Orphanages in Alabama - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Ruby Myrtle Evans

nicnette — 10 Aug 2008 5:11:09 GMT

Looking for the orphanage that she stayed at after her father died in a car accident somewhere near Bessemer Alabama in the years 1920-1930. Her siblings according the the story adopted her from this orphanage and it was at some female catholic home. If anyone has any idea please let me know. I am her granddaugter and no one in our family seems to know much about her family.

Nanette Brown

Orphanage in Montgomery, Alabama

doubleoc — 4 Mar 2008 7:02:37 GMT

I am looking for any orphanges that were beeing run in Montgomery, Alabama in the 1940's - 1950's. My dad was adopted from one but I do not know the name and he si not interested in finding his birth parents. Can you help me? His original name was James T. Skidmore. Thanks.

14 year old orphan

bamagirliniowa — 17 Oct 2007 4:11:24 GMT

I do not have this childs name or her family. All we know is,is that her mother died in a hospital in Jefferson county,Al and was indegent and had no other family except this 14 year old daughter. This was around 1987 to (1990 ?)
nearer to 1987 though we believe. does anyone have any idea how we can place a name to this lady or her child? I've tried the County officials with no help, and funeral homes and vault companies go by name.

Alabama Orphanage in 1925-??

Bridget_Slade — 24 Jul 2005 11:20:50 GMT

Looking for the name, area & address of an orphanage around 1926-??. My mother was born in Nov, 1926. Her mother was Ruby Cross Terry born in Shelby County AL. Ruby became ill with TB when my mother was 10 months old. My grandfather, David Clarence Terry placed my mother in an orphanage at that time. He left her there until Feb. 1928 when Ruby had passed away. He then gave my mother to his Aunt & Uncle in Lawrence County AL to raise.

DUNCAN--hamiltion,

Evonnorris65 — 3 Oct 2007 3:34:54 GMT

I,am looking for children that belonged to lillie bell duncan. claud hamiltion. of ala.

Orphanages in Mobile in 1920's - McQuage boys

harmsgirl — 23 Aug 2006 2:33:31 GMT

I have been told my grandfather and his 2 brothers were placed in an orphanage in Mobile AL. after their father left their mother and she couldn't care for them anymore.

This would have been sometime in the mid 1920's. I don't know which orphanage though and that is what I need to find out.

They were the McQuage (or a variation of that spelling) boys - Basil, Glynn and Morgan. They were adopted by a Mr. Westover from MS.

CAn anyone help me find out which orphanage they were in?

Thank you

name of orphanage

Gwen — 12 Sep 2006 3:39:26 GMT

My mother was born in 1929. Was placed in orphanage around 1932 in tuscaloosa. I know it probably is not longer but would like to try to get some information on it.

Thanks!

orphan

doclamb2 — 27 Sep 2005 12:14:20 GMT

my grandmother when she was a child, was in a home near the airport in birmingham al. around 1910 or eastlake area it was said it burned down and the records like her birth record was in it. her sister was killed in the fire and i don't know her name can anyone help. thanks

adoption

Bonnie Hill — 11 Jan 2002 5:34:18 GMT

I have recently found that my Dad was raised in an orphange in Birmingham, Ala. The name of the orphanage was or is St. Thomas Life Center. His name was Everett Lee Botts and his birthdate is November 3rd, 1903. If anyone knows anything I would be most interested.

adoption

Bonnie Hill — 11 Jan 2002 5:34:18 GMT

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ophanages

olivia2007 — 13 Jul 2006 8:22:16 GMT

I am looking for Orphanages that were in the Birmingham Alabama area in the 1940's. My husband has just found out who his birth mother is. He was born in Alabama and was but in an orphanage around the age offive or six but was adopted in the state of Florida. My email has changed to debpo_99@yahoo.com so please send all email that that address.

