Orphanages in California - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Clearwater Ranch PHILO Ca- Orphanage

debcoe12 — 18 Jul 2003 12:45:52 GMT

Looking for other children that where placed ther in 1967-1975
I was seven years of age Debra Coe. looking for counslor or anyone to connect with that can share information.
debcoe12@aol.com

Childrens Baptist Home of Southern California

GERALDANDREWS69 — 13 May 2006 6:12:40 GMT

Looking for anyone who lived here between 1942 and 1947.
Home was located on Victoria Ave., Inglewood, CA.

Children's Babtist Home of So. Calif.

soujourner17 — 19 Oct 2007 3:18:31 GMT

I lived there in Inglewood from 1955 to 1958. I am looking for anyone from this time. In the little girls wing I had a fried named Sandy and also Maxine Reagan. Also was very close to a Helena Radazinski in the big girls wing. After graduation I went to Monroe Jr. High. Anyone remember these people or this time. There was also a young male activities director who used to take us to the beach and organize games of pom pom pull away on a large lawn. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

South Pasadena Childrens Home or Orphanage

LynchAnderson — 7 Jun 2008 6:36:29 GMT

Does anyone know of any childrens homes or orphanages that existed in South Pasadena between 1910-1920? Looking for a place that my grandmother Elaine Sherman and her younger brother were placed when their father "Ralph" could no longer care for them. My email is lynchconnection@yahoo.com

Childrens Home Society Oakland CA baby Mary Cook 1944

phyllis — 29 May 2006 1:34:17 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the Childrens Home Society in Oakland CA. This is where the baby we are helping was adopted from June 14 1944. Has anyone had any luck getting birth records from Alameda Co CA? We have non identifying info from the childrens home. Both adopted parents are deceased and we have their death certificates but how do we go about getting actual birth information. It is needed for health reasons as well as personal information. Thank you, Phyllis pdc_1@charter.net

Would like to find my brother

Valerie — 3 Aug 2006 5:47:55 GMT

My mother left my oldest brother on the steps of an orphanage in California when he was eight years old. This took place before I was born. It must have been in the late 1940's or early 1950's. I am not sure about the accuracy of this information, but I was told his name was either John King or John Lee. Not sure on the name or if the name was changed. This is very little info to go on. I don't know where to start. This has been on my heart for many years now. If any one has any clue where to start in my search, please contact me.

Quaker orphanage in Oakland, CA around 1930

imgail — 18 Sep 2007 8:51:29 GMT

My mother, her sister and brother were placed in an orphanage around 1930 after their mother died. I am trying to locate any of their records. All three were adopted about 2 years later by Walter and Marjorie Horne. In letters we found after my mom died, she wrote that it was a Quaker orphanage in Oakland, California.

Names:

Wilbertha Coleman changed to Bonnie Patricia Horne
Maria Coleman changes to Jeanne Horne
Phillip Coleman changed to Donald Horne

If anyone could direct me to possible information source, I would appreciate it very much!

St Vincent's School for Boys Information regarding father..

miepedapuss — 14 Sep 2007 7:34:25 GMT

My father and his younger brother are listed as "inmates" of St. Vincent's ,located in San Rafael, CA, on 1910 Census. Possibly there from about 1902 to 1911, or so. Would like to obtain information concerning his place of birth and parents.

I am trying to find my brother Clifford Rundle born in 1942or43.SF.

Diane Rundle[Bromm] — 6 Apr 2005 9:34:48 GMT

Our father dropped us off at a place known as a detention center for children, near where the old Kezar stadium was built I think. Our mothers name was Gemma Delores [Drury]Rundle, our fathers name was either Wesley Vance Rundle or Vance Wesley Rundle. Our mother died in 1999 and our father died in 1983 I believe. We were placed in separate foster care homes and very far apart and we lost all contact. We have many relatives, however none remained in touch with us. We had an uncle Oliver Drury and James Drury and aunts marrion, Lillian,Alice and several others that I can no longer remember their names. Our grandmothers name was Bertha
[Miller] Drury. She had eight children I was told. They lived in SF. for years[through the 30s past 1990s....
If anyone can help me , it would be greatly appreciated.
Very sincerely,
Diane carol Rundle[Bromm]
[916] 481 3678
Togd1@aol.com

Looking For Pasadena Ca area maternity homes1960's

jamierodgersnorth — 28 Sep 2006 3:44:53 GMT

Anyone know the names of the 1950 and 1960's maternity homes for the greater los angeles area and or pasadena?

