Orphanages in Illinois - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

St. Joseph's Home of the Friendless-Illinois

RabEIU — 25 Dec 2001 9:45:28 GMT

My mom's parents died by 1928 and left 10 children ranging from 1-17 years old. 7 of the children were placed at St. Joseph's Home for the Friendless. Could anyone shed light on this orphanage. I think it may have been located in Arlington Heights, Illinois but am not sure why I think this. Her siblings and her have no childhood pictures, never talked about their childhood, their parents, the orphanage etc. Would like to find out all I can about the place.

St. Joseph's Home for the Friendless

bella7114 — 8 Nov 2008 6:18:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who know anything about this orphanage. I have an address of 409 - 411 South May,Chicago, Il. I am looking for anyone who might have been there or know anyone who was there roughly between 1956 - 1965. I know it was run by the Catholic charities,
Any information would be wonderful. How can I obtain records and if someone was placed there by a parent, how could one find out. The sisters let my husband read a letter that his mother had wrote to him when they closed out his case when he was 18 but they had marked out most of the important information, They would not let him keep the letter nor make a copy of it. It has been 34 years since the date. I am sure it would not be of interest to anyone but my husband and our family. Please help us solve this mystery in his life. God Bless.

christmas presents

sandy — 22 Dec 2004 7:36:42 GMT

I am trying to find if there are any orphanages in northern illinois or chicago area. I am in Mchenry il and want to bring some stuffed animals w/our children to the orphans for christmas.

Illinois Institute for Feeble Minded Children, Lincoln City IL

MildredWingrenCook — 24 Jan 2007 12:43:31 GMT

Does anyone know anything about this place? I don't believe children were necessarily placed there because they were "feeble minded". I think it was a place to put boys whose parents couldn't or wouldn't care for them. I know of an inmate on the 1930 census who went on to hold a job, marry, and father several children. He was in his teens at the time and his younger siblings were in St Hedwigs and the Illinois Industrial School. Anyone have any information? I believe the parents were not good parents and may have lost the children or placed them there to get rid of them.

Illinois orphanage destroyed in fire?

horsecrazii1215 — 26 Oct 2008 1:27:41 GMT

I am searching for Helena Labott (1874-1966). She was born in Berlin, Wisconsin but I can't find any records of her until she is married. I have been told that she was raised in an orphanage in the Chicago area that has since burnt down along with the records. This is just a family story and may be false, but I was wondering if anyone might now of orphanages in this area that have been destroyed?

Angel Guardian Orphanage, Cook County - 1920

JCSunderman — 18 Jun 2005 10:26:57 GMT

My grandfather's elder half-sister was Alma Ingles. She Married Cyrus Grobl 14-May-1904. In the 1920 U.S. Census They lived with their 2 children, Harold & Ethel in Streator, Lasalle County, IL. In 1920 Harold and Ehtel are in the Angel Guardian Orphanage. I haven't found their mother yet in 1920 and it looks as though the father is possibly remarried. Can anyone help me with details or how to find them? Thanks

Angel Guardian Orphanage, Chicago, IL - 1925-1935

Lee Ruscitti-Lowery — 1 Dec 2005 2:56:13 GMT

My father, Armand Ruscitti, and his brother Nello, lived at Angel Guardian Orphanage from 1925 to about 1935. If anyone has any information, etc. I would love to hear from them.

Lonnie Nunes was at Andover Lutheran in 1948

KimberlyKayHackett — 22 Apr 2008 3:40:14 GMT

Lonnie Nunes was placed in Andover Lutheran Home in Andover, IL with siblings Richard & Bonnie by their birth mother, Irene Bernice (Jackson) Nunes in 1948 (approx). Lonnie was approx 4 yrs old in 1948 & had blue eyes, strawberry blond hair, fair skin. There is/was a family resemeblance to his sister & nephew; see pics attached. Many of the Jackson family members look alike. Lonnie's adopted parents gave him a puppy the day he was adopted. Lonnie may still have same first name and may have been raised in the Northern Illinois area. His older brother, Richard, & his baby sister, Bonnie, are looking for him to complete the family!

Angel Guardian Orphanage

jbennett55 — 31 May 2006 9:42:30 GMT

Did you have to actually have been a resident at the orphanage to obtain records? I have three uncles who were placed there in 1930 and I'd like to find out more about their stay. If I can get information, who do I contact? Thank you for your help.

