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DOB: 5/22/1961, Male, Philadelphia, PA. Looking for BP/Siblings
I have always known that I was adopted. My parents shared the information with me at an early age. When I was 18 I had an opportunity to see, or glimpse, at the records in my parents lockbox.
Before I continue I want to clarify a few thoughts in my heart. I love my parents. They nurtured me and gave everything I needed to grow and become the person I am today. Through my life I had some random thoughts on finding my heritage, and wondering if I had other brothers or sisters. Never did I have thoughts of finding my birth parents and running away. I have been happy and content knowing that someone was wonderful enough and had enough love to give me life, and respected their decision of giving me away.
As I became older and had children on my own, I made sure my children knew that I was adopted. The projects they had to do in school regarding genealogy always sparked an interest in the desire to know my ancestry, on the other side.
But, the questions from my children still continue and the questions inside of me still linger.
What I know:
Date of birth: May 22, 1961
Born in Philadelphia, PA.
I was told it may have been a hospital in Northern Philly.
The birth name on the record: Daniel Lee Huber.
Mother was a 19 year old Italian.
I was taken home from the hospital by my parents and the adoption became final in December of 1961.
It may not seem like a lot of information to go on, but maybe someone will recognize the dates or names and have more to share. Someday I will have more, but for now this is what I have.
dstax
DOB: 5/22/1961, Male, Philadelphia, PA. Looking for BP/Siblings
I have always known that I was adopted. My parents shared the information with me at an early age. When I was 18 I had an opportunity to see, or glimpse, at the records in my parents lockbox.
Before I continue I want to clarify a few thoughts in my heart. I love my parents. They nurtured me and gave everything I needed to grow and become the person I am today. Through my life I had some random thoughts on finding my heritage, and wondering if I had other brothers or sisters. Never did I have thoughts of finding my birth parents and running away. I have been happy and content knowing that someone was wonderful enough and had enough love to give me life, and respected their decision of giving me away.
As I became older and had children on my own, I made sure my children knew that I was adopted. The projects they had to do in school regarding genealogy always sparked an interest in the desire to know my ancestry, on the other side.
But, the questions from my children still continue and the questions inside of me still linger.
What I know:
Date of birth: May 22, 1961
Born in Philadelphia, PA.
I was told it may have been a hospital in Northern Philly.
The birth name on the record: Daniel Lee Huber.
Mother was a 19 year old Italian.
I was taken home from the hospital by my parents and the adoption became final in December of 1961.
It may not seem like a lot of information to go on, but maybe someone will recognize the dates or names and have more to share. Someday I will have more, but for now this is what I have.
Can you get your full file from your adoptive parents, to see what other information is on there?
If this was a private adoption without agency involvement, it may have your first mother's full name. I was adopted in 1963 via a private adoption, and my papers had not only my mother's name, but her street address at the time.
Another option would be to work with an experienced Pennsylvania free search angel. Especially as you have your original name, they may be able to work wonders for you. I'd recommend the Pennsylvania Adoption Reunion Registry mailing list at Yahoo
[url=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/parr/]parr : PA Adoption Reunion Registry (PARR)[/url]
Finally, you could always work with Joy O'Neill of Philadelphia Orphans Court, however there is a fee involved in this. Before you give any money to the state of Pennsylvania, definitely see if you can find for free.
Good luck
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