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02/06/1960 (posted 03/04) BIRTHMOM SEARCHING for MALE ADOPTEE born in Durham, NC. Birthmom named you Ricky Walker. You had red hair and blue eyes. pedney@triad.rr.com

02/07/1960 (posted 05/04) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching. I think that my birthdate is correct. I am told that I was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but that my birthmom MAY have been from North Carolina. My adoptive parents went from their home in New York to Florida to get me. The were told that birthmom was married, but NOT to my birthfather. She supposedly had several other children. Adoptive parents were told her name was "Mary" and that she may have owned a beauty salon. I do not know how much of this is true. The physician in Jacksonville, FL was named DR. PARVEY. For some unknown reason, my adoption was not finalized until 1965 and it occurred in SOUTH Carolina. My adoptive parents do not know why. Jodirowe2@aol.com

02//19/1960 (posted 03/07) FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birth mother. I am Caucasian. I believe I MY have been born in Charlotte , but think my birthmom was not actually from there. She was born in another state. Her first name was ELLEN and she was 22 yrs. old. She was 5'9" tall and weighed 138 lbs. She had been to nursing school and was working in the medical field. Her parents divorced when she was 12 yrs. old. I am told she did NOT stay in a maternity home but stayed on her own with a roommate. I was born at 7:55 pm and weighed 7 lbs 14 oz. gottalaff@aol.com

02/19/1960 (posted 08/07) BIRTH FAMILY Member SEARCHING for FEMALE ADOPTEE. She was born in Charlotte while her Mother was a resident at Florence Crittenton Maternity Home. Her Birthmom was actually in Foster Care herself, in Forsyth County when she got pregnant. She was 16 when the baby was born and had no choice about keeping the baby. She was forced to give the baby up, since she was still a Ward of the Courts. I am your sister and want to find you. Your birthmom was 5'3" tall and weighed approx. 130-140 lbs. She had thick dark brown hair and green eyes. miss_b36@yahoo.com

02/20/1960 (posted 1/03) THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THIS POSTING IS NO LONGER WORKING. It's possible there is a match, but cannot make contact with the person who posted this. Please send new email address or phone contact number to Fallingcradle@aol.com. FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents. I weighed 9 lbs. at birth. I was adopted thru an agency in Charlotte, NC. at age 3 months. Rinw413@aol.com

07/03/1960 (posted 07/2010) REUNITED IN 7 DAYS FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for HALF-SISTER; I am Caucasian. Was told my birthmom just recently passed away from Cancer and that I have a half-sister. I would love to have contact. My birthmom was 25 yrs old when I was born in Washington, DC; I was returned to NC and placed for adoption thru Children's Home Society in Greensboro. lph60@aol.com

07/14/1960 (posted 8/03) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents. I believe I was born in Charlotte, NC My birthmom was 39 years old and birthfather was 38 yrs. old at the time of my birth. She was high school graduate and he was college graduate. One of my biological grandfathers died at age 42 from heart attack. GKFree1@aol.com

07/20/1960 (posted 04/2010) MALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birth family. I believe I was born in Richmond, Virginia. I am Caucasian and weighed lbs 2 1/2 oz. I was born at 3:07 AM. My adoption was handled by Children's Home Society in Greensboro. My birthmom was 22 yrs old and had worked as a Practical Nurse. She was 5'5", 110 lbs, light brown hair and hazel eyes. randyhumble@bellsouth.net

09/15/1960 (posted 01/06) FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birthparents. I am caucasian. I do not know where I was born, but was given over to Iredell Co. DSS at birth. My time of birth was 1:36 PM. I weighed 8 lbs. and 1/2 oz. My birthmom was 23 yrs. old., 5'6", 140 lbs. She had fair skin, blue eyes and light brown hair. She completed 11th grade. My actual BIRTHFATHER is said to have been 29 yrs. old, 5'7" and 170 lbs., blue eyes, dark brown hair. He finished 8th grade. My Birthmom was married at time of my birth, but her husband was NOT my father. He is described as 35 yrs. old, 5'7", 170 lbs. My birthmom's husband was referred to as my "legal" father. I believe I had an older 1/2 sister who was child of my birthmom and her husband. hotpockets44@hotmail.com

