Orphanages in Missouri - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Kansas City and Mo. Orphanages

faye — 17 Apr 2000 2:29:42 GMT

Christie,
I have never heard of St Lukes Foundling Home,in KC I was born in the Willows Home in KC Aug 14,1936.If I read or hear anything about ST.Lukes I will let you know.I have been looking for years my birth name was Faye Rogers my mothers first name was Virginia ?I can't find anything out from Vital Records in KC.I'm still looking.
Faye e-mail budnfaye@juno.com

info on orphanages in MO in early 1900's

sweetpennyp — 22 Sep 2003 10:50:46 GMT

My grandmother and her 4 siblings were supposedly orphaned for a time in MO until the oldest girl was able to take care of the rest of her siblings. I'm uncertain where in MO - possibly Springfield area? Last name for all 5 kids was GRAHAM (4 girls 1 boy all born between 1899 and 1912, assuming they must have been orphaned between 1912 and 1915-17) not sure if all 5 were in the same home together or not. any info appreciated.

orphanage in Jackson County, MO in early 1900's

scmissy2 — 17 Aug 2002 11:45:51 GMT

I am looking for information on Myrtle Blanche Adams, daughter of Joseph Arthur Adams and Malissa Elisha Hall. They were living in Independence, MO in the early 1900's. My great-grandmother, Malissa Elisha Adams died about 1908. The two sons, Johnny Lee and Wallace Luellan stayed with their dad. The daughters, Jerusia Clara, Gertie May, and Ivy Hazel went to live with relatives. My grandfather said that no one would take Myrtle Blanche (would have been about 4 yrs. old.) as there was something wrong with her. She was put in a "home" and died about 2 yrs. later at the age of 6. I am trying to find out the name of the institution if possible and where it was located in the Independence or Jackson County area.

"Orphange" in Catholic Church

Reynolds05 — 13 Jun 2007 2:30:20 GMT

I have a HUGE brick wall that I will welcome any assistance with. I have an uncle that I've never met that was born out of wedlock between the years of 1954-57 to Edythe Russell. I was told that he was born in Jackson County, MO with the name of Richard Simon. He was given to an "orphanage" in a Catholic church near Martin City. He was later adopted by my father's step-father through the church. His name was changed to Richard Rodriguez. Because it was through the church, the records are sealed. My father's step-father is dead and the relationship between my father and his mother is strained (to say the least!). I'd like to find the church, orphanage, records, or something that will help me find Richard Rodriguez.

Thank you!!!!

Orphanage in Joplin, Mo or Galena Ks in 1910

jaimelmiles — 18 Oct 2005 3:48:11 GMT

Has anyone come across any orphanages in Galena, Ks or Joplin, MO? I am looking for Harvey Partain in 1910 at what I think is listed as "Childrens Home" (charitable) in the 1910 cencus.

Missouri Orphange Baby Boy b. Jan. 1921 [Robert Mascal Jones]

sneakytikimama — 31 Oct 2005 6:12:54 GMT

Anyonne with any info... I would be grateful. My father was left in a Missouri Orphange by his mother (I have no name), and she never came back. My father is still alive, but will not have anything to do with me, or give me any information. I am trying to find out ANYTHING about 50% of my heritage and background.
Apparently there were several kids.... my father's name is Robert Mascal Jones (unusual middle name). Thant's all I have, except he was born in Jan., 1921.
HELP!

Chillicothe ?Indian? Orphanage

MLandry0774 — 31 Dec 2006 11:59:06 GMT

I have noticed an older posting looking for information about an orphanage either in Chillicothe or just with that name. I would appreciate any information about where or not it did exist; I too have been told it burned down in the late 1890's. I am looking for my G.Grandmother, Martha Frankum, who was in that orphanage with 4 or possibly 5 siblings. My grandmother had heard that the orphanage was for native americans, so I suppose that it is possible it was a boarding school, although all of the children were orphaned. I would appeciate any information about the orphanage. Debbie at teach4life@aol.com

Willows Maturnity Hospital Kansas City, Mo.

