South Carolina - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for information on Ed Harrelson, Marion SC

ncobb197 — 20 Aug 2007 3:55:41 GMT

I am looking for my Grandfathers biological father. My grandaddy, Arthur Ellery was born to Mamie Alford, April 12, 1913, in Gallivants Ferry, SC. She was unmarried at the time. She later married Jehu Lewis. I have heard that his biological fathers name was Ed Harrelson from Marion, SC but have been unsuccessful finding any information. Please let me know if you have any information.

John Middleton Greenville, South Carolina,

WilliamMiddleton51 — 11 Dec 2007 2:30:22 GMT

John was my 6th great grandfather

I have seen many websites and had many emails from people saying John Middleton Maury County Tn, Was the son of Richard IV Middleton. Babados line of Middletons

But how could this be? DAR Records state that Richard IV Middleton did have a son named John, but he died in Chesterfield Dist. SC 1800.

John Middleton of Maury county Tn, was in Greensville County Sc, in 1800.and in Maury County by 1820.

There is a book by Marise Parrish Lightfoot called Let the Drums Roll: Veterans and Patriots of the Revolutionary War who Settled in Maury County, Tennessee. In her book she writes.

John Middleton, Senior, b. between 1750 & 1760, Ireland and migrated to South Carolina before the
Revolutionary War. He received payment for militia duty in South Carolina during the years 1779 and

1782. He executed his will on April 17, 1831, and died between that date and June 23, 1831, when the will

was probated in Maury County, Tennessee. In his will he named his wife, Rebecca and two sons, Alfred and Drury.

Also I have found more false information. There is a old family story about John being in Lee's legion in the Revolutionary War.

I went to DAR with this and found out this not to be true, There was a John Middleton in lee's but he died way before our John Middleton did in Sc.

So who was John Middleton 1760- 1831 Maury County Tn,
If you have any new Information to share please Email me at

willun98@yahoo.com

Erik Middleton

edgefield southcarolina

tichnoe — 18 Sep 2006 6:59:03 GMT

My father was adopted on Oct. 21, 1942 by William Roath and Marie Inez Hill Nicholson.My fathers real mothers name is Marjorie Whitner, she gave birth to my father on january 23 1939 in Edgefield, South Carolina naming him William Randoplh Nicholson Whitner. Dont know anything about my fathers birthmother or his adopted father or if he was his adopted father, my father always said he was adopted and didnt know his mother.My fathers adopted mother divorced his adopted father when my father was young and moved to indiana so dont know much about either side of the family so if any body can help i thank you tichnor@bellsouth.net

BIRTHNAME KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY 12/16/1970

FRANFINCH — 22 Nov 2007 1:41:01 GMT

LOOKING FOR THE ADOPTIVE PARENTS OF KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY BORN DEC.16th,1970 in UNION SOUTH CAROLINA.BIRTH MOTHER TERMINALLY ILL.I AM HIS BIRTHAUNT,CONTACT ME DIRECTLY PLEASE!!! FRANFRISBEEFINCH@YAHOO.COM

Looking for parents

dona_horn — 23 Oct 2007 6:27:34 GMT

A friend was born and we think adopt in S.C.
Can anyone help to look up births in S.c.
What we have is
Mother name ? Bannie Johnson could be bonnie they could make the o and a.
hospital Grand Srand General hospital --- we not no for shore Myrtle beach but was told the hospital was their.
Date of birth- 5-9-89 time 5:53 pm on the (Hospital crib card)
Dr's Macasiney ----Baby Dr
Dr's Meritt -----Mothers Dr
Lawyers name Harry Pavilack
This all he has. Thank You God Bless D
wE HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME

KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY 12/16/1970

FRANFINCH — 28 Oct 2007 9:09:13 GMT

Birth Aunt despertly searching for nephew born in Union,S.C. on December 16th 1970 Birthname was Kenneth Wayne Dunnaway Birth mom Terminally ill.Kenny was about 14 yrs old at the time of this adoption so it isnt likly that his first name was changed.several yrs in foster homes group homes,wilderness programs as well as boys homes and juvie So He knwswho he is.Please help even info on his A Family would help

1870 adoption of Joseph Wallace

cathylowrie — 24 Oct 2007 6:49:30 GMT

Joseph Wallace born abt. 1860 in Charleston, S.C. On marriage certificate to Annie Dolan in Canada cites parents as Edward and Hannah. Family seems to think he had a sister Jenny. I can't find any info or any connection in S.C. He claimed to have been adopted at about 9 years old-
I have no idea if Edward and Hannah were his natural or adoptive parents. He was also a Scot and a Presbyterian.

Looking for parents

dona_horn — 23 Oct 2007 6:51:29 GMT

Forgot to add Mother was 14 year old at the time. She is about 32 now. And could have been born in 1975. And could have Grad. from high school in or about 1992-1995 if she grand.

SC Born And Adopted, Found Birth Parents, Some Legal Info

trisinger1 — 14 Sep 2007 6:06:28 GMT

I had no idea this category existed until today. Normally, I'm researching surnames and places, but stumbled upon this and thought I'd offer my story.

When I first got the internet in 2000 for our son, I got hooked on genealogy. Always knew I was adopted (1963 Carolina Children's Home), but had the best parents in the world and had no desire to find my birth parents. I was always curious, but not THAT curious. When the genealogy bug hit me, I decided to search online for adoption websites. I finally found a registry online and 2 hours later, after a little sleuthing, I was talking to my birth mother on the phone. She had registered on that website and had been looking for me for 2 years.

