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Searching for any Birth Family

I have more information than most people start with, but none the less am at a stand still with Iowa Laws. Please read the following information and see if you possibly knows somebody that knows sombody. I was born September 6, 1967 at Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Coun… Continue

Added by Christine Ann Sindt on July 24, 2009 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Searching For Family

My name is Pat Schirmang. I was born at the University of Iowa hospital on October 16 1951. According to the county records in Iowa City, my birth parents were Harold & Helen Wield, and they listed their home address as Daytona Beach Florida. The doctor that arranged my private adoption was Dr Cal Stark, Cedar Rapids Ia. The doctor told my adoptive parents that the birth parents felt they could not afford another child. Apparently I have 5 siblings. My birth name was Terry Lynn Wield. My ado… Continue

Added by Patricia Catherine Schirmang on May 22, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments

I am looking for my birth mother

I am searching for my birth mother and family. I am male and was born in Dubuque, IA on Feb 17, 1964, at 10:17 am. My birth took place at Finley Hospital and I was delivered by Dr Jon(?)Graves. My adoptive parents were Bertha and Norbert Stuer (both deceased) who resided in Clinton, IA. The only thing my adoptive mother could tell me about my birth mother was that she was a "horse woman", which leads me to believe she may have been an equestrian rider during the 1960's. I would like to get to kn… Continue

Added by Michael Stuer on May 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Made Progress searching birth records in Johnson County Recorder's office!!!!!!!!! I know my birth name!

My daughter and I went to the recorder's office in Johnson County to look up the birth records on my birthday. In JC, the "seal" that is placed over a baby's record is a sticker. We did not remove and stickers, but you could tell that people had done so. My record had been pulled up and pasted back down previous to our visit. My birth name was baby girl Rhodenbaugh. My mother's maiden name is Josephine Frances Neuburn age 37, I also found the birth record of one brother who is five years older… Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on April 24, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Searching for members of my birth family

I was born Barbara Sue Shank, on 04/13/1946, at State University Hospital, Iowa City. I have never made an effort to contact any member of my birth family. I have always considered myself to be very lucky. I grew up in a terrific home with wonderful parents and lots of extended family, and have always been grateful to my birth mother for making the choice to place me where she knew life would be better for me. I have recently been curious to know if she's still living and if I have any siblings.… Continue

Added by Martha Thompson Grant on March 17, 2009 at 2:01pm — 1 Comment

I have 'minimally' been searching, as I cannot afford to have someone else find family. I would like…

I have 'minimally' been searching, as I cannot afford to have someone else find family. I would like to know about family, especially what to expect medically. I know records are sealed except as needed for 'life/death' situations, and I think that is kind of unfair. I think people should have to the right to know their roots. My adoptive parents have told me different stories as to why I was adopted, and it is confusing. Although, being adopted, I can 'fantasize' about where I come from--lol. I… Continue

Added by Sue Heuer on March 1, 2009 at 8:21am — No Comments

Searching for birthmother

I was born at Mary Lamb Hospital in Clinton, IA on April 10, 1971. I have papers that state I was baby girl Steffey before I was adopted. It also says that my birthmother's name was Diana L Steffey. I don't have any other information on her or have had information that might lead me to her. Hope to figure out more about private adoptions and how to obtain information. Thanks,Alicia amremaley@yahoo.com Continue

Added by Alicia Remaley on December 2, 2008 at 8:39pm — 2 Comments

looking to find my 2 adopted children

my two children were 4 and 2 yrs of age at the time of the adoption their birth names were Matthew Joshua Doyle and Jessica Marie Doyle Matthew's date of birth was 12-24-1986 st lukes hospital cedar rapids iowa Jessica's date of birth was 4-23-1988 also born at st lukes hospital in cedar rapids I heard they were adopted together in the des moines iowa area and also was told the adopted family was under investigation for child abuse now I do not know if this is true or not but I really need to fi… Continue

Added by colleen ann abben on October 29, 2008 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Four adoption-related Facebook groups

Looks like Facebook is a good place to be networking. Groups are popping up. I encourage you to not only join the groups, but become active members by sharing resources, links, ideas, and support. Adoptees Rights: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5191163326 Adoptees Unite: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6222207113&ref=ts Adoptees Registration: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2306573942 And our Iowa Adoptees Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12145629963&re… Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 25, 2008 at 11:25pm — No Comments

No reviews tonight

I haven't taken the time to review any registries tonight. But I wanted to check in to our small but mighty group... please share your story if you wish, and feel free to discuss what issues you've run up against. This is a support system. Thanks for joining! Your sister in search, Sara Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 22, 2008 at 11:12pm — No Comments

G'S Adoption Registry

Another place to search. Pretty good info, but another registry that's hard to search. I don't have a lot of time to review it tonight, but check it out for yourself. I registered my info and searched the message boards. http://www.gsadoptionregistry.com/ Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 21, 2008 at 6:45pm — 1 Comment

Another Adoptees Register that is hard to navigate and search

I am Sooo tired of the pathetic search engines/databases that have been created (with good intentions, of course) to assist adoptees and their birth families in search of each other. Here's another to add to the list: http://www.adopteeconnect.com/index.htm I was, once again, very excited to find abother registry... but once again, my hopes were dashed at it's ability to search the data. Without a surname, you're pretty sunk from the start. Anyone who was born through a closed adoption without… Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 20, 2008 at 9:02pm — No Comments

New TV show on WE

THE LOCATOR is a new program to unite birth families. The website has valuable options: http://www.wetv.com/blogs/the-locator/2008/09/my-big-announcement-for-those-in-search-of-a-loved-one.html Including the registry: http://troyslist.org/main.asp Every step is one step closer. Every one lost lead, is one lost lead closer to the right path. Sara Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 7, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Facebook, Twitter, Ning... Social Media and Searching

Share in all aspects of using social media to search for birth family members. I'm interested in any sites, blogs, or social resources for searching, especially in Iowa. Register here, search here, and share you sites, successes, etc. My Facebook site that is dedicated to Iowa Adoptees searching is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12145629963&ref=share Thanks for visiting, and best of luck in your search! Sara Continue

Added by Sara Sinnard on October 6, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments