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Finding a Lost Relative

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September 4, 2013

My boyfriend has a daughter who was born in 1982. For some reason he lost contact with her when she was 14 years old. My boyfriend said that she had lived with her mom in San Diego, CA before she moved to Seattle, Washington. He really wants to find her, but we don't have any information. How can I help him look for his daughter?

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Lauren Kim

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September 6, 20130 found this helpful
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Cheaper than a PI is FaceBook, famous for reuniting many family members. All you need to do is create a FB account and type in her name - most people her age have a FB page (trust me, they almost all FB! My son posts more on his FB page than he emails, lol, and tells me to check his page if I want to keep up. He was born in '82 like your boyfriend's daughter.) More than likely her page will come up and from there it's a simple matter of 'requesting friending'. If she accepts his request, there's your happy beginning!

I really hate FaceBook but it does have it's place, and this is one of those places. Good luck, I hope he finds her and they have a happy reunion.

 

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September 6, 20130 found this helpful
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The Salvation Army used to have a program for finding lost relatives. I don't know if they still do, but it would be worth a call to your local branch to find out. Good luck.

 
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April 17, 2021

My name is Tron Jackson. My father was in the military. In 1999, he was stationed in Germany where he was rumored to have fathered a little girl. I've asked him about this and he says that she wasn't actually his daughter, but during he and my mother's divorce, it was unveiled in court that he was paying child support for said little girl.

He won't tell me her name, or even where he was stationed. All I know is that she was born in Germany. If anyone could help me, I'd greatly appreciate it, and so would my other sisters.

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April 18, 20210 found this helpful
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How did you find out what was revealed in divorce court?
Who uncovered it and was your mother aware of these payments or were they just revealed through his financial records?

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Have you discussed this with your mother? Is she agreeable with you about your search for this sister?
The reason I'm asking these questions is because this is probably the only avenue you have for finding your sister.
Most likely the support is no longer being paid but finding that information is your best bet and only an attorney can do that and it would take a court order which as I'm sure you already know, would be very expensive.

The military will most likely not provide any of your father's military records unless he gives his permission which does not sound likely.
The military may have records of your sister's birth as they may be the original reason your father started paying child support.
Sometimes a mother could apply to the military for help, provide sufficient evidence that a soldier was the father of her child and the military would make the soldier pay support.

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However; this support did not always continue after the soldier was discharged unless he was receiving a pension of some sort.
These records may not ever be available to you unless you have an attorney who can file for this information.

If you know any of his military friends then you may be able to ask them but that does not sound likely either.

Your mother probably knows a lot about all of this but may not know who the girl is or how to find her.

You can always reach out on social media but your case kinda sounds hopeless unless your sister is also looking for 'family'.
Be sure to include any approximate dates your father could have been in Germany and his full name. It would also help if you include a picture of your father (when he was younger would be best).

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Here are some sites to get you started.
www.wikihow.com/Find-Lost-or-Missing-Relatives-Online

 
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April 20, 2017

In 1961 we moved to Pea Ridge Arkansas. We caught a bus and went to school in Jane Missouri. I was in the 7th grade that year. My best friend, who I found out was also my second cousin, was in the same grade. Her name was Dottie Keene. She told me her father's name was Bill Keene. She never mentioned her mother. She never talked about having sisters and brothers. I believe she was an only child. My mother was a Keene and her father's name was Arval Adalbert, and everyone called him Zack. He was born into a large family, the mother being Sarah Menerva McCool, who was married to Willis David Keene. Willis was born in 1867 and Sarah 1878. There were 10 kids who lived, and one died of SIDS at an early age. Bill was the 9th child, who I once thought was Dottie's father. In my search to find Dottie, a cousin told me that a family member told her that Bill had gone off on the sly and got a lady pregnant, who lived in one of the hollers in Pea Ridge, and his other family didn't take to this very well and they moved away.

Then one of the grandkids of Uncle Bill told me that the girl did not carry the last name of Keene. There was still a Dottie Keene, and we were the same age, and she lived in one of the hollers in Pea Ridge, and when I asked her what her father's name was, I could almost swear that she said, "Bill" I heard that the girl's mother passed away and she was living in her mother's same house, but no one seems to know of her. There has got to be someone who knew her, besides myself, who also knew her, as a Keene, who maybe knew who she married. Married names throw people off on searches too. I stopped searching for a while, but now reaching out for help or ideas. I don't live too far from Pea Ridge myself, and I just married a man who has a car. We may go visit the town and ask around, but if anyone has any ideas, let me know.

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September 7, 2012

I am looking for my son. I haven't seen him in 38 years. He lives in Rochester, New York.

By Robert

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September 7, 20120 found this helpful

www.whitepages.com (see if he has a land line telephone). It will also bring up paying sites @ the bottom (several of them) and you can click on those. They won't give you a lot of info for free, but they can give you enough info @ times to be able to find something else. Find the county that Rochester NY is in and access the CAD (central appraisal district). If he owns a house, you can find his address that way.

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Type his full name in the internet and you may bring something up that way, although you will have to "sift" through a lot of stuff. You might be able to get information from "Linked In" and other working sites, or Classmates, etc. There are tons of sites you can get information from, just look on the internet. Hope some of this helps.

