Rhode Island - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for son

cndycn31 — 20 Aug 2008 6:48:55 GMT

UPDATE:I just found out that my first name may have been changed to Miriam on his birth certivacate because his sisters was changed to. His name is Nelson Vazquez Diller

Looking for son

cndycn31 — 14 Aug 2008 12:20:22 GMT

I had a son born in Ponce P.R. back in 1971 I was told he died at a week old but i know he is out there some were.His name at birth was Nelson Joseph Vazquez my name was Muriel Diller We lived in Salinas P.R.at the time of his birth. Please help me find him.Thank you all

Providence, Rhode Island

susanred — 1 Aug 2007 3:30:50 GMT

Female child born 9-23-46 , seeking info on family, need medical history, would like to know if there are siblings.
adopted family father was in Navy.Would like to know if Irish? English? Scott? Was raised as only child...parents are probly deceased by now but would like to know who they were...Walter and Mary Dunsmoor were the adopted parents..No idea what baby name was at birth, 60 years is a long time waiting to find out....

RI State Home and Orphanage - O'Roarke Childrens Center

@@Snomittens@aol.com — 7 Aug 2005 5:55:42 GMT

Hello Everyone,
I am looking for any residents and / or staff that lived and worked at the RI State Home - O'Roarke Center. There is a project underway to help preserve the history of the people that where there and the place itself. Most of the State Home has now been absorbed into Rhode Island College but there is still a few buildings remaining. Those are the Foreman House, the boiler / laundry room and one of the cottages. It is hoped that the cottage will be turned into a museum / resource center. We must not let the children that went through here be lost. Their story's and history's should be recorded and preserved so that they are never forgotten. Please if anyone either worked there or lived there please post a reply to this board and I will answer as soon as possible.
Thank You.

birth parents before adoption

Lsmithwats — 31 Jan 2002 2:37:29 GMT

--looking for birth parents of female born 5/70 near Warwick. All that might be known by mother is baby was given oxygen for a time.

birth family possible syblings

danpaul_1 — 28 Jun 2006 1:52:06 GMT

searching for birth family/syblings. Born in cranston, RI on 11/19/146, adopted @ 8months old. Birth name was Rosemarie Zuccola. Birth mother's name or birth father's name unknown. final adoption took place in 1948 in RI family court. Please reply if you think we could be related.

January 1984

lpuerini — 14 May 2006 4:49:15 GMT

I am looking for my niece birth name "Stephanie Marie
Caprio" DOB 1-16-1984 (or 1983)in Providence, RI. AT Woman & Infants HospitalShe
was adopted approx. 1986. I would love nothing more than to be able to reunite with my niece. I was just a teenager when this all happened. There hasn't been a day that has gone by that I have not thought about this
beautiful little girl being ripped out of my life! Please any information or help would be greatly appreciated.

lisapuerini@msn.com

Thank you,
Lisa

Elizabeth ( Norma ), Laura Agnes, and Adeline Brown of R.I. and MA.

Jean Mayo — 17 Apr 2006 3:04:46 GMT

I am searching for information concerning Elizabeth ( a.k.a. Norma ) Brown, who was born on Apr. 5, 1919 in Providence, R.I., d/o Laura Agnes Brown and father unknown. Laura Agnes Brown was born in ca. 1899 probably in R.I., d/o of possibly Adeline Brown and father unknown. Elizabeth ( Norma ) Brown married Roscoe Mayo in Orleans, Cape Cod, MA. on Aug. 31, 1939. She died there on Sept. 21, 1980. Any help with this family line would be very much appreciated.
Jean Mayo.

March 11, 1975........

Christine — 8 Sep 2005 4:27:17 GMT

Birth mother in search of birth son born on March 11, 1975 in Providence RI. Please contact me by e-mail with any information. Name on birth certificate: Joseph Lupo.

