Tennessee - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bi-Racial Male born in Tn December 1964

nurset2000 — 18 Sep 2008 4:25:39 GMT

Born to Bi-Racial couple with two daughters.
Believed to be born in Anderson County, but adopted from Knox county. May have spent some time in an orphanage prior to adoption. Thinks birth name was Ronnie or Ronan.

Biracial maile born in December 1964 in TN seeking family

nurset2000 — 18 Sep 2008 4:22:08 GMT

Believed to be born in Anderson County Tennessee to biracial couple with two daughters. I was adopted from Knox county. I may have spent some time in an orphange. I was called Ronnie or Ronan......

Knox County Tennessee Adoptions

tnbeaverfamily — 1 Aug 2008 1:19:50 GMT

Where can I send off to see if my mother was legally adopted in 1930. Born in Knoxville TN July 10 1929
I found a date in a family bible that might be date of
adoption June 19 1930, this was wrote under her birth date.
Roy and Nannie Hatcher was my grandparents
but my biological grandmothers name was Helen Ellen Nichols Grayson. I dont know if her husband Ike Grayson was my bio grandfather. I have been curious since my mothers death 2002
Any help appreciated

JBeaver
Knoxville TN

Adoption Baby Girl- Nashville- 1-13-1950

ncobb197 — 27 Aug 2007 4:44:17 GMT

Looking for information on an adoption that took place in Nashville, TN. Baby girl- born 1-13-1950. The birth mother had twin girls and 1 of them was placed for adoption. The mothers last name was Kates. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you

Looking for my half brother

bryancorfu1 — 23 Jul 2008 3:15:09 GMT

I am searching for my half brother, here is the info I know. His birth name was Dale William, not what his last name was either Simms or Acquard or Savage. He was born on September 10, 1971 in Nashville, Tenn. He went to Father Bakers(New York) when he was 1 month old. Then went to foster home. He was adopted my a family who lived in Niagara Falls(US side). The mother was a nurse at the time I think. If anyone has any information or can help me please email at bryanschiefer@live.com. Thank you

Looking for birth mother and siblings

suegregory54 — 27 Nov 2002 8:59:42 GMT

Looking for birth mother/Juanita Crisp/maiden name. Last known address was Jacksonville, FL. I have 4 known siblings. Their birth names were Wanda Lee, DOB: 07-01-1945 (was not adopted as of 1950, stayed with our mother); Jackie Wayne/adopted as Richard Lunden, DOB: 11-02-1946; Virginia Ann, DOB: 01-16-1948; and Wilma Fay, DOB: 06-05-1949. Wilma Fay was possibly adopted by the Lunden family also. We were born in, TN. Please reply to my email if you know these people?

Looking for children of Aubrey E. Jacobs Sr. and Lola Patricia Hilton Jacobs

sassymomma1025 — 16 Sep 2005 3:51:02 GMT

My mother was born in Nashville Tn on Jan 13 1952. She was put up for adoption. Her birth parents are Aubrey Eugene Jacobs Sr. born in Cidarhill, Tn in 1927 and Lola Patricia Hilton Jacobs was born in Nashville Tn in1930. Lola's fathers name was Henry Hilton. There were 5 children born to this couple, also born in Nashville Tennessee. Aubrey Eugene Jacobs Jr. was born Jan. 17 1947 and died in vietnam on Oct.5 1968. We know he was married at the time of his death, but we do not know to who. Also there was Patricia Diane Jacobs now Patricia Mattes born Dec. 23 1950. My mother was Marjorie Darline Jacobs and now she is Brenda Paschall. There also was a child named Joe Calvert Jacobs. If anyone knows anything about this family or you think it might be you please contact me as soon as possible. Brenda and Patricia have reunited and we would love to be reunited with the rest of our family.

looking for birth parents or information on them

MariaJackson91 — 21 Sep 2003 11:39:46 GMT

I was adopted from St Peters Orphanage in Memphis, Tennessee. My date of birth is August 28, 2958. would like information about birth parents.

ISO Linda Gail born abt 1955

tjohn7573 — 7 Oct 2004 2:08:05 GMT

Looking for Linda Gail born in the mid 50's and adopted as a toddler. Linda's birth brother Earl believes the family was named Coffey, or something similar, in TN, possibly in the Tazewell area. There is no record of this adoption from the birth mother, Cressie (Johnson). She does not remember too many details. All the information we have to go on is from Earl who was a young child at the time. Any information would be appreciated.

1823 Adoptions?

genetalley — 12 Jun 2005 2:26:34 GMT

I am trying to find out if there are adoption records in Tennessee that go back as far a 1823. Looking for any adoption record for Charles S. Talley born 1823 in Tn...probably Sumner Co., Tn.

Gene Talley

Looking for Thomas Relatives Giles TN

willysjc80 — 15 Apr 2005 3:12:39 GMT

My brother was adopted from Georgia Tann's Orphanagee in 1944. He was born John Willy Thomas 4/16/1944. He was renamed at the time of adoption. Original birth cert. shows father as Robert Thomas from Giles TN and birth mother as a Nellie Davis. Both were born around 1916-17. Nellies fathers name was John. Couple belived to be married. Any information would be appreciated

baby girl

charlieldean — 25 Apr 2005 12:53:35 GMT

I looking for a baby girl born April 1941 in norton Virginia. Name at birth was Virginia Mae Dean. Could have been kept by a family from Coeburn or Appalachia.The man of the house may have worked as a policeman. If you are out there Virginia Mae please call me you have family that would dearly love to see you. Call me at 276 328 2090. Help from anybody would be greatly appreciated.

