Birth Mother Search - Obtaining Necessary Identifying Information-Part 2

December 18th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Please note:  A special FREE OFFER is included at the end of this post.  In our prior post, Birth Mother Search - Obtaining Necessary Identifying Information, we mentioned that one way to obtain identifying information on your birth mother and your adoption is to request  Non-Identifying Information.   Non-identifying information is simply the background information surrounding your adoption.  When it is prepared, the preparer typically (but often not too successfully :) ) attempts to remove all the identifying information.  Your non-identifying information might disclose…

  • Age information on your birth mother
  • Education background of your birth mother
  • Her religious affiliations
  • Her physical description
  • Medical history of your birth mother
  • Your family nationality
  • Professions of the birth mother and her birth parents
  • If the birth mother and father were single or married
  • Hobbies
  • Why you were put up for adoption
  • Ages of the birth grand parents
  • First names of grand parents
  • Additional historical information

Ideally,  it is best to request your non-identifying information from the agency that handled your adoption.  If you don’t know the adoption agency, it’s possible to obtain your non identifying information from state and county entities.  The Search Advisor is a brand new website.  In time, we will be providing posts and pages that detail exactly how you should request non-identifying information on your own.  For now, we are providing you a VERY SPECIAL FREE OFFER – Provide us details about your adoption in a comment to this post and we will post back instructions on how you can obtain your non-id.  We’ll likely need, at the very least, the following information:

  1. Name of Adoption Agency
  2. Date of Birth
  3. State of Birth
  4. County and/or City of Birth

The more details you care to post, the better we can assist you.  We are looking forward to hearing from you, and we’ll try to write back with instructions in a timely manner. 

There Are 43 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by judith m. boeve on 19 December 2007:

    not known. agency was from sioux city iowa, in woodbury county.withbirth no. 114 97c-237 . date of birth-3-25-42her birth mothers name last name-was benson.her adopted parents were mr. and mrs. charles g. sawyer from hull iowa 51239 who are deceased.

  2. Comment by judith m. boeve on 19 December 2007:

    am trying to find out if i have any brothers and sisters who are still living and where they ar at.thank-you

  3. Comment by judith m. boeve on 19 December 2007:

    need some more information.

  4. Comment by judith m. boeve on 19 December 2007:

    on the birth certificate it has attendant at birth md k1 d.o.

  5. Comment by admin on 19 December 2007:

    Hi Judith, thanks for writing. We are going to do a little research on this and see if we can help you out with obtaining your non-identifying information. Check back with us shortly!

  6. Comment by Amanda Smith on 26 December 2007:

    Hi I am in the process of trying to find my birth mother. My birthdate is June 12, 1983. I was delivered at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Al. Any information would be great

  7. Comment by Andrea Hightower on 26 December 2007:

    Looking for birthparents. Born 12-07-1969 at Olympic Memorial Hospital Port Angeles, Washington. Single birth, female. Adopted through Lutheran Child & Family Services (now closed). Adopted parents names Gordon R. Kankelfritz and Shirly J. Kankelfritz - Seattle, WA.

  8. Comment by Andy Barker on 17 January 2008:

    I am searching for my birth mother. I was born in Person County, NC. My date of birth was said to be 04/19/1967. I was told I was born out of wedlock. My mother was in the Peace Corps and her father, who apparently was financially well-off, bought her out of the Peace Corps twice. She tried to get me but then put me in foster homes several times before finally adopting me out as she was told either put me up for adoption or be cut off financially. I have had a wonderful life growing up with my adoptive parents, however they have passed on, I am now 40 and I very much would like to meet my true birth parents and see if I have any siblings. Thank you.

  9. Comment by Paul Allen King on 20 January 2008:

    Hi,

    Looking for as complete ethnic breakdown / history as is available.
    1. agency unknown
    2. DOB: 6/9/1963
    3. State: Michigan
    4. City/Co.: Marquette
    5. Birth name from birth certificate: Paul Allen King

    Thanks! PAK

  10. Comment by cassi kilgore on 23 January 2008:

    1. logan county child welfare. 2.DOB: 5/4/1970 3. Cincinnati, Ohio

  11. Comment by Tara Langdon-McIntosh on 24 January 2008:

    I was born on 12/28/83 and was adopted through social services. My adoptive mother said she picked me up from Lexington, KY. My name upon birth was Heidi and from my hospital bed tag, it looks like my last name was Williams, but I’m not sure. It’s whited out. My birth mother was attending Midway College in Midway, KY and my father was in the Army.