Seeking information of Alabama orphanages in the mid 1800's

nlcompton78 — 21 Dec 2005 11:20:59 GMT

I am seeing information regarding Alabama orphanages in the 1800's. I would like to know where and how to find a listing of all of them and if possible their occupants.

I welcome any and all information and suggestions!

Thank you.

Sheltering Arms Orphanage Asylum

Leslie Mason — 6 Feb 2005 2:02:55 GMT

I am looking for information regarding Elizabeth Sherman age 10 and Margaret Sherman age 11, listed in the 1870 census in Mobile, Alabama. Inmates of Sheltering Arms Orphanage Asylum. My Grandmother was born in Alabama in 1860 and went by Annie E. Sherman. She was the daughter of John Sherman born in Germany. Her first child was named Margaret! We were told that Grammie ran away from a convent and came to New Hampshire. Any help greatly appreciated.

HISTORIC MOBILE PRESERVATION SOCIETY HOLDINGS INDEX

pat — 14 Jan 2005 10:46:13 GMT

http://www.historicmobile.org/

Curators of Oakleigh
Mobile, Alabama's Official House Museum

HISTORIC MOBILE PRESERVATION SOCIETY HOLDINGS INDEX:

Protestant Children’s Home, minutes 19c. 19

Protestant Children’s Home, minutes 20c. 19-A

Does anyone have these books or copies of the pages? thank you.

Mobile Local History & Genealogy Div.

pat — 14 Jan 2005 10:39:57 GMT

I was at the Mobile Local History & Genealogy Div., on Goverment St., Mobile, AL yesterday. Looking for records on "Protestant Orphanage on Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL.".

There was only one file of newspaper clippings (behind the desk), but none with children's names or photos of any children, just about the opening of the Home and a fire long ago.

There is also a booklet on the "Reunion of Protestant Orphanage", I think it read "1964 Reunion" with no information on children's names.

1930 Catholic Female Orphanage, Mobile AL

Pamela H Whiteside — 10 Oct 2002 3:37:01 GMT

I have a copy of the 1930 census which lists the Nuns and orphans in St Mary's Catholic Female Orphan Asylum, 357 Conti St, Mobile. It was run by the Sisters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul. The census lists age and place of birth. There are 120 names so I am not going to post it here but if you contact me at tmwjr13@yahoo.com, I will send you info. Please indicate Catholic Orphanage in the subject.

Orphange address

gloria — 7 Aug 2004 1:14:07 GMT

I have the address of the 6th Ward Children's Home for Orphans in Mobile Alabama as 206 Warren Street. According to the 1880 census the residents were females from 2 - 17 yrs & looked after by the Sisters of Charity. Was this Episcopal? Is this building still standing?

Alabama, Children turned over to the "State"

Mantcliff — 8 Oct 2004 8:10:12 GMT

When children are turned into the State, exactly where do they go? 1914 to 1920 Tallapoosa/Elmore County, AL.

Baptist Orphanage in Evergreen, Conecuh Co. AL

MARGARETLSMITH — 2 Jun 2002 9:22:35 GMT

In about 1916 my grandmother, Lula Bell DEAN
spent a year teaching 4th-7th grades at the Baptist School/Orphanage in Evergreen, Conecah Co. AL. I have part of a diary and part of a grade book that she wrote at the time.
I'm interested in any information anyone has about the school/orphanage.
Some names mentioned :
Staff and other adults: Mr SPINKS (the Superintendent), Miss Rose(?) ANDREWS, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr IVY (teachers, I believe), Miss PEEKS (kindergarten & primary teacher), Miss HARALSON (another teacher), Dr. DICKINSON (preacher at Baptist church),
Students: Leona TREECE, Beatrice CARLISLE, Mae SMITH, Winnie WARE, Leona YARBOROUGH, Nancy BEASLEY, Clara Belle YARBOROUGH, Robert BREWER, Walter HUCKABY, Hinton LUMLEY, Malcolm UPCHURCH.