1962 Male born at John Gaston in Memphis

dannyweldon444 — 8 Jul 2007 4:14:25 GMT

Looking for brother born around 1962 at John Gaston
hospital in Memphis Tn. I was told he had redish hair.
His first name could have been Kimothy at birth, probably
changed after adopted.

Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Childrens Home Society black market baby operations

P.J. — 20 May 2006 8:14:58 GMT

Gainey Anderson, Carlton Ave around 1963

dannyweldon444 — 18 Jul 2007 12:53:42 GMT

Looking for Gainey Anderson who lived
on Carlton ave in the 1960's. Need to
talk to her about the McGill family.
I am in much need of information.There
in no one left to answer questions.

Mary Louise (Simmons) Carver????

smcarver — 28 Sep 2003 9:59:01 GMT

Mary Louise was born On June 19, 1930 in Memphis, Tenn, to Alma Lee Simmons Carver. She was born at the Bethany Home for unwed mothers and sent home for three months to be nursed. She was a fat baby with dark hair. Anyone with info please contact us as we are all getting older and would like to find our sister.

Want to reunite with birth family!!!

malisa101664 — 6 Mar 2007 2:27:27 GMT

My friend Randy was born March 5, 1956 at the Methodist Hospital, Shelby County, Tennessee. He lived with his parents Janet Lynn Jones and Lyle Jones before the adoption. He was adopted in 1960 by Baxter and Virginia Brown. He started elementary school about 1961/1962. His adopted name is Randy Brown.
He has no paperwork from the adoption. The Adoption Records
from years 1951-1959 were suppose to be accessible, but they stated his was permanently sealed.

He was four when he was adopted. They told him he was part of an adoption scam. His biological parents names are Janet Lynn Jones and Lyle Jones from Memphis, TN. Lyle Jones robbed a bank in Arkansas around the 1950s. He was from Memphis,Tennessee area.

He was adopted by Baxter and Virginia Brown. He saw the original birth certificate and it said he was born May 5, 1952, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN. The birth certificate he was issued states he was born March 5, 1956.
He has attempted to obtain the records. He wants to know who his family is and meet his siblings.
If anyone can help me REUNITE HIM with his BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, I would be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!!!

Malisa

Goodson McDaniel/Goodson Daniel Guthrie

Paul — 20 Dec 2002 12:46:03 GMT

I am trying to find out anything about Goodson McDaniel that was Adopted by a Guthrie Family In Claiborne County,Tn. He was born in Claiborne County,Tn in 1870.

looking for birth mom/my DOB may 31 1972 in TN/ looking 4 brother & or sister

samanthanordlund — 17 Sep 2003 9:34:10 GMT

i don't know much was never told anything. i was told her name might be jan or jane brown. was married at the time after haveing me she went to cal. to meet her husband? my adopted mom was ruth mabry. my name is samantha mabry. also looking for brother or sister. if you know anything please e mail me at nordlund@tds.net put mabry or brown in subject line.

Fem born 1976 TN ISO birthfamily

remeister1111 — 20 Mar 2007 1:28:39 GMT

I was born in Nov. 1976 in Memphis, TN. I believe that my birthmother's name was Ginger and she may have lived in West Memphis, AR at the time. I think she was @ 16/17 at the time. I have no information right now on my birthfather. I would appreciate any help at all.

Fem born 1976 TN ISO birthfamily

remeister1111 — 20 Mar 2007 1:28:02 GMT

Fem born 1976 TN ISO birthfamily

remeister1111 — 20 Mar 2007 1:27:15 GMT

Fem born 1976 TN ISO birthfamily

remeister1111 — 20 Mar 2007 1:26:27 GMT

Boy born 4/12/1976 Knoxville TN looking for birth parents

Red12767 — 25 Feb 2007 4:45:17 GMT

Looking for birth parents of a boy born 4/12/1976 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee. Anxious to meet his birth parents. He has 2 boys of his own now. Please contact red12767@yahoo.com if you have any information pertaining to this adoption. Was told that there is Cherokee heritage in one or both of his parents. No other details given to him by his adoptive parents of his birth parents.

Baby boy born 4/12/1976 Knoxville TN looking for birthparents

Red12767 — 25 Feb 2007 4:44:34 GMT

Boy born 4/12/1976 Knoxville TN looking for birth parents

Red12767 — 25 Feb 2007 4:40:16 GMT

Re: Free Lookups in Shelby County, TN

npmclori — 13 Feb 2007 4:30:03 GMT

Do you have access to birth records. My mother was we believe stolen, might you be able to find any info?

We have found that lynne, my mothers birth name might be
Shirley Ann Hall 2/13/1940
John Ganston hospital, Memphis Tn

Adopted names are
Ellen Thomas 10/28/1937 borm Memphis, Tn
Lynne Dee Thomas 10/28/1937 borm Memphis, Tn
Adopted parents
Glenn E. Thomas
Lillian Dee Thomas

Lynne is my mom and Ellen is my aunt. Would like to find my grandparents. I am told they came from 2 different families and they were large. Is there any info you might have on these 2 girls?

