In 1977, Louisiana ended adoptees' right to
obtain upon demand a court order opening their birth records. The state
thereafter required that there be "compelling reasons" and that the records
be opened "only to the extent necessary to satisfy such compelling
necessity."
Searchers, please
make sure I have your current e-mail address!
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Male Adoptee
2/13/66
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I am a white male born on 13 February 1966. I was told that I was
adopted from the Protestant Home for Babies. I have been in contact
with the Dr. that was present at the time of delivery. He stated that
the hospital could possibly have been Southern Baptist Hospital at
that time or one of the local homes in the area. Not much information
on the birth certificate other than his name and the cert number. Any
help with this will be greatly appreciated.
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Please contact Morris through
this website
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Female Adoptee
6/24/68
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Female adoptee born on June
24, 1968 looking for Birth Mother. I was born at Southern Baptist
Hospital and Dr. Astilla was listed on my birth certificate. I was
adopted around July 23, 1968. Attorney who handled documents was Paul
Pigman and I was adopted by an attorney and a teacher. I think that my
birth mother was older, in her early thirties or late twenties, and
might have been in graduate school.
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Please contact Elise through
this website
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Birth-mom ISO other
birth-moms
Winter of 1970-January 1971
Protestant Home for Babies |
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My
birth-mom is searching for anybody that was at the Protestant Home for
Babies maternity home at the same time she was. Sandy went into the
maternity home in the winter of 1970 and left shortly after giving birth
to a female baby in January of 1971. Please e-mail if this is you! New
Orleans, LA.
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Please contact Sandy through
this website
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Male Adoptee
5/7/66
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I am looking for my brother. I just found out about him 4
years ago from my mom. I always thought I was an only child. My mom
knows I am looking. He was born May 7, 1966 in New Orleans, LA at
Southern Baptist hospital. 7lbs, 13ozs @ 11:40 a.m. Dr. DeLaguardia
delivered him. He had blond
hair and blue eyes at the time of his adoption. He also had a hernia
operation in June 1966.I
have copies of my mom's hospital records. He was placed w/ Protestant
Home for Babies immediately after birth.
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Please contact Tina through
this website.
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Female Adoptee
2/15/66
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I am
searching for the birth mother of a friend. She was born at Southern
Baptist on February 15, 1966 and went by the name of "Paige" in the home. She
had hazel eyes and lots of dark hair at birth. Dr. de le Guardia was the
attending physician and the adoption was handled by an attorney named
Wm. Treeby, who is still in practice. Birth mother was 19 and worked as
a Receptionist. She received financial assistance from the father, who
was 29 and unfortunately, married. Birth mother had a brother in the
military during this time. Any information or assistance would be
greatly appreciated.
KATHY PLEASE SEND ME
AN E-MAIL, YOU MUST HAVE CHANGED YOURS.
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Male Adoptee
9/25/66
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I was born
September 25, 1966 in New Orleans to a birthmother that was at the
Protestant Home for Babies. Oddly, my birth certificate does not list
the hospital! Sally Matlock was very involved in the process of placing
me with my adoptive family. Wherever she is, God Bless Her!!! She could
not have found a more loving or caring family for me!
I have always known that I was "chosen", and as long as I can remember I
knew that I was from New Orleans. My Mom (the only Mom I'll ever know)
told me that the babies were given "names" at the home using the
alphabet in birth order. I was the "X" baby, and was known as Xavier
until I was adopted on December 13th, 1966.
I have just had (at 38!) my first child! Though I have two incredible
step sons that I love very much, having a daughter that is my own has
raised some of those age-old questions: who do I look like, do they
remember me, does my daughter look like my birth family, are they
looking for me, who is to blame for me losing my hair, etc.
So here I am! If my birth-family is searching, I would be happy to
communicate with you on your terms.
Please contact Hans through
this website.
