Summary
Registrant Richard Thurmer is a biological brother looking for his brother. The adoptee was born in California in 1952 on August 8th. He was born Elton Jude Yanta in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County to 24 year old birthmother MaryLou Cecelia Yanta (maiden name Plante). His adoptive name became Richard Norman Cate.Online Genealogy and Family Research Resources
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California Adoption Record: # 36771
Biological Brother looking for Adoptee
Richard Thurmer
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Elton Jude Yanta
Adoptive Name: Richard Norman Cate
Date of Birth: Aug 8, 1952 (now 73 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Los Angeles city, Los Angeles county, California USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: MaryLou Cecelia Yanta (Plante)
Born: Apr 4, 1928
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 24
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: Raymond M Yanta
Born: Jul 29, 1919
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 33
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital: French Hospital
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency:
Additional Info
The child was also called Bruce. Adopted mother's maiden name was Sherman.
Registered: February 2, 2016
Biological Brother looking for Adoptee
Richard Thurmer
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Elton Jude Yanta
Adoptive Name: Richard Norman Cate
Date of Birth: Aug 8, 1952 (now 73 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Los Angeles city, Los Angeles county, California USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: MaryLou Cecelia Yanta (Plante)
Born: Apr 4, 1928
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 24
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: Raymond M Yanta
Born: Jul 29, 1919
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 33
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital: French Hospital
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency:
Additional Info
The child was also called Bruce. Adopted mother's maiden name was Sherman.
Registered: February 2, 2016
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