Guardian Angel Orphanage, Peoria, IL

amymincey75 — 8 Apr 2008 6:16:43 GMT

Would anyone know who would hold the records for Guardian Angel Orphanage? My Grandma was adopted from Guardian Angel Orphanage, Peoria, IL. We think her last name prior to adoption was Huseman because her church records have "Huseman" in quotation marks. Please let me know if you any ideas of the direction I should look in.

Holy Cross Church in Champaign records indicate: LOUISE MARIE "HUSEMAN" WAGNER born 8 March 1924, baptized 30 March 1924 at Guardian Angel Chapel, Peoria IL; confirmed on 22 May 1934 at Holy Cross, married PAUL T. CONNORS on 8 May 1945 at Holy Cross. Her name was changed to MARY LOUISE WAGNER at adoption.

Thanks :)

Hoyleton School For Wayward Children Orphanage 1950's

bubbabarb1 — 31 Jan 2008 4:34:19 GMT

Need information about this orphanage. Cousin was adoped
in the late 1950's.

Frances Helen Graham

Tibbie52 — 15 Oct 2007 4:17:36 GMT

I am just beginning to search for the records of my mother-in-law Frances Helen Graham who was born in Chicago in 1925 and placed in an orphanage, she is now deceased. She was born to Catholic parents - her mother died soon after her birth and her father worked as a railroad engineer but could not care for her. I do not know how many orphanages there were in Cook County in 1925 and I am wondering what records are available and how I can access the information? Thanks for any help!

Orphange Records Lucy Morgan Orphange, Bloomington, Il

ltodd480 — 6 Apr 2005 1:56:30 GMT

I am looking for any information on this orphanage. How to acess records, etc. I am looking for 2 sisters that were there in the 1920's, Ruby and Rachel Baker. Any assistance would be helpful.

Location of Orphanages and Children's Homes in Illinois

hamboz — 28 Nov 2007 4:12:30 GMT

I believe that my father, Raymond Dudley East, b. 1908 in Illinois resided in either a Children's home or orphanage sometime between 1917 and 1920. Thank you for any help in locating him.

Angel Guardian Orphange Website

Sylvia Huante — 21 Aug 2006 6:35:59 GMT

Anyone interested in contacting or reuniting with anyone from Angel Guardian Orphanage on the North side of Chicago, you can visit us a www.angelguardianorphanage.com.

The Orphanage has since closed it's doors in 1974, but we Alumni are still around always looking to connect with other formers.

Please check out our Website, we have a "Message Board" and Photo Albums, etc.

Hope you stop by to say hi.

What Orphanages were in Cook County?

Mary — 20 Sep 2004 12:43:42 GMT

My mother, Marie Ethel McDonald, was born in Chicago in 1911 to Roy (Ray?) and Louise McDonald. When her mother died, she and her sister, Marsette, were adopted by John and Sophia Eldering and raised in Cincinnati. I don't know if they were adopted in Illinois or Ohio or somewhere in between.

What orphanages were in the Chicago area in or around 1915-1920? And how could the records be obtained?

Any and All help is deeply appreciated.

Carey Children

pbmoyer2003 — 30 Sep 2006 6:23:18 GMT

Looking for info on my mom and her sister and brother who would have been at Angle Guardian Orphange in Chicago in the possible mid 30's to the mid to late 40's. anyone know how I can find info. on there time there? Uncle is still alive, but was young and has not alot of memories of his stay.
Can you help?Thank You

Pate children

cpwmo — 21 Apr 2007 3:33:43 GMT

Do you have a relative, now deceased, adopted from the Illinois Childrens Home and Aid Society in Chicago around 1897, give or take a few years. Looking for three Pate children, two girls and a boy. They were all born around the realy 1890s. give or take a few years. At least one, maybe all, were born in Shawneetown Ill. One was my grandmother, Emma. don't know her brother or sisters name.

Norwiegen Home

Kathie Faith — 14 Nov 2005 7:38:03 GMT

I am looking for a Norwiegen/Luthern orphanage in 1937 northwest Chicago. Does anyone know of this orghanage?