Mother in Orphanage

Blueface444 — 26 May 2002 5:31:35 GMT

Hello, I need some help to find out about my mother Florence Griffin. As a child, she told me that she was raised in an orphanage. I grew up knowing absolutely nothing about my mother's life or background. Since she died April 4,1980, I still wondered who my mother was. She never talked about her parents or if she had sisters or brothers. She had a son she named Donald Reginald Barfield who just died Jan.1,2000 not knowing anything about who his mother was or his father.Donald was born April 14,1930. According to his social security application, he was born in Montclair, NJ but they have no record of his birth there.The names of my mother's parents on her social security application were EmmaBelle Flucker, mother and Heywood Griffin, father. There seems to be no record for either of these people. My mother had a history of mental problems and I'm wondering if these people existed at all or if they were a part of her imagination. I would like to know my roots. This has haunted me my entire life not knowing anything about the people who influenced my life. My mother listed Dothan, Alabama as her place of birth. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

Woodcock family

gloria johnson — 5 Aug 2004 3:59:34 GMT

I am seeking information about the 6th Ward Church Home located at 206 Warren St. Mobile Alabama in the 1880's run by the Sisters of Charity. Sister Harriet was about 47 in 1880.My granmother and her sisters resided there according to the 1880 census. Their mother (Elizabeth Higgins Woodcock)died in childbirth around 1878, the father was Andrew Woodcock and he may have fought in the Civil War.
I knew about Alice, Mary and Bessie Woodcock. I just learned that there was another sister named Emily. Gloria

Wilmer Hall - Mobile

pamelaharrellwhiteside — 23 Jan 2002 1:35:20 GMT

Wilmer Hall was founded in 1864 by the Episcipal Church to tke care of children orphaned by the Civil War. It still serves as a children's home and has a website with a fuller history and contacts.

Seeking information of Alabama orphanages in the mid 1800's

nlcompton78 — 21 Dec 2005 11:20:59 GMT

I am seeing information regarding Alabama orphanages in the 1800's. I would like to know where and how to find a listing and if possible their occupants.

I welcome any and all information and suggestions!

Thank you.

orphanage in Montgomery near Pill ST in 1950's

MERCY — 17 Jul 2003 2:41:41 GMT

I am looking for the name of an orphanage that was in Montgomery in the early 50's, my father and my uncle were sent there by the state when their mother could'nt afford to care for them, I think they were there for less than a year, but my father has pictures of himself with the lady who ran the orphanage, I believe it was around 1953-54. If anyone could provide me with a list of orphanages that existed at this time, I would really appreciate it.

Also, does anyone know where I may be able to get copies of the records that should have been filed when the state took the children?

Thank you,
Mercy

Birmingham, Al. orphanage

Alice — 16 Feb 2003 5:39:53 GMT

I am trying to find out the name of an orphanage .I was told it was in Birmingham, Al. and this is where a birth relative of mine, Sandra Faye Campbell was taken after she was removed from her parents by welfare. I was told by family members she was taken to this state orphanage about 1945 and she was about 2 years old at the time. Will appreciate any info. anyone can give me.

Alabama Baptist Children's Home

burzvana — 30 Nov 2006 8:42:18 GMT

Here is an organization that may help you in your search for records.

http://www.abchome.org/main.htm

Alabama Baptist Children's Homes
P.O. Box 361767
Birmingham, AL 35236-1767
Phone: 205-982-1112
Toll Free: 888-720-8805
Fax: 205-982-9992

looking for orphanage that existed in montgomery, alabama in 1950s

Misty Thurmond — 10 Mar 2003 9:59:11 GMT

My father was in an orphanage located in Montgomery, Alabama in the 1950's. He was born in October of 1957 and I believe that he was only there a short while, maybe a few months before being adopted by my grandparents. My family never talks about it. The one time it was mentioned I managed to get his name that he went by when he was born. It was James Sizemore or Skidmore. I can't remember which last name. If anyone has any information on him or maybe the name of the orphanage, that would be great.