    I’d love to at least find my Non-Identifying Information, but I’m unsure how. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

  12. Comment by Tracy Larick on 6 February 2008:

    I am the birth mother of a son born 9/28/1987 he was born in Fremont, Ohio, he was 2 when he was adopted, taken by Children Services in Plymouth N.C. I know the name of one of his foster parents but other than that, nothing. His birth name was Matthew Miles Larick. He would be almost 21 now, would love to find him but have no clue where to start.

  13. Comment by Dennis Bolan on 14 February 2008:

    I was born 11/02/1962 In Orlando, Orange Co, florida.
    Birth Mother: Mildred Florence, WF, approx. 36-38 yoa
    Doctor; either Mendez or Mendoza
    Hospital. Orlando Sanitarium. (closed)

    Just “wanna” know.

  14. Comment by Lynn on 20 February 2008:

    Hi, I was born on 10/24/1964 in Torrance,CA Los Angeles County. The hospital was Torrance Memorial Hospital. The agency was Los Angeles County Bureau of Adoptions. The Decree was finalized on 9/24/1965 in the Superior court of Torrance, CA LA County. The Judge was Alen Miller. My State file # on BC: 64-310109 Local #7089 056263. I was told my mother was a highschool student and 14 years of age. My Birthname was Baby girl O’Rourke.

  15. Comment by admin on 21 February 2008:

    Hi Lynn. Thanks for writing. Please read our post in response to the information you sent us. It is dated: 2/21/08.

  16. Comment by Lynn on 21 February 2008:

    I can’t seem to find your post dated 2/21/08. Where should I look.
    Thanks, Lynn

  17. Comment by admin on 21 February 2008:

    Hi Lynn. Sorry, we got a little sidetracked this morning. We are writing it up now and should have it posted within the hour. Please write back if you have any questions.

  18. Comment by PATRICIA ANN BRIDGERS on 24 February 2008:

    GAVE BIRTH TO A BOY, BORN ON APRIL 30,1972 AT DUKE HOPITAL IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA. HE WAS ADOPTED BY THE SALVATION ARMY OF WILSON COUNTY.PARENST SIGNED ME INTO A HOME FOR UNWED MOTHERS. I WAS SEVENTEEN AT HIS BIRTH AND ON MAY 12 I TURNED EIGHTEEN. WENT TO THE SALVATION HOME AND TRIED TO GET HIM BACK BUT THEY WOULD NOT LET ME HAVE HIM.

  19. Comment by sarah beale on 11 March 2008:

    i AM LOOKING FOR MY BIRTH MOM.
    Elizabeth Buendia
    21st April 1959
    Born: Manila Philliphines

    Please tell me if you can find any info

  20. Comment by Theresa Ismond on 14 March 2008:

    I am looking for my birth mother ,Iam 52 and my adopted parents have passed away.It would be nice to know.I was born in Cleveland,Ohio,0n Feb.7,1956.My adoption was completed in Stark County,Ohio on March 26,1957.The adoption agency was Massillion Family Service Society,in Massilion Ohio.My adopted parents were Edward and Virginia Ismond,of shaker Heights ,Ohio.The attorney for the Ismonds was Thomas J.Coleman in Massillion.

  21. Comment by Karen on 17 March 2008:

    Hi,

    I was born on 12-19-1965, in Los Angeles, CA at 8:36 a.m. My original name at birth was Laurie Ellen Hammer, and I’m also listed in the California Birth Index under the surname “Saul.” This appeared to be a private adoption, handled by a Beverly Hills attorney named Alex S. Urbach. According to his invoice and my amended birth certificate, it looks like the adoption was finalized on May 10, 1967; this simply might be the date of issuance of the amended birth certificate. The State File Number of the amended cert. is: 65-343543.

    It also appears that my adoptive parents had engaged in contact with Vista del Mar agency in Los Angeles, CA prior to my adoption. My adoptive parents are both deceased, and I only learned of my adoption after their deaths. I live in Canada now, and would appreciate any leads you could provide.

    Thank you and kind regards,

    Karen

  22. Comment by Kathryn Bero on 17 March 2008:

    Date of birth: Feb 15, 1954
    Chicago,IL
    Agency unknown but Doctor Resik was the attending on the birth certificate
    Adoptive parents: Joseph Weston Bero and Margaret Bero
    this is all the info I have

  23. Comment by admin on 18 March 2008:

    Hi Karen. You need to obtain your non-identifying information. Even though your adoption was private, you should still be able to obtain your non-identifying information from the State of California.

    Please read this post for instructions on how to get it: http://thesearchadvisor.com/find-birth-parents-california-non-identifying-information/

    Once you obtain your non-id, please write us again and we’ll see if we can help you out further.