Catholic Childrens Home/Peoria, IL/1920's-1930's

bjhunt91 — 14 Oct 2005 8:59:08 GMT

My father and his sister were put in a Childrens Home in the late 20's I think. I did contact the Home which is still operating. When I inquired about his records I was told they could not give them to me without his permission. My father has been dead since 1984. I was told that didn't matter. How do I go about getting his records.
Thanks,
bj

Adopted -Lutheran Home Finding (Byron Street Home) in Chicago, IL. How would I go about getting copies of the original file?

Robert Biarnesen — 5 Dec 2003 8:18:23 GMT

I was adopted through Lutheran Home Finding (Byron Street Home) in Chicago, Illinois. How would I go about getting copies of the original file that I am sure is still being stored?

I have met my Siblings - Original Papers will deal with 1941 - Biological Surname was Robert Larsen. Please give me any leads you might have. Thanks!

Bob Biarnesen
Bellyacres@Pflash.com

Lutheran Home for Children in Joliet, IL

Carol — 20 Mar 2001 5:49:54 GMT

Looking for any info pertaining to my/siblings stay during 1938-1944. Was not adopted as we were reclaimed by our mother. If anyone has any information of this orphanage which was located on Rowell Avenue in Joliet, IL please contact me as we are looking for records or possibly alumnis of this orphanage. Thank you!

CLARA MOSES orphan in Alton, IL

mplslion1 — 4 May 2006 5:44:04 GMT

I am looking for my great grand mother. No one inthe family knows anything about background, except that she was adopted from that orphanage. We have been wondering for years about her ethnicity. The rumor is that she was Jewish, an everyone in our family who takes after her has very specific characteristic traits that are unlike the rest of our English and Irish ancestors. Any help whould be appreciated.

Thanks, Lisa

orphanage listings in chicago

lisasleezer70 — 17 Nov 2006 4:09:39 GMT

Does anyone have any info on orphanages in the chicago area in/around the 1930's? I am looking for a listing of all orphanages that my relative may have been in, although he does not remember the name, location, or the like.

Thanks in advance,
Lisa

Charles Zoodda Mitchell

Theresa — 14 Oct 2006 4:21:41 GMT

Charles Zoodda was orphaned in Illinois, possibly southern area (DuQuoin). His name shows up as Charles Zoodda and living with Robert and Francis Mitchell in Six Mile Township, Franklin County. It says Charles is 9 years old and an orphan. All of this is in the 1910 census. In 1930 he is married and still living in the same area with two of his 5 children born. Wife is Tony Moore Mitchell. It is believed that Charles was an orphan in a home called "Childrens Home and Aid Society" maybe "DuQuoin Childrens Home" in 1901. The building may also have been a Seminary School for training teachers. Family would love to know where to get records of Charles Zoodda Mitchell. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Theresa Aberkimm

Carey Children

pbmoyer2003 — 30 Sep 2006 6:23:18 GMT

ORPHAN TRAIN FROM NEW YORK CITY

amkjmom38 — 22 Nov 2006 1:50:09 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY GGRAND FATHER THOMAS LOWE, ALSO USED THE NAME THOMAS CLARENBOLE.
HIS NAME WAS ON A LIST FOR GOING TO ILLINOIS, AROUND 1854????????????. ARE THERE ANY
CLARENBOLES OUT THERE. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
MANY THANKS VALERIE

Rita, Peg or Bill Carey at AGO in early to mid 30's

pbmoyer2003 — 30 Sep 2006 6:23:18 GMT

Just wondering if any one out there has any info or memory of these 3? It is my mother , aunt and uncle. My Uncle Bill remembers being there and being separtated from his sisters.
But can not remember how long they were there or when they left. My cousins and I are trying to find this out. Unfortunetly my mom and aunt are both gone now, but unlce Bill is 72. Can any one remember them?

FRIENDS: ST. Vincents home for children Freeport, IL 57-61

betty mclaughlin — 17 Jan 2006 7:35:56 GMT

Submitted By: jeanne <bjc@zianet.com>
Date: Saturday, 14 January 2006, at 10:23 p.m.