Orphanage or Children's Home in AL 1900

EHughes51267 — 12 Sep 2004 4:37:45 GMT

I am trying to find an orphanage or children's home in north central AL that was open in 1904 and still open in 1971. My grandfather was sent there as a child, and ran away. His brother stayed until he was 18. Unfortunately, both are deceased, and I have no idea where it is or what the name of it was. My grandfather's name was Walter William Suggs. His brother was David Eugene Suggs. Can anyone help?

talladega orphanage 1912-1915

pansy1532 — 24 Jul 2006 8:14:10 GMT

my grandmother (ruby farris) and her sister (marian renee, frankie, farris) was in an orphanage in talladega county around 1912-1915 if anyone knowes anything about them, the orphanage, or has pictures of either i would love to hear from you. their fathers name was james farris and their mother was fannie williams farris. we know that fannie died in louisiana and that james joined the hagenbeck-wallace circus in wisconsin. i tracked him to 1924 when he left the circus. we know he was a large red haired irishman. we know that they placed the girls in the orphanage when their house burned. we do not know where marian ended up at, or why their parents never came back to get the girls. any information anyone can send me would be greatful. my grandmother spent her life tring to find her sister and her family. i would love to be able to complete her task any know who raised her sister and what kind of life she had. also any pictures of her. pansy grimmett p o box 641 flippin arkansas 72634 or pansy1532@msn.com or firecracker2500@hotmail.com

Florence Griffin Or Barfield

Clarice — 8 Jan 2003 1:34:20 GMT

I'm seeking information concerning my mother Florence Griffin or Barfield. My mother told me she was raised in an Orphange. She was born in Dothan Alabama. Her date of birth was January 7, 1915. I think her parents were Emma Belle Flucker and Heywood Griffin. In 1931, she was working in Essex county, in Montclair, NJ. she had a son Donald Barfield, born April 14, 1931. There is no record of her birth. I have been trying to see if she is listed on the census. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

3 Missing Siblings D.O.B.'s 9/10/51 - 6/3/55 - 6/15/56

Jackie White — 3 Jan 2003 4:46:18 GMT

Buck Osborne Boutwell 9/10/51 - James Delvin Boutwell 6/3/55 - Vickie Michelle Boutwell 6/15/56. Last known Foster
Home was Henry Pritchard of Samson/Geneva, AL. Freezing
Cold came & got these 3 1958. Photo dated Aug 1958 of 3
wearing coats. Buck contracted Spinal Menigitis at 2 wks old & walked with a limp. Rumored to olders siblings Buck was in
school in TN. Others at this same Foster Home was another
sibling Shirley & 2 unknown children - George & Jewell. We
have original birth cert. for James. Vickie looked to be about 2.
email inquiries to: bpi2000@bellsouth.net .

info on orphanage in or around birmingham

reed — 4 Sep 2001 5:15:25 GMT

my g-grandmother was in an orphanage that burnt in ala. i am trying to find info on her or the orphanage her name was annie mae wyatt

Protestant Orphanage - Mobile AL

pamelaharrellwhiteside — 23 Jan 2002 1:22:00 GMT

From an article in the Mobile Press Register, Apr 19 1964:
"In 1839 a yellow fever epidemic struck Mobile leaving children orphaned by the yellow scourge.
Immediately church women from five denominations organized a Protestant Orphans Asylum Society.
On July 4 1845 the women, representatives of Methodist, Baptist, Christian, Episcopal, and Presbyterian churches saw the beginning of that aim being laid as a cornerstone at 911 Dauphin St. On April 26 1846 the building was dedicated and put into full operation."
During the late 1960's the home became the Baptist Children's Home.
In 1971 it was closed and sold to a technical college.
It burned about 1976 but was restored and stills stands. Lately it has been used as a senior citizen's home. I don't know what happened to the records.