Since then, we have met and have a wonderful relationship. She "named" my birth father and I have met him as well. However, that's not a happy story. He denies being my birth father, which is ok, I can only imagine how he feels. However, he has been wonderful to me and my family, but not to my birth mother. This leads me to the legal info part.

I had the notion a few months ago to have my original birth certificate unsealed (lucky me to be born in '63 when they started sealing them!). I knew this would mean hiring a lawyer, so I did and asked my birth mother to come down from Greenville to meet with him. He told us that in order to have the birth certificate unsealed, we would have to get my birth father involved if his name was mentioned on the birth certificate. If we had no way of contacting him, then the lawyer would have to literally find him and ask his permission. While my birth mother thinks she didn't name him on the certificate, it would be a real snag in our effort if he was. The lawyer would also have to travel to Greenville to the courthouse to have legal documents drawn and obtain the certificate info and that may take a couple of trips. He is not allowed to view the actual certificate, I will NEVER see a copy of it and neither will my birth mother. The only thing we are allowed to know, which is only read by a judge or clerk of court and conveyed under witnesses to the lawyer (sounds like some super secret society thing), is the information mentioned on the birth certificate. The lawyer actually said that it pretty much takes an act of Congress to get a birth certificate unsealed in South Carolina. Know what? I believe him.

I thought this info might be useful to those who are thinking of getting a certificate unsealed. I haven't pursued my effort in a while. When I decide to move forward and gather more information, I'll certainly relay that information to you.

Sincerely,
Dana Risinger
West Columbia, SC

Does anyone know the laws of Adoption in South Carolina ??

hamms4u — 9 Feb 2005 5:15:57 GMT

I need help finding info on a private adoption in 1970 in South Carolina. I don't know who to ask or where to start Thank you for any help~ Julia Hamm (looking for brother)

looking for mother

kdllrd — 6 Jul 2007 7:41:03 GMT

I was born on October 26, 1959. I believe my mother was from Cowpens, South Carolina or at least lived there at one time. She married a man by the last name of Thornton. They divorced at some time and she moved to Texas. I also have one biological brother. We were adopted at the same time by one couple. Can anyone help!

Birth mother ISO Steven (or Stephen) Keith McCormick 1/1/66.

constance2u — 6 Aug 2007 8:26:08 GMT

Adopted by Peggy and Harold McCormick of South Carolina.

Looking for Lay or Stafford Family

Grits1943 — 6 Sep 2005 9:31:54 GMT

Looking for Ruth Lay or Lillie Stafford who gave up Mary Louise Lay for adoption in 1946 (DOB: Aug 15, 1943)

Looking for Elizabeth Benedict

loshem1 — 26 Jun 2007 7:31:19 GMT

Hi I am new to this site and I have a slightly odd request, I am looking for a living relative (my biological mother). Her name is Elizabeth Benedict, she is approximately 51 years of age, and is either living or was born in South Carolina, around the area Myrtl Beach/Conway. This is about all the information I know, she was 28 when I was born (july 13 1984). If anyone has any type of information please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it.

-Jason
loshem@gmail.com

searching for birth parents and siblings of adopted child

clfoy — 31 Mar 2007 10:54:16 GMT

My daughter Amanda and I are searching for her birth family. She was born in North Charleston Augest 121 1988 at Trident Regionl Medical Center.

26 Oct. 1935, Anderson, SC, George Wesley Gossett

KateKimberlin — 27 Mar 2007 2:30:44 GMT

Am trying to help my uncle locate his birth family. He was adopted as an infant. His birth name was George Wesley Gossett, born at Anderson, SC. That is all that he knows so far. He is very eager to learn more... if anyone out there has any information, please let me know. I would love to be able to give him the answers he wants.

Salley

dianehammsciara1 — 23 May 2006 8:56:39 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Myrtle Sallie born August 27, 1921 and grew up in Epworth Children's Home in South Carolina. She is 84 years old and wants to know about her biological family.

Mya Renee Edwards 5/23/1979

x2mama — 16 May 2007 2:56:48 GMT

My birth mother's name was Tanya Tedder, My fathers name was Enus Edwards. I was adopted in March of 1984 to John and Debbie Littlejohn. My adoption worker was Mazie. I do not remember her last name. If anyone can help me with any info I'd appreciate it. My e-mail address is

x2mama@aol.com

Sister

Elaine — 30 Oct 2005 3:48:32 GMT

Looking for sister born 1-1-1951 adopted in 1960's Raised in 2 foster homes handeled by CCSSD Of Whiteville N.C. Name at birth Mable F ? unless changed

searching for birth parents and siblings of adopted child

clfoy — 31 Mar 2007 10:55:53 GMT

My daughter Amanda and I are searching for her birth family. She was born in North Charleston South Carolina Augest 21 1988 at Trident Regionl Medical Center.

26 Oct. 1935, Anderson, SC, George Wesley Gossett

KateKimberlin — 27 Mar 2007 2:29:45 GMT

Davis, Andrew J. m. Anne Henry

herb2bell — 22 Oct 2006 12:36:17 GMT

Andrew Jackson Davis was supposed to have been injured during WW-I and subquently died in Atlanta hospital. Left wife and at least three children as follows: Essie M. Davis, Elsie E. Davis and Andrew Jackson Davis. These children were placed for adoption around 1923 and we only know of whereabouts of youngest, Andrew Jackson who is deceased. No information on the sisters but request any knowledge of them having been adopted and if they are still alive under an adopted/married name.

