Is there any way of finding documented information, maybe even pictures from my birth parents?

Question

I was adopted when I was 2 and I am just curious about some things. The thing is that I don't want to get in touch or contact my birth family in a physical sense but I would like to find out things such as background information, first and last names (to trace geneology), and I don't know if it's possible, but if there's anyway to see pictures. (oh, and I do know my birth mother and father's names)

Answer 1

This all depends on the state you were adopted through, whether you went through an agency or not, the year you were adopted, what stipulations your birth parents may have put on the adoption and other things I can't think of at the moment.  However, pictures can be gotten through an agency if there was one and it was set up at the time that pictures would be allowed.  However, if you already know your birth parents' names, you've got all you need for genealogy as long as you have last names.  I do know, though, in my family, the adopted uncles are included and my son who I placed is not listed on our genealogy.  I would expect that he's listed on his adopted family's.

Answer 2

When you find out who they are and maybe where they are from search local archives of newspaper or highschool yearbooks for pictures.

Or write them a letter, tell them you appreciate what they did for you and at this time you do not want to relationship but information and pictures.  Maybe you can go from there.

Answer 3

Know this: there is nothing wrong with wanting to know more, or even have a relationship with your parents.  Most adoptees want more that info. & pics, but in our adoption-centric culture, we're shamed for feeling that way.

Why not come hang with a bunch of adoptees at:

http://www.adultadoptees.org/forum

Good luck!

Answer 4

www.intelius.com

This is a website that you can do to find out what citie's people live in, etc.  You can try by state, or by 'all states'.  Once you narrow it down, you can try www.whitepages.com and look up names...by that you may be able to find phone numbers, addresses, etc.

If you're wanting pictures, you will most likely have to contact them.  Although, you may be able to find relatives that might be willing to give up this information.

I was able to use the above method in finding my biological sister (once I knew her information etc).

Best of luck to you!

Answer 5

Yes there are loads of places to do geneology research.  Libraries have geneaology sections.  Ancestry.com  and rootsweb.com are great resources and some libraries have access to those for you to use for free too.

Also Newspaper archives are often found online and on microfiche at the libraries.

There is tons you can do.  Perhaps get in touch with a local geneaology organization for help and guidance.

Answer 6

I am not sure where you live, but if you were adopted thru the Children's Aid Society, they may have this information. You may be able to get access to your file.

In Canada, Ontario, you can look at your file now after you are 18.

Do your adoptive parents have any info? I have kept every bit of info and pictures so when my kids are ready, I can help them find their bio mom. Maybe, they may know?