[adopteewes]

I found out I was adopted when i was 38 yrs old. that was in 1998, the night my father passed away. My cousin told me I was still loved even though I was adopted.(what a shock)I am a male born 8-18-1959

Since 1998 I have been searching what I have found is My birthfather was Gerald baldridge from Ok who was in the air force in Sacramento in 1959. Gerald passed away in 1978 but I have been in contact with his birth sister. I am 100% sure gerald was my bitrthfather.

I am looking for my birthmother, her last name was Johnson she was 15 yrs old in 1959. she was born in Nebraska and in 1959 she had blonde hair,5'3 and 108lbs. she had one sister two years younger than her and her father was 48 at the time of my birth. he was employed as a security guard.

She had given up another child for adoption the year before my birth. I know I was born in North Sacramento, My doctor of delivery was Clifford hadley.

I have searched Polk directorys,Marriage licenses in california etc with no luck.

If anyone has any ideas on how to find my elusive birthmother it would be greatly apprecaited.

[thesearchguru]

Welcome to the Search and Reunion Message Board!

You might check marriage records in Sacramento County for Johnson women the age of your mother. When reviewing the marriage record itself the state of birth of the bride and groom is generally on the certificate. You might also check marriage certificates in Reno, Nevada. However, most of the time Reno does not give as much information as California does so the state of birth for the bride and groom may not be on a Reno certificate.








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[kpj]

was your bmom's family living in CA at the time or did she go to CA to give birth? and was the other child born in CA too?

[adopteewes]

Thank you both, I have checked marriages in California of johnson women up until 1970. I had no luck in finding one born in Nebraska.
I still need to check on reno marriages.

I believe my birthmom was living in sacramento because my non id info said her personal physician was the one who set up the adoption. Since I was born in North sacramento and the name on my amended birth certificate is a Dr. Clifford hadley and he was also my pediatrian as a young child. Also it looks to me like his name was signed on other original papers which were whited out except at bottom and it clearly matches the l and 2 f's in his last name. so I am going on the assumption he was also her physician

Thank you very much for the list of Johnson men that could be my grandfather. I will start going through that list.

Any other hints or help is appreciated, where as by myself I feel this is hopeless with the help of others I know I will find my birthmother

[debsdone]

How does one go about checking marriages in California? I am about to hire someone I really like to help me, but in the meanwhile I will do what I can! Thanks, Debi

[kpj]

you can ck them at the courthouse if you need more details, but if you are just looking for a married name, you can go to the vitalsearch website.

[adopteewes]

I have two names I wondered if anyone had information about?
Floyd C Johnson(wife Gertie)
Wilbert E Johnson(Edna)
I found both of these in POLK directories listed as guard which my birthmothers father was. Can anyone find out if either of these men would have been 48 in 1959, or if either of these men have two daughters? I am grasping I know, but thats what I do.
maybe a death index?

[j. hadley]

Good Luck.

My Father was Dr. Clifford M. Hadley, whose first practise was in Polk County, in Polk, Nebraska, but this was in the early 60's. Before that, he was a Minister in a nearby town. He died last October.

Maybe this will help, or maybe this is way too similar. Let me know if you need more info in this direction.

[thesearchguru]

You might contact the "California History Room" in Sacramento located at 900 N Street. They have archived newspapers, phone books, property tax rolls, city directories and a list of researchers that might be able to help you with additional information for searching. Phone: 916-654-0176.









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http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://www.adoptionregistry.com

[pixiez]

Although I can't help you with your question, I am concerned about a friend who found out he was adopted at 18 years old. Adopted father very strict and no closeness to each other. Could you share the affects of finding out you were adopted at a later age?

Thank you.

Someone who cares.

[thesearchguru]

For information you might to go Google and type in "late discovery adoptees". There is information about this on the internet ....




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http://www.adoptionlists.com
http://www.adoption.com
http://www.adopting.org
http://www.adoptionregistry.com

[adopteewes]

Thanks to alot of you. I had a reunion last night with my birth grandmother. I was told the specifics of why I was adopted and how the decision came to be made. I was given pictures of my birthmother although she is not yet ready to meet me. I am told she wants a couple of weeks to compose herself and deal with the last 44 years since I was given up for adoption. Without this website in particular I would still be searching. I am on to the reunion phase of this adoption deal and very happy to be in this place. I will keep you all informed.

[adopteewes]

As promised I would keep all updated. I have still not spoken to my birth mother, she needs processing time. But I am well underway in my reunion with my grandmother. I have visited with her 4 times in the last two weeks and every time we get a bit closer. Ahe also was not on speaking terms with my birthmother but they are now talking I would think due to me showing up. so it's a added benefit.
Also my 1/2 sister on my birthfathers side I found her in early Dec and she had never called me back, I had pretty much given up hope but lo and behold she called me today and we spoke for two hours on the phone and the exp was wonderful. We found out we have so much in common and the conversation just flowed. It's been three years I have been looking for her as well as my birthmom for 5 years and I have to pinch myself to believe this is all real. God works miracles and uses people on this board to make those realities. Thanks again to everyone for there hints and help. I will let everyone know when I speak to birthmom.

[tlstage]

Dear Sir: I have just finished reading your bio & I am sorry but I have no information for you but I am in the same boat. But I have found my birthparents but looking for 2 birth sibblings. I logged on to this sight & posted a profile but I don't know if I did it right or not because as of yet I have not gotten any responses. If you have any clues on how to do this could you please send me an e-mail. I would so much appreciate it. Thank you & best of luck in your search...e-mail address:dongoch6@aol.com

[adopteewes]

As promised, Today at work the phone rang and it was my birthmom. She said she was ready to meet me. I have been waiting for reunion since January. I wasn't waisting any time and we had lunch today and shared stories about both her feelings and my own. I wanted to tell everyone thanks for there help. I am content! the reunion went good, The circle feels closed. I am not sure where we go from here but we exchanged numbers and addresses and I was told I can call her anytime I wish and I told her the same thing so we shall see. The reunion is worth the all the time searching etc. My search lasted 6 years and 18 days. If I can find a female Johnson in California I have to believe anyone can be found. My advive to others would be keep the faith and don't rush anyone that is not ready to meet you. I have less patience than anyone. Somehow God gave me the strength to be patient and let my birthmom make the move after she found out about me. I wrestled with that decision many times and felt like maybe I should hurry it along but in the end I let it come in Gods time. I believe the results speak louder than words could.