Wanted to hear from anyone who was in ST VINCENTS HOME FOR CHILDREN, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS BETWEEN 1957 and 1961 E-MAIL bjc@zianet.com

i am not related just helping jeanne find her friends. betty efacciuto59@yahoo.com

I WANT TO DONATE TOYS

Jessica Ortiz — 28 Sep 2005 5:23:03 GMT

I would like to donate toys and my time to children in the Orphanages, I am a single mother of two and I know every child would like to wake up to a toy on Christmass, and to know that someone loves them they are all of our children from God, if amy one can help me to do this I would realy love to, Please. LOVE JESSICA

Name of orphanage in or near Bloomington, IL 1910-1920???

12 Aug 2003 6:19:38 GMT

Can someone please help me and tell me the name of any and all orphanages in or near Bloomington, IL during the timeframe of 1910-1920.

My grandfathers 1/2 sister was put into a babyfold during this timeframe.

We are unsure of the childs name because my grt grandmother had remarried down in southern, KY and when she became pregnant the husband deserted her and she died in childbirth. All persons who would of known my grt grandmothers new last name have long since passed and I cannot find any records of her last marriage thus far.

Anyway the child was brought to IL by her 1/2 sister and put in the babyfold. The two 1/2 sisters later were put into contact with each other but the older one died of cancer before they were able to meet. The daughter of the older sibling does not know the name of the child put up for adoption. The only thing she knows is she was adopted by a childless couple and became an old maid school teacher.
It is quite possible since the husband deserted her mother she listed the child under her surname of CUNDIFF.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I've never searched for someone put up for adoption so I have no idea how to go about this.....let alone search for someone back in the timeframe we are talking.

Thanks
T

Orphanages in and around Bloomington, IL 1910-1915....ones I'm aware of

TinINDE — 21 Nov 2006 5:40:23 GMT

I'm aware of the following:

-Salem's Children Home which is now the Salem Ranch.
http://www.salemranch.com/

815-796-4561

The Ranch Program at Salem
15161 N. 400 East Road
Flanagan, IL 61740

info@salemranch.com

-The Baby Fold
612 Oglesby Ave.
Normal, IL 61761
309-454-1770

-Illinois Soldiers & Sailors Children's Home.....haven't found who to contact for this one yet. If someone knows please post as I need to contact them myself.

-If there are any others that anyone else knows about please post them. I need to contact them myself.

Thanks
T

Illinois Orphanage in or near Livingston County, Illinois - Catholic?

ksandbcw1 — 11 Feb 2006 12:42:58 GMT

It is our understanding that our grandmother and some of her siblings were placed in a catholic orphange some time between the years 1917 through the late 1920's. We don't know the name of it. It was supposed to be a catholic one near Forrest, Illinois in Livingston County, but that could just be a family story. Her name was Elsie Eldridge. Her siblings were Pearl, James, John, Alfred, Otis, and possibly Ann Florence, Ester -- all with the last name Eldridge -- only a few of the children were placed in an orphanage after their father passed away in a train accident in 1917 near Campus, Illinois near where they lived in Forrest, Illinois in Livingston, County

Thanks for your help.

St. Vincent DePaul, Chicago, Illinois - Orphanage/Infant Home

Marilyn Krzus — 24 Sep 2005 7:37:25 GMT

Just found a piece of information. St. Vincent DePaul Infant Home (and Orphanage?) in Chicago, Illinois, was located at 721 North LaSalle Street in Chicago. It was closed in 1972 due to a lack of funding and referrals. The records from St. Vincent now reside with Catholic Charities at that same address, 721 North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois. I found this out while doing some genealogical research for a friend of mine.

Vincents Home for children , Freeport, IL. looking for friends

betty mclaughlin — 17 Jan 2006 7:29:35 GMT

Submitted By: jeanne <bjc@zianet.com>

Wanted to hear from anyone who was in ST VINCENTS HOME FOR CHILDREN, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS BETWEEN 1957 and 1961 E-MAIL bjc@zianet.com

I am not related just helping Jeanne betty efacciuto59@yahoo.com thank you

Crittenden Home Peoria 1930

nanablue2007 — 29 Jun 2006 3:55:49 GMT

accidently found this ...thought it might be useful it lists in part ..newborn infants at the home
Image source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois; Roll: 549; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 241.0.

see attachment

Angel Guardian

JudyBennett55 — 1 Jun 2006 6:53:20 GMT

I had three great uncles who were sent to AGO in 1930, Robert, Myles and Edward Schauer. Does anyone have any information on them?

chicago orphanages in the 1940's

L. Sleezer — 25 Oct 2005 7:12:01 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for chicago-area orphanages. My father was in one, along with his 2 brothers, in the early 1940's. He cannot remember the name, but believed it was possibly Angel Guardian. Is there anyone who might know where I could get a listing of children who were institutionalized during that time? Who do I need to contact?

