Allison, why are there more adoptees in N.O. because of Catholicism? I think I'm missing something here. Also, perhaps your mother would be more willing for you to research her biological parents so you could learn necessary medical information about them (i.e. how they died, diseases, chronic conditions, etc.). Jan >Message: 9 >Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:50:02 -0500 >From: "Allison Bartsch" <rb1000@hotmail.com> >Subject: [LAORLEAN] adoption & genealogy Snip >I stared this discussion because I know there are many New Orleans >families who have adoptees in their family, much more so than other >American cities, because of the Catholic population. I wanted to know how >you all felt about this because I know that you all are incredibly decent >people and I value your opinion. > >This has been a very upsetting situation for me, and the kind words >offered by list members is truly appreciated. > >Allison Eleuterius Bartsch

Hi Jan, You know, I have made that argument to her. I think it is because my mom and her sisters are not related by blood either. They were all adopted in different years and there is 9 years age difference between them collectively. They have told me before that it would be a lot to ask me to find three sets of parents and those family histories. And I think they see it as an all for one situation.... Allison Eleuterius Bartsch