09/17/60 (POSTED 01/06) FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING FOR BIRTHFAMILY. According to the Apapers, my Bparents were Ralph and Louise (Lawson) Hoover. I was given to my adoptive parents 5 days later. My adoption was finalized when the Bparents did not show up in court, 5/6/65, Adoption finalized in Greenville County, SC, by Judge Frank Epps. Guardian, I know I was born in High Point, Guilford County, NC. trydry@cox.net

11/01/1960 (posted 6/02) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents; I may have been born in Greensboro (not sure). I may have been called "GiGi". mafisher@twave.net

12/02/1960 FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents; born in Fayetteville, Cumberland Co.,NC at Cape Fear Valley Hospital; was named "Patti Lou" at birth. I was adopted at age 13 months. patriciais41@hotmail.com

12/29/1960 (posted 3/02) BIRTHPARENT searching for FEMALE born in Florida BUT PLACED FOR ADOPTION IN WILMINGTON, NC. She may not know she was born in Florida. She was taken from me at age 5 1/2 and placed in foster care with her brother, who was 6 1/2 at the time.. They were adopted around 1971 at ages 11 & 12. Baby's last name at birth was "PHILLIPS". ranchouse1@msn.com

01/17/1961 FOUND Searching for husband's brother who was born in NC. His birthname was RICKY RAY CREECH. He and my husband were taken to Hampton, Va and were taken by the Va. Dept. of Welfare in Hampton in 1962."Ricky" lived in 4 foster homes before being adopted. Is possible he left that area when he was adopted,as there is a mention in his records as "traveling well from an (unknown point) to (unknown point)" with adoptive parents.Hotty9686@cs.com

03/07/1961 (posted 04/2008) BIRTH FAMILY searching for TWINS born in Tennesse. They were placed for adoption in Gaston County, NC. Their birth names were JOHN DAVID EVERETT and JUDY DENISE EVERETTE, They have older siblings they may remember....JENE, DELORIS, ARRICA, TOM, JACKIE and DANNY. I believe that John's name is now JOHN DAVID MORGAN. Family really wants to find you! south2bell@yahoo.com

04/14/1961 (posted 07/2008) FOUND Aug. 2008 BIRTHMOM searching for MALE ADOPTEE. You were born in Durham at Duke Hospital. I was a resident at the Salvation Army Maternity Home in Durham, but was actually from Salisbury. You are Caucasian and weighed 9 lbs 1 oz. You were born at approx. 10:51 PM. I was 15 yrs. old when you were born, as was your birth father. Your adoption was handled by Children's Home Society. FORBMAMA@aol.com

06/15/1961 (posted 03/2010) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian and believe I may have been born in Charlotte. My adoptive parents told me that my birthmom was a resident at Florence Crittenton Maternity Home. I have no other info at this time. My adoptive parents lived in Winston-Salem. duckym@comcast.net

09/11/1961 (posted 01/2009) FOUND Jan. 2009 Birth Family member searching for male adoptee. He is Caucasian and was born in Washington, DC but adoption handled by Children's Home Society in North Carolina. Your birth name was Christopher and you weighed 7 lbs 2 oz. You wwere placed with adoptive family at age two months. Both of your birth parents were from North Carolina. yousureare@hotmail.com

