This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vander Goore, Billion, Chalmet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/257 Message Board Post: My Dad (Roland Francis Vander Goore) was born 28 Feb 1930 in Sioux Falls to either Mary or to Madeline Vander Goore. He was placed for adoption just after his birth. I believe Madeline was in a Convent in 1930 both Mary and Madeline were in their teenage years at the time. The birth father remains unknown. Seeking to verify information as to my Dad's correct Birth Parents and Ancestry. The Vander Goore's came from Holland and settled in Sioux Falls in 1926. The Father Jacob Vander Goore worked for John Morell and passed away in 1936. Most of the family moved away from Sioux Falls after Jacobs death. Other Vander Goore relation of Sioux Falls by marraige are Billion and Chalmet. Any information or help on the Vander Goore family would be appreciated. Thank You.