Faye — 15 Apr 2000 8:59:15 GMT

It is hard to find adoption records from the Willows Hospital.It was privately owned,and when it closed,I think in 1968 all the records were destroyed.I was born in this home in Aug of 1936.My birth name was Faye Rogers my mothers name was Virginia ? she was 20 when I was born so she was born in 1916 my faher was 28.It has been very hard for me to get any information from the state of Mo.If I can help anyone with information on the Willows Home let me know,if anyone has any information for me I would wellcome all I can get.
Thanks Faye

Ophanage in Cape Girardeau MO

Randy Cissell — 30 Oct 2006 1:50:51 GMT

I'm trying to find the name of an Ophanage that existed in Cape Girardeau or Jackson, MO between 1953 - 1958. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Orphanage of the house of god

Patti — 14 Sep 2005 12:15:34 GMT

I am trying to find any information on the orphanage of the house of god in College Mound, MO. My great-grandfather and his siblings were there sometime between 1910 and 1920.
Any information on the orphanage or how to find out about the orphanage would be appreciated

SPRINGFIELD CHILDRENS HOME

cyndi massey — 18 Jan 2002 1:50:21 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON A BABY GIRL PUT IN THE SPRINGFIELD CHILDRENS HOME IN MO ON MARCH 1921. I DON'T KNOW IF SHE WAS EVER ADOPTED. HER MOTHER DIED IN THE ALMS HOUSE HERE IN JULY 1921.THE BABY'S NAME WAS LILLY MAY MYERS, HER MOTHER WAS GRACIE MARIE REYNOLDS MYERS. THANKS CYNDI

George Deal placed in 1900's Joplin, Mo Orpanage

LisaJustLisa — 27 Jul 2003 12:05:57 GMT

I am looking for information about any orphanages in Joplin, Mo in the early 1900's. My grandfather was placed in an orpahage we think in Jasper County/Joplin, Mo by his aunt at about 7. His mother's name was Nancy Lawrence and His father was thought to be Wiltz Deal. Any help would be appreciated. My grandfather was eventually taken in by IH and Elizabeth Lemon of Crawford County, Ar.

Fern Jackson aka Shirley Nickell born 11/3/1929

mindsue1 — 15 Sep 2006 11:16:41 GMT

I have finally obtained my mom's birth certificate, born in Kansas City, MO. Her mother was Marcia Louise Jackson from Elmira, Illinois.
Mindy

1930 st. louis census

john — 31 Jan 2006 1:21:54 GMT

Here's the 1930 census of most orphan homes etc. in St. Louis, Mo..
< http://genealogyinstlouis.accessgenealogy.com/1930volunteer.... >

Adkins children

Steve Adkins — 30 Jan 2006 10:53:06 GMT

I am trying to gather information on Elizabeth and Melinda (Meanda) Adkins. They were sent to an orphanage near Westpot Mo. around 1830-40. from Jackson Co. I believe it was the Shawnee Baptist Mission orphanage in what is now Shawnee Mission, Ks. But I cannot find any records. Both were later married and had families, but I can not find anything after thier fathers death in 1833 and the time they left the orphanage. Except that the orphanage was for both white and indian children and they learned skills needed for farming and homesteading.Thier mother remarried and disappeared. Thier brother David, my gggrandfather was not sent, he was raised in the Platte county area. I don't know by who. Possibly his mother and new husband. No name for them.

Emminenece, MO.

nancymalcom — 1 Jul 2006 3:02:43 GMT

What orphange would have covered the Emminence, MO catchment area in 1913-1925? Nancy

Sharon, Dorothy & John Hurst

Sharon Hurst — 8 Jan 2006 11:16:48 GMT

Looking for friends of the Hurst's. German Protestant Home, St. Louis Missouri late 40's to early 50's. Sharon specifically searching for close friend. If anyone remembers them, please write.

ORPHANS IN ST LOUIS,MO OR NEW YORK

LorettaProffer46 — 17 Jul 2001 8:57:00 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR CHIRLDREN OF
AUGUST MILLER OR MUILLER? AND MARGARTHE SOPHIA (STICHT)
THERE ARE 5 CHIRLDREN: SOPHIA, ( TWINS) META & MARIE, FRANK AND BABY (NAME UNKNOWN). THEIR MOTHER WAS B. 1874 OR 1887 FARRAR,MO. SHE DIED IN CHILD BIRTH AT THE AGE OF 30-32. AFTER HER DEATH, AUGUST MILLER (MUELLER) SHOT HIMSELF AND PUT CHIRLDREN UP FOR ADOPTION. WE KNOW THAT (SOPHIA MARRIED : ARTHUR RAU OF ST. CHARLES,MO, THERE WAS A DAU. BORNED TO THEM, SOPHIA MAY HAVE MAR. AFTER DEATH OF HUSBAND TO EDGAR E. KRUSE. THERE IS ALSO KIDS NAME (SHARON, KEITH, NOT SURE IF HER OR DAU'S CHIRLDREN)
META MILLER(MUELLER)
MAR: ED G. DORAN
LIVED NEAR CHICAGE,ILL

WOULD LOVE INFO ON OTHER CHILDREN OR ANY INFO ON THE FAMILY
EMAIL== lori12@ldd.net

children's home society of MO.