Finding my brother.....placed in childrens detention home in 1945

DianeRundleBromm40 — 25 Jun 2005 7:30:25 GMT

My brothers name is Cliffford Rundle. I am Diane Rundle [Bromm]. We were placed in a childrens home in SFin about 1945 and subsequently separated and placed in different foster care homes....myself in a country home outside of Santa Rosa. My brother was placed in S F. Calif. I am 65 yrs old and have some health problems....not too serious so far...but I realise that time is running out....and I so would like to find him before that happens....If anyone knows of a man [now] around 63yrs. old, named Clifford Rundle....an ex navy man[career]...please e-mail me at Togd1@aol.com....you can't know how appreciated any information will be...THANK YOU....and much luck on your own search....God Bless!

Hannah Flood born Jan 1, 1862 in San Francisco

Margie — 9 Jan 2005 5:02:11 GMT

Hannah Flood born January 1, 1862 in San Francisco - her mother, Hannah Gordon Flood, died the same day. Hannah, her sisters, Jenette and Hariet, and brother, Joseph were placed in an orphanage in San Francisco. When their father, William A. Flood married in April and went back for the children, he was told 'they gave the baby away.'

Any information on Hannah or the orphanage where the children were placed would be appreciated.

Thank you so much,

Margie Hinton, her great grand niece.

Lark Ellen Home for Boys

whatnow5796767 — 7 Jul 2005 4:17:36 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I might find when my brother was in Lark Ellen Home For Boys in (?) Gardena Calif. during 1920-1938.

Orphanage In Sacramento, Ca 1955-1960

AnneMarie Reeves — 16 Sep 2003 3:27:09 GMT

I am trying to locate the names of orphanages in the Sacamento Area around 1955-1960. My mother remembers (very Vividly) being placed in one when she was around 3 or 4 years old with afew of her brothers. She does remember that it was run by nuns. I havent been able to find any leads so if anyone has any information on how I can go about locating these I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

anne

school for the homeless children

nadineabeader — 28 Apr 2005 11:46:58 GMT

I am trying to find out information on the orphnage my father and sisters were placed in in 1921. It was on Lake St. in San Franciso . Boks or newpaper articales would help or even if you had a loved one there also.
Nadine Johnson

I believe that's where I and my brother were placed.

DianeRundleBromm40 — 4 Apr 2005 9:20:42 GMT

My brother and I were placed in an orphanage in SF...by a football stadium...in 1945...and subsequently placed in separate foster care homes....my parents were Vance or [Wesley] Vance RUNDLE and Gemma Delores RUNDLE[DRURY], my brothers name is Clifford V.[or W.] RUNDLE.....I am desparately trying to locate him or some family member....I know that my mother died in 1999, my father died in 1983[could be wrong about this date]. If anybody can help me, it would be greatly appreciated. I had many family members but through placement in foster care homes, lost all contact with everyone.
Very sincerely,
Diane RUNDLE {BROMM}

Orphange/Tuolumne Co c.1900

Mike Keller — 12 Mar 2005 3:12:42 GMT

Does anyone know where I can go to find records of or perhaps even know themself about any orphanages which may have existed in Tuolumne Co, CA from 1900-1920. Both my grandmother and her sister were put into one at this time period, one woman eventually being taken in by an uncle and aunt and taken to Lassen Co, the other being adopted by a family named Collier in Tuolumne, CA

San Francisco Presbyterian Orphanage and Farm

ABHunt — 11 Mar 2005 10:45:58 GMT

I have a family freind claim to have stayed here. He does not know who his parent where. I suspect this to be case due to the outbreak of the flu in SF around 1920.

