[DIANESV]

This is all new to me, I never felt like I belonged. I'm 38, got married at 21 -stayed married for 17 yrs. Just got divorced, 3 yr old daughter, 8 yr old son. It's rough, we have no family. The family I thought was mine 'kind of thought but knew somehow they weren't' were all much older and have all passed on. When I was 20 my 'Dad' passed away and my 'Mom' needed her ex husband contacted for SS purposes. He couldn't understand who I was, and finally after telling him 20 times he said' oh the little girl they adopted. I was gleeful. I KNEW I DIDN"T BELONG. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for being given to a family, God knows wht could of happened. Heres my need:
My Birth Cert has the father who raised me listed, this way I could be given the name legally and raised by him.
I was born in Cooper Hospital Camden /Glouster NJ on August 27 1965. My birth mother was 24 at the time , makes her about 62 today. Her name was Elizabeth Cheeseman (her name was listed on the birth cert). I was raised my Eddie and Betty Mckay, moved to FL about 1969-1971. Apparently Elizabeth (probably goes by Betty) still lives in the area, spoke to some older siblings b4 they passed & they said she still hangs out ay local pubs. I have 2 brothers that were 'given' away before me. I would have done something about this sooner, but that """wonderful""" husband I had for 17 years thought it was USELESS. Glad I got rid of him.
I know this is long & I really appreciate any help . Thanks for reading my story. Funny thing is I talk as much as I write.

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I don't have any info.
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your story. I can't really say why.
Maybe it's because you're OK with being adopted.
I wish you the best my friend. Never give up.
Hugs,
Christina

[DIANESV]

Thanks so much, you are really sweet. Are you adopted? Are you not ok with it?

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searching for my daughter.
I just "checked you out" and found out that you're newer to these forums than I am.
Anytime you want to know more about someone, just go to the "profile" button on the bottom left side of the thread and click on it.
Very informative. Really a neat system.
Love, light and hugs,
Christina

[jripca]

Hello DianeSV... i live in Camden County. I was reading your post, and out of curiousity picked up the Camden County phonebook. There are quite a few Cheeseman's listed in the area, including two E's and a Betty. Did you try www.whitepages.com? I can email the numbers to you if you'd like. Good luck!

[DIANESV]

Janet,
I would really appreciate that. If it's not asking too much, could you look for a George Bowe also.
Thanks so much.
Daine

[Brett52883]

I have family that last name is Cheeseman. I live in Gloucester COunty and they live in Camden county still and grew up there.

[DIANESV]

Thanks for reading my story, I see you are very young. Do you know of any relatives named Betty or Elizabeth that would be about 63 yrs old??
Diane

[Brett52883]

Hey- My uncle is the cheeseman in the family and he has several Aunts that are in their 60's. Can you give me any information that I can ask him? He is kinda old fashioned and he might think I'm crazy if I start asking him these things with a lot of info to tell him. Thanks

[DIANESV]

HI BRETT,
OTHER THAN WHAT I ORIGINALLY WROTE. I REALLY DON'T HAVE MUCH INFO. SHE WAS 24 WHEN I WAS BORN AT COOPER HOSPITAL. SHE GAVE AWAY 2 BOYS BEFORE ME. MY MOM TOLD ME THAT THE FATHER (I HAVE NO NAME ) AND ELIZABETH CHEESEMAN WERE BOTH MARRIED TO SOMEONE ELSE WHEN SHE GOT PREGNANT WITH ME. UMMM, I KNOW THAT SHE HUNG OUT IN THE GLOUCESTER/CAMDEN AREA. I KNOW SHE LOOKS LIKE ME (I HAVE AN AUNT WHO VISITED NJ WHEN I WAS ABOUT 15 THAT WOULD HAVE MADE ELIZABETH ABOUT 39-40. I AM TOLD I LOOK LIKE SALLY FIELD. I AM 5'3", WEIGHT DOESN'T MATTER. I HAVE BROWN HAIR AND EYES. AND CHUBBY CHEEKS WHICH I HAVE HAD MY WHOLE LIFE. MY AUNT WHO GAVE ME THIS INFO PASSED AWAY BEFORE I REALLY STARTED LOOKING.

I HAVE TO LEAVE THE OFFICE, I'LL TALK TO YOU SOON.
THANKS
DIANE

[Brett52883]

I'm going to ask my Aunt tomorrow about my Uncle but when I asked my mom she knew that my Uncle had an Aunt Betty. I think she still lived or lives in the area near my Uncle & she was or is still in her 60's but now I'm really excited b/c maybe we could have a connection. I don't wanna get my hopes too far up though. Hope to help- jen

[DIANESV]

I'm excited too. Thanks for your help. Is your name Brett or Jen? I looked at the profile I thought it was Brett, but you signed off as Jen.
Diane

[Brett52883]

Hey- Sorry for the late reply but it wouldn't let me reply it only let me sign in... I don't know why. I didn't want to keep you waiting. The only Betty my uncle has is the one that was in her 80's. He did say there were several in Cheesemans that lived in Camden COunty. Sorry for the late response. - JEN

[DIANESV]

Hey we tried, thanks for your help. I hope you didn't get in any trouble for asking questions.
Diane

[Brett52883]

No I defin. didnt get introuble. I was so hoping that it would have been her but don't give up. - Jen