I was born on Nov. 17, 1949 in Evansville, IN. Sometime in 1950 (when I was about 6 months) my adoptive parents took custody of me from a foster home as the first step to adopt me as their own child. They adopted me in 1951 and gave me the name of Rebecca Louise McIntyre and that is when James Lois McIntyre became my father. My new mother was Ruth Alice Stinson. They are the only parents I have ever known. That makes them my "real" parents. They raised me, clothed me, fed me, educated me and loved me. They will always be "Mom & Dad". On Jan.1,1992, my adoptive mother gave me the adoption papers that listed my birth name and birth parents. At age 42, I finally know what my name was and who my birth parents were - I was always "Becky". I was born Rebecca Louise Meredith daughter of Robert H. Meredith and Lucinda Aurelia Peach. Thanks to my husband, John G. West, in three days I knew the names of all my brothers and sisters and knew where both of my birth parents were buried. I have met all my lost siblings and some aunts & uncles and some cousins. For the first time in my life, I know who I am.
Contact This Address For More Information: This is my first link with others concerning adoption, so CLICK HERE for Luanne's Page.
Indiana Adoption Coalition
P.O. Box 1292
Kokomo. IN 46903-1292
A very good page for adoption links: An Adoptee's Right to Know
Great website for links: Cyndi's Genealogical Lists - Adoption
Excellent general page for lots of great links and plays the best song
Lynn's Adoption Story/Search and Favorite Links
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