NAMES of orphans

mpb51 — 29 Oct 2002 4:50:52 GMT

Does anyone have any names of orphan from AL. I am looking for a Maude Bell Farris. Said she was an orphan, born in Carbon Hill ALabama Dec 25, 1895. Farris may have been her birth name or may have been the name of the people that took her in.
Any help?..... Please write
mpb5@comcast.net

Im trying to find out about an orphanage in AL (close to tuscaloosa)

Heidi — 10 Oct 2002 2:12:16 GMT

Me and my friends want to raise money for the orphans at a certain orphnage. we want them to have an okay Christmas. We want to donate some stuff and buy them some new things for christmas... Please email me if you know of and orphanage include the address and the phone number of it so i can knnow where it is!

Allen Memorial Orphanage and Protestant Orphanage

Kimchaudron — 30 Aug 2003 12:13:33 GMT

I'm new to the list. Happy to have stumbled across this list. I would love to get any information on the Allen Memorial and Protestant Orphanages in Mobile. My father and siblings (all deceased) were raised in these two homes in the 1930s-1940s. Their parents were still alive and the mother visited them there, but they remained in the homes due to economics and personal reasons. I'm in search of my grandmother's (Essie May Taylor) family history. How does one go about obtaining records? I haven't had much luck with the Archdiocese in 10 years of trying. Thank you.

Orphanage in Crenshaw

Yellow Armour — 9 Sep 2002 1:46:32 GMT

I'm looking for a list of orphanages in Crenshaw county in the 1800's and any info about them and the orphans.

Charles Harding- Cherokee County, Al orphan??

Peggy — 9 Dec 2003 3:09:03 GMT

In the area of Cherokee County, Al. Charles McLary Harding b. 7-12-1882. It was said that he was an orphan? Is there a list for Alabama orphanages that I can check? Thanks, Peggy

orphanage that burnt in alabama

Jamie L. Rohrscheib — 19 Jan 2002 12:50:31 GMT

i think my great great aunt worked at an orphanage in alabama that may have burnt. i have several pictures from there that are in remarkably good condition. does anyone have any idea if there are listings of employees at orphanages? i would love to know exactly where these pictures were taken.

where oh where

readab0ok — 1 May 2004 11:14:06 GMT

where can you find any info for the orphanage in alabama that burnt.such as name ,place ,dates

Mobile County, AL Home

pat creel — 12 Sep 2004 4:35:38 GMT

I am looking for information on records of the Children's home where Vina/Vincy Dearman Creel/Creal, b 1866 Lauderdale County, Ms, d 1929 Mobile County, AL. She was married to my g-grandfather Elijah Creel, b abt 1845, d 1899.Vina (maybe misspelled) and her children were in a Children's Home in Mobile County, Al. She married J. Stapleton in 1902, had 2 more boys.-------------------------I received this with no added info at all, no pg or dis, or other census info.-------------------------Viney Creel in the Mobile Co. Asylum. She is 35, widow, and from Mississippi. ---------------------------------1900 Alabama Mobile Co. Mobile ---Prot??Tant Orphan Asylum ---CREAL, Julia, 1887, 13, AL AL AL, Can read write and speak english ---Hiram, 1889, 11, AL AL AL, Can read write and speak english ---Lina, 1891, 9, AL AL AL, Can read write and speak english ---Brown, 1893, 7, AL AL AL, Can read write and speak english ---John, 1896, 4, AL AL AL, Cant read or write, Can speak english ---Harry, 1897, 3, AL AL AL, Cant read or write, Can speak english --- thanks, Pat Kendrick_@webtv.com

Alabama orphanages

Barbara_Wootton — 12 Sep 2004 4:37:03 GMT

Looking for info on orphanages in the Montgomery and Selma Alabama area. Time 1918-1919 and how to access their records. Also the old Saint Marys Female Asylum in Mobile,Al. Barbara