This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatsyHogan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10404.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I dont have any experience with adoptions but I would start with the state records. Im sure there is some info on the web about what steps to take. You might try sos.mo.gov to see if they can point you in the right direction. Im willing to bet they would have had to file papers in both states. It must be very frustrating to not be able to trace back further on her side.Let me know if you come up with anything Good Luck 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.