Debi, Was this the person whose father was a Professor at Ohio University? Just wondering...I remember seeing a posting for this and telling someone to try the ladies at the Alden Library at OU. I'm sorry the end was tragic, but then again you did find out and it's been my experience that offers some comfort. Gayla > Dear Listers, > > I wanted to write and thank those of you who offered information in my > search for an adopted child born in Athens, Ohio. > > I have recently been able to uncover the adoption story of Teresa Lynn > Hardy, adopted Teresa Lynn Ransom. > > I also wanted to give credit to a woman named Cathy Cooper from Ohio > University, Office of the President. Without the help of Cathy, I would > still be seeking this adopted child. > > Although our search did not end in a happy reunion, we have been able to > provide closure to a family filled with wonder. > > Teresa Lynn Ransom was shot and killed 15-20 years ago, by her husband, > while living in Oregon. Although the ending to our search is indeed a > tragic one and we have yet to find all the answers, it does put rest to > years of wondering for this family. > > To those of you who may be searching, never give up and to those of you who > offered information, I thank you. > > Debi Foster > Catlettsburg, KY > > ==== OHATHENS Mailing List ====