Adoptees'
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1953
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I am looking for my biological
sister who was adopted during 1953 and probably born in Brakpan. Our mother was Elizabeth
Vorster / Carr (maiden name), who was born on 5th December 1935.
Now deceased. The adoption was a private adoption and possibly arranged by
a Sister Kruger. |
1953 or 1954
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Tracey
Van Heerden is trying to trace her adopted brother, who was born as
GRAHAM (Surname) in Cape Town. His
mother was Claudine Cecile Graham at the time of birth. Tracey is not
certain about her brother's date of birth. But watch this space.
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7th January 1953 Wednesday
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John Lesheim who was born in
Johannesburg writes: Born
to an unmarried mother in Jo'burg on 7-1-53, I am searching for my natural
parents and siblings if any. Raised (lovingly!) by a German-Jewish couple,
I believe that I am, however, of Afrikaans origin. Possible surname - Pelser.
Birth certificate issued 16-7-53, #485/53
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12th January 1953
Monday
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On 27th March Maria
Swanepoel (Birth name) a female adoptee was given up for
adoption. She was born in Pretoria to ELIZABETH
SWANEPOEL who she now wishes to contact. Elizabeth was
originally from Nylstroom in the Northern Transvaal and was unmarried at
the time. Her adoption number is 745/53
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21st February 1953 Saturday
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Seeking
my biological mother, Francis
Nola Leyland.
I was born Veronica
Leyland on the 21st February, 1953 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. My name
was changed to Sandra Spence on adoption.
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5th March 1953
Thursday
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We are searching
for Maria Elizabeth Louw, a biological mother who gave birth to Hester
Matilda Brink, presumably in the Queen Vic. in Johannesburg. She was in
the uitkomstehuis for unwed mothers. Her last known address was
Lemoendraai, Upington.
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16th March 1953 Monday
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Baby Alice
or Dorothy Gilroy wishes to trace her biological mother, who may
have been DOROTHY or ALICE GILROY.
Baby Alice was born in Durban.
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24th March 1953
Thursday
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This female
adoptee Peggylou (name after adoption) has a
light birthmark on her right foot and a mole on her left breast. She
wishes to trace her BIOLOGICAL MOTHER
who gave birth to her in Durban.
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25th March 1953
Wednesday
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Catharina
Gertruida Smit (Birth name) and her brother David is searching for
their BIOLOGICAL FATHER who was
Jewish. It is possible that his name is COHEN.
Marion's mother MARTHA KATRINA SUSANNA ROUX SMIT
was not Jewish at the time. Marion was adopted with her brother David
(Date of birth 2nd May 1952) David may have a twin brother. A person who
is identical to David was seen on South African TV. Marion was born
in Pretoria.
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26th March 1953 Thursday
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I
desperately need to know who my biological
mother or father are or was, just a name would do. I am led to
believe that I have about 5-6 brothers and sisters and that Dr Gordon
Brander in Salisbury, Rhodesia,/Zimbabwe arranged my adoption.
Any contact with brothers or sisters would be welcome. My adoptive
parents are deceased Dr. Brander
Just a name so I might know who I really am. Please help.
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6th April 1953
Monday
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I
am searching for my father's,
Ivor Louw (birth name), biological
family. He was adopted from Cotlands and was born in Johannesburg.
know that he was born into a large family.
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14th April 1953
Tuesday
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Carol
Stein (birth name) a female adoptee, who was born in Johannesburg
and adopted through the Alice Adoption Home, Number 1654/53 on 17th July
1953, is seeking her biological mother JEAN.
Her father SAMUEL JACK STEIN may be
able to help in the search. Jean may remember that Carol had a birth mark
on top of her right leg. Jean may have kept Carol for 3 months.
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19th April 1953 Sunday
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A baby girl Jean
Lake born at the Lady Chancellor Hospital in Salisbury, wishes to
trace her BIOLOGICAL MOTHER no other
details are available.
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22nd April 1953 Wednesday
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We were adopted in Odendaalsrus.
2 brothers were adopted the same time by the same couple. My
adopted father was a policeman and my mother was a teacher.
We 3 children were apparently one weekend left at a farm with
friends of my parents and they never came back to fetch us. We were then
taken to a children's home where my adopted parents adopted all three of
us. Apparently I, the
youngest, was adopted first, and 2 weeks later they adopted my 2 brothers
also. I would really like to
know if I have other brothers and sisters.
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7th July 1953
Tuesday.
27/12/2000: New info
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One bright and
sunny winters day MARITA KERWAN a
young unmarried Catholic nurse 20 years old, gave birth to a baby girl
called Catherine Isobel Kerwan at Frangwen
Maternity Home in Johannesburg. Catherine is now searching for her
biological mom. Doctor Ivan Orr who
may possibly be Catherine's biological father, arranged for her to be
adopted. Catherine may have siblings in South Africa.