Fleming family/south Knoxville

lynswim — 12 Feb 2007 4:42:11 GMT

Looking for any info re. Fleming family around the south Knoxville/Alcoa area, esp. re. Mary Elizabeth Fleming - she had two older brothers. Her father worked at Alcoa. Mary worked at Chilhowee Restaurant on Chapman Highway in the late 1950s.
Thanks!

Protestant Orphanage Nashville TN 1910 census

gaylepeterson44 — 13 Dec 2005 9:56:15 GMT

This is information for you. My Great Aunt was in the Protestant Orphanage in 1910 for around 10 years. Just so you know, she would say kids were 'adopted out' from there. Some were officially adopted, and some were not. They were just cared for as if foster care and my aunt used the words adopted out meaning foster care. The 1910 Federal Census in Tennessee, Davidson County T624 Roll 1496 Page 171 has a listing of the children and staff at the 'assylum' . There is only one page of children. The Ramsey's are my line on the sheet. Hope this helps anyone.

ISO baby girl born '1971 in Knoxville, TN

metzner59 — 8 Jan 2007 12:48:08 GMT

Still looking for baby girl born in Tennessee, March or April 1971. Mothers name was Marcia Brewer and fathers name was Joseph Overby.
I am her aunt and would love to meet her. So would her Mother and Stepdad, brother and 3 sisters, a neice and 2 nephews, 3 aunts, Grandmother and of course 11 cousins.

We have been searching for years and years for "Jody", that is what my sister called you. She did not even get to see you. It is a sad story, one that has been told a million times.

Just know, you are never far away from our thoughts and hearts.

Aunt Susie

ISO baby girl born '71 in Knoxville, TN

metzner59 — 6 Jan 2007 4:03:36 GMT

ISO baby girl born '71 in Knoxville, TN

metzner59 — 7 Jan 2007 6:07:07 GMT

ISO baby girl born 1970-71 in Tennessee

metzner59 — 4 Jan 2007 4:49:26 GMT

Hello, I have been searching for my neice that was born in Tennessee. She was taken away and we do not even know if a name was given on her birth certificate. Her name given at birth by her birth mother was "Jody" Overby. Her mother is Marcia Brewer and her father Joseph Overby. Both were teens themselves and decided they could not raise a child by themselves. Marcia was at Florence Crittenton home until the baby was born. The baby was born at University Hospital in Knoxville TN.
I have been searching for years and this child seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth. There seems to be no record of her anywhere. FCH is of no help whatsoever.
I just know, if she is anything like the rest of our family, she will want to know her real family. I do not in any way want to take away from the family she has now. Her sisters and brother would really like to know her.

Searching for Oriah McKinnon born in OH>adopted to family in TN cir 1994

Alisa — 17 Apr 2006 11:28:27 GMT

I am searching for my niece, Oriah McKinnon, younger sister of Charra McKinnon, born about 1990. Daughter of Audra Racer and Ian McKinnon. She was adopted by a family in Tennessee, whether they were relatives of the mother or close friends, we do not know.

Her older sister and paternal family would dearly love to hear from her.

ISO baby girl 3/1971 in Knoxville, TN

Susie Echols — 2 Dec 2006 8:35:58 GMT

Mother was at Florence Crittenton Home, had the baby at university hospital. Mom's name:Marcia Brewer Dad's name: Joesph Overby. Cannot find any record on her at all! I am her neice and would like to give her some family history, tell her about her brother and sisters.

Edward Maynard, Mary Oleta White, Lloyd White

Nancee James — 29 Nov 2006 1:29:07 GMT

E. Maynard b: 11-29-18, Mary White b: 4-8-21, Lloyd White b: 11-19-23. All children of Leota Findley Maynard White Kimmery. Adopted out in the late 1920's by Georgia Tann. All marriages of the mother took place in Mississippi. Mary was my mother and I'm searching for her brothers. Edward's father was Edward Walter Maynard, the other two children's father was Walter Christopher White. Leota was the daughter of W. W. Findley, of Pontotoc, MS.

Mark and Patti

Jimmy Penny — 24 Nov 2006 12:49:09 GMT

Still looking for Mark Anothny and Patti Renee [ Penny ]Schockley [?] I just wanted to let you know that there are 2 sides to every story. Just know that I have always love you. Wanted to let you know that you do have four half brothers and a half sister who would love to meet you.

Adoption records

Sharon — 26 Nov 2006 12:26:55 GMT

I keep seeing "Have you ordered your records?" and the "law" that says you can get the records. I have tried 2x to get records, the first time a clerk called me, slipped up and mentioned 2 other children in the file, when she sounded nervous I named them and who adopted them, she said she would send me the papers needed to get the record on my mother. I got the papers alright, stating they could not find the records and I could pay a 400.00 fee to have them search, but they could not guarantee they could find them AND the money was nonrefundable. PLUS there was another fee over 200.00 if they did find them to get them! Can someone tell me what to do about this instead of posting over and over the "law" and "Have you gotten your records yet?" The other 2 children from the same mother have gotten their's, why can't I get my mothers???? Her name was Brenda Jackson, birth mother Myrtle Jackson, Myrtle died in 1946, my mother was 3 and adopted by Myrtle's sister Ruth Ward.

information

Mary Richey — 22 Sep 2006 12:38:07 GMT

I am looking for grandfather and grandmother. My mother was a Robinson who was adoped when was young. Her adopted parent are Burton Yandell and Mary Cora Burrus. My mother bio father is Ino Columbus Robinson and Maybelle Standridge.My mother had 2 brothers Albert Eugene Robinson and his adopted name is Steele and one sister is Barbara Barrett And the others has not been found and their name is Pearl Elizabeth Robinson and William ( Bill) Robinson.Their parents were born in Athens, Tn and Decatur, Tn At that time their parents residence was Niota # 3.

