[reno1996]

I was born in St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Il on 6/22/63 and adopted through catholic charities in Springfield, IL. in August 1963 I have met both of my biological parents and have heard from another family member that my birthmom had another son after me and placed him for adoption also. The story we have is that she had an affair with a married man that was some sort of politician that may have had red hair. He wouldn't leave his wife so she put this child up for adoption also. My birthmothers name is Karen Carmody. I have no idea who the polictician was. I no longer see either of my bio parents, too much of a change for everyone involved I guess! Kind of a big let down for me, but at least I know now. But I would love to meet my half brother if he is willing. I am hoping she may have used the same procedure as far as the Catholic Charities adoption service. So if you know any male that was adopted in Illinois in the mid to late 60's that may have red hair?? (who knows!) Please contact me. Also my birthmom was in a home for unwed mothers when she had me, if she went back to the same home when she had this child maybe some other birthmom from the same home is reading this and recognizes her name from the mid to late 60's who was there with her. Please let me know what year you were there so I can narrow my search. Thanks so much.
Thanks
Mark

[caarronwallace]

I do not have much information regarding my adoption. I do know that I was born in Peoria, Illinois in January of 1969. I was under the understanding that my mother was young although I do not know for sure. I am not sure of the adoption agency that was used. I have been raised in the surrounding Springfield area.

[reno1996]

If you were born in 1969 my birthmother would have been 25 years old in 1969. Do you have any knowledge about either one of your birth parents? I was lucky that I was adopted through Catholic Charities. It took a couple years but I finally did get the information that I had been looking for. My adopted father died when I was only 4 and my adopted mother wouldn't give me any info at all to aid in my search. Let me know if you know anything about your birthparents.

[caarronwallace]

The only information I have is that my biological grandparents possibly owned a flower shop and autobody shop. That is all the information I know. Thank you for replying.

[Bill]

I was born in 1964 in the Chicago area, any chance of her being in that area at that time?

[reno1996]

Hi Bill
I'm not sure where she would have been at the time. I have met her but we no longer see each other so I can't ask her. I heard about the second child after we were no longer seeing each other. I wish I could find out more info. I am waiting for the Catholic Charities that handled my adoption to get back to me and let me know if they can give me any more info. on any other adoptions she may have used them for. I don't know if they can tell me that or not. The only specific info I have is that the bio father was some sort of Illinois politician in the 60's that had red hair. They thought he was married at the time and didn't want to leave his wife so my bio mom gave the baby up for adoption. I heard this info from my bio mom's cousin. I don't really want to ask for any more specifics because I haven't talked to her for quite some time but I may have to. I thought I would try to locate him on my own first.

Do you have red hair?? Ha-ha!! Just asking, I thought maybe the son would have red hair since the bio father did. If you have any info to share about your adoption maybe something would click. I was born in 63 and she was 19 at the time of my birth.

Thanks
Mark

[lotusnight]

09-1-69~ male, red curly hair. Born Cooke Co. Papers filed 10 mos. later in Sprinfield. Still hoping to find his connection in this world.....

[bluebadger44]

I was born Feb.1st,1965,in chicago Il ,adopted through St.Vincents orphanage in {Cook county} to parents in Kankakee Il,I don't have red hair ,but do have brown hair with reddish tint.We did find some info on birth mother;would be age 59-62,catholic raised,served in military during vietnam{ArmyNavy nurse?} ,primarily German/French descent,may have had mono-nucleosis at one time,possible name at one time Catherine Sweeney.If this rings any bells please e-mail me back.

[Bill]

hi Mark,

I am posting for my husband, as I see when he posted, he did not really ask any questions. Do you happen to know yet when your brother was born? My husband was born in April of 64 with a strange circumstance to his adoption, and he was also adopted out with the name of Mark (at his adoption, his name was changed to Bill). He has brown hair with a red cast to it( just to mention). Please email me back. I hope all is well with you.

Thank you,
Laura (Bill's wife)

[joanne1968]

I was also adopted through catholic charities in 1968, and stayed at st vincents orphanage. is there any way to go through the orphanage way for info? i have birth mothers name, and have tried to find out ways to find her?

[bethross]

Could this baby have been born in 1969 in Chicago? My husband was put up for adoption in 1969 in Chicago.

[bethross]

My husband was adopted in Chicago 1969. Does anyone know whow his birthmom is?

[pattiw1818]

my fiance was born in the same hospital and adopted in peoria illinois.his birthdate is 05/02/1969
he just started looking into his adoption.
he hasnt found his birthmother yet
he also has red hair
his adopted name is anthony todd schaefer
hope to hear from you

[lotusnight]

hey reno,
I have some new info on my hubby so here goes..He was adopted through Covanant Childrens Home in Princeton, Illinois, 9-1-69. He was delivered at Anderson Medical Building in Chigago. His hair is a reddish-brown, and he has green eyes. Not real curly, but kinda. The front page is covenatly missing on his "newborn record". If this sounds familiar to you or anyone, well, ya'll know what to do. Thanx for reading my post. Liz

[dytimmys]

i was born in spfld il oct 23 1966 to an unwed mom i have redish hair u can email me dytimmys@aol.com