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Adoptions - Jefferson County, Missouri
These adoptions were located in the Warranty Deed Books at the Jefferson County, Missouri Courthouse Archive Room. They are scattered throughout the many books with no pattern to the listings.
ALLEN, Charles, a minor 9 years old, son of Randolph ALLEN of Jefferson
County, adopted by Walter and Katie PERRY, of Jefferson
County, Recorded 16th November 1909, in book 65 Page 599.
ANDRUS, George Cale, adopted
by Leonard G. & Katie E. Durocher on 26 March 1898, recorded in Book 53
Page 389.
ARNELL, Liddie, born 14th February 1901, adopted by Frank
W. LAWHOME and his wife Arria of
Jefferson County from her parents Joseph and his wife Anna Arnell,
on 23 March 1909, recorded in Book 65 Page 302.
ARMSTRONG, Florian, adopted by Bernard and Matilda SCHNEIDER, formerly
Matilda Armstrong, of Jefferson County, December 4th, 1909, recorded
Book 65 Page 609.
BAKER, Mamie, of Jefferson County, adopted by Peter MOORE
or MOON and Julia his wife of Jefferson County, October 23,
1888, recorded Book 31 Page 563.
BECKMAN, Maria Caroline, a minor child the age of 1 year and 9 months, adopted
from her father Diedrich BECKMAN, by Frank FROELICH of Jefferson County,
on 21st April 1894, recorded in Book 41 Page 143.
BLACK, Vivian Belle, a minor child born January 18th, 1903, adopted
by Eugene C. EDGAR of De Soto on April 14th,
1903, recorded Book 77 Page 269.
BOGHOSIAN, Alice, adopted by Daniel C. HAEFNER aged
17 consented to by said Alice and her mother Nellie HAEFNER nee BOGHOSIAN having
been granted a decree of divorce from the father of said minor, Parham BOGHOSIAM in
Civil Court, St. Louis Cause # 102441-B, August 22nd, 1926. Mother
awarded case and custody…name changed from Alice BOGHOSIAN to
Alice Marie D. HAEFNER July 12, 1943, recorded Book 154 Page
75.
BURNS, James, Joseph, William,
Eugene, Mary, adopted by Benjamin BROWER and
wife Mary E. of Jefferson County, January 23, 1917, recorded Book 78
Page 635.
CLARKE, Nellie, a female child now of the age of thirteen years and nine
months, adopted by Theodore GRAVING and Helen his wife of
Maxville, from the New York Foundling Hospital, May 10th, 1912,
recorded Book 73 Page 290 a female child now of the age of thirteen years and
nine months.
COLE, Francis Mabel, a minor, adopted by Alexander BECKER and
Mary his wife of Jefferson County, from Isabella Cole of St. Louis County, her
mother, on December 5th, 1898, recorded Book 47 Page 411.
CONN, Evalynn, daughter of Orval B. Conn and his
wife Julia, of Mediapolis, Iowa, adopted by John BRAZIL and
wife Ada Evalynn of
Jefferson County, January 1st, 1914, recorded Book 75 Page 319.
CRAYTON, John Foxton, born February 13, 1874 to Mary S. Crayton
widow of Monroe Crayton of Jefferson County, is
adopted by John FOXTON and his wife Susannah on 16 May 1874
recorded in Warranty Deed Book 8 Page 583.
CRAIG, William, a nephew, for $1.00 and love and affection,
adopted by Charles NULL and his wife Laura E. of Jefferson
County, 13th October 1911, recorded Book 71 Page 294.
DIARD, Rosalie a female child about 3 ½ years, daughter of Mary Diard, adopted by Anna Belle McDONALD, all
of Jefferson County, on October 14, 1887 recorded in Book 31 Page
11.
DONDESON, Lizzie, born on or about 16 September 1891 and delievered to the Children’s Home Society of Missouri
by Joseph DONDESON on 6th August 1898
was adopted by Thomas WHILEY and his wife Maranda of Kimmswick Mo., and had her name changed to Lizzie
WHILEY on 26th January 1899 recorded in Book 55 Page
459.
DUTTON, John Earnest, a boy of Jefferson County who is the son of Wm.
JENNINGS and Martha DUTTON and aged 1 year 9 months, born in Festus May 18,
1888 adopted by William FRAZIER and his wife Maria on 24 March
1890, recorded in Warranty Deed book 35 Page 18.