Praying for Divine Providence

LauraSPARROWLa — 11 Nov 2005 7:44:45 GMT

Adopted into a duel-sided 2nd Generation Naval Officer family, my adoptive parents told me frequently, informatively & appreciatively of my adoption in earliest childhood, describing me as "wanted." Told my entire life that I AM Native American, on Maternal side, with perhaps Jewish fatherhood, and three older siblings; my desire to meet my natural family has NEVER WAINED.
Many years I asked them to help me find my "natural" family;" but they declined for fear that "my natural mother parents would slam a door in my face."
Reason for adoption was "Pending Divorse" with her legal husband, which according to law would be my putative father, as any child born during a marriage is legally considered offspring flowing from the husband of the mother, unless paternity tests would prove otherwise. Reconciliation in the wings, perhaps my adoption as a condition, concieved on or about Halloween, would explain my adopted parents concern. Things change thru time which heals all wounds an 98 percent of Birth parents indicate desire to BE FOUND...having moved insessantly with my Dad's Naval change of Duty Stations...I would be difficult to track...so for the past few years since my honey built me this Pentium 4 Computer...I have been searching thru posts.
My Adopted mother told me just prior to her passing approx. 16 yrs ago, of a document that she saved for me in her Safety Deposit Box. With a Blue-Anchor Letterhead; the symbol for Rhode Island, so I wasn't informed of my actual NAME until after her death in Aug 1998. Post after posts...this is only my story in part...please email me sparrow70x7@socal.rr.com.
I still possess this document. Of my two Certified Birth Certificates, both claim I was born in Providence, R.I. same Birthdate, different filing dates, the most recent states born at Laying- In- Hospital.

birth family possible syblings

danpaul_1 — 28 Jun 2006 1:50:40 GMT

Stephanie Marie Caprio

lpuerini — 14 May 2006 4:59:51 GMT

Hi Amanda,
Thank you for offering to help. I could really use some. I am searching for my niece that was adopted around 1986. She was born 1/16?/1984 in Providence, RI at Woman & Infants Hospital. Her given is "STEPHANIE MARIE CAPRIO" Her mother s name is Christine and her father is Robert. I do believe that she resied in Rhode Island.
If you can help me with any information, it would mean so much to me. My niece does have a 1/2 brother named HENRY BEAUDOIN born 1/1980(1981) in Florida and had returned to Florida with his father in 1986.
Thank you so much!

Lisa
lisapuerini@msn.com

STEPHANIE MARIE CAPRIO , PROVIDENCE, RI

Lisa — 24 Apr 2006 12:15:10 GMT

I am searching for my niece. born Jan 1984 (or 1983) in Providence RI. Her birth name is Stephanie Marie Caprio. Her birth mother is Christine Caprio. She went into foster care around 1986 and I believe she was adopted by her foster family and could possibly still reside here in Rhode Island.

Thank you

lisa

lisapuerini@msn.com

lookinig for niece

lpuerini — 6 May 2006 3:38:23 GMT

I am searching for my niece. born Jan 1984 (or 1983) in Providence RI. Her birth name is Stephnaie Marie Caprio. Her birth mother is Christine Caprio. I believe she was adopted to a RI family and could possibly still reside here.

Thank you

lisa

lisapuerini@msn.com

Stephanie Marie Caprio

lpuerini — 14 May 2006 5:04:12 GMT

AMBERLY PLEASE HELP ME!
I am looking for my niece birth name "Stephanie Marie
Caprio" DOB 1-16-1984 (or 1983)in Providence, RI. She
was adopted approx. 1986. Her birth father (my brother)
is "Robert Paul Pashley" birth mother "Christine Caprio"
both of Rhode Island. My brother passed away in 1989 in
a fatal car crash. I would love nothing more than to be
able to reunite with my niece. I was just a teenager
when this all happened and I really didn't understand
what was happening at the time. There hasn't been a day
that has gone by that I have not thought about this
beautiful little girl being ripped out of my life! I'll
never forget those beautiful blue eyes. Please any
information or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
desperatley seeking

William Travis/Travers 1700 MD

10Lobo — 3 Dec 2005 2:46:08 GMT

William Travis died in Dorchester MD. His will was written 20 Nov 1700 and was proved 24 Oct 1701. Can anyone identify his parents (Poss William and Sary Travis- Quakers), his wife name and his children. Please contact me direct jdc@tampabay.rr.com.