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Female Adoptee
10/9/1971
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I was born on
October 9, 1971 in
Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, LA. I was 4 lbs. 6 oz., so I had to
stay in the hospital a month before "returning" to the Protestant Home
for Babies (PHB). Sometime in the next 6 weeks, my adoptive parents
visited my "home" and spotted me in my little crib! I had one roomie at
the time, so their wasn't much competition! :0) Harry and Hazel Lambert
of New Orleans, LA decided that I was perfect for them and brought me
home for good on December 22, 1971. What a great Christmas gift! My
picture was in the paper and everything! I have felt important ever
since!:0)
My parents were Christians and brought me up in a loving home. I was
especially close to my Daddy, who has now died from complications due to
Leukemia. Both of my parents showered me with love and attention! I am
definitely a spoiled "little girl"! :0) My dad often told me of the
moment he saw me and said "I just had to have you". I am truly grateful
to him and mother for raising me and giving me the chance to experience
a full and meaningful life!
As I grew up in church, I began to sense a need for Jesus Christ in my
life. After many years of doing the right thing according the Holy
Bible, I realized I needed Jesus to forgive me of the things I have done
wrong and begin living a life that is pleasing to God. So, on March 29,
1995 I gave my life to Jesus Christ and began following Him. My life has
been peaceful and joyful amid tough and troublesome times, thanks to Him
and I am so thankful to my birth mom for providing me the opportunity to
have parents who demonstrated their commitment to Jesus Christ, thus
giving me the chance to know God and have a fulfilling life.
Since that time, I met a wonderful man, Lee Eric Hughart and married
him. We were both attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in
1999. I had just graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a
BA in Social Work, planning on continuing my education at NOBTS, in
order to become a foreign missionary. We met at a "singles outing" and
became friends. We would see each other occasionally in the hall and
chat for a moment or two and then part. Finally, Lee asked me out and
the rest is history! We married on May 27, 2000 at Suburban Baptist
Church, the church I attended for most of my childhood!
Dec of 2001, Lee graduated. He received his MDIV in Biblical Languages
and I had my MRS. Degree! :0) We had accepted a call from God and City
Price Baptist Church for Lee to become a bi-vocational pastor in August
of the same year, so now we were on the road to moving to Port Sulphur,
LA! I, however, still worked as an editor/secretary at the Baptist
Association of New Orleans, while he stayed at home, working out of his
office for the church. It wasn't a far drive for him, just next door
across a walkway! ;0) I traveled an hour one-way twice a day for 1 1/2
years, before having my first child, Clararuth in April 2003. Since Lee
and I decided when we married, that if we had any children, I would stay
at home. So, I have stayed at home ever since. I am not bored, though! 2
kids and 2 years later, I am happy being right where I am! :0) Roger
Harrison is now almost 6 months old and the light in my eyes! "Roo" is
just like her mommie, a bonified, 100% pure "D" Daddy's girl and Lee
loves it!
So, that's my story. I have decided to search for my bmom because I
believe God has placed that desire in my heart. I have a desire to know
my heritage for a long time, but was hesitant because I never wanted to
intrude on her life and bring any sorrow. I don't know the circumstances
in which I was born, so I knew God would have to lead me and bring our
reunion to pass, if I was to search for her. Now is the time, I believe
and I think she (YOU) may need me in her (YOUR) life. I welcome her
(YOU) with open arms!
If anyone knows
her or my birth mom is looking for me and reading this story, please
don't hesitate to contact me!
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Please contact Allison through
this website.
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Female Adoptee
8/8/62
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Baby girl born
August 8, 1962. I was
told the director or representative placing me said I was the closest
match she had placed in 25+ years to their German/Irish/Scottish
background ( this may or may not be true).
Contact Betsy
through this website.
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Male Adoptee
7/13/72
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Hi, my
name is Dan Kirby. I was born in New Orleans on July 13, 1972. My birth mother
was at Protestant Home for Babies. I have my non-identifying
information.
Contact Dan through through this website.