EAVES, Ethel May, a female minor, adopted by Pleasant C. EAVES and
his wife Polly A., from Elisha C. Eaves and his wife Bertha
Eaves, father and step mother, on December 27th, 1904 as recorded in
Book 57 page 610.
FLYNN, Gertrude Virginia, 4 month old daughter of Loretta Flynn
of Jefferson County, adopted by Theodore SONTAG and
wife Susie M. of Jefferson County, March 13th , 1911,
recorded Book 71 Page 8.
FRIZELL, Thomas, a male child born St. Francois Co, MO on April 2, 1917
and ordered by the Probate Court of St. Francois Co. MO to be delivered to the
Children’s Home Society of MO on July 5, 1917, adopted by John Harvey &
Henrietta P. ESTES of De Soto who have had the child for 52
days. The child’s name to be known as John Harvey ESTES Jr. Recorded
April 2, 1917 in Book 84 Page 252.
FURGUSON, Ida, infant, adopted by Joseph HUBER, July 18th,
1871, Book 2 Page 598
GEORGE, Roxie, a male child, adopted by Richard GEORGE and
wife Jennie of Jefferson County, from his father Melvin GEORGE, on 18 October
1910… recorded in Book 69 Page 478.
GIFFORD, Charles
Granville, 11 years old, adopted by Forrest BAILEY of
Danby, Missouri, from the Baptist Orphans Home, “…that he (Bailey) take proper
care of said Gifford and cause him to be properly instructed in the moral and
religious principals, to attend Protestant Church and Sunday School, to be
taught to read and write, and the ground rules of Arithmetic, the compound
rules, and the rule of three, and that he will give to him (at) the expiration
of term of service, a new Bible, two suits of clothes to be worth (20) twenty
dollars, and (50) fifty dollars of current money of the United States…”,
October 23rd, 1913, recorded Book 75 Page 221.
GILLETTE, Harry Irwin, a male child born on or about 21st October
1896 in Cass County and surrendered to the Children’s Home Society on 29 May
1900 by Cora GILLETTE of Cass County, Missouri, adopted
by James Henry WHILEY and his wife Felicia residing in or near
De Soto, Mo and changed his name to Harry Irwin WHILEY on 2nd October
1900, recorded in Book 51 Page 200.
GRAY, Ethel, a female child said to be born in the City of East St.
Louis, Missouri, on the 16th November 1893, and which was
abandoned by one Ida GRAY alias Irene PEOPLES, who claimed to be the mother of
said child which she called Ethel GRAY when she left said child with David Cook
and wife on 10 December 1893,…and David D. Cook and wife Mabel
C., of the city of De Soto desire to adopt said female child…recorded 20th January
1894, Book 41 Page 86.
GRASS, Kenneth Gordon, male minor age 15, of Jefferson County, adopted
by George E. HELENSCHMIDT, mother of child is Helen
L. Helenschmidt, name changed to Kenneth
Gordon Helenschmidt, recorded Book
154 Page 514.
GREEN, Maria Alvina, daughter
of Martha M. GREEN widow of Andrew GREEN, deceased, adopted
by Joseph HYDE and his wife Maria Jane and “…was
granted to change her last name to ours…” recorded on 20th April
1876 and recorded in Book 10 at page 285.
GULLION, Samuel Robert, “We Robert GULLION and his wife Mahala C., intermarried on 6 June 1870, at
the city of Charleston, County of Coles, State of Illinois, now and for the
last 4 years residents of the city of De Soto…adopt…Samuel Robert GULLION, a
male born 23 march 1899 at City of St. Louis of the lawful wedlock of his
mother Luchia E. GULLION born Luchia
E. GODDING who on the 31 December 1899 Died at City of St. Louis,…and his
father Oliver GULLION survives at the City of De Soto…and we having
since the 1st January 1900 adopted, cared for, and tenderly
reared said child under the name of Samuel Robert GULLION…” recorded 13 January
1900 in Book 49 Page 480.
HAHN, Jacob, now 21, of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, adopted by
Gerhard BLANK and wife Gertrude of Jefferson County, on 16 August 1907, as
recorded in Book 63 Page 150.
HARDISTA, John William, “Agreement, Morse Mill, Mo. 21 March 1867…I
Melinda Jane HARDISTA to give up to Mr. James DAVIS my
little boy John William, to keep, care for, and bring up until the age of 21…”
recorded in Book 73 Page 401.
HARLOW, Noah Baziel, adopted
by Alonzo T. HARLOW and his wife Rhoda, both of Kimmswick,
they having no children born unto them and having procured from the
"Methodist Orphan Asylum" of the city of St. Louis...infant boy about
20 months whose name to them is unknown...Recorded Book 10 Page 109.