ANy help is greatly appreciated,
Thank you
L. Sleezer

children in the Alton orphanage in the 1950's

Kathy Waller — 9 Feb 2006 5:45:13 GMT

Hello. I am passing your message along to my husband's cousins in Edgar County, IL. He had two different sets of cousins who were temporary residents there in the 1950's.
I don't have the exact years, but the last names were

Smith, and one of the names would have been Oliver and another would have been Francis. There might have been a sister also. They would have gone to Alton from Edgar County (Hume, IL) when their mother was stricken with tuberculosis. I believe they were there for a few years. They returned home to both parents when mother, Eileen Smith got out of the TB sanitorium. The childrens' father's name was Francis Smith, I believe.

Also in the 1950's would have been 5 or 6 of Larry Mattingly's children, from Paris, IL. also Edgar County. His wife died suddenly of a stroke, and the two youngest children stayed with close relatives in Paris, but the oldest lived in Alton at the orphanage for several years, until Larry could find another wife/mother for his children.

Any information/found photos would be most appreciated!!!! Do you have a mailing address?

Thanks,
Kathy Waller

A.G.O.

Sandy Crowe — 6 Jan 2006 7:06:27 GMT

Catholic Children's Home in Alton, IL

schwajl — 8 Apr 2005 4:10:29 GMT

Chicago Orphan Asylum

MyFunFamily — 2 Nov 2005 7:04:03 GMT

I am looking for any information on how to find out more information on an orphan asylum my grandfather grew up in. I believe it may have changed names.
According to the 1920 Census, the Chicago Orphan Asylum was in Ward 5 of Chicago proper. My grandfather is listed in that census. However, I need more info on his parents and am hoping records may be found with additional information.

A listing found in reference to asylums of Cook County dated 1905 listed its address as: Chicago Orphan Asylum, 5120 South Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois.

Does anyone happen to know if indeed this Orphanage changed names and what it's new name is OR where information on former business or not for profit institutions may be found? Where are these records usually kept. Any info is greatly appreciated.

Looking for name of Catholic orphange on Soutside in late 40's, early 50's

Brian Marotta — 23 Oct 2005 4:16:28 GMT

I was there in early 50's

Seems like I recall it being somewhere Comiskey Park?

Mary Elisabeth Scheidt or Scheit - Springfield,Sangamon

Martin Eberhardt — 21 Mar 2005 7:02:47 GMT

Hello, my name is Martin Eberhardt and I'm writing from Germany.
My Grandmother was born at August 31. 1894 in Springfield, Sangamon. Her Mother died when she was 1 year old.
Her father go back to germany and let she by her Grandparents. In age of 4 or 5 years she stayed in an orphanage for 10 years. In age of 19, she leaved USA by ship to Germany.
The orphanage was led by nons. That is all I knew.
Where can I get informations in witch orphanage she was, and can I get some informations and documents?

In advice of an answer
best regards from Germany
Martin Eberhard
http://www.eberhardt.ws

Odd Fellows Orphanage Home, Lincoln Illinois

Sue — 10 Mar 2005 9:15:23 GMT

The Odd Fellows Orphanage Home closed its doors as a Orphanage in 1987, I remember I went to school with the last young man who lived their. Know one knows where he went to all we know is he ran away and nothing was heard from him since. It continued to opperate as Odd Fellows Day Care Facility until late 1990's early 2000's, It then was bought out and is now being used by the Lincoln Christian Church as a Day Care.

