A correction to my search information....DORIS VALENTINE MEYERS was born for sure on 2-14-1926. Here again is my information...        Hello!  Here is all of my search information, thus far.  I would really appreciate it if anyone would be willing to help me out, or if you have any suggestions.  Here it is...       My dad, Russell Kenneth Failing, was born on July 7, 1947 at Los Angeles County General Hospital.  He birth name was Baby Boy Meyers, and he was adopted at birth.  The adoption was finalized on Feb. 10, 1948 in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The "Decree of Adoption" form was filed on Feb. 17, 1948 in Book 70, page 237 by C.F.Escapite, Deputy. I also have the case number from the State of California, Department of Social Welfare. My dad’s adoptive parents (Russell Eugene Failing and Katherine Laura Lutes) arranged this, via a lawyer (Elwood Bowles from Los Angeles, CA), prior to his birth.  The only birth certificate that he has ever known is an "altered" one, stating the vital information of his adoptive parents.             His birthmother is Doris Valentine Meyers.  She is Caucasian and is of German descent.  She was born in Washington in Pierce County on 2-14-1926. Doris moved to CA 2 months prior to his birth.  She was Methodist.  According to the non-identifying information, she was employed as a stenographer, but according to her marriage certificate (which I will address later), she was a secretary for a drug company.              His birthfather is Mark Keller.  He is Caucasian and is of French descent.  Mark was born in New York.  He was 26 at the time of my dad’s birth, which means he must have been born sometime between July 7,1920 and July 7, 1921.  He was also Methodist.  He was serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy and was overseas at the time of my dad’s birth.  Also, Mark Keller was not informed about my dad’s birth.        Doris Valentine Meyers married Lloyd Clarance Ryan,Jr. on December 25, 1947 (2 months before the adoption was finalized!).  According to the non-ID, Doris married a student at USC in Dec. 1947, thus Lloyd Clarance Ryan, Jr. attended USC.  My dad’s adoptive mom told him that Dorismarried an anthropologist and moved to San Jose, CA.  So, Lloyd must have studied anthropology, assuming that his mom was telling the truth.              I obtained Doris Valentine Meyers’ marriage certificate.  It is as follows:  Marriage CertificateTranscription:  Book # 2935  Page 65 Married on December 25, 1947 at 3201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles Lloyd Clarance Ryan, Jr  White  Age 21 b. 2/11/1926 CA Residence: 3987 S Menlo Ave, Los Angeles Single  1st marriage Occupation:  Student f. Lloyd C Ryan, Sr, MO m. Maude Elvira Lowhorn, MO Doris Valentine Meyers  White  Age 21 b. Washington Residence:  1150 W 30th St, Los Angeles Single  1st marriage Occupation:  Secretary, Drug co f. Henry John Meyers, Nebraska m. Edith Edna Bemis, West Virginia by: Rev. Julius Leu Bose, Minister, Temple of Divine Wisdom, 3201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles Witness:  Edward and Marsha Kirz, 3987 SMenlo Ave Henry John MEYERS,Jr., and Edith Edna BEMIS had four children:  1. Marjorie Eunice, b 3 July 1921, Lewis County 2. Betty Elaine, b 13 Jan 1923, Lewis County 3. Raymond Kenneth, b 12 Jun 1924, Lewis County 4. Doris Valentine, b 14 Feb 1926, Pierce County Also, Lloyd Clarence Ryan, Jr. has one brother... James Anthony Ryan Date of birth: 07-30-1931 Born in Los Angeles County Mother's maiden name: Lowhorn residence: Irvine, CA zip code: 92720 listed along with his name:  Ryan, Carole F. Date of Birth: 04-29-1935 IS ANYONE ABLE TO LOCATE A PHONE # AND ADDRESS FOR JAMES & CAROLE RYAN???? Also, James A. Ryan has a business license filed in Newberry Springs, CA. I hope this information is enough to help me find myfather’s birth parents and family.  Iwould really like to know my family origins, and most importantly, family medical history.  I have suffered fromsome medical conditions that lead the doctors to wonder if there is a familyhistory.  It is very important to me,along with my brother, to find our family origins and medical history on myfather’s side of the family.  Please let me know if you can help or have any suggestions.  Thank you! --Lindsay lulupolo@aol.com