John — 25 Sep 2005 3:17:45 GMT

Anyone out there that was in the CHSofMO. in St. Louis from 1933 to 1939?

ISO Fern Jackson b. 11-3-1929 in Kansas City MO

MinDSue_1 — 13 May 2005 5:47:51 GMT

Hi. I am looking for the record of the birth mother's name of Fern Jackson, (my mother) born November 9, 1929 in Kansas City, Mo. Fern was in an orphanage for about a year before being adopted. She was adopted under the name of Shirley Jean Nickell. Don't know what orphanage. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you....Mindy

Orphans @ Missouri Baptist, St Louis, MO~Melton

P Melton — 29 Sep 2004 12:48:26 GMT

Searching for info or how to obtain records on two people who were there as children. William L Melton and James J Melton, brothers. Any help aprreciated

need help

12drpepperlady1949 — 11 Feb 2005 8:04:52 GMT

im trying to find out how to get court papers to see if i can find my grandmothers family she was a ward of the court in southeast missouri in the 1900 .all we have is that her name was Pearl Ward april 1, 1897 borned in missouri and married a silas huntingtion in 1818 she had a sister name Lena .her father like to gamble a lot and got killed some how ,We dont know his name and we thank her mother was MARY WARD .born somewere in 1879 or so mary lived in butler county beaver dam 1900 pear was 5 and lena was 1. can anyone help me e-maile me at drpepperlady1949@aol.com

Frank Hammond & Stella Hammock Webb City

David G. Hammond — 24 Jan 2004 12:15:07 GMT

I am looking for an orphanage/foster home near Webb City, Mo (circa 1885-1900) possibly held Frank Hammond (born 1890?) and a Stella Hammock (born 1886). Frank Hammond shifted to St. Joseph's Orphanage in St. Louis in 1900..

BM ISO SON 4/16/1967- Mo Baptist Children's Home

plharvey — 30 Jan 2005 11:53:23 GMT

Birth Name Harvey Boyd - I was 19 - He was born in the Florence Crittendon Home at 43rd and Wornall in KCMO and given up through the Jackson County Missouri courts. The adoption was handled by the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. His hair was reddish. I have brown hair and green eyes. Both of my other sons inherited my green eyes. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister and his father said he had some Indian heritage.

Thomas Brumm

sara — 16 Jan 2005 3:03:36 GMT

My grandfather and sibling were raised in an orphanage that my mom tells me lost it's records due to a fire. She believes it was in S Joe but could of been in St Louis mo. I am looking for some info on my Grandfather Thomas Brumm. family rumor is he was the oldest and was on the outs with his siblings. I do know that he died in 1925 in ozark, and that he was of course married to my grandmother amanda. would appreciate anyones help or suggestions on where to go next. thanks

MO Orphanages

caneyrivercoe — 16 Jan 2005 3:01:13 GMT

I an interested in obtaining information about any orphanage, or home for unwed mothers, that would have been located in the south-central part of Missouri, around the mid - to late 1940's or the early 1950's, before 1953. I am trying to locate two siblings, born before I was. Any help will be appreciated. Email at, caneyrivercoe@aol.com Thanks

ISO George Monday in Holt Co. MO

cararae — 20 Oct 2003 1:51:36 GMT

can you tell me the orphanages in holt county missouri (called the county farm ) in forest city missouri around the 1880's looking for ggfather 1883 george monday adopted by perry brown name changed to george franklin brown

ISO Loraine Burrichter

Jim McGovern — 30 Dec 2003 12:22:12 GMT

My mother, Loraine Burrichter was in several (or perhaps only one) orphanages in the early 1900s (about 1915-1920) in the St. Louis, Mo. area. A few years before she died (in 1999) in the advanced stages of Alzheimers disease, she occasionally made reference to "Bonnytown" or perhaps "Bonnietown". My thinking is that this was a possible reference to a orphanage in the the St.Louis area maybe by the name of St. Bonaventure. Does any of this ring a ball with anyone?

Her brothers were Tom, Charles and Irwin Burrichter at the same orphanage. Her father m and married a widow, Sarah Palku who had a daughter, Anna in the same orphanage.

Jim McGovern

Orphanage Records of John Edward Wright, b.1915 MO

NJHeart2Heart — 26 Aug 2004 11:28:51 GMT

Hi there.

