This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rdpiet Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16694.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It is unfortuate that family mebers will not assist you....The only thing I can think of is to try and get her borth certicate.....Good luck. When my dad was two, Virginia gave him up and split. Carmine and Virginia adopted him. Virginia's siblings and other family members are not cooperative in helping my dad out in finding what happened to his mom, Virginia. They just don't talk about it. 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.