This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KCBramlitt Surnames: Harris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.white/4540/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A child named Hilda Edna Harris was born on February 6, 1905 in Mill Shoals Township, White County Illinois. Mother is listed as Lucy Harris. Father is not listed. On or about October 15, 1906 she was "surrendered unconditionally by her mother to the National Benevolent Association located in St. Louis Missouri." On or about December 24, 1906 she was adopted by Dr. Curry and wife from Austin Arkansas and her name was changed to Mary Ethel Curry. She was my grandmother. Would like to find information on the mother Lucy Harris (her birthplace is listed as White County, IL) and the father of Hilda Edna Harris. Who was Lucy, who was the father, and why did she give her daughter up for adoption? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.