HILLERT, Frank, son of Mary HILLERT adopted by Frank & Anna STOW, 20
March 1877, recorded in Book 11 Page 356.
HILLERT, Rosa, delivered into the care and raising her daughter by Mary
HILLERT of Jefferson County, unto Andrew OBER and
his wife Margaret, until she reaches the age of 18, then she may choose her own
course to pursue…20 March 1847, recorded in Book 11 Page 356.
HOLT, Herbert Herman, 8 years old of De Soto, adopted by William J. MUELLER of De
Soto, January 19th, 1917, recorded Book 81 Page 204.
HUGHES, Luells Maria, infant, adopted by Charles F. LEE, daughter of
Thomas Hughes and his wife of about 17 years…Book 9 Page 356
JOEV(R?)US, Laura May, a female born 16 February 1898 at the home of Mrs. M.
B. STEVENS of City of St. Louis,...of the lawful wedlock of
her mother Sophia Hannah HOUSER(?), father unlisted...we, Wm. F. JOEV(R?)US and
Mary VOIGHT intermarried on 11 January 1894 at City St. Louis and for the last
4 years residents of Jefferson County adopt Laura May as our lawful child...we
having since the 16 February 1898 adopted, cared for, and tenderly named said
child...Recorded in Book 47 Page 30
JOHNSON, Edna May, born Greene Co., MO on August 3, 1899 and surrendered
by Fannie JOHNSON on December 15, 1899. Adopted by
William & Elizabeth STYLES of St.
Louis, MO who have had the child 90 Days. The child’s name
shall hereafter be known as Margaret STYLES. Recorded
in Book 51 Page 551.
KREICHALH, Charles 7 years old, and George Herbert, 9 years
old of St. Louis City, adopted from their father Julius KREICHALH and
his wife Mary, now deceased, by Thomas Fischer
of Jefferson County, on 30th January 1891, recorded
in Book 37 Page 162.
KIRN, Nellie, 8 years old of Jefferson County, adopted by
Hamilton A. JENKINS of Jefferson County, Sept 3rd,
1884, recorded Book 25 Page 466.
LATIER, Frank, a minor without parents adopted from his
guardians Aaron & Lou CROSS, by Susan KOHL of De Soto,
13 April 1911, recorded in Book 71 Page 62.
LATIER, Frankie and Sam
W., children under the
guardianship of Samuel NICOLS adopted by Aaron &
Louisa CROSS of St. Louis. Recorded
January 16, 1907 in Book 63 Page 218.
LEE, Mary Ellen, a girl of Jefferson County,
daughter of Joseph and Ellen LEE, born in England 4th January
1887, adopted by Siebert and Emily PRICE of Jefferson County,
on 11 February 1893, recorded in Book 39 Page 291.
LINDWEDEL,
Bernice, an infant female 16
months old, given up by her mother Marie LINDWEDEL, her
father being shown to be dead, adopted by Herman and LINDWEDEL, Martha by Decree of the
Circuit Court, of Jefferson County Mo, Juvenile Division, as recorded January
15, 1938 in Book 137 Page 299.
LONG, Adele, 13 years old adopted by L. K. & Sarah Jane A. WILLIAMS of Jefferson County,
February 6th, 1909, thru the Baptist Orphans Home, recorded Book 65
Page 208.
MADOLE, Charles Henry, male child born in
the County of Adair on March 4th, 1893, adopted
by George RASMI(?)SEN and Ellen his wife residing in
Kimmswick, from Children’s Home Society of Missouri, parents Margaret and S.
F. Figge of Adair County,
February 5th, 1909, and change his name to Charles Henry Madole Rasmis(?)en, recorded
Book 65 Page 197.
MANCHESTER, Nathalia
M., a minor, adopted by William V. &
Mary E. CARSON of Jefferson County grandparents
of said child, from her parent Gertrude FLUETTE of Jefferson County through
the Children’s Home Society, as recorded on July 18, 1900 in Book 51 Page 191.
MATHEW, Milliard F., minor, adopted by Frank MAHN and Henrietta
his wife, from Harry H. Mathew of St. Louis City,
his parent, April 11th, 1914, recorded in Book 85 Page 461.
MEDLEY, Monet Lorine a
female child born near De Soto on January 5th, 1905,
adopted by E. J. WARNER and Ida his wife
of Jefferson County, from J. F. Medley (widower)
of Jefferson County, recorded Book 69 Page 190.
