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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is an interesting case. I bet if her birth father was a lawyer he or his firm drew up those adoption papers. I would get a copy and see who the lawyer was. Also try to track her by her religion. Even children out of wedlock were baptized. Just a couple of thoughts. Someone else may have better suggestions. 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.