    Best regards,

    The Search Advisor / OmniTrace Staff

  24. Comment by Karen on 18 March 2008:

    Many thanks - I’ll pursue this and will get back to you. -Karen

  25. Comment by admin on 19 March 2008:

    Hi Karen. One more thing you should be aware, the turnaround time for obtaining your non-identifying information in California can be anywhere from 30 days to nearly a year.

    So, patience is a must. :)

  26. Comment by Kathryn Bero on 27 March 2008:

    Oops - spelled the doctor’s name wrong - it was Resek - and I found out he is now deceased from using one of your links (thanks). Do doctor records go somewhere after they die?

  27. Comment by admin on 27 March 2008:

    Hi Kathryn. Doctor’s records are typically kept for 7 years after they die and then destroyed. Hope this helps and I’m glad you used one of our links to find the information you needed.

    Best regards,

    Dana
    The Search Advisor

  28. Comment by Tanya Garcia on 30 March 2008:

    im sorry i put september 4th 1961, i meant september 4th 1963

  29. Comment by Tanya Garcia on 1 April 2008:

    my great-grandmother thought that my moms birthmothers last name(probably maiden) could be carlton?

  30. Comment by Pamela on 5 April 2008:

    I was adoptd in Kansas City, MO. My birthday is May 17, 1965. I was adopted through Social Services in Clay County Court. One of my social workers name was Helen Frye (Fry?). That is all the info I have.

  31. Comment by roger galvan on 7 April 2008:

    i had a daughter out of wedlock in san antonio texas when i was stationed there in the air force her age by now would be 39 years old she would be of hispanic origin

  32. Comment by Sheila Ayala on 27 April 2008:

    Looking for Birth Mother don’t know too much.
    DOB: 4/5/61
    Place: Lackawana, NY - Father Bakers
    Adoption Agency - Onondaga County DSS
    State: NY
    Born with name of Sheila Adams
    Adoptive Name: Gardner (only stayed with them 1 year) 12-13-Back into foster care. Don’t get this one???
    Catholic
    Father: Unknown
    Mother was 26 (I think)

  33. Comment by Shawna on 4 June 2008:

    Hi,
    My name is Shawna and I am in search of my Birth Mother. She was born somewhere between October 18, 1953 and October 18,1954 in Dorchester, MA. She was 1 of 8 siblibgs. She is of Lithuanian/Irish Ancestry. My maternal grandmother was born in 1928 and paternal grandfather was born 1925. (Approx) My mother was 19 and my father was 20 when I was born in October, 1973. I was born in Miami, FL and the adooption took place through an attorney, Helen Tanos Hope.

    I have been successful in location my brothers birth mother; however, she was looking for him and made the search much easier. Unfortunatly, mine has not. My birthmother flew to Florida to deliver me and then returned to Massachusetts.

    Please help. I am in need of updated medical records as I am waiting on some results to determine some medical conditions that I may have. I have 3 children and I need to make sure that they know there history.

    Thank you in advance,
    Shawna

  34. Comment by Angela on 11 June 2008:

    Hi. I am writing on behalf of my dad, my aunt and my step-dad. They all were adopted in the state of Florida and have no idae about anything. We have requested non-identifying information from the state and they say unless I can find the statue they will not give it. Could you please help me.

    My dad-
    Eric Eugene Courtney
    Supposed DOB- 4/2/1963
    Jacksonville, Fla Duval County
    Adoption agency is not known

    My Aunt-
    Donna Renee Courtney
    DOB-3/19/1959
    Born in Orlando Florida, Orange County
    Do not think there was an adoption agency??

    My Stepdad
    Donald Roy Weatherly
    DOB 7/2/1961
    Born in Miami Florida
    Not sure about an adoption agency, was brought home at 8 months old.

  35. Comment by Angela on 11 June 2008:

    In response to the above comment:

    Found out today Eric Eugene Courtney was placed with Childrens Home Society in Jacksonville Fla sometime around 5/1963.

  36. Comment by Angela on 11 June 2008:

    Ok now I have found out that to obtain Non-Identifying info there is a $200.00 fee. Is this normal?? State of Florida??

  37. Comment by admin on 12 June 2008:

    Non-id is typically inexpensive to obtain, however, in some instances there can be charges up to and exceeding $200.00.