I am trying to find out about the origins of my grandfather, John Edward WRIGHT, who was an orphan. I have very little information to go by, except that he left the orphanage when he was young, and that the orphanage burned down along with the family records.

How would I go about looking for an orphanage that burned down, sometime after 1915 (his supposed birth year).

Though he made up his information when he applied for social security, he did say he was from St. Louis, Missouri. I suspect he either came from that area, or at least spent significant time there.

Dawn Del Guercio nee Murphy
New Jersey

Methodist Children's Home - St. Louis, Missouri

Darrell Martin — 20 Dec 2004 10:54:32 GMT

Looking for information on the Methodist Children's Home that used to be on Maryland Ave. in St. Louis, Missouri.

My grandmother and her sister were orphans at this home.
They attended the Eugene Fields School.
Does anyone have any records or info about this home?

Methodist Orphanage in St. Louis

AMoll0087 — 21 Dec 2004 3:27:26 GMT

Seeking the name and address of a Methodist Orphanage that was in St. Louis Missouri in the 1920's. Can anyone Help?

Methodist Orphanage - St. Louis - 1920's

CRanft6050 — 29 Sep 2001 5:45:00 GMT

Have your received the info you requested, as yet? I live in the St. Louis area. I don't have it at my fingertips but can locate the name and old address through library records. If you still need this info, advise by return e-mail.
Charlene Ranft

Madeline & Maude Norris-Jefferson City MO

mck42 — 26 Oct 2004 10:12:40 GMT

Looking for Madeline & Maude Norris who may have been in an orphans home in Jefferson City, Mo. between 1920 & 1929. Madeline married William Koestner in cole co. mo. & Maude married Edwin Fischer same county. Both marriages ended in divorce. Both girls were born in Clay co. Mo. Any help would be appreciated.

Home For Little Wanders-St. Joe, Buchanan Co., MO

Linda Morris — 26 Aug 2004 11:29:18 GMT

My mother lived from 1925 to 1933 or 34 in this orphanage in St. Joseph, Missouri. I would like very much to know where I can find records on them. I believe it was opened in the late 1800's as I once talked to a woman whose father was left there too. Missouri seems to be very difficult to get any information out of. Thank you for your help and if anyone knows anything about the place, I would like to hear about it too.

Linda Morris

ISO James T. & John F. Briley

carolmckinney193 — 22 Nov 2004 7:24:16 GMT

I am trying to find out if there was a orphanage in Ironton, MO during 1860-1870. I think my gggrandfather and his brother could have been placed there for awhile around 1865-1867. Their names are James T. and John F. Briley. Any help appreciated. Carol Mckinney

ISO Grandmother

LorettaProffer46 — 16 Dec 2003 2:25:03 GMT

I HAVE YET TO FINED THE HOME THAT MY GRANDMOTHER & SISTER WERE PUT IN IT (I'VE BEEN TOLD ) WAS IN ST LOUIS, MO . THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN BETWEEN 1920 & 1900S

Mother Bainner/Bainnered-MO ca 1928

dimples88 — 26 Aug 2004 4:54:21 GMT

hi iam looking for a orphanage in missouri i dont know it's name my grandma and her 4 sisters were sent there in about 1928 one of the girls died at the orphanage and was burried on the grounds my grandma was very young but remembers a women they called Mother Bainner or Bainnered any help would be greatly appricated Thanks Eileen

ISO German ST. Vincents Orphan Home

jackfeld — 26 Sep 2003 12:29:53 GMT

I'm looking for GERMAN ST. VINCENTS ORPHAN HOME
Once an orphanage is closed, wouldn't there be a place who keeps the records?

ISO Ida Alice Lewis

rjboykin64 — 19 Jul 2003 2:31:34 GMT

I am looking for information on a Ferguson family that adopted my great-grandmother, Ida Alice Lewis, and her brother, James Stephen Lewis, sometime after the Civil War.

The kids were taken from the Grayson County, TX, area to an orphanage in St. Louis where the adoption is said to have taken place.

Ida was born about 1862, her brother, about 1850. The kids might have been part Indian.They may or may not have gone by the name Ferguson, but by their early 20s, at least, they were using the Lewis name and living in the Pulaski County, MO, area. The Fergusons might have lived in that area, too.

Does anyone have any information to share?