This place was located in San Anselmo, Marin County, CA.

Year: 1930; Census Place: San Anselmo, Marin, California; Roll: 176; Page: ; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 775.0.

He had told story how he tended the sheep while staying here. He was 11 yrs old in 1930.

Castelar Creche Home for Homeless Babies

Sandra — 19 Feb 2005 1:36:38 GMT

My sister in law purchased a photo album at a yard sale with pictures of children and staff from the Castelar Creche home in Los Angeles. We would like to provide these pictures to any remaining family members of the children listed. The person that originally owned the book wrote the names and dates under each picture. If you have any information regarding this institution or are looking for a family member who may have been adopted from this orphanage between 1921-1925 please email me.

Cottage Home

TomShepherd13 — 28 Jan 2005 3:31:09 GMT

Seeking to make contact with other persons interested in The Cottage Home, an orphanage operated in Denver Colorado by the Women's Christian Temperence Union between about 1888 and 1934. Object: to share information about history and operation of home and possibly facilitate each others genealogical research.

I.O.O.F Orphans Home Gilroy, Santa Clara County

paula_lew — 22 Jan 2005 9:27:37 GMT

Seeking any info on I.O.O.F Orphans Home Gilroy, Santa Clara County. 1930 Census shows my Grandmother's half-brother & half-sister there. Thanks

grandfather-orphan

stephanie lott — 1 Nov 2004 8:21:57 GMT

I am looking for information on an orphanage in Upland, CA, in 1929. My grandfather, and his brother were dropped off there in 1929, and got separated. I am trying to find information on my grandfather's brother. If you have any information, please contact me!

Ladies Relieft Society & Children's Home

tamdino39 — 23 Nov 2004 1:37:04 GMT

I'm trying to find out where I can get a hold of records relating to the Ladies' Relief Society & Children's Home of Oakland, Alameda, California. My husband's grandmother and her sister were wards of this institution in 1910. It would help me to be able to get the records regarding their stay in this orphanage.

If anyone knows how I can get a hold of these records I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Tammy STARK Blandino

Orphanges in San Francisco

Carol — 30 Mar 2002 11:58:18 GMT

Trying to find a Catholic Orphange that existed in San Francisco, Ca. about 1908-1912. Thank You. Dolores

Ladies' Relief Society and Children's Home

tamdino39 — 9 Nov 2004 6:18:25 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the Ladies' Relief Society and Children's Home of Oakland, Alameda Co, California, circa 1910. My husband's grandmother, Hazel Banks, and her sister Nellie were listed as in this orphanage in the 1910 Census. Hazel was 4 and her sister was 3.

It is unfortunate that Hazel died back in 1993 so I am no longer able to ask her about it. I just found out about this last night and am searching for any information concerning the society or the Banks relationship to it.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for Deanna Derbyshire

karen hunt — 21 Sep 2004 12:28:47 GMT

Deanna Derbyshire was given name at birth. Born March 6,1951,at a children's hm. society in calif.

pre 1900's orphan

Marleen Mcknight — 8 Sep 2004 4:23:08 GMT

I am having trouble finding my great grandfather's real name etc. Does anyone have any idea of whether a person put up for adoption or given to a guardian about 1878 or 1879 would have had there names changed if they were 2 or 3 years old.
He was born in Canada and raised in California. Either Placed in a home in California or person who had him moved from Canada to California. His name was Roy Mcknight after adoption.
Thanks
Marleen

Orphanages in Kern Co., CA 1900-1920

INGLIS — 9 Aug 2004 1:55:38 GMT

I found no entries for orphanages in the Federal censuses for Kern Co., California 1900, 1910 and 1920.
Did I miss them? Does anyone know if there were orphanages in Kern County during that period?
Mary Inglis Sims