Baby Boy b. 8-9-'80 SC

Crider — 14 Feb 2003 6:04:22 GMT

LOOKING FOR A BIRTH MOTHER WHO GAVE BIRTH TO A BABY BOY ON AUG,9, 80 IN McCLEODS HOSPITAL IN FLORENCE, S.C.

son looking for mother private adp florence sc august 9 1980

branchville2007 — 18 Mar 2007 7:12:07 GMT

private adoption born at byerly or mcleod hospital. august 9 1980 i just want to know. please contact. my email is branchville2006@yahoo.com.

Born July 26, 1966 In Jacksonville, FL - Adopted In S.C.

cybersecure — 19 Dec 2006 6:29:27 GMT

I am looking for my birth parents for medical iformation only. I was adopted by a couple (James Francis Garvey and Carol D. Garvey (Rimmer)) stationed at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. I was born in Jacksonville Florida on July 26, 1966. Any information regarding my birth parents would be appreciated.

looking for adoped son

larry lilly — 30 Apr 2006 1:40:56 GMT

he was born in charleston sc navel hospital 6-09-1970 under the name billy ray pennington. i spoke to his birth mother she to is looking. she was about 14 or 15 at his birth. she was made to give him up for adoption. he would be a white male about 36 years old . do not know adoption agent that handle it.

Updated info on family

CMiller4U — 7 Nov 2006 12:46:14 GMT

It's been a while since I've heard from any member of my birth family. If you are still out there please e-mail me. I need to know if we can ever meet face to face or just chat via e-mail. I last spoke to Gerald Euland back in 2004 and Jesse Jr & family around the same time. We need to get to know each other before it is too late and we don't get the chance to. I would also like to know the names of our other brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, etc.

Davis, Andrew Jackson or Anne Henry Davis

herb2bell — 22 Oct 2006 12:36:17 GMT

Married South Carolina. Children Essie M., Elsie E. and Andrew Jackson Davis all born 1921 or before. Then, put up for adoption by 1923 in South Carolina.

KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY 12 / 16 /1970

fran finch — 20 Aug 2006 11:06:40 GMT

BIRTH AUNT SEARCHING FOR NEPHEW,BIRTH MOM TERMINALLY ILL.BORN DEC.16th 1970 IN UNION,S.C. BIRTH NAME WAS, IS KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY.KENNY WAS ADOPTED SECOND TIME BY A RETIRED MILITARY FAMILY WITH ONE OLDER SON. KENNY WAS ABOUT 14yrs old at that time.HE WAS IN MANY FOSTER HOMES,GROUPS HOMES,WILDERNESS PROGRAMS AND IN JUVENILE PLACES.IT ISNT LIKLY THAT HIS FIRST NAME WAS CHANGED UNLESS IT WAS CHANGED TO HIM MIDDLE NAME??WOULD WELCOME CONTACT FROM ADOPTIVE PARENTS KENNY NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR FAMILY.PLEASE HELP!!!! CONTACT ME DIRECTLY PLEASE at FRANFRISBEEFINCH@YAHOO.COM

Looking for my dad

julie — 17 Aug 2006 3:14:57 GMT

I just posted that I am looking for my dad who lives in south carolina I am a adoptee my name is julie laney I now live in leesburg floida. My father knows I exist. He is living with his sister I believe.

someone might know my dad and not know it......

julie anne laney — 7 Aug 2006 3:13:38 GMT

Someone there in south caolins knows my dad I hope that they see this and realize its about him he is about 65-66 now he is very tall he use to have blonde hair I believe with blue eyes he lived in detroit for some time and was with my mom there.I wish that someone else in the family was reading this. Also I forgot to tell you his name richard laney he goes by bill.

I am still looking for my father Mr Laney from south carolina

julie anne laney — 4 Aug 2006 3:58:28 GMT

I have been told that my father was born in1939 now weather thats true I am not sure and born in spartansburg??? I was also told that he lives with his sister could anyone possibily know him his name is richard Laney (Bill) if you know of him will you please tell him that the daughter that he never wanted to give away is looking for him................. My mothers name was Ida may Laney. My grandmothers name is possibily frances garrison all from south carolina.

Looking for mother/siblings in Inman, SC

Tammy — 6 May 2005 12:14:01 GMT

I am looking for my husbands birth family. He was born 3/15/1962 in Cowpens, SC. His birth mother is German and had a son and daughter when she gave birth and placed him for private adoption with couple in Anderson, SC

Brigitte Drake Williams

Tammy Smith — 25 May 2005 8:38:32 GMT

Looking for Michael, Jennifer Drake and Brigitte Drake Williams Smith-husbands biological family,

Seeking lost neice -born about 11 / 17 ? / 1971

James — 11 Mar 2006 12:42:11 GMT

Mother lived with a family in Moore, SC [Spartenburg Co.] at time of birth, possible adoptive parents. Born in a Catholic hospital. [St. Frances ?] Mother was very young and this all she remembers, would very much like to find you. You would have blue eyes, blondish red - auburn hair color. Birth name April Elaine.

Seeking lost niece

James — 25 Jun 2006 9:20:00 GMT

FOUND! - Parental info. Immediate family names. Extended
family names. [Found obituary for mother, 2002, buried Stephens Memorial Gardens - Stephens Co.GA.; father, 1981; and step-father, 1991] Adopted second time by step-father, Mr. Kelly. Actual physical address. Adoptive mother's siblings live within 15 miles of my home, and I attended school with aunt! Aunt rejects communication which leads me to believe the first adoption is unknown to subject. I will not persue this futher. Maybe someday she will see or hear of this and choose to make contact. Her communication is welcome.