Looking for a bi-racial boy adopted in tennesee possibly.mother would have been from indiana.he would be around age 29-30.birth mothers name would have been peggy.

Tonya Burton — 23 Oct 2006 3:23:41 GMT

Looking for a boy that would have been adopted in tennesee ,so the rumor has it.His birth mothers name would be peggy,but in her other 2 children she gave up for adoption,her name was marked out.We were told he was bi-racial..If this sounds like a possible connection.please e-mail me at tonyabrtn000@yahoo.com

Baby Boy; Jan 1976; Memphis, TN ISO Birthfamily

Me — 28 Mar 2005 3:03:42 GMT

Looking for BM / BF/ Siblings
Mother was 16; unmarried
adopted through AGAPE

Natalie Michelle Richardson/Clarence Edward Robertson

ladyesoul — 2 May 2006 10:20:11 GMT

Clarence Edward Robertson, born 9-17-1977
Jerry Delango Richardson, born 5-27-1980
Natalie Michelle Richardson, born 10-7-1981
are all brothers and sister who were from Fayette County, Somerville, Tennessee and were adopted in the 1980's, bu two seperate families.
Natalie is searching for her brother Clarence, who is believed to be still living in the Somerville area. I am Natalie's adopted mother and helping her search. any information will be appreciated.

looking for birthfamily_Clarksville, 1976

Marisa White — 29 Aug 2006 4:24:37 GMT

I was born in Clarksville in July, 1976 to birthmother Sheila or Catherine Willey. The adoption was arranged by a NY lawyer. Please email me at m_white76@hotmail.com.
Thank you.

Michael Dennis Spain

Linda_AbstonTucker — 6 Aug 2006 3:38:14 GMT

I am looking for my brother that was adopted between the years of 1952-1955. He was born in Tennessee, my Mother lived in Smyrna at the time. Not sure if he would have been born there or a bigger city close by. And maybe the same with the adoption. I have worked with the adoption agency in Tennessee, and their fees are pretty steep. Hoping to find another way to find him. Can anyone help?
Thank you,
Linda Abston Tucker

TENNESSEE ADOPTED GIRL LOOKING FOR PARENTS

pattihedrix — 29 Jul 2006 6:19:18 GMT

TRYING TO FIND BIRTH PARENTS WHO WERE FROM TENNESSE OR LIVED THERE IN 1955. I WAS BORN IN CHATTANOOGA OR MEMPHIS SEP. 3, 1955. I WENT TO ST PETERS ORPHANAGE IN MEMPHIS WHERE I LIVED WITH THE SISTERS FOR 6 MONTH TILL I WAS ADOPTED. I KNOW MY MOM WAS YOUNG AROUND 15 AND WAS A CLOSED ADOPTION.

Looking for MOTHER Josephine Melson & Leon Steele

Joyce Steele — 10 Aug 2004 2:48:41 GMT

if you have any information please e-mail me !

Also a birth male or female to my mother in the year of
50 ...

Joyce

Walter C Land b1944 to Mary Louise Land Tenn.

keldiego — 4 Jan 2006 12:56:51 GMT

Looking for biological family out there somewhere...Mother's siblings include Katherine and William N. She married in Tenn. to a W. Waldon Barksdale. Father unknown. Any info appreciated. THanks

Looking for my brother adopted at birth.

Paige — 10 Jul 2006 8:27:28 GMT

I’m looking for my brother a white male who was born on 10/?/1973 in or near to Knoxville, Tennessee adopted at birth. Name rumored to be Brandon possible change at the time of adoption. He was rumored to have attended Harvard University. If you or anyone you know has information regarding someone who fits this description then please contact me at hrpaige@msn.com. Some information withheld for screening purposes.

Thank you, Paige

Looking for "WILLIAM NELSON" somewhere around ages of 68-77 who lived in Shelbyville,Bell Buckle or Lewisburg area about 15 to 25 yrs. ago

macen redden — 30 Jun 2006 2:10:05 GMT

My name is Macen Redden son of Mary Redden & William Nelson. I am 24 my father went by "Willy". He knew my half sibling's father who's name was Howard Redden and his nickname was "Pee Wee". Pee Wee passed away in 1980 due to a car accident along with two others in the same vehicle. My father William also has another son by the name of Jesse who lived in Florida; who also came to our home when I was very young here in TN. Either my father's father or grandfather was also named Jesse from what I understand. I have not seen my father since I was about 4 or 5 which would be around the year of 1985 to 1987.

Nashville TN data for adopted kids 1800-1900's Tennessee Industrial school for boys

gaylepeterson44 — 27 Nov 2006 7:23:37 GMT

Just information for anyone looking for relatives that were in orphanages in Nashville TN. The boys went to the Tennessee Industrial school for boys and their names are on the census. Just information what the Tennessee Industrial school for boys was.Per my great aunt, there were no orphanages for boys, only girls. The boys went here and did work like work with paint enamals and galvanizing thins. According to my aunt, it was not a good place to go for kids.

