Summary

Registrant Carol Summers-Waite is a member of the birth family looking for any of her birth family. The adoptee was born in California in 1945 on January 4th. He was born in Stanislaus County to 19 year old birthmother Nila Inez Rowell (maiden name Lewis). His adoptive name became Gerald Dennis Chisum.

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California Adoption Record: # 100015

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Carol Summers-Waite

Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Unknown
Adoptive Name: Gerald Dennis Chisum
Date of Birth: Jan 4, 1945 (now 79 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Unknown city, Stanislaus county, California USA

Birthmother's Info
Name: Nila Inez Rowell (Lewis)
Born: Jun 14, 1925
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 19
Religion: Unknown

Birthfather's Info
Name: Harold Gene Rowell
Born: Oct 7, 1922
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 22
Religion: Unknown

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Additional Info
I am the daughter of Gerald Dennis Chisum. He was adopted and was aware of the adoption. He has passed away, as well as his adopted parents and his birth mother Nila. \nI am looking for confirmation of his biological father, who I believe passed away in the Battle of the Bulge.


Registered: May 27, 2020

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