The following adoption were recorded in the Jefferson County Missouri Recorder's Office; Conn, Evalynn, January 1st, 1914, John Brazil and wife Ada Evalynn of Jefferson County, adopt Evalynn Conn daughter of Orval B. Conn and his wife Julia, of Mediapolis, Iowa. Recorded Book 75 Page 319 Purcell (formerly Dryer or Dreyer), Pauline Augusta November 26, 1915, Robert Backer and wife Augusta of Jefferson County, adopt Pauline Augusta Purcell formerly Dryer 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). Recorded Book 77 Page 574 Burns, James, Joseph, William, Eugene, Mary, January 23, 1917, Benjamin Brower and wife Mary E. of Jefferson County, adopt James, Joseph, William, Eugene, and Mary Burns. Recorded Book 78 Page 635 Please forward to anyone or site. Dave Hallemann Sleuth@cat2.com <mailto:Sleuth@cat2.com>