MESSICK, Clessen Eliven, minor
born February 28th, 1908, adopted by Wallie
N. MESSICK and Nora his wife of St. Louis County,
April 15th, 1915, recorded Book 77 Page 270.
MIMMO, Addell, daughter of SIMONSON, Rose, a minor of St.
Louis City, adopted by SWEEN, Wm. H. and wife Catherine E. of
Jefferson County, on January 8th, 1901, recorded in Book 51 Page 341.
MORSE, Nellie Anna, 5 years 8 months old, adopted by Henry S. MORSE and
Minnie P. his wife of Jefferson County, from Joseph P. Morse of
Warren County, Missouri, February 6th, 1918, recorded in Book 83
Page 556.
MUIR, Joyce, infant female born February 1st, 1914 in St.
Louis, Missouri, adopted by August MOHLMAN and Ella his
wife of Jefferson County, from Rosa Muir Jackson County, Missouri,
August 24th, 1914, recorded Book 75 Page 534.
PAGE, Vernie Edwin, male son of Vernie and
Marie O. Page, born 28th July 1913, adopted by
Herbert C. Page and Pearle his wife, all of Jefferson
County, February 6, 1917, recorded Book 263 Page 81.
PAGE, Wilma Marie, aged 5 year old daughter of Marie Stroup,
formerly Marie Page, adopted by W. C. SCHMICK and wife Ollie
of De Soto, November 16th, 1916, recorded Book 81 Page 509.
PARKER, Susan Elizabeth, an infant girl of said place who is a natural daughter of
Alford H. PARKER and his wife Rachael, and about the age of 4,
adopted by Doctor John WIATT and his wife Eliza M.
of Jefferson County, on 18th April 1871, recorded in
Book 2 Page 525.
PODGORSEK, Frank, of St. Louis City, a 22 year old
young man agrees to be adopted by Gustav URLICH, of the
City of St. Louis, on Friday November 17, 1922, and had his named changed
to Frank URLICH, Recorded in Book 112 Page 581.
PULLEN, Hersie, a minor child of Owen PULLEN and
his wife Carrie born 25th May 1905, adopted
by John CROSS and wife Elizabeth, John signing with his
mark (X) on 21st September 1908, recorded in Book 63 Page 592.
PURCELL (formerly Dryer or Dreyer), Pauline
Augusta, daughter of
"Carl Dreyer of St. Louis City father of Pauline Augusta
Purcell formerly Dryer of the age of 29" (I think the age refers to Carl)
adopted by Robert BACKER and wife Augusta of
Jefferson County November 26, 1915, recorded Book 77 Page 574.
RIEBOLD, Frank, minor child, adopted by Louis
and Barbara RIEBOLD from his mother Mary RIEBOLD of
the same place on 14 August 1909, recorded Book 65 Page 479.
RUDDER, Thomas Charles of Jefferson County, adopted by John WAFLER and
Mary A. his wife of Pevely, Missouri, from Children’s Home
Society of Missouri where he was placed by
the Probate Court of Jefferson County, April 19th,
1907, and change his name to Henry Samuel Wafler, recorded
Book 61 Page 626.
SANDERS, Hatty Roselia of Jefferson County was
adopted by Laura And John DAVIS of Grant County Indiana on October
10, 1891, as recorded in Book 37 Page 281.
SCHORR, Emma Rosina, daughter of Conrad Schorr,
adopted by Herman J. and Mary MEYER on 18th May
1899, recorded in Book 49 Page 67.
SEYPOHLTOWSKY, Catherine
Amelia, born January 13th, 1873,
daughter of August SEYPOHLTOWSKY and where mother of child and late wife of
said Seypohltowsky is now deceased, and he is unable
to properly care for said child, and whereas Charles W. HERBERT and
his wife Mary M. adopt said child, and if Herberts
should die, the care of said child reverts back to Seypohltowsky. Dated
August 1st, 1873, recorded in Book 29 Page 378.
SHIELDS, Loretta, a female child born on or about July 31, 1911, in the care
of the Board of Children’s Guardians of the City of St. Louis, Mo., both the
parents of said child are dead. The Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis,
Mo., orders that the child can be adopted by B. F. and Jennie MEYER of Kimmswick, Jefferson County,
Mo, and her legal name be changed to Leona Loretta MEYER as
recorded March 16, 1933, in Book 123 Page 446.
SHULTZ, Jennie and Charles S., adopted by John TILLSION and wife Sarah A.,
of Jefferson County, Missouri, on 4th December 1884,
recorded in Book 28 Page 15.