LUTHERAN HOME NAMED KINDERHEIM

HELEN CHANDLER — 3 Mar 2000 10:28:35 GMT

MY MOTHER AND HER SISTERS AND BROTHER WERE RAISED IN THIS HOME. I HAVE AN OLD NEWSPAPER CLIPPING OF A PICK UP TRUCK FROM THE HOME AND I BELIEVE IT SAYS ADDISON ILL. IN ANOTHER PHOTO, I HAVE A PLACK THAT READS"IN MEMORY OF" CAN'T SEE THE REST. THEN IT SAYS 1864-1921 AND ERECTED BY GREATFUL ALUMNI. THEIR MOTHER WAS DEAD BY 1933 AND THEY WERE SENT TO THIS HOME TO LIVE, BECAUSE THEIR FATHER WAS IN PRISON. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS

Odd Fellows Orphanage-Blake sisters

stephanne — 7 Mar 2005 4:12:28 GMT

Looking for information on Della May Blake, who was in the first group of orphans in 1893, placed in the Odd Fellows Orphanage in Lincoln, IL. She had a younger sister placed there also. Della was adopted by the Brown's of Clinton, IL. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Middlesworth Orphans' Home - Shelbyville, IL

A1776Lady — 30 Aug 2004 4:07:01 GMT

I am trying to research my grandfather, David Boyd, who was supposed to have been a resident in Middlesworth Home when it burned in the early 1900's. He was taken in by a Renfroe (sp?) family after the fire. So far I have not been able to locate an index of the residents. Does anyone have any info on this Home?

Angel Guardian Orphanage 1920 Chicago Census

Korpitz — 4 Feb 2005 7:45:29 GMT

I have found some interesting info about three children in the AGO in 1920 Census. From my research and visits, I am almost certain that their father is buried in a cemetary in Chicago, Illinois, in a plot next to my husbands G Grandfathers brother. Maik/Michael Sukitsch/Lukitsch lived in Chicago, and I have yet to figure out the connection/relation of the numerous family members that immigrated together and lived together here in Chicago. The childrens names are Joseph, Hermina, and Lilly Lukitsch. Here in Chicago at that time there were language barriers. Alot of German and Irish speaking. This may explain the difference of the first letter of the last name.
If any one has any info, I'd apperciate it! I may then be able to make more connections with my research.
Thank you,
Christine & Gary

records

Dorothy — 17 Sep 2004 10:33:40 GMT

Hi Juli: I saw that you were able to get records from St. Joseph's in Chicago. I have written to them for three years and they never even answer my mail. Can you tell me if you were successful. Thanks Dorothy

Orphanage near Nashville, IL

Anne Stinnett — 19 Sep 2004 5:15:39 GMT

I am searching for an orphanage near Nashville IL. My grandmother and 3 of her siblings were placed there in 1913. Their name was Etherton. Does anyone know of this place or where their records might be kept?
Thank you

St. Mary's now Maryville Academy -Chicago

Sandy Doody — 10 Apr 2000 9:09:38 GMT

My father lived at Maryville Academy from around 1923 - 1940 Lokking for anyone who would have any info on Maryville or who may have lived there during that time frame

orphanages - oops

francesguffee — 13 Jan 2005 8:11:18 GMT

I meant to ask "Does anyone know of orphanages in existence 1850-60 in Illinois?" Thanks Frances

Allandale, Lake Villa IL

Mary — 7 Oct 2004 2:29:23 GMT

Anyone have any information about Allandale from 1926 to 1932? My father and twin brother were placed there when their mother died.

Evan. Lutheran Home Finding Society, Chicago, Illinois, 1930

DebbieCraig1952 — 16 Dec 2004 3:04:06 GMT

My father-in-law, Robert Craig, is listed as an "inmate" of this institution at 4840 W. Byron in the 1930 census. I am interested in finding out all I can about our family history. Any assistance will be apprciated.

Ulrich Orphanage

bmtg51 — 18 Jul 2005 1:59:06 GMT

Can anyone tell me about this home. My mother was there in 1924-1931

searching for the last name PANKOU or PANKUE cook county chicago 1900's dissapeared 1923

lisa gudowski — 13 Sep 2004 3:34:17 GMT

i am looking for information on the last name PANKOU or PANKUE they lived in chicago in the early 1900's the children 3 of them were placed in an orphanage in chicago around 1923 father ARTHUR PANKOU mother CLARA PANKOU maiden name HUGH or HUGHES....i think they lived in cook county chicago.....THANK YOU!!!