seeking imfo on birth family

susanred — 7 Sep 2005 1:35:44 GMT

Looking for birth family who gave up baby girl in Providence, Rhode Island Sept 23,1946. Need medical imfo...Baby was adopted through private adoption..To a Navy couple...child was a infant at the time...Time is short...Need imfo
Please contact

Seeking Birth Siblings & Birth Mother

Laura (adopted name)Wilson/Birth name Holland — 1 Nov 2005 7:37:41 GMT

Looking for Three siblings (or more born after my birth) My Birth name was "Karen Holland" adopted name: Laura E. Wilson Born July 1957.
Birth mother or natural father of Holland family whose mother may have dissapeared from Oct 1956 until after my birth July 1957...reason for Adoption was pending Divorse, mother would be in her 80's if still alive; was artist, or artistic, played violin and piano, from well-to do family, dark hair, brown eyes, "Window Display Artist for Major Dept. Store" in 1957"

Looking for possible sibling Providence

sandy — 24 Jul 2005 3:40:57 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for a possible sibling born in 1976 I believe, I need to find out her bfather's last name to see if it is the same as my bfather. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Sandy

Looking for biological family-DOB 1983 Rhode Island

joshua_winters — 3 Jun 2005 5:07:10 GMT

I was born in South County, Rhode Island. My adoptive name is Joshua A. Winters, DOB 01-26-83 adopted by Peggy and Howard Bruce Winters. I am looking to see if any of my biological family is still alive.

Providence RI 11/17/73-Birth Mother??

pATd3129 — 14 Jan 2005 9:29:39 GMT

The information I have and hopefully it is accurate: My birth name was Michell (now my middle name) Doctor was Peter Mathieu M.D.. Birth mothers blood type B-Positive:Height 5'5 weight 115lbs. Her profession:Bookeeper. and the labor was 10 hours and 30 minutes. Saint Vincents Center had all records but, burned down some time ago.I was adopted on 01/18/74..I would like to make contact if possible..

Male b Feb 1956 RI, adopted to Anderson. Parents Corea/Bond

Maryetta_A — 25 Aug 2004 5:01:00 GMT

I am Maryetta, I am assisting a friend to find her nephew, below is what she knows:

Virginia Corea gave birth to a boy in Feb 1956 in RI. He was adopted by a couple named Anderson and he was a milkman.
(I know the bio dads name but it wasn't revealed at the time. His last name was Bond.)
The baby had red hair at birth.
Years ago I sent a letter to RI Social Services asking that it be put in his record in case he ever looked for bio family info, he can contact me. Never got a response and don't even know if they bothered to put it in his file.
(Or if the adoption was handled by them.)
Maybe Providence but not sure.
I just called Ma and she said the Anderson's that adopted him lived in Hoxie, a part of West Warwick.

Looking for my brother David Parent, born to Lori LaMarre and Donald Parent on October 8th 1989

brit2487 — 11 May 2005 2:27:52 GMT

I'm looking for my brother David Parent. He was born on october 8th i think 1989. His birth parents are Lori Lamarre, and Donald Parent. He was adopted when he was 2 years old, the same day i was adopted. He has two full sisters and one half sister. If anyone has any information please contact me through e-mail.
thanks,
Brittany

Daughter 1966

Marian — 28 Jan 2005 2:23:08 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?

Looking for Birth Mother RI

pATd3129 — 14 Jan 2005 8:31:00 GMT

I was born on 11/17/73 and I was named Michelle-Mother is 5'5 weighed 115lbs. Profession: Bookeeper-Mothers Blood type B-Positive. Labor was 10 hrs. and 30 minutes. Doctor was Peter Mathieu M.D. Providence, Rhode Island. Are you out there? I stayed at Saint Vincents Center till adoption on 01/18/74. Center burned down with my records.

LOST

mmillingtonn — 7 Jan 2005 4:23:16 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY SISTERS ADOPTED IN 1991 ECHOE MARIE AND HOLLY ANN

SEARCHING FAMILY MEMBERS OF HARRY SHAND BD.10/6/41 ADOPTED AT AGE2 1/11/43 PROV.R.I.