Looking for Whalen

cotneyl — 17 May 2006 3:36:26 GMT

I am looking for a Whalen woman born 3/21/58. I believe her maiden name was Whalen, although I am not sure. Her last known location was in Kingsport Tennessee. If anyone knows of a Whalen family in Kingsport please let me know.

Find

Debbie Haase — 11 May 2006 9:40:32 GMT

My 1/2 brother name is Jerry Mullins not Terry sorry

Looking for Information on my Great Grand Father Chester Atlas White

nathansmom103099 — 26 Mar 2005 12:17:52 GMT

I am trying to locate information on my Great Grand Father, Chester Atlas White, He was in an orphanage in Greene, Tennessee in the 1910 Cencus, However, the image is so faded that you can't make out the words, or orphanage name. If anyone has any information on any Orphanage's in Greene, Tennessee in the year 1910 I would be SOOOO GREATFUL! Thanks!

Try to find

Debbie Haase — 5 May 2006 9:40:07 GMT

I am looking for my 1/2 brother Terry Mullins my dad was Cecil Mullins.

shearching for birth father

glenda ferrell — 4 May 2006 8:14:22 GMT

I was born in march 1973 in tennessee to linda griffith.If you think you are or might be my birth father please contact me.

searching for half brothers and sisters

Terry Johnson — 11 Apr 2006 3:20:55 GMT

My name is Terry Johnson , Born 7-1-75 I am trying to find persons by the names of Timothy Dewayne Hensley born 11-23-82 . The last names may not be the same. Oleta JoAnne Hensley born 7-2-81 . Lucky Carlos Hensley born3-10-80 . Last names may also be Doyle.

Re: Birth Father , Robert Pickens

mimijarred2 — 31 Mar 2006 12:29:53 GMT

Hello, I was born in 1951, Chattanooga, TN. My birth Mother was Wilma Christine Barr of Athens, TN. She had me after dating a Robert Pickens also from Athens, TN. My birth Mother has passed away. Searching for the birth Father, ROBERT PICKENS. Some say that he went into the military , came back to Athens, then went on to live in Michigan. Any help would be appreciated. Robert Pickens was born around 1930 ...approximately. Wilma Christine Barr's parents were Emory Decatur Barr and Mollie Plemons both of Philadelphia, Athens, TN.

Searching for nephew

Betty Pannell — 14 Jan 2006 7:30:01 GMT

I am searching for Keith David Curry born December 19, 1985. Was adopted by either his mother's Aunt and Uncle or her parents. Please contact me if you have any information on this person. Looking to complete my family tree. Thank you.

adoptee in 1968 looking for family

Andrea — 10 May 2005 5:10:59 GMT

I was born in Nashville TN, Feb 1968, and was adopted to a loving family. I am curious about natural parents or possible siblings. I don't have much info or name of agency - I have lived in California most of my life.
If you have suggestions on how to get more info please reply.

roseanna shoemaker

TomCheek58 — 15 Aug 2006 1:10:11 GMT

Nashville Private Maternity Home or Hospital

cpq11h2e — 24 Feb 2006 2:02:20 GMT

Is anyone familar with this Hospital which was located on 2nd Ave South in 1925. Is was apparently still in operation in 1930 shows google. Lettie Sweeney was the director for the1924-1925 period.

thanks,
Jeff
cpq11h2e@bellsouth.net

mother's birth family

mary collins — 18 Feb 2006 7:10:44 GMT

my mother was born a vincent in athens tn but was adopted by Gregorys. She was born around1923-1926.would like to trace family tree for medical reasons

looking for sister, never met her

kcwebchic_1 — 30 Jan 2006 5:31:40 GMT

I know this is a genealogy board, but finding a sister I never met would be part of my genealogy?

My father, Robert Lee Sims, married Josephine Westmoreland in Chattanooga TN about 1948 - 1950 +/- (date unsure). A daughter was born of this marriage, Bobby Jo Sims. Bobby Jo was born about 1949 +/- or so (again dates unsure)

My father then served in the Korean War and when he returned, his wife, Josephine wanted a divorce and to remarry (so the story I have goes). Josephine remarried and to my knowledge, Bobby Jo, my sister, never knew my father, Robert Sims was her father.

My father, Robert Lee Sims was born 1931 and I think Josephine Westmoreland was the same age, so she was also born around 1931.

If anyone has any information on Josephine or Bobby Jo, please pass along my email address: kcwebchic@yahoo.com.

I would really like to meet my sister as I do not have any other siblings.

Carolyn Jene/Gene/Jean Ingram (birth name) born May 1942 in Ohio adopted by Beards in Knox TN

Teri Shuler — 13 Jan 2006 11:58:45 GMT

Seeking any information on the birth mother of Carolyn Jene/Gene/Jean Beard (born Ingram). I believe the birth mother's name was Thelma Ingram. She probably had family in the Columbus Ohio area, which is where she had Carolyn, but she was living in Knoxville TN when she became pregnant. Carolyn was adopted by Lillard and Lucy Beard (Lillard was probably her birth father) in Knoxville TN in the mid-40s.

Carolyn is my mother and is terminally ill. She has never been able to find reliable info on her birth family...I'd like to do that while she's still around.