27/12/2000
It has been established that Marita Kerwan lived in Krugersdorp but died
aged 59 years. Catherine has made contact with her Aunt and has several
siblings.
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8th July 1953
Wednesday
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A male adoptee
born in Wynberg Cape Town and named Gerhard Lesch
is searching for his BIOLOGICAL MOTHER
probably a MISS LESCH. No further
details are available at present.
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8th August 1953 Saturday
14/04/2002 New info
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Baby Heather
Ritchie (birth name) wishes to trace her biological mother,
VIOLET MAY RITCHIE (maiden name). She
also wants to find her BROTHER who was
put up for adoption the year before she was born.
14/04/2002 My biological brother who was put up for
adoption the year before me. He
was born to the same mother Violet May
Ritchie at Addington Hospital on 14th
February 1952. Additional
information available is that my biological mother gave him the name Victor.
Shortly after his placement with the adoptive parents they
apparently applied to the Minister for special permission to travel
overseas with him to somewhere in Hampshire, England.
They apparently needed this special
permission as the adoption papers had not gone through the official courts
at that stage.
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14th September
1953 Monday
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On 14th September I was born in the Benoni /
Boksburg Hospital. My name now is Alta and would dearly love to meet my
biological mother.
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18th September
1953 Friday
22/08/2002 New Info
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Ronald Joubert (Birth name)
a male adoptee born 18 Sept. 1953 in Johannesburg at
Queen Victoria Hospital is searching for his biological mother or any
relatives.
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26th September
1953 Saturday
20/06/2000:
FOUND
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WINIFRED
DOROTHY MAHER or EDWARD RUSSELL CONDON
MAHER your adopted daughter that you named Beverley
Ann Maher is searching for you. You resided or may still reside at
146 Currie Road, Durban. Beverley was only adopted on 9th March 1954, so
you may have kept her for a few months.
20/6/2000:
Sue has found a half brother Edward (56) and three
Sue has found a Half
brother and 3 half sisters half sisters, Sandra,
Olive and Yvonne. They are all still looking for their biological mother,
who may be living in Cape Town.
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27th September
1953 or 1954 Sunday
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Sam Gee from
London is searching for her adopted brother, PAUL
KINGSLEY (birth name) who was born in Johannesburg. His Mother
was called DAWN. He may have been born in 1953 or 1954.
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1st October 1953
Thursday
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George
Theron (birth name) a male adoptee born in Mossel Bay, wishes to
trace his BIOLOGICAL MOTHER, who it is
believed was Afrikaans speaking. His biological father was from Scottish
decent.
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5th October 1953 Monday
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Martha Sopia Malan gave birth to
Cornell Malan registered as Cornell Jacobs at 03h30 on 5th October 1953 in Pretoria. Cornell was the second of twins, the first born was a girl registered as
Suzanna Jacobs. Martha was divorced from Abraham Hugo Malan on 19th April 1949
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23rd October 1953
Friday
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Are you a
biological father with the name NICO NAGEL?
Your daughter Lena Coetzee, whom you last saw
when she was 15 years old wishes to see you again. You are about 72 to 75
years old.
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23rd October 1953
Friday
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On 23rd October I gave birth to a baby girl in Cape
Town and named her Elizabeth Gradwell. If you are that young lady, I am your birth mother and would love to meet you. Please contact Adoption reunions.
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3rd November 1953
Tuesday |
Male adopted Nov 1953. Privately arranged, no adoption records are
available . Arranged thru Doctor and families . Birthdates may not be 100%
accurate as they were sometimes changed in private adoptions . Seeking any
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8th November 1953
Sunday
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Baby Martha
Maria Human born at the East Rand Hospital in Springs, is searching
for her BIOLOGICAL MOTHER MARIA HUMAN.
No further details are available at this time.
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11th November 1953 Thursday
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Johanna Van Heerden is searching for her
biological mother. She was born in Germiston. No further details are
available at present.
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13th November 1953
Friday |
I am looking for my biological father who stayed in Pietermaritzburg.
Arthur Matthews my
mothers name was Rene. I was registered as Ingrid
Matthews. |
12th December
1953 Saturday
18/09/2001 New Info.
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Christo
Levine a male adoptee who was born in Roodepoort wishes to trace
his BIOLOGICAL MOTHER. He has blue
eyes and light brown hair. He was adopted on 1st April 1954.
18/09/2001
Christo has discovered that he was born as
Albert
Rudolph Schultz, to a young lady namely GUSTIE,
who resided at No.1 - 10th street, Mariasburg. Full names available on our
computer.
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25th December
1953 Saturday
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Am I your son ? Born Christmas day 1953, Bulawayo Southern Rhodesia - picture in the Chronicle 27/12/1953.
To my birth parents: I think about finding you constantly, please make contact - if anyone else reading this remembers the smallest details - please contact this site.
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