Jayne

St. Mary's Asylum, 1915, St. Louis, MO--Orphanage residents

kathy3643 — 6 Dec 2003 12:02:35 GMT

I have a list of names mentioned in the file for St. Mary's Asylum in 1915 in St. Louis, MO. There were 244 children living there in 1915. Their surnames follow:

Akin
Barbour
Bello
Beyer
Brennan
Brett
Bugarin
Clucas
Collier
Conklin
Constanza
Costello
Couch
Dalton
Dean
DeRousse
Donlon
Eckels
Elias
Farrell
Florin
Foster
Fowler
George
Green
Hanley
Hart
Harvey
Hermann
Hess
Iler
Kain
Kamerer
Kelly
Kopf
Krause
Laramie
Laurent
Levine
Licavoli
Logan
Lutz
Mahon
McDermott
McGuire
Meyer
Meyers
Moss
Mulroy
Nash
Nenninger
Obremski
O'Connor
O'Toole
Patterson
Phelan
Pizza
Posey
Reck
Ribbe
Richards
Rick
Roesch
Scharfenberger
Scott
Seifert
St. Clair
Steinkamp
Sullivan
Sweeney
Thomure
Wade
Walsh
Weber
Welch
Wieland
Williams
Young
Zell

I have listed the above names on Ancestry.com message boards for their surnames. The following names did not have message boards:

Janeki or Jancki
Steinchamp
Skurat
Tuttino
Woehrman
Terrantelli
Yocks
Lamuca
Sheeran
Moganman
Verkoelen
Dzedrzbicka
Guilini
Zipsen
Heig

You may be able to obtain records on these children by contacting:

Catholic Services for Children & Youth
#20 Archbishop May Drive, Suite 2200
St. Louis, MO 63119
Ph: 314-792-7400

I hope this list will help others looking for children who were orphans or half orphans.

Orphanage, Carthage Mo. 1947-50

conniestevens91 — 8 Dec 2003 5:44:57 GMT

Born at Mccume Brookes Hospital, Carthage Mo. DOB?
6-18-49, adopted from Orphanage in Carthage Mo? 1949?
Looking for Relatives, Family

Convent of Mercy-Webster/ 1950-1954

fran vaughn — 14 Feb 2003 6:19:50 GMT

I am looking for anyone that was in the girls home between 1950-1954. My maiden name was Frances Gill and I attended 7th grade through 9th while living there. Fran
franmv@ktis.net

questions on St. Vincent Home in St. Louis Missouri 1965-1970

kim — 16 Dec 2001 1:26:58 GMT

I am trying to find out how I can get the records of the children that were at the St. Vincent Orphanage in missouri between 1965-1970. Can anyone help me? Also does anyone know a list of all the orphanages that were running in the 60"s in St. Louis? Thanks

PERRY family in Orphanage, Webb City?, Jasper, MO

RosannaUrbanParra — 13 Apr 2003 6:38:15 GMT

I am looking for my great aunts and uncles located in an orphanage I believe near Webb City around 1911 or 1912. there were 6 children all together, but only my grandfather was allowed to stay with his mom, Maud Elenor HAIR PERRY. The children that were taken away were Helen, Grace, Hazel Maud; born around 1908 in Webb City, Irene, and Donovan Carlton; born 1898 in Springfield, IL. Any information would be appreciated. Their father's name was James Ramson Perry, native of NY , and their mother was born 1881 in Springfield, IL.
Thanks again.

Catherine "Deom", 35, b. IRE-1880 MO census - adoption home

Billie Teague — 13 Jan 2003 1:01:49 GMT

Note: I know nothing else about these children, or about their surname families.

1880 St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. -
Census place: "Home of the Friendless", St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO.:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

Mary WINANS Self W Female W 40 NY Matron NY NY
Belle WINANS Dau S Female W 14 OH Assistant In House KY NY
Bertha WINANS Dau S Female W 13 IL At School KY NY
Lula WINANS Dau S Female W 11 IL At School KY NY
----------------------------
-Jennie PATTERSEN Other S Female W 21 IN Servant PA OH
Patient MO MO
-Amanda FRENCH Other M Female W 18 MO Servant MO MO
-Sarah WHILELY Other W Female W 30 MO Servant MO MO
-Catherine DEOM Other W Female W 35 IRE Patient IRE IRE
-Ida MORGAN Other S Female W 2 WY TER. Patient MI WI
-Charley BROWN Other S Male W 4 MO Patient MO MO
-Amey DUNCAN Other S Female W 8 MO Patient MO MO
-Annie STREET Other S Female W 5 MO Patient MO MO
-George STREET Other S Male W 3 MO Patient MO MO
-Walt BURLINGTON Other S Male W 2 KS Patient MO KS
-Willie STANFIELD Other S Male W 12 OH Patient OH OH
-Nannie HELEN Other S Female W 11 MO Patient PA OH
-Walter PATTERSON Other S Male W 2 MO
-Lilley LANGLEY Other S Female W 9 MO Patient MO MO
-Dora LANGLEY Other S Female W 7 MO Patient MO MO
-George LANGLEY Other S Male W 5 MO Patient MO MO
-Minnie LANGLEY Other S Female W 11 MO At School MO MO
-(My Note: No name shown on this newborn):
Other S Male W 1M MO MO OH