12-8-1958

@@grant_anne@hotmail.com — 6 Jun 2005 1:28:01 GMT

Looking for birth family from the Greenville area. I was born at the Maternity Shelter. Mother was 23, father was 22. Mother had 3 sisters and 3 brothers and 2 half brothers.. One brother died around 1956 at the age of 18 from leukemia. One sister was 30 years old in 1958. Grandmother was 53 at the time. Grandfather had died about 1946 at the age of 45. He worked on televisions and radios. Grandmother had a brother who owned a furniture store and a brother that was in real estate. She also had a sister that was a sales lady and an older brother that had died years before. Mother had an 18 year old brother who was a senior in High School in 1958. Mother was 5' 2". about 96 lbs. Family worked in textile mills and was of the Methodist faith. They lived in a town that was spelled with 6 letters, maybe Dunean.

lookin for my daughter nov-20-1975-orangeburg sc.

jennifermulligan45 — 22 May 2006 5:25:22 GMT

lookin for my daughter i was foreced to give up.i was very young and my mama made me ,even tho i dint want to.born nov 20,1975 at orangeburg reg,between 12-an 100 pm.lawyers name and docters was huger. i have alot of health prob but thats not why im lookin. i never have 4goten her.i dnt want makr anybody mad i just want to meet my daughter and go from there. i dnt really belive she was adopted cuz ive looked on every sc registry me and one of her brothers. if this is u r if anybody can help, please email me thanx.i love her dearly.

ISO Sister - Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald, b. 9/2/1961 Charleston County, South Carolina

RAMSEY — 18 May 2006 5:12:33 GMT

I am helping a friend try to find his half sister that he recently learned about. The only clues we have are listed below;
Name at Birth: Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Born: September 1, 1961 in The Florence Crittenton Home, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.
Mother: Peggy Fitzgerald, born in North Carolina
Father: Professional Ball Player

ISO Sister - Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald, b. 9/2/1961 Charleston County, South Carolina

RAMSEY — 18 May 2006 5:10:46 GMT

seeking names of biological parents

robinson — 14 May 2006 11:45:38 GMT

Born: 1-18-68
Bamberg, SC @ Bamberg County Memorial Hosp.
MD-Michael C. Watson

lookin for daughter

jennifermulligan47 — 8 May 2006 9:27:11 GMT

lookin for daughter, born on nov 20 1975 in orangeburg sc. she was born between 1200p m and 100. the drs name was huger and the lawyer was huger.i was very young and mother made me give her up. ive never forgotton her and i dearly love her and want to meet her. she has 4 brothers.

lookin for daughter

jennifermulligan47 — 7 May 2006 11:45:13 GMT

lookin for daughter born nov 20 1975 in orangeburg sc. dr and lawyers last name was huger. ive never fogotten u. i was very young and mother made me give u up. u have 4 bothers. ive been lookin. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Adopted Grandmother

ccoates51 — 18 Apr 2006 4:29:51 GMT

I am looking for information that can lead me to the records of my grandmother's adoption that took place sometime around 1888. She was born October 1883 and was 5 years old when she was adopted by an delin Smoak(sp? Smoke). This was the second wife of Adam Smoke(Smoak) of Orangeburg SC. I invite any information. I live in Minnesota so I cannot get to the county court house to research this information.

Seeking birth mother - Grrenville, 1952

Joe B — 16 Jan 2006 2:12:52 GMT

Seeking birth mother.

I was born April 3, 1952 in St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, SC and given up for adoption. A few years ago I contacted Catholic Charities for SC and was given some information. My notes are buried in the back basement and the following is what I can recall.

BM turned 18 in March, 1952. Her father worked for a taxi company and her brother (he was younger than her) worked in a grocery store, Her mother died some time in the 1940's. Her family was Baptist.

Birth father was in the military, I believe in the Air Force. He was reposted before she discovered that she was pregnant.

So if any of the above rings a bell, please contact me.

Joe B near Columbia.

Hello

ohioblondechick — 3 Sep 2004 7:27:36 GMT

Does anyone know Harry Trutt or Truitt because I am trying to find out the family tree.

found father, would like to find mother

Kim Dillard — 10 Nov 2005 9:09:49 GMT

From Spartanburg, SC. I was adopted along with a brother in the early 60's. I located my father, his last name being Thornton. He passed away last year. I was told by him that my mother is still alive and was from Cowpens. I believe she still has family living there. Thought she might live in Texas now. My real mother would remember the family that adopted me. They were Smith's.

Seeking my Birth Mother

Nora — 20 Oct 2005 1:04:58 GMT

I am a white, female, born 7/22/56 in Sumter, SC, delivered by Dr. Bell at Tuomey Hospital. This was a private adoption handled by an attorney and a letter which he wrote to my adoptive parents, the Penningtons, state that the birth mother's surname was Stevens.

trying to find birth mother

DEBBIEAMICK — 24 Nov 2005 1:45:33 GMT

old columbia hospital was in columbia s. c. debbie amick is my name.l was adopted..i stayed in hospjtaL two weeks.my doctor was james king. my nurse was margret leddingham. i was born at 1~06 p.m.i wieghted 5lb. an half a ounce.thanks for you helping me

iso bm karen lynn 9-28-73 beaufort, sc

KAREN — 12 Oct 2005 10:19:53 GMT

I am searching for my birthmother. Her name was Linda Carol (Hollomon) Hurst at the time of my adoption. Beaufort County, South Carolina. I was placed in fostercare at 8 months and later adopted.

