[Michele66]

I am looking for several people who were brothers & sisters that were at St. Peters Orphanage or Porter-Leath in Memphis, TN during the late 1950's. These relatives may have possibly been there during the time Judge Edith McCain was at Juvenile Court who reportedly sold children.

The names I have were listed in the archive book. The boys name is Charles Walter Owens. He was 5 at the time and he had a birth mark on his face, possibly the right side of his eye extending towards his forehead. The girls names are Catherine Irene Owens (age 4), Edith Marie Owens (age 2) and Sheila Dean (?) Owens (age 1).

Their mothers name was Ruthie Owens, born 10-5-1947 in Garland, AR. The fathers name was Carl Ira Owens born 11-7-1896 in Memphis, TN.

If you were in this orphanage during the late 1950's, please email me.

[candacew]

My mother is catherine owens and we have been searching for a long time to find any relatives. I am so thankful that I happened upon this web site. Please email me and lets talk. My mother wants to talk with you also!

candacew

[angelsggrandma]

my name is debra waller, i was in st peters orphanage in 1953. the nun that took care of me was sister jean clair. my birthday is 10-12-53. i have been trying to find any family members. i was told that i was born in nashville and then transported to memphis. th.e nun told me years later to not look for my mom, it was best to leave it alone

[Woodblock01]

I am looking for a William Nathan Crawford who was at St. Peter's Approximately 1955-56. He is said to have been adopted by a Doctor (Baker?). William Nathan was featured in the Memphis Press Scimiter giving a Civitan Award to this Doctor Summer of 55 or 56. His birthday best I can get is March 25, 1954. He was there with his Sister Debra Lawrence. We have found her who was older than he was btu she has little memories of him there. Anyone out there that can remember him or know him today I would love to get a reply or a email.

Cody.

[angelsggrandma]

Originally Posted by candacew

My mother is catherine owens and we have been searching for a long time to find any relatives. I am so thankful that I happened upon this web site. Please email me and lets talk. My mother wants to talk with you also!

candacew

my name is debra waller and i was adopted from st. peters orphanage in 1953-54. my adoptive parents were named leon and jean marinoff. they have since died and i am still looking for relatives. i hope that you find your relatives. my email is angelsggrandma@yahoo.com

[angelsggrandma]

i am still looking for anyone with any information on children that were in st. peters orphanage in 1953-54. my name in the orphanage at the time was mary and this is still my middle name. my adoptive mother and fathers name was leon and jean marinoff and the nun that took care of me was sister jean clair.

[Woodblock01]

I did forget to add that William's mother's name was Irene Marie Wright or Lawrence at the time of William's adoption.

[angelsggrandma]

I was there in 1953 and 1954, the nuns called me Mary