SIMONSON, Dorothy, a child born about 5th day of September 1891
to parents who reside in ___ Co., Mo., adopted by SIMONSON, J.
M. & Bessie J. of Pevely, from the Children’s Home Society of
Mo, recorded April 20, 1877, Book 43 Page 328
SMITH, Velma, adopted by Ray L. SMITH and Mattie his wife
of Jefferson County, March 21st, 1910, recorded Book 69
Page 159.
SPEES, Anna May, born in Gallatin, IL on December 28, 1898 and surrendered by
her father Thomas SPEES to the Children’s Home Society of MO
on October 31, 1902. Adopted by Peter & Augusta FISCHER of
Knorpp, Jefferson County and
her name to be known as Anna May FISCHER. Recorded
February 3, 1902 in Book 55 Page 102.
STALLINGS, Lenora, who is the daughter of Henry Stallings aged 16 years, adopted
by Allen STALLINGS, and his wife Sarah A. of Jefferson County, on August
26th, 1884, recorded in book 25 Page 485.
STEINMETZ, Martha, of St. Louis City, adopted by Henry
F. LOTHER of Jefferson County, “ …for the love and
affection...in further consideration of the care, support, education, &
nurturing of said Martha Steinmetz from the time she was about three years old
until the time of her marriage March 14, 1884,…that I have given the said
Martha Steinmetz my name and she has never been known by any other name from
the age of 3 to marriage, she was previously known by the name of Martha FLEISCHAUER,
and being the natural child of my wife Alvina
FLEISCHAUER by her former marriage…adopt Martha STEINMETZ having been born on
or about 20 August 1868…”signed by Henrith F. LOTHER
as recorded in Book 71 Page 592.
Beginning
on Page 593 is an affidavit by Martha STENMETZ of the city of ST. Louis stating
that she is the person mentioned in the above deed of adoption, she always
recognized Henry LOTHER as her father and that he had always been very kind to
her and has always treated her as his own child, and always told her she is his
child, and consents to the above adoption.
Next
on Page 594, Henry F. LOTHER of Jefferson County swears that he intended
adopting Martha STEINMETZ now of St. Louis City, when she was a child of tender
years, and not knowing that at the time it was necessary in making an adoption
by deed, that he and Alvina LOTHER have had the sole
care as his only child…that he thought when toke her into his home he was
properly adopting her...that the reason to do this is to confer upon her all
rights of a child…”
STONE, Lillian G., a female child born about May 22, 1891, in ___
Co., Mo., surrendered to the Children’s Home Society by Aaron MAST of ___ Co., Mo. Adopted
by John & Eugenia BAUM of Festus who have had said child
for 90 days. Name of said child to be known as Lillian G. BAUM.
Recorded May 22, 1891 Book 49 Page 19.
SUTTON, Susan Ruth, adopted by Elizabeth EHLERS and her
husband John Henry of Jefferson County, from John B. Gamache and Cora his wife of Jefferson County,
parents by adoption (see adoption at Recorder’s Office, City of St. Louis,
July 25th, 1905 in Book 1862 Page 177 also March 10th,
1906 in Book 1895 Page 473.)…recorded Book 63 Page 49
SYLVESTER, Jennie Viola, a minor of the age of 13 years 9 months, adopted from
her mother Mary HESS formerly Mary SYLVESTER of the Town of
Maxville, Jefferson County Missouri, by A. J. Buck of the City
of St. Louis, Missouri, on 24th January 1891, recorded in Book
35 Page 512.
TAUBE, Julius Frederick, a nine year old boy, adopted by Charles GILLMANN, son
of his present wife Wilhelmina GILLMANN and her first husband
Frederick TAUBE, recorded on 13th May 1890, Book 35 Page 90.
Charles Gillmann signing by his mark (X).
THOMAS, Commodore, son of Elizabeth Thomas adopted by John and
Elizabeth McGLAUGHLIN, all of the town
of Kimmswick, on July 2, 1887, recorded in Book 29 Page 476.
THOMPSON, Alice, “Mrs. Nellie Thompson releases all her right, title, and
interest in parentage, custody, and guardianship, of her daughter Alice
THOMPSON, now 7 years of age,…to Thomas WILLIAMS…said ward Alice
Thompson shall in to way be influenced in choosing her own religious beliefs
and that whenever she arrives at the age of 12 she shall be at liberty to choose
own denomination? In that regard…recorded 14 December 1905 recorded in Book 59
Page 589.
