Not Sure where to Begin...

[Adrienne Lovett]

Hi everyone! My dad was adopted by a nurse at his orphanage in St. Louis when he was a baby. That was 1946. Once an adult he tried to locate his biological family and supposedly the records were closed and I believe the orphanage had burned down. I've tried all sites ancestry, my heritage, family search with no luck. So finally due to a rare and genetic disease that both my father and I have and now possibly my son, as well. I felt it was time to do a DNA sample. I did it through genes for good and the email said it could take up to 14 weeks. Is there anything that I can do in the mean time to to enhance my search? I feel like I'm at a stand still. I don't even know which country my dad was from! Thank you in advance!

[jorose]

Missouri adoption records are closed but from early next year your father will be able to request an original (pre-adoption) copy of his birth certificate:
http://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/adopteerightsact.php

[Adrienne Lovett]

He actually passed away from Huntington Disease 10 years ago. Am I able to access? I’ve tried through the VA but no luck there.

[ThrelfallYorky]

I suspect that as a direct descendant you should, especially with that medical need, be able to get the assistance you need. Good luck.

[Treetotal]

I suspect that as a direct descendant you should, especially with that medical need, be able to get the assistance you need. Good luck.

I would agree with that as there are exceptional circumstances here...On a different note...some time ago I approached the Missouri NA and they sent me a 72 page Probate report of an ancestor of mine, free of charge as they said it was their policy to assist descendants seeking help from abroad.

Good Luck!

Carol

[Adrienne Lovett]

MO vital records just told me I would have to have a court order! Aye aye aye 😪

[hallmark]

MO vital records just told me I would have to have a court order! Aye aye aye 😪

As an individual maybe, but what about your doctor looking for them??

[ThrelfallYorky]

Somewhere there will be a way to get hold of the information. Getting the right person at the other end of the 'phone or e-mail is often the trick. Keep trying.