[grpgrl]

Hello All! I haven't been here in awhile, but I'm back on my search for my bparents. I am wondering if anyone out there has experience dealing with St Vincent's Home for Unwed Mothers in PA. My bmom spent a short time there in 1950. After that, she lived in an apt paid for by my amom until my birth 6-5-50 at St Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia. Are there any other gray-market babies on this list who would like to chat with me? My impression is that there should be many, many of us born at St Joseph's in that time period.
My obstetrician was Dr. John Lawler. I would love to find others with similar stories so that we could work together to track down information.
My story: briefly!
Bmom, Barbara, was 19, unmarried. Bfather not willing to marry.Bmom was Catholic from New Jersey, father may have been politically involved in New Jersey. She lived in St. Vincents' a short while. Mutual friend introduced her to my future Amom, Marie. Agreement made privately for Amom to pay for apt and medical expences with me being given to her immediately after release from hospital. Dr. Lawler facilitated Barbara entering hospital under name of Amom and signing BC as that person. (forged signature of amom).
No official adoption was done. BC remains original and false.
One person, my uncle, knows who my bmom is but won't tell me! Amom and Dad or now deceased.

Would appreciate any advice, information, input anyone is willing to share with me.

[Joan Farley]

I was adopted out in the Courts of Media, PA March 2, 1950 I was born as Joan Farley January 25,1946 in Philadelphia, PA location being 70 & Woodlawn Ave., Phila., PA Later learned it was St. Vincents Hospital that was there. The doctor who delivered me was Dr. Shaeffer. The priest who baptized me January 29,1946 was Father Sullivan. I am dearly seeking my long lost Farley Family. Please, if you have any clues do contact me. Thank you. joan-farley@excite.com
Joan Farley

[JoanFarley1946]

Hello there : ) I would love for you to share your birth story with my mother. She was the one born Jan.1946 at St.Vincent's hospital and would want to share her story as well. I'm trying desperately to find any information I can. We have made some lead way with contacting cousins etc. some refused to say a word while others have listened and have given us some information.
I actaully live in Philadelphia and last month I went down to 70th and Woodland Ave. ,The hospital was torn down but they have a decent looking homeless shelter placed in the very spot the hospital was. I took photographs since the scenery on the outside area was still the same. Photos of the trees,etc. then paid a visit to the catholic Church that had my mothers baptismal record. After St.Vincent's was torn down the record went to St.Clemments at 7104 Woodland. after St.Clemmens was torn down the records went to this other Parish around the corner. In the past my mother only got a copy with her adopted name on it but I gave the nun my mothers birth name and she gave me her original baptismal record. Although the record didn't have her parent's names on it,we've always suspected and it has been confirmed that her father asked his sister to adopt my mom. But it was never to be known. What I'm wondering is most likely the nuns baptized you before you left the hospital, if there was no adoption then what was the last name you were born with? What names do you have?
my mother lives in St.Louis,MO right now but please email her so she won't feel alone in this endevour... her email is : starlight_afar@myway.com and her name is Pauline

[stephhipple]

My name is Stephanie Hipple and I am searching for my birth mother Mary Elizabeth Hipple who went through St. Vincent's Home For Unwed Mothers in 1953. Do you know if the mothers had to be under the age of 21? The answer to this question can help me narrow down the age of my birth mother? Thank you. stephhipple@hotmail.com

[grammy6]

I am searching for niece born at st.vincent's april or may 1950.When my mother went to bring my sister and baby home nuns told her it's too late my sister turned 21 May 19 and they had her sign papers and took baby away.No one ever spoke about it but it has always been on my mind.I have had 2 girls contact me but without any info nothing can be certain.So i just pray something may turn up. luck to you

[donnamattei]

st vincents not cooperative. actually paid them $50 to get info, which they refused. Born thru St Vincents april 24, 1952, birth certificate said Teresa Marie Wood. I've hit a dead end all these years. Sounds like you have been struggling too.

[grammy6]

actually heard from gentleman who knew my sister he was born around same time but was not adopted.My sister made friends with his mother and lived with them when he was about 6.He was too young to remember anything else.His mom as passed away as did my sister,but i still want to find my niece.