CYNDIE — 28 Dec 2004 7:07:16 GMT

MEDICALLY NECESARY ; PLEASE HELP SEARCH SONS AUTISTIC/SEIZURES AND SELF RARE MUSCLE DISEASE ON DADS SIDE

How Does One Find Records for an Adoption in the 1850's

jjohnstanley — 5 Nov 2004 1:41:10 GMT

Trying to find the birth parents for a girl, born in RI on 11/22/1846 and adopted by Herve Richards of Attleboro, Ma (cannot find adoption records in Mass) Girls adopted name was Mary Ann or Marion Fell Richards. Many thanks

John

Gold Surname in Rhode Island

JPeters172 — 21 Mar 2005 8:33:09 GMT

I am attempting to trace ancestry of my gg grandfather, Mansel Gold, whose father was apparently born in Rhode Island. Mansel was born in New York in about 1808-1813....so his father would have to have been born prior to about 1788.

Anyone researching the Gold family in Rhode Island who may have this lineage, please contact me.

Thanks!

Searching for Birth Father

Anne — 19 Mar 2004 4:19:28 GMT

I am looking for my birthfather John Houlihan. He lived in Providence, RI in 1953 where he met my birth mother Helen Pierce. She was born in MA. I was born and adopted in MA, but my father was supposedly from RI. Any help would be appreciated.

NEED HELP FINDING FAMILY!!!!!!

villageone — 29 Mar 2004 8:43:21 GMT

Looking for my Mother’s side of family. She was born in Providence, RI in 1930's her Mothers name was Irene P Johnson. d.o.b Sep 20th 1918. Looking for any family relatives of Irene she had a Sister and Brother Names are Marion Johnson d.o.b Dec 11th 1915 and Russell Johnson Born in 1921 or 1922. They’re Mothers giving name was Mildred P. Clough she was born in 1896 in NH. She married Earl Johnson born in 1893 they married on May 26th 1915 in providence, RI
I am the Granddaughter of Irene Johnson. I found those names in the 1930 census but there is nothing else listed after that year. It list Mildred as a nurse and she was head of household death records shows earl died in 1922. Please if there is any family out there I would love to hear from you or if you have any info that would help me in my search please reply

looking for sister

stars4lucy — 4 Jun 2004 12:12:41 GMT

My sister was born in Newport,R.I. in 1958 I'm not sure of the month it could be August my mother gave her up for adoption in Sept. 1958. Her birth name was June Margaret Fusco(Pincince). Her birth mother was Christine Fusco Pincince she was born in the Newport Hospital,Newport,R.I. I found a legal notice of her adoption in the Newport Daily News paper dated Sept. 17,1958. If anyone could give me any information I would appreciate it. If anyone could give any information on how I could proceed with this search I would appreciate it. Thank you.

lona m watson

lau — 7 Sep 2004 8:52:29 GMT

in 1925, riverside, r.i. lona m watson, gave up for adoption a baby girl. my mother janice. i would love to find some information about her. my mothers records say that her father was dead, i think that may not of been true. there was alona m watson in maine in 1930, dont know if she is the right lona

Melvilles from Rhode Island

janicevanblarcom — 2 Sep 2004 12:31:03 GMT

James Madison Melville married Charlotte Tennant in Rhode Island. Had 7 children. One was my great grandfather Charles King Melville, born 1848, Tiverton, Rhode Island.

I have hit a brick wall with James Madison Melville. Anyone out there reseasrching Melvilles from RI that may have a James M. in their line?

Male b Feb 1956, adopted to Anderson. Parents Corea/Bond

Maryetta_A — 25 Aug 2004 5:00:40 GMT

Male, born RI Feb 1956, looking for adopted nephew

Maryetta_A — 25 Aug 2004 3:16:24 GMT

My name is Maryetta, I am assisting a friend looking for her nehpew, below is what she knows:

Virginia Corea gave birth to a boy in Feb 1956 in RI. He was adopted by a couple named Anderson and he was a milkman.
(I know the bio dads name but it wasn't revealed at the time. His last name was Bond.)
The baby had red hair at birth.
Years ago I sent a letter to RI Social Services asking that it be put in his record in case he ever looked for bio family info, he can contact me. Never got a response and don't even know if they bothered to put it in his file.
(Or if the adoption was handled by them.)