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Female Adoptee 4/4/69
Male Adoptee 2/28/67
Protestant Home for Babies |
I was born at the Protestant Home for
Babies on April 4, 1969. I do not have very much information
regarding my birth or birth mother; my adoptive mother said that I
was called "Orlean" while at the Home.
My adoptive brother was also born at the
Protestant Home on February 28, 1967. If you should have
anyone who may be looking for him I would appreciate it if you could
have them contact me.
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Please contact Donna through
this website.
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Male Adoptee 4/1/65
FOUND 2007
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I am assisting my husband in locating
birthparents, any possible siblings etc. His DOB is listed as April
1, 1965 in New Orleans, LA, adopted from Protestant Home for Babies,
but not adopted out until September 1965. Adoptive parents believe
birth-name may have been "Bruce". Birthmother was possibly from
Mississippi. My husband is/was blonde hair, blue eyes. We would welcome
any information any one has from specific to non specific info. If
another birthmother is known or located that was there during that time
period and may remember something, that information would also be
appreciated. Adoptive parents were/ are engineer for Shell (English) and
house-wife (American). They also had two other older adopted children
prior to my husband. They are now in their 80's and memories are fading.
Prior to recently they have been kind of shady about details. My hubby's
name is David Chapman. Contact
Betty through
through this website.
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Female Adoptee 3/10/65
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Female born March
10, 1965 and was adopted shortly thereafter…
Please contact Michael
(brother) through this website
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Female Adoptee
10/5/68
Protestant Home for Babies |
Female born October
5, 1968 - I
was adopted by a great Christian Family in July of 1969.
*Kyndall may be related to one of the girls mentioned in this
story!
Please contact
Kyndall through this
website.
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Male Adoptee
8/20/64
Protestant Home for Babies |
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I am searching for my
husband's birth mother and or birth father. My husband was born on
August 20,1964 at 2:22 am at New Orleans Charity Hospital and from
their went to the Protestant home for Babies. He believes he was adopted
a month later by his adoptive parents that are now both deceased.
They had always said they had no information on his biological parents.
My husband has always wanted this dream and it is hard for him to watch
a television regarding adoption, because he would so much to find out
any information on them or siblings he might have. Also, we have four
beautiful children that he would love for them to met, he is such a
family person. Please if anyone has any information that could help me
make my husband's dream come true please let me know. Thank You.
Please contact Mary
through this website.
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Male Adoptee 2/16/39
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Male born February
16, 1939
Birth mother name: Myrtle Melanson
Biological father's name: Roy E. Brown
Please contact Richard
(friend of adoptee)
through this website.
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Female
Adoptee 4/30/1969
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Female born April, 30 1969
I was born 4/30/1969 and placed for adoption
in May, 1969.
Please contact Rachel
through this website.
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Male Adoptee (Family History)
7/2/31
Protestant Home for Babies |
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My now deceased
father-in-law was born Earl Brown, Jr. on July, 2, 1931. He was "abandoned"
at the Protestant Home for Babies on July 15, 1931 according to he
adoption papers. He was adopted on July 7, 1932.
My husband and I
have recently come across his adoption papers and discovered that he
was apparently ill before he was adopted. We have 4 children so we
are curious to know if there are any records left that may explain the
illness or anything about his family history.
Please let me
know if you have any information that may be helpful to us.
Please contact
through this website.
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Male Adoptee -
FOUND! May 8, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS MIKE!!!
5/30/68
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Mike found his
birth-mom in May of 2006 on his own.
I was born on May 30,
1968 at Southern Baptist Hospital and adopted on July 19, 1968. I have a
wonderful adoptive family who supports me and my ambitions to find my
birth family. My birth mother lived within the home at Protestant Home
for Babies in New Orleans, Louisiana throughout the end of her
pregnancy. I believe the typical stay at the home was around four
months. If this is correct, she would have entered the home in either
January or February of 1968. With so little non-identifying information,
it seems nearly impossible to make a connection; however, I still have
hope in my search efforts. Given the circumstances, I believe that my
birth mother made the best decision that she could, and I would never
personally blame her for giving me the life that I have lived thus far.