 
September 9, 20120 found this helpful

Using the computer go to intelius.com. Type in his name only - do not type in city and state (he may have moved). A listing of people will come up with that name including their age, city and state that they live in now and also where they've lived in the past. Also, relatives names will be shown as well. After that you can go to whitepages.com for his address and phone #.

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Good luck with your search.

 

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September 9, 20120 found this helpful

Have you searched sites like Facebook and Linkedln? I've found a few people that way by doing a name search. Don't limit your search to Rochester because he might not actually be living in Rochester itself.

 

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September 9, 20120 found this helpful

If you're sure he lives where you say he does it sounds quite easy if you follow thriftyvicki's suggestions. I'd start with the appraisal district. I know when I bought a house years ago the info at the appraisal district revealed previous owners of the house I was buying.

The fact that you haven't seen him in years makes me sad. There was a time I didn't see my son for a year and I was heartbroken. He was a young adult angry with me.

I went to the police station to try to report him missing. They said they couldn't, but they evidently looked because they found him in a matter of hours and my son showed up at my front door. He later told me the office told him his Mother was looking for him. Our relationship is mended and I am a very fortunate Mother. Keep trying, he may have been angry with you but he may also be looking for you. I pray that you reunite with him.

 

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September 9, 20120 found this helpful

Some years ago I read that the Salvation Army will help you find a lost relative. I contacted our local branch and, sure enough, they located my brother-in-law with whom we had lost contact. At the time they only charged a small fee and it was certainly worth it. I don't know if they still have this service, but it would be worth a phone call to find out. Good Luck.

 
September 9, 20120 found this helpful

It should be easy for you to find him as you have his ss number I expect and know where he is living. Look him up on www.zabasearch.com. for free. Other search engines will give his whole background for about $30 like Intellus. They will give you his cell number, address, background, ect. Good luck.

 
September 9, 20120 found this helpful

You can always try MyLife and some of the other search sites. My husband found his brother there after 8 years, just in time he had 4th stage liver cancer. I wish you luck.

 
September 11, 20120 found this helpful

If you need some help please email me amberbe24 AT yahoo.com. I found my husbands father and mother also a sister.

 
October 9, 20120 found this helpful

I used to do adoption searches & have reunited close to 40 families. IF you have his social security # they used to let you write a letter to the person you are searching for & they would send it to them & it was then up to the person being searched for to contact you. Let me know if I can help. lulupurk AT yahoo.com

 
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June 24, 2018

How am I supposed to find my older half-brother when I only know his first name and his age. My mom only says that she tried talking to his mom to let me meet him, but that is it. My dad is not able to see him because my brother is only 16 and my dad has to wait until my brother is 18 for him to see him.

Is there a way I can find out my half-brother's phone number so I can contact him because I really want to meet him, but his mom stands like a wall between us. Can you please help me?

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February 27, 2017

I have an older brother that I know very little about. All I know is that his first name is Alex, he's only a couple of years older than me (I'm 20, but I don't know his exact age).

My dad is his father, but he's not on the birth certificate. I really want to find him, but I don't know where to look.

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February 27, 20170 found this helpful

I assume that your father is not giving you information, or is deceased. Was your brother adopted? If so, maybe you could find the adoption agency and they can contact him and tell him he has a sibling who wants to meet him.

 

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February 27, 20170 found this helpful

Have you tried searching using your dads last name in places such a facebook, ancestory.com? Do you know what town he would have been born in? Some small towns publish birth announcements in the newspapers that you could probably find online

 

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February 28, 20170 found this helpful

How do you know about this? Did he volunteer the info or did someone else spill the beans to you? It seems that your source was pretty incomplete and somewhat unwilling.

Seriously, if you want to find him, you're going to have to go rogue. Snoop thorugh your dad's stuff, if he has anything, like journals, old letters, etc. Anything related to the early -mid 90s.

HOund, bribe, and extort information out of any relative or friend of your dad's you might have. They need to at least know who the lady is, what her possible last name is, etc.

Keep on him about how important it is for you, etc. Do not let up.

Because without mroe info, you have really no choice save to hire a private investigator, whihc is probably expensive.

 
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June 25, 2016

I have been very curious about finding my half sisters that I know for sure my birth father had. All I know is his name and DOB. He has never been in my life, but his mom did participate a little when I was a child and she would tell me stories.

I have never met them. I'm am 26 now.

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Check with the Church of Latter Day Saints (or LDS), also known as Mormons. They've been compiling geneological records for decades and are quite open about sharing their findings. You needn't be Mormon to access the information although they may require a small fee. Good luck!

 
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December 19, 2013

My granddad was in England in WWII. He had a fling or I have no clue what to call it. He is no longer living, but he told my dad he has kids in England. He never gave their names. The only thing I have to go on is my granddad in the Army. I'm trying to find my aunt and uncle. How do I go about doing that?

By Sierrah

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December 22, 20130 found this helpful
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The best geneology source for Britain is www.genesreunited.co.uk/
You could enter the name and see if anyone has declared him as their father.