Need help to get info. on deceased father from Ill. Children's Home in 1928

bjhunt91 — 5 May 2005 12:04:19 GMT

My father, who is deceased, was in a children's home in
Peoria, Ill. when he was 8 yrs. old. That would be around 1928. I did contact the home, but was denied any access
to his records. They even though he is deceased they can
not release his records with out his permission. I just want
to know how to get around this. It makes no sense. Please e-mail me at Shiester53@aol.com. Any help would be appreciated.
BJ

Chicago Orphanage 1907-1915

GSmith0219 — 13 Feb 2004 5:17:31 GMT

My Mother and her brothers were in an orphanage in South Chicago. Between 1907 and 1915.

St. Hedwicks Orphanage Illinois

KathieNY53 — 30 Jun 2001 4:54:23 GMT

Do any readers out there have any information on an orphanage called St. Hedwicks or St. Hedgewicks in Illinois? Don't know what county or city. Kathie

Orphanages in Illinois, 1850

CarlaLeber — 12 Aug 2006 1:14:55 GMT

Does anyone know of orphanages which may have existed sometime around the 1850s? I am on a wild goose chase. My gg-grandfather, Byron Moore, immigrated to the US from Ireland sometime around 1850. According to family legend, he was separated from his family during processing and never found them again. He grew up in an orphanage. On his original enlistment papers for the Civil War, he stated he was born in JoDaviess County, IL. I was wondering if maybe that was where he grew up, but once again, I am guessing. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Carla

Twin boys - 8/15/59 born in Chicago, IL

Linda — 9 Dec 2000 10:08:02 GMT

ISO birth parents. Adoption through St Vincents. Please help, anyone out there with information. Thank You

Anna & Olga HANSON,b. 1860's in Norway >USA 1971, Home For the Friendless

SRemmark — 5 Dec 2003 11:28:13 GMT

I am looking for the family of Anna Hanson, she was placed in the Home For the Friendless in the 1870s; along with her sister Olga who was two years younger then herself. She was born around 1867 in Norway and came to the US when she was four years old.
Please email me at mayaremmark@aol.com if you have any information on her.
Thank you!
Shamaya

Need adoption records for the Home for the Friendless in Chicago or Peoria for May 1877

SRemmark — 5 Dec 2003 11:31:11 GMT

I am trying to find the adoption records for the Home for the Friendless in Chicago or Peoria for May 1877. My great-great grandma Mary Olga Hoffman/ Olga Hanson and her sister Anna Hanson were place there in the 1870s. Mary Olga was adopted in May of 1877 by Joseph and Anna Hoffman. Mary Olga never heard from her Mother or sister Anna again. It is told that their Mother died in a fire on the Merchant ship where ahe was working as a cook.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
S. B. Remmark

Marks Nathan Jewish Orphanage

cotto47 — 14 May 2002 5:13:33 GMT

Does anyone have any information on this orphanage or know anyone who lived there. It was in Cook County, Illinois. My maternal grandmother lived there I know in 1920. Her name was Irene Miller and her parents were Russian and Jewish according to the census.
email: otto@ci.gresham.or.us

boys town orphanage in Illinois

cuzwalker — 10 Jul 2001 7:51:38 GMT

does any one know of a boys town orphanage in Ill. back about 1920s? I need help thanks

DuQuion Lutheran Orphanage in Il. 1895

vivpowers — 27 Jul 2001 3:48:45 GMT

Searching for records of my father adopted as Henry Walter Kruse from the DuQuion Lutheran Orphange. He was adopted by Henry and Eleanora Kruse of Randolph Co. as toddler. Parents were James Willkie and Mary Rader and his birth name was Oscar. born Mar 17, 1895/6. Adoption records and baptismal records are lost.

Home for the Freindless in Chicago, IL 1888

Michelle Holt — 6 Dec 2003 3:24:05 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to find my g,g grandmother and her sibling/s? She was in the home for the friendless in chicago in 1888. Haven't been able to find any records for any of the old orphanages there. I'm hoping someone may have run across this info and know something about it. Thanks

St Vincent's - Chicago, Illinois - 1959

Linda — 9 Dec 2000 10:06:53 GMT

Need info on this Catholic home. Was it just an adoption agency, or was it an orphanage, or what? Is it still in existence? Twin boys born 8/15/59 ISO of birth parents.

Seeking Birth Parents

Cheryl_Behrend — 2 Dec 2004 12:54:48 GMT