This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jankasprzak Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.buchanan/4326/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Josephine Erdody was adopted as a baby, probably around 1912, because her mother died and her father could not care for her. The Erdody family kept in contact with Josephine and her adoptive family, so the adoption could have been informal. Is there anyone with knowledge of this event? 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.