LOOKING FOR BIRTH FATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!

stinky05591 — 13 Sep 2005 7:02:23 GMT

IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING NAMES PLEASE EMAIL THE INFORMATION TO STINKY0559@YAHOO.COM.
THE NAMES ARE AS FOLLOWS;
DENNNIS YOUNG
SAMMY JORDAN, AND
JIM STOKES..
THEY ALL WERE IN SIMPSONVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA AT ONE POINT AND TIME.... THIS IS LOCATED IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA....
WENDY

Looking for adopted neice and nephew and other Barnes family

bgaines181 — 25 Aug 2005 12:33:40 GMT

Roderick Daniel Barnes and Tonya Lynn Barnes were adopted supposedly by people in Florida approximately 30 years ago.
Also searching for any relatives of Lizzie and Ed Barnes of Camden, SC. 10 children: Roland James, Albert Delois, Ben, Odell, Willie, Almead, Viola, Ethel, Vera, Lallie
Contact: hilltop5@bellsouth.net

M/Adoption 1968, SC

Ginger — 23 Aug 2005 2:10:19 GMT

Hi. I'm helping a friend search for his biological family. He was born August 28,1968 in Rock Hill, SC at what was then York County Hospital. Adopted when he was 3 months old by the birth mother's friend's cousin (the Bailey's) from Georgia. He says the birth mother's name was Patsy Godwin from Virginia; father unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for sister and brother

Michael — 18 Aug 2005 9:13:35 GMT

I am From Anderson South Carolina.
I am looking for half siblings belonging to John C Harris and Sandra Harris .
The Siblings were adopted out in the 1970's .
Sibling names are Samantha Harris dob ? 02/17/1973 ?
Harvey Harris older than Samantha .
If you have any thing that I can use please e-mail me !

TIMOTHY WATKINS

harrystrickland48 — 18 May 2005 3:38:35 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR MY BROTHER. HE WAS BORN AROUND 1946-1950.HE WAS BORN TO WILLIE AND PAULINE WATKINS IN GREENVILLE SC.HE WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD WHEN HE WAS ADOPTED OUT.HE MAY BE IN GEORGA SC. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME.IF ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO LOOK AN ADOPTION UP PLEASE REPLY.MY NAME IS TINA STRICKLAND AND YOU HAVE A BROTHER DALE WATKINS.MY PHONE NUMBER IS 864-472-1777.

searching for sister

ccaddysadie — 16 May 2005 3:38:13 GMT

my half-sister was born appx.1963,in sumter sc.Her birth mothermaiden name is coker- fathers is matthews.I'm thinking she should be around the charleston area but i'm unsure. More than likely she should have brown curly hair since both parents have hair like this or light brown.This is my first try hope to accomplish some result. Important fact adopted parents arrived in Sumter,SC appx. 2 hours after she was born. I only want some information,before our Mother passes this adoption has bothered her all of her life. Thanks Madelyn. Email me at ccaddysadie@aol.com

McConville adoptions

pauladavenport668 — 17 Mar 2004 9:51:22 GMT

looking for any of 4 children adopted by paul bishop McConville&his wife maude McConville.i am the youngest of elizabeths 2 daughters.please contact.

looking for friends family

renee — 3 Mar 2005 12:22:12 GMT

I am looking for my friends birth family. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina on April 11 or 12, 1957 or 1958. She was known as baby Mcmahan or Mcmahon on her adoption papers. She is in need of family medical history. If anyone can help please contact me...Thanks for your help...

KENNETH 12/16/1970

FRANFINCH — 22 Mar 2005 3:31:49 GMT

ISO Birth Nephew ,Kenneth Wayne Dunnaway born December 16th 1970 in Union,S.C.Birth Mom is Terminally ill.Please get in touch,I am your aunt Frances,your moms older sister.

07/31/68 Male born Gastonia, NC

Joey Blake — 13 Sep 2004 7:43:36 GMT

We are searching for the BM and 2 1/2 siblings of a male born in Gastonia, NC. I was born at Gaston Memorial Hospital and adopted through the Gaston County Dept of Social Services. I know that I have a brother born in 01/62 but know idea where. He stayed with his father when BM and he divorced. I know that she had a girl in 11/70 and she had blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born with "orthopedic needs" and the BM was cited for neglect of these needs in the early 70's. I know that she lived with her sister and brother-in-law while waiting for me to be born. We feel that she has ties to Gastonia even now but cannot rule out that she might live in South Carolina since Gastonia is almost on the state line. Also we cannot find the birth certificate of girl in Gastonia and feel maybe she was born in SC. Anyone having any info please contact. Like everyone else looking, I am very frustrated.

Looking for daughter

Reflexologist — 10 Feb 2004 3:27:53 GMT

Looking for my daughter - born October 13, 1970 In Anderson Memorial Hospital. Was placed with Social Services Agency and known as "Baby Sue"
I was told she was born dead, to find out 25 years later that she had been adopted. She was adopted by a couple in which the father was in the military. At the time of adoption, he was 34 years old. The couple also had another adopted daughter who was age 7 and a natural son age 5. The mother was 31 years old. The adoptive family were Methodist. They lived in the lower part of South Carolina? All this information I was able to obtain through the Social Services Agency on my own.
I have been actively trying to have adoption records opened since 2002 through a lawyer. The courts are excessively slow.
Before that, I tried private investigators, and Worldwide Tracers.All to no avail.
Daughter, if you happen to read this, please know that I am anxious to meet you. Please respond.

adoptee baby girl dob 06/21/1948

jfavors3 — 23 Mar 2004 12:05:10 GMT

i am seeking any information on my birth in Charleston,S.C.
dob was 06/21/1948. Bmother was in Florence C. home until my birth. Please help me find my birth family.

looking for birth mother..Patricia Walters

angel7316 — 1 Feb 2005 2:36:31 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for my birth mother. Her name was Patricia Walters, and my fathers name was Harold Walters. I was born at Anderson Memorial Hospital, in Anderson, South Carolina on August 3, 1983.(9:37am) I was told my mother could have been around 36 years of age, but not completely sure. I have tried everything, and almost feel like giving up. The adoption was run by a man in New York, but my birth parents were gone by then. I don't think they have any idea where I went after the hospital. Please!! If you have ANY info at all, please let me know. Thanks!