10/03/1961 FEMALE adoptee searching for birthmom; Adopted thru Children's Home Society in Greensboro.My birthmom was 24 years old at my birth and was possibly a legal secretary. She had several half-siblings;Birthmom's father had high blood pressure and had a breakdown from exhaustion; he died at age 61 from heart trouble.Maternal grandmother was living at time of my birth at age 65 (would have been born about 1896).I had black hair when I was born; adoptive family lived in Kinston,NC; My birthfather was 25 years old at the time(born about 1938); he composed music and played "comercially".; may have had music published. All of his grandparents were deceased at that time.Scottfox@aol.com(Mary)

10/05/1961 (posted 4/03) MALE ADOPTEE searching. I may have been born in Cumberland County, but not sure. drno740@yahoo.com

10/14/1961(posted 12/07) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian and weighed 5 lbs 4 oz. Mybirthmom was 15 yrs. old and had completed 9th grade. Birthmom was petite, had brown curly hair. She had 2 brothers; one of them played clarinet. Birth father was supposedly 18 and also had 2 brothers. Adoption handled by Children's Home Society. jporter@tiaa-cref.org

11/03/1961 (posted 07/04) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth parents. I THINK I may have been born in Lincoln County and that my birthmom may have lived in Lincoln County. My birthmom was 27 and birthfather was 29. My Birthmom was separated from her husband when I was born. Even though her estranged husband was NOT my birthfather, he had to sign consent for adoption..but did not do so for approx. 2 years. My birthmom had 4 older children who were in the custody of their paternal grandmother. In 1961 their ages were 11, 8, 5, and 4 (the only girl). My birthmom had an 8th grade education and worked as a waitress. My birthfather is said to have been a HS grad with further education. He supposedly worked for the State of NC. My birthmom had a nervous breakdown shortly after my birth. My adoptive parents lived in Guilford County and went to Lincoln to pick me up. I had been in Foster care from 3 days of age until adopted at age 2 1/2. bethmax@yahoo.com

11/16/1961 (posted 7/03) FOUND BIRTHSISTER searching for brother placed for adoption. He was born in Greensboro at Moses Cone Hospital. Children's Home Society handled adoption. Birthmom kept him for several months before giving him up. I was also placed for adoption in 1964 in Winston-Salem, NC I HAVE FOUND MY BIRTHMOM who lives in Salisbury. She has told me brother I'm searching for and I have same father, whose name I now know. Birthmom was Sarah Ruth Sain at time of our births. She was 19 when she had me. Birthmom's father died 6 years before I was born from brain hemmorage and heart trouble. Birthmom only completed 9th grade; she had blue eyes, blonde hair, fair complexion and weighed 135 lbs. We are the only children she has ever had. themitchells52000@yahoo.com

12/15/1961 (posted 4/03) BIRTHMOM SEARCHING for FEMALE ADOPTEE. She was born in Hickory,NC (Catawba Co.) at Hickory Memorial Hospital. She was born at 1:54 PM. Caldwell County DSS handled adoption. I was told by the social worker, now retired, that she came looking for me in the early 1980s. I have been searching for 22 years. Mbcorrell@aol.com

12/29/1961 (posted 12/2009) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian. My adoption was handled by Hertford County DSS and final around March 1963. thomas_harrell@bellsouth.net

?/?/1962 or 1963 (posted 10/02) BIRTHFAMILY searching for MALE ADOPTEE born in late 1962 or early 1963 in Charlotte at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. My sister was the Birthmom. Her name was FRANCES JEANNE DUDLEY. She went by name"Jeanne" and stayed at Florence Crittenton Home in Charlotte while expecting. She has been deceased since 1969. The birthfather was from a prominent High Point family.(His name is known to the family.) He is also deceased. Adoptee has two half-sisters who want to meet him. boonbob@aol.com

01/16/1962 (posted 12/2009) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birthmom. I am Caucasian. I was actually BORN IN FLORIDA. I am told it was in Miami. Also told my BIRTHMOM WAS FROM NORTH CAROLINA and was 24 yrs old at the time. I was adopted by a family in New York. It was handled by an attorney by the name of BORRIS MARCUS. ejshooter@juno.com

