2007-03-17 19:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by gerard2856 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Best of luck to you in your search.
I don't know what state you are in, so I can only direct you to broad general searches. If you add a comment with your state, I'll be able to point you further.
First off, if you haven't done so already, you should register at ISSR in the chance anyone is searching for you. You can find the ISRR website FAQs at
http://www.isrr.net/faq.shtml
You should also register at any state run reunion registries if available. I don't know what state you live in, but this site has a state by state listing.. just be sure it really is the official state site. Some of these are smaller registries run by individuals on free web pages, and those can be a waste of time.
http://www.genealogytoday.com/adoption/p...
Also, you can register here as it is a pretty popular site.
http://registry.adoption.com/
Realize though that these registries are not well publicized, so many people don't know about them. Prepare yourself that you may register with every site there is and still not come up with a match. Don't think that's because someone doesn't want to find you! It may well be because they simply don't know about the registries.
Because of this, be sure you have a good support base to help you with the ups and downs of your search. There are a number of good online support groups, but you're going to want to find one specialized for your state, as each state has different challenges. You need to get your original birth certificate, if possible, and your non-identifying information from the state. A support group can help you with that. You can try going to Yahoo groups and searching for adoption plus the state you live in to get a listing.
Good luck!
2007-03-18 02:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Theresa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the first thing you should do is find out from your adopted parents if they have any information about your birth parents. If they have their names it'll make your search easier. If not see if they have the name of the hospital you were born in and what day excactly, some hospitals store records of births and weather or not the parent kept the baby or gave it up for adoption, so they could help you find a name, next go to that citys court house (the one where the hospital is located) and ask to look at the public records and try to located the birth parents records, it should give you a last known address, and maybe they still live their. Hope this helps
2007-03-18 02:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by misty g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know anything about your adoption? You could start off by asking around(the people that have known you your whole life), or going to the hospital that you was born in. Birth and adoption records. They have sites that require a credit card that will search for you. But I think it all might depend on if it was a closed or open adoption. Good Luck and I hope I helped you in some way.
2007-03-18 02:48:29 · answer #3 · answered by AHHHHhhhhh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well what id do is figure which service helped get you adopted ask them start there ask foster parents even your real parents if you know your real last name and your birth town visit there work on the people ask them questions if they know "the smiths" or look up in the phone book and give them a call explain why you are calling them try your birth certificate
2007-03-18 02:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by Britanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quickest way is to ask your adoptive parents anything they know. Then, contact the city in which you were born for your original birth certificate. Contact the doctor who delivered you and ask more details.
Best of luck.
Regards,
Bistro
2007-03-18 10:26:16 · answer #5 · answered by Bistro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your birth and adoption papers.
They should lead you to places and locations where you can ask questions about your parents.
2007-03-18 02:48:36 · answer #6 · answered by shemida1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