Orphanages in St. Louis in 1900

Eric — 29 Sep 2001 5:18:39 GMT

I am trying to find a list of orphanages in St. Louis in 1900. My great-grandmother was placed in an orphanage from about 1899-1910. Thanks.

Chillicothe, Missouri

Hattie — 5 Aug 2001 7:51:20 GMT

Was an orphanage in Chillicothe,or a system to care for small children with no father? Thanks Hattie

Thomas Spofford Orphanage-Kansas City, MO

frost7481 — 19 Sep 2001 11:16:54 GMT

Seeking info on this orphanage in early to late 1930's.

Lutheran Home in Independence, MO

Bruce Witthoff — 3 Mar 2002 5:58:18 GMT

I am looking for info on the orphanage/elder home run by the Lutheran Church in Independence MO. It apparently closed in the early 1900s and the site is now occupied by a OddFellows lodge. I can't find any trace of it, but my great grandparents were said to ahve died there and the children lived there until their early teens.

list of orphanages

jwaight55 — 5 Jun 2002 1:07:38 GMT

does any one know of a source where i can find the names and locations of orphanages in Miissouri between 1905 - 1920

Girl Born May 1944 at the Willows (help)

jzbickford — 2 Apr 2002 4:17:28 GMT

I need info on the willows records . I have found out that not all the records were burned in the back yard only the very early records pre 1920's. I was born to a divorced white 21 year old stenographer. She was Christian Scientist and so were my adopted parents (who have been deceased now for 30 years or so). My birth name was Shirley Stevens/Stephens and I am not sure who named me that, my bmom or the nurses. My adopted name is Candace jane Searle. If you or someone you know were at the willows in 1944 they may have known my bmom or have some info. Or if you worked there at the time I was born may be you could help ? Please? Thanks for your time. Candace Brady
jzbickford@psouth.net

Are there any orphanages near Saint Louis, MO?

Ed — 3 Aug 2002 2:31:10 GMT

Hi,

Just wanting to know if there was one close because I want to help them.

orphanges in Kansas that have burned down

jammon_1 — 23 Apr 2002 12:52:11 GMT

Is there a record of all the orphanged in kansas in the 1880`s like 1889-90 etc aand would there be arecord of one burning after 1890`s or 1900`s somewhere in Kansas jammon@carolnet.com

Central MO Orphanage-Late 1800s/Early 1900s

DougSutton27 — 31 Aug 2004 4:36:20 GMT

Trying to confirm the existance of an orphanage possibly somewhere in the Fayette, MO (Howard County) area during the late 1800s to early 1900s. If it existed, the presumption is that it would have been Methodist administered, but that is little more than a grasp into air.

Any Orphanges near Carroll County AR?

Sandi — 5 Jan 2002 12:04:21 GMT

I'm looking for an orphange that may of taken my family members from Jackson County, but they ended up in Carroll Co, AR when they were married.

Older Siblings

caneyrivercoe — 10 Jan 2002 8:56:01 GMT

I am looking for two siblings who were born before I was, in the early fifties, maybe late forty's. I do not know where they were when I was born, all I know is what my birth certificate says. My mother was only 19 when she had me in 1953. So, I figure they were either orphaned or adopted out. If you need my info, e-mail me at caneyrivercoe@aol.com

1850 to 1860 Orphanages

WTodd6463 — 16 Apr 2002 2:21:52 GMT

Does anyone know the names of orphan homes in Mo. in the time frame of 1850 to 1870?

Willows Maternity Hospital in K. C. Mo.

Faye — 16 Apr 2000 12:40:56 GMT

I can't believe I spelled maternity wrong in my first message.The Willows Home was owned by a Mrs E. P. Haworth.When she died so did all the records.I think the records are in a holding place and I'm sure the state of Mo.knows where.If anyone knows anything about these records let me know.
Thanks Faye

Willows Home, Kansas City, Mo

stevemcgarry165 — 31 Dec 2005 7:20:16 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather who was adopted from the Willows Unwed Mothers Home in Kansas City, Mo in 1910. His name before adoption was Granvil Van Horn.