01/24/1962 (posted 2/04) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am caucasian and was actually born in Washington, DC. My adoption was handled by Children's Home Society in Greensboro, NC. I am told that my birthmom was from Eastern NC. She was 5'7" and weighed about 100 lbs., had brown eyes, dark brown hair and light olive complexion. She had 2 younger brothers. One was in college at the time and other was in Military. She also had a sister who was attendin beauty school at the time. Birthmom was 23 yrs. old and birthfather said to be 24 yrs. old.Birthmom's family was described as "stable". I was born with two teeth which were removed at age 3 weeks. I was born at 10:44PM I weighed 6lbs 3 Oz. and was 20" long. kslusarick@juno.com

01/28/1962 (posted 05/04) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birth parents. I am caucasian and weighed approx. 5 lbs. 2 oz. at birth. My birthmom was 18 and worked part-time as a clerk. Both parents were Quakers. Birthmom was still in school; birthfather was in college. Both families were involved in the adoption decision. Birthfather was 6' 1" tall, 19 yrs. old, brown wavy hair. He had allergies and hay fever. Birthmom had younger siblings. Adoption handled by Children's Home Society in Greensboro. Adoptive parents from Raleigh. karenjohnson@nc.rr.com

02/09/1962 Birth sibling searching for MALE ADOPTEE born in Mocksville, Davie County,NC; Birthmom was 18 yrs. old. Attending physician was Dr. Long; It's possible baby was adopted by a nurse with last name "BECK". norman@intrstar.net

02/19/1962 MALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents; possibly born in Durham. Birthname may have been "FISHER" or "FISCHER." FAVSIS01@aol.com

03/11/1962 (posted 12/03) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents. I think I was born in Durham, NC. My birthmom may have stayed at Salvation Army Maternity Home. jlancaster@alltel.net

03/13/1962 (posted 08/05) WHITE MALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birth parents. Adoption was handled by Children's Home Society. My Birthmom was in her early 20's at time of birth and was 5'7", blonde hair & blue eyes. Nationality descent was Scots-Irish. She was a high school graduate. My birthfather was in late 20's, 6'3" and 200 lbs. He was high school graduate who attended college on athletic scholarship for 1 year. I was released for adoption on 8/7/62. tgartsurf@aol.com

05/25/1962 (posted 11/2008) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian. My birthmom was 19 yrs. old and single when I was born. She had slightly olive complexion and brown hair. My birthfather was blonde with blue eyes. My birthmom and birth father were both college students and had known each other in high school. Her father was in the Military. My adoption was handled by Children's Home Society. wph.5.25.62@gmail.com

08/05/1962 (posted 07/2008) FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birth family. I am Caucasian. I was told by Guilford Co. DSS that my birthmom was working in Durham as a waitress around the time I was born. Supposedly, my birth father was a painter and his father owned a painting business. My maternal grandfather had a farm in the western part of the state. I was told I had one older sibling at time of my birth and that sibling may have been living with grandparents. davenportp@edgecombe.edu

8/19/1962 (posted 04/2009) FEMALE ADOPTEEE searching for birthmom. She is Caucasian. I am told that I was born in CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA . I believe my birthmom may have been a resident at the Florence Crittenton Maternity Home in Charleston. However...my adoption was handled by MECKLENBURG CO. DSS in Charlotte. My birthmom was described as 5'2" and 110 lbs. She had auburn hair and brown eyes. She was from a divorced family and the only daughter. Her mother had remarried and had a son. I had a medical condition with my eye that I'm not sure my birthmom even knew about. jennytadlock@aol.com