 
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October 20, 2019

My dad abandoned us. He doesn't like my brother. I wanna see him. How do I find him?


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August 19, 2018

I am in search of my cousins, Eugene Peters and Tunie Kaya Peters. Mother name, Browne Peters, father Moses T Y Peters (deceased). Any ideas on how to begin?


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April 22, 2017

Someone told my brother who lives in Kansan City, MO that he has 3 sisters. I know the mother's name, and the maiden names of the girls. The mother more than likely has passed by now.

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March 24, 2017

I am trying to find my half sister. She is called Mandy Hyde or Mandy Bushell. Our father is Malcom John Hyde. I've been searching for a few years now. She was fostered in Chapeltown near Sheffield. Our other sister is Julie who is dying of Huntington's corea.

Mandy has brothers. I think one was called David or John. I'm desperate to find her as I still carry a photo of her when she was young. Also I need her back into the family. I've tried Facebook etc. to no avail. Please help. I live in Sheffield.

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March 13, 2017

My auntie lives in Australia. I know her name, address, and where she works. She wrote my mum (her sister) a letter and my mum replied only for the letter to be sent back. I've looked on Facebook and other social media outlets and even rung her work, but it's a massive place and would charge my phone mega money.

Where do I look now? Any help appreciated.

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June 24, 2019

I am looking for my aunt Jacqueline F.'s cell or home phone number so I can contact her about our family reunion coming up in August. How can I find that phone number?


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June 28, 2017

My father's 2 younger sisters were given up for adoption at St. Anthony's orphanage, Jeppu, Mangalore, India, in the 1930s. Family stories indicate that the name of one of them is Catherine (aged 4 at the time of adoption) and the other was aged 2. They were probably adopted by a family in Goa. Apparently, in the 1970s, my grandmother, Florence Miranda, was on her death-bed, and wanted to see them.

One of them was located as a nurse in Mumbai, India, when my father, Felix Miranda, tried to trace them. My siblings and I have tried to find them in 1980s and 1990s. In 2004, I stayed at St. Anthony's orphanage for a month and tried to search records, however, the pre-independence (pre-1947) records are not traceable. I am a Jesuit priest and prayerfully continue to search for them.

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March 15, 2017

I have been trying to locate and meet my brother since I first found out about him. I'm only 16 so I obviously haven't got the money for a private investigator and people like that. I do have information about my brother, I know his name, how old he is, and have a rough idea of his birthday. I know his mum's first and last name and where he lived when he was born. I have tried searching for him and his mum on social media and I have googled both of them, but I can't find anything :(

I don't have contact with my dad. The only time I have spoken to him in years is when he told me about my brother. My mum knows nothing because my dad is a secretive person and doesn't share important things, but I really really want to meet my older brother. How can I find him? It would mean a lot to me to meet him. Thank you.

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March 3, 2017

So I just found out about this website. I'm looking for two of my older brothers, both were adopted out of Florida into different states. I ended up in Ohio, one ended up in New Mexico and one ended up in Oregon. I would love to find them and connect, even though we have never met.

I know their names at birth and our mother's names, but I don't know where to begin. I cannot afford a private investigator, any advice would appreciated.

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October 29, 2019

I am Jocelyne. Sometime ago I had found my brother, but now I am trying to locate my other sisters that I had found out about. Growing up my dad never told me about my siblings until he got sick and then I tried to see if I can find them.

Please help me find my sisters.

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May 1, 2019

I am trying to get a hold of my ex-stepfather's son in Florida. Last I heard, he lived in the Tampa area. His name is Michael James Kendrick (age 48 I believe). I have been trying for over a year to find him on social media and all of the numbers I have looked up for him didn't pan out (either disconnected or no longer in service).

I have bad news about his father that I felt he should know. Any ideas how I can find him? I'm out of ideas.

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January 8, 2017

Many years ago, my uncle Charles Frazier and his wife Cheryl had 2 beautiful girls, named Charlene and Christy. Cheryl left my uncle and he and his mom were raising the girls who were still very young. Cheryl then came back and took the girls away, back to California where she lived.

We have not heard a word ever since. This has been many many years ago. Uncle Charles died in 1975. We, the family, would like to get in touch with the girls, but don't know how to. Any help would be appreciated.

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January 8, 20170 found this helpful

Have you already google searched? Looked on facebook? Ancestry.com? did Cheryl remarry? Have you checked CA records for a marriage license in the event she remarried and changed the girls last names? Did you also search for the aunts obit using her maiden name on ancestry.com?

 

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January 9, 20170 found this helpful

Facebook also has many pages for schools. You can go to those pages and put in a request. Many friends and family members have been reunited this way.

 
January 15, 20170 found this helpful

Try MyHeritage.com, a search engine designed for genealogical research data.
Similar sites are The-Seeker.com and PeopleFinders.com.

 
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May 10, 2019

How can I find my mom's siblings? For free she was adopted; she was born in 1941. Her siblings are from Ballston Spa NY.


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February 25, 2019

My mom always took us to Kinross Fife for a summer holiday to the same family who I think was related to my mom. This was prior to 1950. How can I try to locate them?


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