Any Orphanages in AR/MO in 1870s?

Sandi — 5 Jan 2002 12:24:32 GMT

Looking for orphanages in either AR or MO around 1870.
I have family that was born in Jackson Co, MO that we don't know where the kids went after the mother died in 1870. The kids ended up in Carroll Co, AR where they married.....
Sandi

Nelly [Ellen] Brumley-Gasconade or Osage Co, MO

Jeannine Burks — 2 Sep 2004 9:49:16 GMT

I'm looking for Nelly (Ellen)Brumley & 1 sis' who may have been placed in an orphanage after their par's died in a plegue in the above areas of Mo, sometime in early 1850s. Par's names were Steven & Jamima (Miller)Brumley. No idea of the name of Orphanage. Any info PLEASE!!!

German Protestant Orphanage in Mo. opened in 1858

Gloria — 27 Sep 2001 4:41:56 GMT

If your looking for an orphanage in Mo. This one was opened in 1858 and is still open.

It was called The German Protestant Orphanage now it's called Evangelical Children's Home,
8240 St. Charles Rock Road,
St. Louis, MO.
(314) 427-3755
website: www.newbeginnings-ech.org

The only thing the records are all in German!
They are very friendly to talk to and very helpful.

I hope this will help you!
Gloria

orphanage late 1800's early 1900's

sara — 29 Sep 2001 5:27:15 GMT

does any one know of an orphanage that was either in St Joe or someplace else in Mo that might have been around in the late 1890's to early 1900's. my grandgater and his siblings were raised in one. my mom believes it was St Joe. but she is not sure.

Looking for info on an orphanage

GTroegner — 8 Sep 2001 8:36:42 GMT

My Grandfather was put in the German Evangelical Orphanage in 1889. His parents died. I would like to find out the phone number or address to the Orphanage to try to get more info on him. I don't know what county it's in. Only it's in MO. If you can help me just email me at: demiamore_99@yahoo.com
Thank you for your help!
Gloira

German Protestant Orphans Home, St Louis, MO

NGreenjeans — 26 Feb 2002 2:24:39 GMT

My grandfather, William Joseph Green, was born in 1859 possibly is St. Louis. He was raised in a German Protestant Orphans Home from the age of 7 or 8. The home was located on Natural Bridge Ave. in St. Louis. I am interested in learning more about my grandfather's family and why he was put in a orphans home. How do I find records for a home that no longe exists?

Eads/Eade/Eades children - orphans in 1870s - MO

Annadella Paschal — 13 Aug 2001 6:04:39 GMT

Would any of you have in your family/research records any Eads/Eade/Eades child(ren), especially a Martha Alice Eads, b. 5 Jan. 1868, who attended boarding school or was in an orphanage in MO? I'm also looking for any siblings she may have had. She mentioned a brother/cousin whom she called Mitchel, but we don't know if he was in the school with her. She is my gr-grandmother who went to work as a housekeeper for Azariah Thomas Paschall in Benton Co., AR, soon after she got out of the boarding school/orphanage. She apparently didn't have parents and she said she looked for family, but couldn't find them (she was a teenager - 13-16 - when released from the school). Surely, if it was a boarding school that would be receiving payments from her family, it would notify the family that they were releasing her. It also has been suggested that possibly she was released because of non-payment of her tuition. According to what little she was remembered saying about this, she was in a frantic state not knowing where to go or how to get by. Thankfully, one lady assisted her, and gave her room and board. We think she may have been an orphan, but we don't know for sure. We don't know what boarding school/orphanage it was and haven't been able to find any lists of MO boarding schools/orphanages operating in that time frame and don't know how to find their records, if we do find that list since probably most or all of them no longer exist.

Azariah Thomas Paschall was a widower as of 1881, and a single parent to an infant, and he married our Martha Alice Eads on 30 May 1886, in Benton Co., AR (we have a copy of their marriage license). But the mrg. lic. didn't give any info. on her parents or where she was born.

Help would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail me at: littleowlalp@yahoo.com .

Thank you - Annadella Paschal (my maiden name which I kept)

Ead/e/s children in MO orphanage in 1870's?