09/25/1962 (posted 5/02) THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THIS POSTING IS NO LONGER WORKING. It's possible there is a match, but cannot make contact with the person who posted this. Please send new email address or phone contact number to Fallingcradle@aol.com. FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birthparents. I may have been born in Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co.,NC at 8:12 PM. I weighed 7 lbs 8 oz. and was 19 in. long. My birthmom was 20 yrs. old, 5' 4" tall and weighed 115 lbs.She was a high school grad, honor society, cheerleader, newspaper staff, brown hair, green eyes, fair complexion. She worked in retail department store and was a good seamstress, as she made her maternity clothes. Birthfather was 22, married with a daughter in 1961. He was 5'10", blue eyes, long dark hair and medium complexion. He was 11th grade high school dropout. At one time, they went to California together, but returned home and ended relationshop. Birthmom then went to maternity home until I was born. I was discharged from hospital on 10/2/62 and resided in Howard and Dora Hayes' foster home until adopted. Family Services handled the adoption. bossco01@yahoo.com

10/08/1962 (posted 01/06) BIRTHMOM SEARCHING for FEMALE ADOPTEE born in Fayetteville. I was 15 yrs. old and completed 9th grade. Birthfather also 15 yrs. old. She is caucasian. Her birth name was ELIZABETH LOUISE GLEN. MYSTICTRUEBLUE@HOTMAIL.COM

10/12/1962 (posted 3/02) BIRTHPARENT searching for FEMALE born in Wilmington,NC at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Baby's last name at birth was "PHILLIPS". ranchouse1@msn.com

11/06/1962 (posted 9/02) FOUND BIRTHPARENT searching for FEMALE ADOPTEE born at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. APPROXIMATE birth weight was 5 lbs 6-8 oz. and APPROX. time of birth was around 3:30PM. Adoption handled by Children's Services of NC. kerrie@gate.net

11/21/1962 (posted 4/03) MALE ADOPTEE searching for BIRTH FATHER.I found who my birthmom was and that she died in 1997, so never got to meet her. Her name was MARY LEE HAMILTON. She attended Lafayette High School in Kipling, Harnett Co.,NC. None of her family wants anything to do with me. I BELIEVE my Birthfather was 18 years old and from HARNETT COUNTY, NC. He had six siblings..3 brothers and 3 sisters. HIS father was a farmer. I had blonde hair and blue eyes as an infant. kq7772@yahoo.com

02/27/1963 (posted 2005) STEPBROTHER searching for step-sister whose birthname was TINA HARRIS from Buncombe County. My birthmom's maiden name was BARBARA JEAN BRACKETT. Tina's father was James D. Harris who was married to my birthmom at one time. My birthmom died when I was 9 years old (1968). My brother JACK and I and my two step-sisters went to foster care then Jack & I were placed for adoption, but not together. TINA had a sister named LISA LYNN HARRISS born Oct. 17,1966. I don't know whatever happened to Lisa and Tina. MY father and JACK'S father was HUGH ROBERTS. Ddanroberts@aol.com

04/16/1963 (posted 12/07) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am African-American and believe I may have been born near Goldsboro. I recall spending the first few years of my life in the household of a woman named "LUCY" and her husband, who drove a taxicab. He was abusive and had a problem with alcohol. I was called "SHIRLEY". There was a girl named "CHARLOTTE" about my age in the house and an older boy named "MICHAEL". I do not know if this was my birth family or if I was in a Foster Home. On the day I was taken to my adoptive home, "Lucy" and I rode on a bus for about three hours. My adoptive parents were in Caswell County NC. She told me the people we met there would be my new parents. nunnallyhairston@yahoo.com

09/01/1963 (posted 03/2009) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am told my birthmom was 15 yrs old and had completed 9th grade when I was born. Birthmom was 5' 2" tall and weighed 110 lbs, had brown eyes, light brown hair and medium complexion. My Birthmom was also an adoptee. I was told she left home because she didn't want to take piano lessons. My birthmom's adoptive father was a college grad and President of a company. My adoption was handled by Children's Home Society. gradeawitch@yahoo.com