Alford Children

Patty — 22 Jul 2004 10:39:19 GMT

I am searching for information on Jack Harmon Alford, Delonzo Murch Alford and Nellie G Alford who were listed as residing in the Good Templar Home for Orphans in Vallejo Township, Solano County California in 1900. Their parents were Jack Harmon Alford and Mary Murch. I have some genealogical information I would like to share as well. Thank you for any response

pdegrofft@bluecc.edu

Native Son and Daughters Central Committee for Homeless Children of San Francisco, CA, 1914--SMITH>SEAWRIGHT

dietpepsikrista — 7 Jul 2004 8:56:59 GMT

I'm trying to locate any info on Anna Smith who gave birth to "Edith Smith" on 23 Aug 1914 in Northern CA. San Francisco. Then she was placed in a orphanage called "Native Son and Daughters Central Committee for Homeless Children of San Francisco, CA. I'm having the toughest time. PLEASE can anyone quide me to the right direction. P.S. My grandma was taken to a home 8 days after being in the orphanage bu a married couple named W.L. Seawright and his wife Florance Seawright who chanaged her name to "Francis Sylvia Seawright" Thank you for anyones help. Krista Nordeen'Criswell

Good Templar's Home Orphanage, Vallejo, Solano County, California 1869-1919

Kathy Busby — 10 May 2003 12:01:58 GMT

Good Templars’ Home Orphanage of Vallejo, Solano Co., California 1869-1919
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cascgsi/ (Use Database Button)
In our efforts to help preserve the records of the 4500 orphans or half-orphans who went through the Good Templars’ Home, the 1880, 1900, and 1910 Federal Census records were searched and indexed. A burial list from the Good Templars’ Home Cemetery Plot in the Union Cemetery in Vallejo was located and indexed. Several copies of the booklet Proceedings of the Annual Sessions of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of the Good Templars’ dated 1872, 1882, 1883, 1884, which lists the orphans and their age and date of admission were also added to the index. The Proceedings of the Annual Sessions are in the possession of the Vallejo Maritime Museum. The lists which occur in the books tell the age on admission of the orphan, which is not necessarily the date of the publication of the booklet. The original source should be checked as it also states if an orphan’s father or mother are living or deceased. The SCGS Library has copies of the lists from the Proceedings which will assist the researcher in providing more facts. In some instances the index can be confusing, so all efforts should be made to consult the original records. Another source used were articles from the Vallejo Evening Chronicle Newspaper. These listed some orphans admitted, promotions, staff, and a few deaths. Copies of the newspaper articles are also in the SCGS Library. The last source used were the Board of Examiners Records from the California State Archives, #3617-18, #3617-31, #3617-51, #3617-68, #4048, and #4049. Depending on the year, some of these records were rich in content giving facts on where the parents were born, where parents were married, etc. Contact Solano County Genealogy Society for a copy of the original records. See SCGS Research policy.

Kathy Busby
Webmaster
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Fotios Fotiades--Berkley, CA orphanage 1920's

olympia — 30 Aug 2004 9:32:38 GMT

Any one have information on a man who emigrated in the early 1920's,as an orphan at age 15, from Asia Minor or Katerini or Thessaloniki and was in an orphanage in Berkely California, Please contact me.

Looking for Mothers parents

JOSEPH EYSTED — 11 Oct 2000 4:57:31 GMT

My mother was put in a orphange in San Fransisco, I think it was called St.Marys Orphange, she was taken in by a foster family and her biological parents never returned for her. She was told that her last name is Pulsomino, Martha born 08/01/28 , I have no other information. She can't travel now because she has no birth certificate, and has got nowhere with the agencies.

Emma Owen

Emma Owen — 5 Jul 1999 6:55:11 GMT

My grandmother Hazel Bell Owen was taken away from her mother along with 4 other siblings and put in orphanage in Los Angeles. Harold Burt was supposed to be a twin to Hazel. Did Harold Burt Owen ever marry? Does anyone know of Emma Owen born around 1901 to maybe 1905?