Sarah Lackey

Are you certain of the spelling of both names. I can't find her anywhere on the 1920 or 1930 census.

Is Sarah's age at the time of birth known? Was she old enough to have been married, widowed or divorced? Have you searched city directories in the place of birth (over a few previous yrs) to try and see if she was listed, or listed as married, or to try and get a middle initial?

Thank you for your response. We have been on vacation. On the birth Certificate it states that she was 19 at the time of the birth. The certificate states that she was from Richmond Virginia. We have been told through the years that Joseph who was listed as the father possibly left before the birth. There was a birth prior to and the child was listed as not living. Story goes that Joseph could not take another death so he left. (?) My understanding is that it was a common law marriage. I live in Florida and thought that I could find ways to research on line. We have sent a request for unidentifying information in June of this year but haven't received anything back. I am trying to find form letters that have worked for other adoptee that I could send to some of the agencies. I do have information on the attorney that handled the adoption but I am not sure how to compose a letter. This is a very hard process but I really would like to know more about the medical history as there are family members that have diagnosed with a genetic problem. I want to find some free sites!!! Thank you for any information that you can give me!! Judy and Lucy (daughter)