How to find my adopted brother?

Question

My brother was adopted in the 1950's and it was only last year after my mother passed away that my aunt told me about him. She went to Manchester to give birth and then had him adopted, all i know was that his name was jeffery, i wouild love to find him but dont no how to go about it. has anyone found someone or have any idea's i could try. thanks

Answer 1

I'm not sure what the law are regarding adoption records in the UK, but in the US, they are sealed unless a court order is obtained, almost always by the parents, but perhaps it's possible by the brother? Usually the adoptee has to give permission before he can be found, so some agent will act as go between the court and the adoptee to gain his consent. It would be much easier if he was searching for you, rather than you trying to find him, because the only this that likely hasn't changed for him is his birth date and location, while your names have remained the same.

I found my birth mother by contacting the doctor listed on my altered birth certificate. It was the only name that hadn't been altered. He has died but his wife kept his records and happily provided me the name of my mother. I was able to contact her after a few months more searching.

If he is searching, he may know his mother's name and be searching online for her, or have given the adoption agency permission already if anyone were to attempt contact, and that's your best hope other than to go to court for the records from the adoption agency.

Answer 2

If your mother went to Manchester to give birth, she must have either dealt directly with an adoption agency there, or with the adoptive parents. It's a long shot, but you might try putting an ad in a Manchester newspaper, giving whatever information you have about him, and asking if anyone knows who he might be.
Was his first name or his last name Jeffery? Talk to your aunt again, and see if she can remember anything else at all that might help you. Or any other family members who are still alive. Did your mother leave any information in her personal effects? Sometimes there is a diary or a notebook, or even a picture?
The only other option might be to contact any adoption agencies in Manchester that were operating in the 1950s. I believe there is a web-site that posts information about adoptees who are looking for their famillies. It couldn't hurt to list whatever you know about him on such a site -- although back in the 1950s, children were sometimes not told that they were adopted, so he may not even know that someone is looking for him.
I hope you find each other. Good luck!

Answer 3

Hey irenecook...,

The best thing you can do is register as interested in hearing from him. If he never pursues his birth family, you may never find him. Here are some sites that can help you with your quest, and perhaps get you back with Jeffery. Best of luck.

Answer 4

Check with the county where he was adopted. They should have a record in the recorders department. If they don't, check with the secretary of state.

Answer 5

i have the same problem, but my brothers are my triplets...i actually dont know if there still together, but i hope they are because im looking for twins, what im doing is going everywhere online, i mean the internet is huge so im just going into groups and things and letting everyone know...so i hope it works, and you can try, it wont hurt.

Answer 6

Google for his name? Ask your family?
Maybe try looking in the phonebook...
Call an agency for lost family members...

Answer 7

go to oprah winfrey no joke she would love to have something like that on her show ahd she has enough money to do all the expensive stuff