Any help is appreciated.

adoption of apache by cherokee man

S L (Johnson) — 24 Dec 2005 3:20:37 GMT

John, Henery, Nellie and Adar were apache children adopted by General Johnson and his wife. They lived in Duck Town TN. Their previous last name is unknown. John married Bell Couch.

looking for bio mother of son born 9/11/63 on Millington Naval Base

arthur — 1 Nov 2005 1:35:45 GMT

Hello
Suzanne Mattingly had a son born 9/11/1963 on the Millington Naval Base in Millington, TN. The son was given up for adoption. I believe St. Peter's is the name of the orphanage. He was named Anthony Gerard Mattingly (by his mother or the nuns?). He was adopted at six weeks of age by Mike and June Martin of Southaven, MS. His name was changed to Michael Kevin Martin. Suzanne was a nurse at the base and the father is believed to be a doctor on the base. We are looking for the bio mother and father.Any info is appreciated.

MEMPHIS,TN Blackmarket Baby NOV.27,1980

CherokeeLegend — 18 Dec 2005 6:08:32 GMT

I am seeking info. from anyone who had a child on Nov. 27, 1980----Dec 2,1980. I had twins at the Womens Hospital in Memphis. I came home with one child, the daughter. The son was taken and I was told everthing from he was still born to he never existed. My family saw both babies and I was awake and saw them. Are there similar cases out there? I was billed for boy Dec. 1, 1980 and girl Dec.2, 1980 from a private Dr. that I never knew.
Long story here but I will share if you want to write with a similar story or if you were a boy adopted in Memphis at this time,
Thanks, Pat
naindianspirit@aol.com

ISO Allison Riles, Olive Branch, MS

Tammie — 27 Mar 2005 9:16:39 GMT

Looking for Allison Riles, Lisa Kim Dunlap (Curbo), or family members regarding adoption of baby boy in 1976 in Memphis, TN.

jackson children E.Tennessee adoption

sharon Headley — 20 Apr 2005 1:22:19 GMT

I have been on a long search for more brothers or sisters/and or father of Brenda Jackson (ward) judy jackson ? and Donnie Jackson(Hatcher) . Brenda Jackson (Ward)was my mother. all of these childrean have the same mother Myrtle Beatrice Jackson they were all adopted in the mid 40's in Tennessee to seperate families....anyone out there know more about this family ? dark-eyed-girl@myway.com

TENNESSEE FEMALE ADOPTEE 1954

gaelic7 — 7 Feb 2005 6:48:24 GMT

Looking for birth sister adopted in Chattanooga.
Relinquished for adoption at around 9 months by birth mother.
Birth Name Delores Ann Scott.
Born Spring/Summer ? 1954.
Birth Father in military.

I am Robert Judd looking for my birth family

LilFrogLane — 16 Feb 2004 8:13:49 GMT

I was born in Nashville, TN in July 1 of 1962. I was adopted by Howard and Margaret Anne Judd in or about 1966. I have a younger brother, his name is Thomas Judd. We would like to find our birth family.

BOARDING HOME KNOXVILLE TN 1939

LYiatras — 22 Jan 2006 4:16:04 GMT

Hi List,
Does anyone have any information about a boarding home in Knoxville Tn., that was at the home of Mrs E K Smith on East Scott Avenue?? I am interested in 1939.

Can anyone tell me about W E Testerman who was a judge and chairman in Hancock County Tennessee? W E Testerman worked with the Tennessee Childrens Home Society, in placing children. Mrs Fannie Elrod State Superintendent, and Mrs J E Brock field sec., were there in 1939. Who was this Testerman family of Hancock County?? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

JA MANESS ADOPTED MARTHA COLE

LYiatras — 22 Jan 2006 4:16:04 GMT

Hi List,
I am researching the adoption of my grandmother Martha Cole. She was adopted by James Alex Manners (Manis, Maness) of Sneedville Tennessee. Mary E Seal stated this in a document from 1939. Mary E Seal and JA Manners (Manis, Maness) were brother and sister. Mary stated that her brother (JA Manners) and his wife Cordia Seal adopted Martha Cole from some institution in Knoxville Tennessee. Which institution she (Mrs Seal) didn't know. Martha Cole was listed in the Harrison Funeral Home burial records with a birthdate of September 9, 1909. I have not been able to find her birth certificate. Martha passed away January 5 1939. On her death certificate it did not list a birthdate. Martha married Fred Lambert of Sneedville Tennessee. Is anyone researching any of these families?? Please email me with any information and as always Thank you in advance.

Looking for Half-Brother Timothy - born Memphis, TN Baptist Hospital 1960/61

jojo19571 — 9 Jan 2005 11:20:01 GMT

My mother, Martha Ann Reed (taylor) gave birth to a son, named Timothy at birth. He was born 1960 or 1961 and adoption was arranged through Dr. Bubba Seale. The family lived in Whitehaven area for several years. Mother died before we could find out the name of the family that adopted him. Father was Mr. White of Holly Springs, MS. Dr. Seale passed away before we found out about the adoption.

Seeking any children born to Mary Goggins in Shelby county

jasmine — 10 Jan 2005 2:17:52 GMT

Seeking any siblings I may have in Memphis TN in shelby county born to Mary Theresa Goggin/Goggins. Any info would be helpful.

TAYLOR CHILDREN

k reber — 26 Feb 2005 9:32:52 GMT

SORRY,THEY WERE TAKEN IN 1940/1942

Boy or Girl?