Richard Pinckney of SC

pickphoenix — 17 Aug 2004 10:58:43 GMT

looking for any imformation on the family of Richard Pinckney he was born on dec.6,1923 from charleston S.C. my mother has said he .s from a place called green pond,he has one brother trhat i know of name charles or clarence; and a cousin with the last name of harvey. he died om sept.1970 in paterson new,jersey.he use to go by a nickname (buster) .I was 12 years old when my father died .if you have any information please email me at.Pickphoenix@aol.com.

F/adoptee, 3,20-1970 Sumter SC

Ginger — 15 Mar 2005 1:23:42 GMT

I am a female adoptee born in Sumter SC on or around March 20, 1970. I am looking for any birthfamily. I believe my birthmom had between 2 and 4 children before me.

search for mother

PGray — 8 Mar 2005 8:53:31 GMT

I was born 12-24-43 Hollis Cunningham in Beufort So.
Carolina

Childen Adoption

PeggySue <O'Shields> Gaddis — 1 Mar 2005 1:21:32 GMT

I am wondering if there are any records on the internet or any place of a List of Children that might have been Adopted in the early 1800's in So. Carolina. I have been hunting anything on my GG Grandfather's Parents Names. His name is Leroy H. Hodges, according to the census born in 1806 in SC., he was in Laurens Co., SC in 1830, in Abbeville Co., the Old 96th Dist. in the 1840's and then moved on to Jefferson Co., Alabama by the 1850's. We can not find anything not even a clue of any names. Thanks for any thing.
Peggy

Looking for my brother born in summer of 1970 in South Carolina

hamms4u — 9 Feb 2005 5:15:57 GMT

I recently found out that I am not the only child. My brother was given up in a private adoption in the summer of 1970 in South Carolina. Both of my parents have passed away ~ I only found out about my brother in 2002, from my Mom's best friend who claims that she doesn't know anything else. I don't know who to ask for information since it was a BIG seceret. Thank you. Julia Hamm

F/adoptee born 3/70 in Sumter, SC

Ginger McGourk — 8 Feb 2005 7:29:08 GMT

Looking for any birthfamily. I was born at the Shaw AFB in March of 1970.
Ginger

Daughter 1966

Marian — 30 Jan 2005 3:09:56 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?
(and how do I get rid of the other 4 postings done in error)?

3/27/85?- Searching for daughter

Julie — 19 Jan 2005 12:28:19 GMT

I am searching for my daughter born March 27,1985 in Columbia SC.The adoption was private.I believe they may have changed her birthdate.Please if you feel you may be this person or know of someone please feel free to email me privately. I have been searching everywhere and feel as I have hit a brickwall! Thank you,Julie

Looking for my birth mother Please!

Justin Anderson — 14 Jan 2005 12:25:57 GMT

I'm a twin that was born in Marion South Carolina in April 17, 1983 at Marion Memorial Hospital. If you have any information regarding this, will you please email me at my email address. Thank you and have a good day! My adopted father is from Marion county and his name is John Anderson.

Female b. 09/09/1954 (Debbie?)

NancyWishon — 20 Dec 2004 9:40:30 GMT

I am searching for my sister and my most recent lead has indicated somewhere in SC. As stated above, she was born Sept. 9, 1954. Her birthplace was Southport, NC and I believe she was the only girl born there that day. Her birthname was Deborah Louise Smith. She might have had some contact as an adult with a woman, last name Willoughby, who cared for her when she was a baby but is now dead. I would love to meet her but most of all, I just want to know that she is safe and well. Our brother died in 2000. If you or anyone you know fits this profile, you can email me direct at nwishon@triad.rr.com . Thanks for any help.

Birth Mother

Spike — 17 Nov 2004 3:32:15 GMT

After 30 years, I searched for and found my birth mother. It was one of the best things I've ever done. And I did it on the internet - only took a couple of days...

-Spike

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ISO KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY 12/16/1970

FRANFINCH — 9 Nov 2004 1:07:31 GMT

SEARCHING FOR BIRTH NEPHEW BORN KENNETH WAYNE DUNNAWAY IN UNION SC ON DEC 16 TH 1970 TO RAY & HELEN FRISBEE DUNNAWAY. I AM BIRTH AUNT SEARCHING HIS BIRTH MOM IS TERMINALLY ILL AND OUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT.KENNY NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF HIS MEDICAL HISTORY,HE WAS ADOPTED AT ABOUT AGE 14 YEARS OLD BY A MILITARY FAMILY WITH AN OLDER SON ACCORDING TO THE NON ID.IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILAR PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP.AT HIS AGE OF ADOPTION,IT ISNT LIKELY THAT HIS FIRST NAME WAS CHANGED OR POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO BECOME HIS MIDDLE NAME??