Corea/Bond/Anderson - Searching for adopted nephew

Maryetta_A — 28 Aug 2004 4:01:43 GMT

My name is Maryetta, I am assisting a friend in trying to find her nephew. The following is the information she has:

Virginia Corea gave birth to a boy in Feb 1956 in RI. He was adopted by a couple named Anderson and he was a milkman.
(I know the bio dads name but it wasn't revealed at the time. His last name was Bond.)
The baby had red hair at birth.
Years ago I sent a letter to RI Social Services asking that it be put in his record in case he ever looked for bio family info, he can contact me. Never got a response and don't even know if they bothered to put it in his file. (Or if the adoption was handled by them.)

Looking for my sister Carolyn Handy

Beckster5982003 — 19 Aug 2004 5:39:29 GMT

I'm looking for my half sister Carolyn Handy born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on October 14, 1964.
Mother: Rita Prudence Woodward
and
Father: Louis Robert Handy.
Has Full brothres and sisters

Louis Robert Handy, Jr. (Grandmother adopted him, but he kept runnig away and returned to his mother many time so she kept him with Mother-in -laws premission.)

Laurie and Leonard Handy ( Were adopted by the Caroll Family. Laurie when she turned 18, she looked and found Bobby and Linda and Bobby got intouch with us and we met Laurie, Lenny and Linda at Bobby's soon to be in laws house in Woonoscket, RI this was in 1981 ish.) ( Bobby is Louis Robert.

Linda Handy ( She was adopted by the Bunn Family)

Half brother and sister
Raymond and Rebecca Jacques.

We hope to find you Carolyn, but your name might have been changed because your were younger than 6 month when you were giving up for adoption. Still to this day I don't know why. All I know is that mymothe got put in to a mental hospital and she didn't know who she was for two weeks or what had happened to her. She doesn't like to tlaked about it.

Looking for Birth Parents, Sister

Tiffani Martin — 4 Aug 2004 3:09:05 GMT

I was born in 1983, (N) Kingston, to 22 yr old woman, last name Bushee.

My birth name: Tara Elizabeth

I know I have an older sister as well, at least a year or so older (which would make her 23 or 24).

If anyone knows about my birth mother, or has any information, please email me at CleoBrody@aol.com.

Thank you!

searching for birth family/syblings

topaz — 21 May 2004 12:17:32 GMT

Born in Cranston, RI on 11/19/46 not sure if in a hospital or
some other facility @ the time. Later adopted when I was about 8 months old by loving parents, now both gone. If anyone has any information, please contact @ e-mail address. Would be nice to find out if I have a half sister or brother. Birth name was Rosemarie Zuccola..

rhode island search for sister

lorraine_pelletier — 27 Mar 2004 6:24:34 GMT

I am looking for the woman who called my sister, Irene Alma Pelletier, Cutler, Smith yesterday, february 29, in which this person stated that she thought she was Irenes sister, which means i too, have a half sister in Rhode Island. there are actually 7 girls in this pelletier family, and 3 boys, 2 of whom are deceased. this message is coming from Waltham, MA , after my sister informing us of this phone call, but will not give out any more information; if you are t his person, or know of this person, i am anxious to find out more about my lhalf sister. please contact me, Lorraine. I pray I find you!

Baby Boy Born in Woonsocket, RI on 8/1/1950

ellenbrooks69 — 5 Mar 2002 8:12:25 GMT

I am looking for the Martin family in Woonsocket, RI. My father was adopted in 1951 and he believes his birth name is Peter Martin. His mother and father were married when he was born. His mother's initials are either MF or EF. We are unsure about that. His father's name begins with a G and his last name is Martin. If you can help us please do. You can email me at ebrooks@mptn.org