L_AbstonTucker — 8 Jan 2006 6:36:19 GMT

I recently found out I have another sibling. The Father of this child may be a man by the name of Chuck Winfrey. He lived in Smyrna, Tn. My Mother's name is Jewell D. Spain. I would like to contact this man, but he no longer lives in Smyrna. Does anyone know him or his where abouts? This was probably around 1950-1957

seeking birth mother in Shelby County,TN

CarrieParton26 — 15 Apr 2005 4:08:22 GMT

My best friend was adopted when he was a few months old. He has been looking for his birth mother for a while and has had no luck. He was born April 5th 1973. All he knows is that his mother was 15 and and his dad was 17. I think it would mean a lot to him to find her so if anyone could help please e-mail me.

bobby smith

AngelitaAdams14 — 25 Apr 2005 12:43:25 GMT

baby boy born 9-1937 to Ava Marie Smith. he wants to know his birth famity.

Looking For Brother placed in Adoptive Home or Foster Home 1956-57

CathyMartin95 — 11 May 2005 2:46:45 GMT

(Nashville, Tennessee)My sister and I were taken away from our parents(or Mother) around 1956-1957 and placed in a foster Home in Nashville, Tenn. We were told several times during our lives by adoptive relatives that there was an older brother......If this sounds familiar to anyone, please let me know.My sister was 6 at the time, I was 3.(Possibly 5, and 2)
The lady at the Foster Home was called "Big Mama"

Looking for family members of my husband, born 12.18.71 Knoxville, TN

HGBarker — 19 May 2005 8:43:23 GMT

I am using my dad's account, hope that is ok.
My husband was adopted when he was 4 days old, just trying to see if we can get any information, born at the UT Medical Center on Dec. 18th 1971. Please email me at nrb31@yahoo.com, DO NOT use the siscom.net address it no longer works. Thanks~ Nicole

male April 1957 TN

molly — 21 May 2005 7:02:38 GMT

Monroe County ? TN April 25 ? 1957 Jeffrey Neal Daniell adopted at 9 months old Jerry Newton and Kathern Jane Daniell Have no info on birthparents.. Looking for birth family

Looking for birthmother named Shannon born 4/28/63

SherryHooper74 — 2 Jun 2005 5:16:39 GMT

Mary is needing medical information from her birth family.
Her birth Mother's name was Shannon. Also looking for birthsister named Meg. Birth family was originally from Murfreesboro TN, but last known address was in Texas with her sister (Leanne B.) in 1985. Mary was born in Nashville, TN on July 16 1984. She was adopted thur Catholic Social Services.

Spain sibling adopted

L_AbstonTucker — 8 Jan 2006 6:36:19 GMT

I am looking for my brother who was adopted. Born possibly in 1952. In Smyrna, TN. His given name is Micheal Dennis Spain. His biological Mother is Jewell Dean Spain. I will find you brother. Does anyone know this name (Spain) Did anyone out there go to school with my Mother, she attended Smyrna High. Can anyone help me please?
Thank you,
Linda Abston-Tucker

Looking for birth parents and siblings

Elizabeth M. Peterson — 10 Aug 2005 4:07:49 GMT

Angela Gail Gentry b. 2/22/1968/9 and Caledonia Eveling Fields b. 9/1/1966/7-------Same mother put up for adoption at Kingsport, Tennessee sometime between 1973/75. Both adopted by one family in Manassas, Virginia. Adoptive parents were Amory Dexter (Rice) Wade and Michael Jon Wade. An Uncle McDougal Rice handled the adoption. I would appreciate any information that I receive to help me find the rest of my family. There were 6 girls and 2 boys in this family. Please respond to epeterson@ultraplix.com
God bless

1981 birth- adoptee from Memphis!

amanda — 22 Aug 2005 6:43:14 GMT

Born April 18, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee at Baptist East or Baptist
Memorial Hospital. Private adoption, Adopted parents used attorney
Alvin Ellis out of Memphis. Adopted mother was a nurse at the hospital
where I was born.
My birth mothers dad may have been the Chief of Staff at one of the Memphis hospitals at one point in time. Also, my birth moms' first name may have been Sherry. Or Cheryl.

Please contact me if this sounds familiar...

ancestralmutts@midsouth.rr.com

looking for parents of Amanda Sisco- Birth mother-Paula Sisco

Heidi Henderson — 8 Sep 2005 5:37:26 GMT

I am looking for my birthmother. I was born Amanda Sisco on 12-7-78. Name changed to Heidi Knickerbocker.

Looking for Clues to Adoption in Knoxville 1958

libbrill_1 — 28 Sep 2005 1:07:10 GMT

Looking for any information on an adoption in 1958 of Elizabeth Ann (born 5-18-54) (last name may have been Welch or Shetley)Birth certificate was amended, birth mother was from Macon County North Carolina, not sure Shetley was father, but Ray Shetley was from Maggie Valley.

Adopted Parents were William Leath and Margaret Leath.
They left Knoxville for Maryland shortly after adoption.

Any information would be sincerely appreciated. Would like to have original birth certificate and any other information involving this adoption. Both sets of parents are deceased.

Thanks

LAS

Need Information on finding birthparents from the Tenn. Childrens Home Scandal in the 1940's -1950's

P.J. — 14 Sep 2005 12:04:57 GMT

Hi,
I need information on how to go about finding the birthparents for the children that were abducted by the woman from the Tennessee Childrens Home and sold to famous people in the 1940's -1950's.
The children she abducted were blond hair and blue eyes.
There was a movie made about this scandel quite a few years ago.
I am looking for one of the children that was abducted and adopted by a famous person. They would like to know if they have birthparents still alive or siblings.
Thanks for any help,
P.J.