09/02/1963 (posted 07/2008) FEMALE ADOPTEE SEARCHING for birth parents. I am Caucasian. My birthmom was 15 yrs old when I was born. She had reddish-brown hair, green eyes and medium complexion. I am told my birthfather was 25 and had blonde hair. My adoption was handled by Onslow County DSS. They told me I was "flown on an airplane"...which possibly means I was not born in North Carolina. mudo4life@yahoo.com

UNKNOWN date in 1964 / 65/ or 66 (posted 07/2008) SISTER SEARCHING for sibling thought to have been born in BEAUFORT Co. I THINK the child was a boy, but not sure. Birthmom's first name was "PATSY". Her husband had died prior to this child being born. He MAY have been born in Washington, NC. joycarrere@embarqmail.com

03/28/1964 (posted 05/2010) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian. My birthmom may have been about 24 yrs old and possibly from Caswell County, but not sure. I was adopted by my Foster Parents in Orange County. reneenich3@hotmail.com

04/16/1964 (updated 06/2008) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birthmom. I was born in Charlotte. I weighed 7 lbs 5 oz. My adoption was handled by Mecklenburg DSS. My birthmom was a high school graduate who had done "hospital work" since then. She was 19 yrs old. She was said to be 5' 2", curly blonde hair and blue eyes. She was from a large family. I am told I had a "high forehead" , blue eyes and hair had a "reddish tint" when I was born. The agency was told my birthfather was a high school grad who at that time worked for a construction company. He was also said to be from a large family; He was described as 5' 4", dark brown hair and blue eyes. I was adopted by a family in Caldwell County. starr.bowers@yahoo.com

12/17/1964 (posted 12/07) BROTHER searching FOR FEMALE ADOPTEE. You are my sister and you were born in Asheville, NC. I was born in 1953 and placed for adoption. Years later I found out that my adoptive Mother was actually my birth Aunt. I think your adoption was handled privately. Your Mother was Irene Cutshaw and father was Joshua Hipps. dmaccale@hughes.net

UNKNOWN date in 1964 / 65/ or 66 (posted 07/2008) SISTER SEARCHING for sibling thought to have been born in BEAUFORT Co. I THINK the child was a boy, but not sure. Birthmom's first name was "PATSY". Her husband had died prior to this child being born. He MAY have been born in Washington, NC. joycarrere@embarqmail.com

01/06/1965 (posted 06/2008) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family, particularly my AUNT. I am Caucasian. I believe my name at birth may have included STUART ANN..plus an unknown last name. My birthmom was in a maternity home from Sept. 1964 till Jan. 6,1965. I believe her name may have been KATHLEEN, jnewfamily07@yahoo.com

04/03/1965 (posted 01/2010) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian. All I know is that my birthmom may have been a nurse and it's possible I ws orn in Virginia. I was adopted by couple in Kannapolis, Cabarrus Co.,NC.. kdb@acsalaska.net

04/09/1965 (posted 06/2008) FEMALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian. My adoption was handled by Children's Home Society. I weighed 5 lbs 5 oz.; birthmom was pretty young; birth father in Military (I think Air Force); birthmom may have had a sister who was a nurse. andrea@gibsonpages.com

09/14/1965 (posted 12/2009) MALE ADOPTEE searching for birth family. I am Caucasian and believe I MAY have been born near Goldsboro, NC. My adoption was handled thru Wayne County DSS. I am told my birthmom was 17. I am 6'2", have dark hair and green eyes. stephanie.cox@dom.com

11/02/1965 (posted 02/08) FOUND BIRTHMOM SEARCHING for MALE ADOPTEE. He is Caucasian and was born in Fayetteville. His adoptive parents were Military (Army). The adoptive parents first names were JOHN and SUE. The last name was something like FOLTZ / FOUTS / FOUST. They may have originally been from Kentucky or Kansas. They had another adopted son named RANDY. My birth son's name may be RICKY KEVIN _____. The adoption was handled privately thru an attorney. djohnson46@earthlink.net