BIRTH RECORDS

mharris33 — 12 Mar 2004 6:08:00 GMT

I WAS BORN IN LATTA/DILLION CO 1948 OR 1949, HAVING A REAL PROBLEM TRYING TO FIND RECORDS

My Family / Mother - Georgetown SC

Scott Curry — 19 Jun 2004 6:05:01 GMT

I am searching for information on my birth mother , I was born Feb. 19,1959 in Georgetown SC , I was given the name Baby Tim , my mother had a total of 6 brothers and sisters they went to school until the 6th grade then they worked on my grandfathers farm ....any help would be greatly appreciated

Pink Tinsley

Linda Maine — 10 Oct 2004 5:51:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Pink Tinsley family. He was born in SC and married Alice Coleman Dec, 9, 1917. Pink's parent were Israel and Lizzie Tinsley

DAVID RUSSELL (PEREZ)(COGBURN) b.12/28/1954

Tracie — 27 Mar 2004 3:44:17 GMT

I need help in trying to locate my brother David. He was born in Mt. Clemons, MI 12/28/1954 and was placed for adoption in Columbia S.Carolina 3/23/1956 to John C. and Ruby P. Cogburn. My mother's last name when he was born was Perez, but I am not certain if his last name was changed or not. Any and all help appreciated......
Tracie

Born 6-6-56

tcoleman56 — 3 Oct 2004 2:25:31 GMT

Looking for birth family. Born in Greenville, SC. BM was 27; BF was 43. BM was pregnant once before. Both were Methodist and she sang in the church choir. Catholic Charities in Charleston handled the adoption. If anyone has any information, please contact. Thank you.

adopted

millx41 — 30 Sep 2004 7:36:47 GMT

recently learned sister was adopted, trying to find info on birth father, his name was Daniel Raines, lived in Miami, Florida, sister DOB 6/29/1948, If you have any info on birth father, please respond, thanks

SN

sknobles — 29 Sep 2004 2:34:34 GMT

I am searching for descendants of the Hugh and Drusilla/Drucilla HENDERSON family that were in Laurens and the Spartanburg areas from around 1790 on. I have a few names of their children, but I am not sure if these are confirmed or if I can get any proof of this. I would love ot know what mother Drusilla/Drucilla's maiden name was. Some of their children were:

Drusilla b. 1810 married Ira Collins d. in NC
James
Andrew
Candace (stayed in SC)
Nancy
John
Ira
Sally or Sarah
Hugh

I also see a deed in Rutherford County, NC with a Hugh Henderson and Ira Henderson and have not been able to get the contents as of yet on that.

If you are related to any of these folks above, I would love to hear from you. I need to know if I am on the right track.

Thank you,

SN in SC

African American Garretts and Shermans around Greenville

Tony D. Davis — 9 Sep 2004 5:14:30 GMT

I am seeking information on my great grandmother Cornelia Garrett (born about 1863 in Greenville, South Carolina) who was married to Tanday Sherman (1860) in Greenville, S.C. They had children named Madison, Phelix, Nannie, Roxie, Judge, Maria, Rosa, and Hattie. Judge was my grandfather, born January 16, 1895 in Greenville and died October 17, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

I would appreciate any information on Cornelia and her family.
My email address davisad@email.uc.edu.

Thank you.

Tony D. Davis

Missing a daughter Sally? d. after (~1825) in Lexington Dist, SC - Please check you families..

friday — 30 Aug 2004 4:21:05 GMT

Date: 1825/03/29
Description: GARTMAN, JOHN, PLAT FOR 890 ACRES ON ROCKY CREEK, LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JOHN W. SEAY.
Names Indexed: GARTMAN, JOHN/SEAY, JOHN W./SITE, JACOB/HAYS, DENNIS G./POINDEXTER, MRS./FRIDAY, SALLY/RALLS, JACOB/WEAVER, HENRY/BOOZER, DAVID/
Locations: ROCKY CREEK/SALUDA RIVER/LEXINGTON DISTRICT
Type: PLAT

Source: http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

Peter ELROD born abt 1813 in SC, died in GA

The Carver's Daughter — 29 Aug 2004 7:04:37 GMT

I have just begun researching on the ELROD surname. I am researching a Peter ELROD who was born about 1813 in South Carolina. According to census records, his parents were also born in SC. He died 1907 in Hall County, GA. He also lived in Lumpkin County GA and was married in Habersham County GA. His first wife was Catherine HIGGINS and they were married in Habersham County GA.
His second wife was Tennessee Jane WOODY.

There is a Levi ELROD who was from Anderson SC who died 1840-1844. He is said to have killed a man in a fight in SC and escaped to Hall County GA. I don't know if there is a connection with my Peter ELROD, but Peter did live in Hall County and he did name a son Levi.

Any help on this line would be greatly appreciated

Mayfield Home/Kershaw County,SC Home Records

Agnes — 26 Aug 2004 1:32:38 GMT

Some of the adoption records for the Mayfield Home/Kershaw County Home are located at the Camden Archives and Museum, 1314 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020. These records are filed by adoptive parents' names and date from the 1930's through 1958. Please write or email for information.The files are treated as sensitive information.

James P Tinsley and his sister Mary Tinsley

AGR46 — 24 Aug 2004 5:57:56 GMT

Any one with any information on James P Tinsley and his sister Mary who married a McMurrey. They where raised by a Barber there last name or occupation. They where born in Brevard NC children of Pleasant Tinsley.
Any information would greatly be appreciated.