  38. Comment by Angela on 12 June 2008:

    I did not know that this was a site that helps with searches…Could you help me? I have done alot of searching and I dont know where to start. If we knew something to go on it would be so much easier but we dont. In all the cases with all three of the people I mentioned, we know nothing. I dont think anyone of them were black marketed, but I know its all been “hush hush” and I dont know why, but I guess that is common in the older days of adoption. Like I said in an earlier post we have been told that my dads BM kept him for a little while, so I thought there would be a birth announcement, but so dar I have not found it. My aunt was named Baby Courtney at the time of birth and her adoptive parents were there waiting on her, so I dont know where to start with her. My step dad has no idea what or if he was named anything, but thinks he was born at Mt. Sinai in Miami or Miami Beach. He says he was not brought home until 8 konths old, and then to an abusive father, who was vwery mena. He has not ever tried to find them cause he did not know where to start, which is why I am helping. If you could lead me in the right direction on any of this I would appreciate it, or if you guys help with searches. I am willing to do my part on whatever you tell me too. Thank You so Much, Angela McCormick

  39. Comment by Amy on 10 July 2008:

    I was born on 4/28/1960 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami Florida. Helen Tanos Hope handled the adoption. My birth mothers name was Johanna Block. She was murdered in Miami in 1961. I wrote to The Department of Children and Families in Tallahassee in February. It is now July and I havent received my non ID yet. Maybe you can help me?

  40. Comment by admin on 11 July 2008:

    Hi Amy. It’s a long story, but we don’t believe you will have much luck obtaining non-id because your adoption was handled by Helen Tanos Hope.

    We suggest that you request your birth mother’s death certificate. Here is a web address that can help you:

    http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm

    Once you receive her death certificate, look for the name of the informant (this will be someone likely close to your birth mother). Write us back with the the informant’s name and we’ll try to locate him/her.

    Best regards,

    The Search Advisor/OmniTrace Staff

  41. Comment by Angela on 12 July 2008:

    Ok I have not posted in awhile, but I am searching for my step-dad’s, my dad’s and my aunts birth family. I was told about a legal notice in the Miami Review and sent for a copy. This could be a possibility on my step-dad. He was a male born on 7-2-1961 in Miami Beach, Florida, Possibly at Mt. Siani hospital. He was placed with CHS in Miami and adopted around 8 months of age to Robert Edward and Eva Mae (y) Weatherly. I got eh copy of the announcement today. Here is what it says:

    Notice to Appear In the juvinile and Domestic Relations court in and for Dade County, Florida- Case No. 6235-D Division B
    In the interest of: Baby Boy Watkins, Born 7-2-1961 To: Florence Crawford Watkins
    mother-address unknown

    Notice is hereby given for you to appear on or before the 10 day of October, 1961, at 10:00 O’clock a.m. or as soon thereafter as same may be heard before the Judge of the Juvinille and Domestic Relations Court of Dade County, Florida, 800 N.W. 28th Street, Miami, Florida, to show cause why Baby Boy Watkins, a dependent male child born 7-2-1961 in Miami Beach, Florida, should not be given into permanent custody of the Childrens Home Society of Florida, for the purpose of adoption and declared a dependent child under the statutes of the State of Florida.
    Dated this 1st day of September, 1961.

    Jack V. Blanton
    Clerk of the Juvenille and Domestic Relations Court in and for Dade County, Florida.

    (Seal)
    By Rhonda Mixon,
    Deputy Clerk
    9/6-13-20-27

    Miami Review and Daily Record, Wednesday, September 6, 1961, Page 9

    What do you guys think?? Do you think its a possibility?? If so could someone help me locate this woman?? Let me know what you guys think….
    Thank you sooo Much, Angela

  42. Comment by patricia doolittle on 14 July 2008:

    I am searching for my son Paul Joseph Lake JR. My children were taken due to their birth fathers drug and drinking. I tried to leave with my 6 children many times & he always found us. He was very abusive towards me & our children. i have since then divorced, remarried a wonderful man who is supportive in my search for my children( we also have 2 little boys of our own). I have reunited with my oldest daughter Elaine Marie, and she wants to find her brother as well. We were told that he was in jail, then put into a detention center here in buffalo. He will not be 18 until March 24, 2009. He was born in Buffalo, NY at Mercy Hospital on Abbott RD and the doctor’s name was Dr. August Bruno SR.( he has passed away). Any help in me & my daughters search is greatly appreciate.

  43. Comment by eldi on 16 July 2008:

    search for Birth Mother and family

    Girl
    b. May 12 1970
    (5/12/70, 05/12/70, 05-12-70, 5-12-70)
    Brooklyn or Queens NY
    Angel Guardian Home/Agency
    Name at birth: (possibly) Jeanette?
    Birthmother: student nurse of Irish/English/French and Catholic origin. 18 y.o., unmarried.
    Birthfather: writer/poet, tall, slim, blond, blue-eyed and slightly older than b.mother and not made aware of birth/adoption
    Adoptive name: Lisa-Nicolle D.

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