I am also looking for my mother's birth parents. She was born 9/26/1946. Her adoption was through an agency in Fargo, ND.

ANNE BERNICE THARALDSON - OBITUARY

BarbaraDobbinsTitle — 4 Aug 2004 3:20:30 GMT

The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - Wednesday, August 4, 2004

Anne Bernice Tharaldson, age 84, passed away on July 26, 2004. Anne was born on June 14, 1920 in North Dakota. She last resided in Temecula, CA, for 30 years and was a homemaker for 59 years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Temecula.

Her survivors include her daughter Pam Tharaldson, New York; sons Steve, David, Dean, Lon, Tim; brother Hank Vold; sisters Marion Fossand and Mabel Moskenu; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.

NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only.

announcing MyFamily.com Adoption/Lost Loves Investigative Courses

LRakita51 — 11 Sep 2004 9:11:33 GMT

MyFamily.com will be offering a class to help people find adoptees, birth families, adoptive families and lost friends and family. The class will be taught online, using a MyFamily.com site. For more information click on this link http://www.myfamily.com/isapi.dll?c=home&htx=onlinetrain....

Chad looking for birthmother born Fargo, ND 5-25-79

Tracy Kuhn — 17 Jun 2004 2:54:48 GMT

Chad was adopted and is looking for his birthmother. He was born in Fargo, ND on 5-25-79. Any responses are welcome. Thanks

MCLAUCHLIN,OF N.DAKOTA FROM BRUSSELS,ONT,CANADA

marvin_cherie — 26 May 2004 5:46:06 GMT

ARE THERE STILL RELATIVES IN NORTH DAKOTA,FROM
BRUSSELS,ONTARIO,CANADA,GREY TWSP,HURON CO;
DONALD MCLAUCHLIN,,OR ANY OTHER LINES,I HAVE
23 PAGES FROM
DAVID MCLAUCHLIN, OF ST.ALBERT,ALBERTA.PLEASE
CONTACT TO MAKE UPDATE IF CAN..THKS
MARVIN MITCHELL(mclauchlin)

Jane Crawford Foster born in Ohio around 1830-1846

nspall — 16 Feb 2004 4:19:20 GMT

Looking for anything at all on a Jane Crawford Foster who was born in Ohio in Allen county sometime between 1830-1846.
She was still living in 1921 according to her sisters obit.
She was the dau of Andrew Crawford and Marge ?
known full sisters were:
Elizabeth Crawford Hawks Perry born in Ohio 1832
Amy E Crawford Byrket born in Ohio 1835
Margaret Crawford Long
half siblings:
John Morgan Alexander Crawford and a few others

1929

LaVetta_McFadden — 27 Jan 2004 1:39:29 GMT

Looking for baby boy born Aug. 1929 in Hettinger. N. Dak. Put out for adoption.....

1-21--1980 ~ Given up for adoption in ND

Kim — 20 Oct 2003 2:28:12 GMT

I was born 1-21-80 at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, ND. My birthmother was from Wyoming, born (I believe) in 1960. I was adopted through Village Family Services. I am simply wanting medical information, other contact with biological parents or other family would be welcome, if the time is right for you. I want nothing from you, I feel nothing but admiration for you as you have given me a chance for a better life.
If you think that you know who my biological parents/family are, please do not respond to this message before consulting with those directly related (bio parents/family). This is a very personal issue to those involved and their needs must be respected.