Thank You

James Winslow

Barbara — 21 Aug 2004 10:14:48 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for the decendants of James Winslow who died in South Carolina in 1835. He was born Apr. 3, 1796 in Freetown, Bristol Mass. His father was Luther Winslow and mother Hepzibah Smith from Freetown and Taunton Bristol, Mass.
Thanks

Burns bros. Benjamin C., Mijamin S., William A., Cornelius, SC to GA early 1800'

SueMoorevjhsuq6stuqkc8t7jp672pm731b — 6 Aug 2004 4:30:24 GMT

Looking for siblings born 1950-1980

CMiller4U — 2 Apr 2004 6:40:32 GMT

I'm looking for possibly 2 brothers and a half sister born to Margaret Euland. We were separated when I was possibly 5 years of age or more due to irreconcialable differences between our parents. Would like very much to know if you are well and if you exist. Do not wish for face to face meeting or maybe I do, it depends on you.

1790 South Carolina -- NICHOLS, NICKOLS, NICHOLES, NICHELS, NICKLES, NICOLS, NICHOLAS

LuAna Drake Craig — 29 Jul 2004 7:35:02 GMT

Is anyone researching these families in the 1790 census for South Carolina -- NICHOLS, NICKOLS, NICHOLES, NICHELS, NICKLES, NICOLS, NICHOLAS:

Abbeville Co:
Wm. NICHOLS
Julius NICKELS (NICHOLS)
Wm NICHELS (NICKELS)

Charleston Co (Cheraw Twp):
Wm NICHOLS
Jonathan NICHOLS
Wm NICHOLS
Julius NICKELS (NICHOLS) Sr.

Charleston Co (St. Bartholomes Parish)
Mark NICKLES

Charleston Co (St. Paul's Parish):
Isaac and/or Esta NICHOLES

Charleston Co (St. Philip's & St M)
Christopher NICHOLAS

Claremont Co:
Wm NICHOLS

Clarendon Co:
Jonathan NICHOLS
Reuben NICHOLS

Edgefield Co:
James NICHOLS
William NICHOLS
William NICHOLS

Greenville Co:
John NICHOLS

Lancaster Co:
Jas NICHOLS
Charter NICHOLS
James NICHOLS
Nathaniel NICHOLS
William NICHOLS

Pendleton Co:
Ambrose NICHOLS

Newberry Co:
Joseph NICHOLS
Solomon NICHOLS

Orangeburg North Co:
John NICHOLS
William NICHOLS

Orangeburg South Co:
Joseph NICOLS

So. Chester Co:
Thos NICKOLS

LuAna Drake Craig

NICHOLS South Carolina Roots Before 1822

LuAna Drake Craig — 25 Jul 2004 1:19:04 GMT

Searching for my NICHOLS roots in South Carolina before 1822 that migrated to TN by 1822. Anyone researching NICHOLS from SC before 1822?.

NICHOLS is my brick wall.

LuAna Drake Craig
tutu.lu@characterlink.net
mrscraig@highstream.com

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....

Looking for father's parents

Raymond Mitchell — 20 Jun 2004 3:55:51 GMT

My father was born 11-5-1916 in Atlanta, Ga.
He was adopted from there. He was from a "good
family" in the Carolinas. I have heard his mother's
father was a minister, and they sent her to the Florence
Crittenden home in Atlanta.

Adoption/ Baby giirl South Carolina

Becky Adams — 7 Oct 2000 9:54:47 GMT

I was borned in Edgefield,SC and adopted there also.I know my B/M was soppusedly 13 yrs.of age at the time.She had two older brothers,one was in the service at time of my birth and one was out.One older sister with two children,My Birth grandparents were divorced.The family was very poor.The brother drove a truck and the sister worked in an office.I was in the hospital and not adopted for 3 mo.I believe my B/M family lived about 50 miloes away.She ccould'nt come see my mom until I was borned.So,she had to have been boarded out with someone in the Edgefield,SC area.I hope family is still in area.Just want family info.

Juanita Anderson

Betty — 19 Apr 2004 2:26:59 GMT

ATTN: NIKITA GOFORTH/ Jack and BRENDA. My mother was Juanita Anderson form Columbia SC. She had her first child at age 13, chlid was adopted as well as 2-3 more. She used the enames of different men, never married any of them. I have been searching for 30 years and this is the closest I have come. I hope and pray you are still monitoring thsi board. Anxiously waiting to hear from you.

bjd43@citlink.net
ranchouse1@msn.com

Melody Evans (1960)

Ethel — 9 Apr 2004 1:26:37 GMT

I am searching for Melody Evans, born in May 1960 and presently living at the zipcode 26726, which is, according to the U.S. Post Office, McConnells, South Carolina.
I saw Melody Evans' message on the Any Birthday website.
Please, contact me at e.g.lambert@worldnet.att.net
I am a friend of a birthmother.
Thank you,
Ethel

Siblings

CMiller4U — 2 Apr 2004 6:40:32 GMT

Searching for siblings born between the years 1950-1980.

eugene j smith 10/04/2003

amcmenomy — 18 Apr 2004 2:41:51 GMT

birth father - my DOB 03/03/56 in charleston, SC

Looking for Mother - Georgetown SC

Scott Curry — 19 Jun 2004 5:37:58 GMT

I am searching for my mother based only on the following information , I was born in Georgetown Feb. 19,1959 , my mother was 15 years old at the time of my birth , she came from a family of 6 , brothers and sisters , I do not know how many of each , they were educated until the 6th grade after which they worked on the farm . My name before I was adopted was Baby Tim .....Thank you so much for any assistance......