Kim, Can you get a copy of the adoption paper work? I would think that your original birth record would still exist, but could be closed. My wife did this years ago when she needed proof of her nature parents. Lee Warriner genealogy at www.justgen.com Excellent Genealogy Chat room -----Original Message----- From: Kim Wilson [mailto:kimberly.wilson12@gte.net] Subject: Re: [MFLR] Oh, it's not Morbid and depressing-- Hello all, I'm new here, and I apologize if I'm asking a question that I could easily research, but I thought this might be a good place to start and that someone might impart their infinite wisdom on this subject. Also I was wanting to find someone perhaps in the same situation that might want to converse. I have my family tree and am a descendent of Richard Warren. The "problem" comes in here: I was adopted and my original birth record was destroyed. I am, however, listed on my biological family tree. So I'm not quite sure how to go about proving the person listed and I are one and the same. I hope this isn't a stupid question! Many Thanks, Kim This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this communication and destroy all copies.