Baby Girl 1961

helengmathis — 14 Oct 2005 2:54:22 GMT

Birthmother came from a small town in TN. Baby girl born premature at Bethesda Naval Hosp. Bethesda, MD. Birthmother was in the Navy.
Any one that might have some information please contact.

Thanks

KNOX COUNTY ORPHANAGES 1916

LYiatras — 22 Jan 2006 4:16:04 GMT

Hi List,
I am hoping I can get some help. I am trying to research my grandmother's adoption from approxmately 1916. I believe she was adopted out of Knox County Tennessee.My grandmother Martha Cole was born Sept 10, 1909 and I am unable to locate her birth certificate which could tell me alot. Does anyone have a list of orphanages from this time frame? I know of 1 orphanage in Knox County by the name of St John's Orphanage. There was an orphan listed in the 1920 census with a similar name as my grandmother. Does anyone know if this orphanage is still around today? I would appreciate any help. Thank You in advance... Lisa at cyiatras@twcny.rr.com

Looking for birth mother father Jerry Lee Vandergriff born 1875

DebbieLongmire — 11 Sep 2005 7:06:52 GMT

We are looking for the birth mother of person known as Jerry Lee
Vandergriff. He was suppposed have been adopted by Alvis and
Louise Vandergriff. His borth mother was supposed to have been
a non-wed cherokee named Secoonie ?? Collins with a birth father
last name Goforth. If you have any information, please send me
an email.''Tennessee

Thanks

Early 1940's TN adoption

eat74 — 8 Jan 2005 3:39:20 GMT

Looking for half brother born in Knoxville, TN in the early 1940's. Child was supposedly adopted by family in Dalton, GA - adopting father was possibly a doctor in the area at the time. I know this is a big stab in the dark but any info would be appreciated.

Born 1975 in Rockwood...adopted and searching for family

razzustar24 — 5 Apr 2005 8:06:08 GMT

My fiance was adopted after he was neglected by family. All he knows is that it was Rockwood, TN and he was adopted by the Etzlers. He is looking for brothers and sisters and his last name.

Boy b.12/30/1969 in OK

sandrarolland — 4 Aug 2005 7:42:35 GMT

birth mother Diane Spencer from Tennessee Born 3 Nov 1951

Lokking For info on female adopted by Allen Harrison Hobbs and Mary Climmons Hobbs in 1940 in Alabama.

AngelaHurt72 — 21 Jul 2005 2:08:41 GMT

My grandmother was adopted in 1940 by Allen Harrison Hobbs and Mary Climmons Hobbs both of Birmingham , AL
(West End). Allen and Mary both originally from Lebnon , TN.
Edna Marie was born October 10, 1932 in Jefferson County , AL. We are in the process of getting info on how to get the sealed documents released. Adoption took place in Montgomery , AL. I believe from the stories we were told by her that she became a ward of the state. I do know for sure that she does have sibilings from her birth mother. My grandmother when she was a teenager found her half sister and they started writing back and forth to each other and then it suddenly stopped for reasons unknown. She also remembers going to see them when she was little after being adopted, remembers playing with them. I am under the assumption that Mary and Allen knew the birth parents. Mary and Allen had a business in Birmingham called Alabama Woodworks Co. which is still active til this day, but I believe it has been renamed. If anyone has any information that might help us , please reply to this or send me an email. Or if anyone knows of anything else we can do to get information. Thank You.

ELIZABETH KAUFMAN

WANDA — 17 Jun 2005 8:50:40 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY BIRTHMOM BELIEVE SHE MAY BE LIVING IN TENN.I MAY HAVE OTHER SIBLINGS.I WAS BORN 10-13-1968 IN SAN GABRIEL CA.I AM A MALE.
I AM NOT RELATED JUST HELPING THE ADOPTEE.THANKS WANDA

Adoption from Gallatin-Storey might be the last name?7/26/1929

bearryfamily — 1 Jul 2005 8:02:11 GMT

My father was born in Gallatin, TN in 1929 and I believe the father's name and/or mother's last name is Storey. If someone has any info please e-mail me. He was adopted by the Bass Family in Nashville, TN.

Birth Mother Deceased/Adoptee Born Tennessee/Need Advised How To Obtain Non-Identifiable Information/NEED A TN ANGEL

Deborah Hollon — 29 Apr 2005 9:17:15 GMT

I am the sister to a deceased birthmother. The male child was born at Lookout, Hamilton, Tennessee December 1969. I know the child was given the last name of Russell. The birth mother was placed in a Home for Unwed Mothers, a minor, and child was placed for adoption. I do not know the adoptee name or the adoptee adopted parents, neither did the birth mother. Nor do I know the Agency, if any. I do know the birth mothers date and place of birth and all other identifiable information on her. Is it possiable to obtain non-identifiable information for this adoptee? If so, what are the proceedings?

Looking for birthmother Ava Marie Smith

AngelitaAdams14 — 30 May 2005 8:21:43 GMT

I was born 9-5-1937 my name at birth was Robert Smith.. My mother surrendered me to the state. My birth father name is Walter Jamison , My Maternal grandfather's name is J.al Smith. My maternal half sister is named Mrs. Martha Fort.