As with every adoptee, I do have a sense of belonging that needs to be
fulfilled – an emptiness, and a curiosity that stems from not knowing my
history. I have recently heard stories from various birth mothers
associated with Protestant Home for Babies; therefore, I am able to
relate to their stories as well. I am interested in hearing more stories
from birthmothers who stayed at Protestant Home for Babies. Some of the
things that I would like to hear about include: what was the atmosphere
of the home like on a day-to-day basis, what was life, in general, like
around the home, how did the staff members treat the women, and what was
it like once the women left the home. I am sure that other adoptees from
the home would also love to hear some of the birth mothers’ stories.
I’ll close in saying that if you are a birth mother and are visiting
this site, please understand that adoptees do not search because we want
to come into your life to disrupt it; rather, we just want a chance to
establish some type of relationship and fill the voids from our past. I
have heard so many stories about the attorneys and staff counseling you,
as a birth mother, to never search for your children. Once your child
has reached their legal age, search for them!
If you have not registered with the voluntary state registry, then
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Male Adoptee FOUND 8/05
Protestant Home for Babies |
Noble
found his birth-family through private investigator Stephanie Ware.
Stephanie also has a search and support group out of
Lafayette.
Her website is
http://www.birthsearchamerica.com
Noble -- this is name
given by adoptive parents
date of birth
place of birth -- Baptist Hospital, New
Orleans
agency was Protestant Home for Babies
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Female Adoptee - FOUND
3/11/05 - THIS IS ME
1/21/1971
Protestant Home for Babies |
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This
is my website, I started it in early February 2005, by March I found my
birthmother online through a website called
cousinconnect.com. I had posted my information around trying to
draw people to this site. Sure enough my birth-mom saw it and contacted
me. It has been very exciting so far. More later!
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Female Adoptee FOUND NAME
3/14/05 MADE CONTACT 4/6/05
11/19/53
Protestant Home for Babies |
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Tricia
found her birth-mother and large family, currently in Mississippi, through private investigator Stephanie Ware.
Stephanie also has a search and support group out of
Lafayette.
Her website is
http://www.birthsearchamerica.com
I was
born at Truro infirmary in November of 1953. My adoption was handled
through New Orleans' Protestant Home for Babies, where my birth mother
lived during her pregnancy. She and my birth father were both from
Mississippi. I think she, age 20, had been a waitress and he a
drive-in restaurant manager. He was about six years older than she.
She was an only child, as am I. She was 5'2" tall, with light brown
hair and blue eyes. He had dark hair and hazel eyes. I was adopted by a
wonderful couple living in Baton Rouge (my parents). They are the best
parents any one could ever hope for...I love them dearly! When I was
about fifteen or sixteen my mother took me to see Protestant Home for
Babies. Since then I have been back twice, each time I am in New
Orleans. I don't want to intrude on my birth family, but would be
available to meet them IF that is what they would like. I do, however,
think it is important for adoptees to have far better access to their
medical records. It would be nice, for example, to know if every woman
on my birth father's side died of breast cancer. That info I owe to
myself, and more importantly, to my beautiful 20 year old daughter. I
am tired of writing "unknown" on my medical records. Would LOVE to hear
some stories about life at Protestant Home for Babies from a
BIRTHMOTHER's point of view. Why were so many of the birth mothers
there from Mississippi in the mid 1950s? I hope they never tear down
that wonderful old house that is so dear to so many of us!
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Random Information I Found |
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A Birthmother who stayed at
the Protestant Home in New Orleans says that when she was there in 1956,
most of the girls staying there at the time were from Mississippi.
Information taken from
http://members.aol.com/deitrahs/LOUISIANA.html
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