TRACY, Olive C. a minor whose father is Harmon W. Tracy, adopted by
Amanda F. SCOTT and Drucilla F. HICKS of Jefferson County,
March 1st, 1902, recorded Book 53 Page 310.
TRIMMER, James Joseph, adopted by "...John CRAHAN and his wife
Katie, intermarried on November 25, 1886 at De Soto, Jefferson County, now and
for the last 25+ years being a resident of De Soto without
issue...adopt...James Joseph TRIMMER a male child born 25 July 1890 at DE Soto
of the lawful wedlock of his mother Mary TRIMMER nee FRANEY born
September 1852 and who on the 18 September 1890 died at De Soto and his father
James TRIMMER who on the 23 December 1893 died at DE Soto, and we have since about
the 15th day of August 1890 adopted, cared for, and tenderly reared said child
under the name of James Joseph CRAHAN...” recorded 30
TWINEHAM, Leota, born Henry Co., MO, on September 26, 1898 and surrendered to
the Children’s Home Society by Mrs. Jennie Tweneham
of Henry Co. Mo. On June 8, 1900. Adopted by Fritz &
Theresa HAGUIS of De Soto who have had the child for
90 days. Child’s name to be known as Lena Haguis. Recorded May 14, 1901 in Book 51
Page 543.
VIEHLAND, Vernon F., a minor of the age of 15, represented by his appointed
guardian Ad Litem Theodore P. Hukriede,
consents to be adopted by Louis RIEMAN and his wife Mary , and
that his father Frank Viehland is the surviving
parent and his consent in writing is filed with
court. Petitioner resides together on a farm near the Village of Dittmer…are of
good moral character…have a comfortable home and regular source of income…Court
finds Meta Viehland, the mother…departed this life on
5 March 1924 and said Vernon F. Viehland is now a
resident of Franklin County..Filed for record 27 March 1939 and duly recorded
on 27 March 1939 in Book 139 at page 485.
WADE, May, daughter of Lucy Wade both
of Jefferson County adopted by William & Sophronia PERRY
of Jefferson County, 13 July 1908, recorded in Book 63 Page 523.
WARNE, Ralph, a boy 2 years old the son of my present wife Annie
May WILLIAMS by her former husband C(?). E. WARNE, adopted
by John F. WILLIAMS, on 2nd June 1902, recorded in
Book 53 Page 415.
WASHBAUER, Bertha, a female child now of the age of fourteen years and three
months, adopted by Jos. HABERBERGER and K. his wife of
Maxville, from the New York Foundling Hospital, May 11th,
1912, recorded Book 75 Page 15.
WEBER, Gotthelf
Frederich, born
at St. Louis City on October 13th, 1886, son of Lizzie Weber
of St. Louis City, adopted by Louis LOERCH of Jefferson County,
on October 29th, 1886, recorded in Book 29 Page 99.
WESTRICH; Louis, Ida, Catherine, and Alvina,
(minor stepchildren of Louis Kohler) adopted by Louis KOHLER, on
February 25th, 1882, recorded in Book 20 Page 593.
WIDEMAN, Eddie Lee, a minor of Jefferson County, son of
Tillie WIDEMAN widow of Robert WIDEMAN deceased, adopted by William T. &
Mary M. WIDEMAN of Jefferson County, 21 February 1908, recorded in
Book 63 Page 338.
WIDEMAN, Goldie, adopted from the National Benevolent Association
of the Christian Church (Christians Orphan Home), a female child named AGNES
HAUS born State of Illinois, County of Coles, on or about 18 March
1902 and Martha J. HAUS of county and state above
said, being rightful and legal custodian of said child…did by lawful writing
entered into on 20 July 1908 surrender and delivered said child to said
Association…whereas said child has been placed by said Association in the home
of John /Emily WIDEMAN, residing in Oerman,
Jefferson County, who have said child in their home for 10 months…and at their
option changed its name to Goldie WIDEMAN…recorded Book 73 Page 439.
WILCOX, Nancy Jane, a female child under the age of 18, adopted by COLE, William
H. and his wife Annie K. of Jefferson County, on 18
October 1893, recorded in Book 39 Page 582.
WILSON, Dorothy Marie, minor age 15, of Jefferson County, adopted by Horace
E. Haverstick and Juanita R. Haverstick, mother of Dorothy Marie Wilson, the natural
father of Dorothy was proven dead, name changed to Dorothy Marie Haverstick, on 15thApril 1944, recorded
Book 154 Page 462.
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