Summary

Registrant Gay Worden is an adoptive relative looking for adoptee. The adoptee was born in Michigan in 1935 on June 7th. He was born Gerald Richard Downey in Flint in Genesee County to birthmother Echo Downey (maiden name Matthews). His adoptive name became Archibald Gordon Simmons.

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Michigan Adoption Record: # 99350

Adoptive Relative looking for Adoptee
Gay Worden

Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Gerald Richard Downey
Adoptive Name: Archibald Gordon Simmons
Date of Birth: Jun 7, 1935 (now 88 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Flint city, Genesee county, Michigan USA

Birthmother's Info
Name: Echo Downey (Matthews)
Born: 1908
Age at Adoptee's Birth: Unknown
Religion: Unknown

Birthfather's Info
Name: Robert P Downey
Born: Mar ??, ??
Age at Adoptee's Birth: Unknown
Religion: Unknown

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Additional Info
Archibald Simmons adopted his second wife, Echo Downey's son.\nGerald Richard while married to Echo Downey Simmons.\nNot sure of adoption year but in early 1940's. I am looking for the adoption record only for probate purposes.


Registered: April 15, 2020

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