Annadella Paschal — 13 Aug 2001 5:53:04 GMT

OK, MO, KS orphanage 1934 to 42

grace_p — 6 Jul 2005 4:20:22 GMT

Need to find an orphanage where my twin sisters where at dueing 1934 to around 1940 when they where adopted from an orphange. Does anyone have a listing of those in those three states. Thank you Grace

ORPHANS

LorettaProffer46 — 29 Sep 2001 4:48:35 GMT

ERIC
IF YOU FINED THE HOME IN ST. LOUIS
EMAIL ME I ALSO HAVE A GRANDMOTHER & AUNT WHO WERE THERE
LORI12@LDD.NET

Frank Gaines 1893: Steele,MO Orphanage

IrvGaines34 — 12 Nov 2001 3:30:54 GMT

Frank Gaines, born Feb 1893 (Illinois?) may have been an orphan at the Orphanage in Steele, MO. Looking for any possible connections. He married Norma Viola Kruse, June 1923 in Stoddard County, MO. He said that he was raised by a family "GAINES", and took their last name. Please contact by email at: irvby2@aol.com
Thanks, Irvin L. Gaines

German Protestant Orphans Home/St Louis

roeroe5518 — 29 Sep 2001 5:34:06 GMT

Trying to find documentation of my gmother being in this orphans home in about 1887 to 1890. Anyone have info on how to go about this? Believe it was located on St. Charles Rock Road. Thanks Kay

trying to find an aunt

patpandya — 8 Jul 2001 2:11:40 GMT

My grand parents, John and Louisa Headrick nee Sadler/Saddler were div. possible in 1920-1921. My father and his sisters were put in an orphanage in Mo. My father name was Ralph E. Headrick and his sisters were Mary born in 1913 and Alice. Alice was adpoted in Perry Co. Mo. I am looking for Mary E. Headrick, she might for been adpoted out. Thank you Pat

Looking for an orphanage in Mo.

patpandya — 29 Sep 2001 5:17:28 GMT

My aunt was in an orphanage in Scott Co. Mo. One sister was adpoted out thru the courts. My father was taken out to live with his father and step-mother. The thrid, Mary E. Headrick, I can't locate. I would like a list of orphanage in Scott Co. around 1920. Thank you Pat

Birth Family - Kitchen

LConrad8756 — 29 Sep 2001 5:21:29 GMT

My brother and I were adopted in 1951 in Kansas City, MO. Does anyone know how many Protestant or Presbyterian Orphan homes there were in the late 1940's and especially the early 1950's? What were the names of the homes. I have been searching for a long time to find me and my brother's birth family.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Please e-mail me at lconrad@kc.rr.com

Linda Conrad
Linda Edna Kitchen (Birth Name)

07-26-66 M adoptee Columbia MO Univ Hosp Adoptee ISO any birth relative. Born John Jennings in University Hospital Columbia MO 07-26-66

John Jennings — 29 Sep 2001 5:25:37 GMT

07-26-66 M adoptee Columbia MO Univ Hosp Adoptee ISO any birth relative. Born
John Jennings in University Hospital
Columbia MO 07-26-66

German Protestant Orphans Home/St. Louis Mo

roeroe5518 — 24 Jun 2001 5:44:09 GMT

Seeking info on my gmother in this home with her siblings from abt. 1897 to 1890. Believe it was located on St. Charles Rock Road in St. Louis. Can anyone help me? Thanks. Kay

HOME FOR LITTLE WANDERERS ST. JOSEPHS MO.

susan bianchini — 16 Jul 2000 1:39:22 GMT

DONNA, I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ANY INFO FROM THE HOME. I HAVE HAD MANY DEAD ENDS AND DON,T WANT TO GIVE UP THE SEARCH. THANKS.

Home for Little Wanderers, St. Joseph MO

Donna Feighert — 11 Jul 2000 10:14:03 GMT

Are you sure you want Mass? If MO is a possibility, my husband's granddad was there in late 1800's/early 1900's. I can't help you with info from later period, but have heard from someone whose mother was there in the '30s. If MO is a possibility, let me know and I will pass on what I have......

adopted from Willows Hospital KC,MO.8/14/1936

faye — 16 Apr 2000 5:27:19 GMT

I would love to know if any records have been found from the Willows Hospital.If anyone out there knows please let me know.
budnfaye@juno.com Thanks Faye

Catholic Orphanage in St. Louis approx.1928-29

AMoll0087 — 22 Jun 2001 8:29:48 GMT

Looking for the name of a Catholic Orphanage in St. Louis area in 1928-1929.

Willows Maternity Hospital Kansas City, Mo

Doreen Drennan — 23 Feb 2000 2:26:44 GMT

Looking for a Ruth Mason who was 20 yr old in 1933. She was born in Illinois and lived on a farm with her family. She had a younger brother and sister at home in 1933. Her family had been farmers in Illinois for 20 years.