Summary

Registrant Richard Halstead is a biological brother looking for his brother. The adoptee was born in California in 1968 on November 25th. He was born William Leon Ward in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County to 15 year old birthmother Doris Debra Graziano Herring Hal (maiden name Ward).

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California Adoption Record: # 75555

Biological Brother looking for Adoptee
Richard Halstead

Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: William Leon Ward
Adoptive Name:
Date of Birth: Nov 25, 1968 (now 55 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Los Angeles city, Los Angeles county, California USA

Birthmother's Info
Name: Doris Debra Graziano Herring Hal (Ward)
Born: Feb 2, 1953 (now 71 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 15
Religion: Unknown

Birthfather's Info
Name: Hal Harkins
Born: Unknown
Age at Adoptee's Birth: Unknown
Religion: Unknown

Born at Hospital:
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency:

Additional Info
William was born at a Catholic home for unwed mothers. (Possibly St. Anne's) His adopted father may have been serving in the US Navy or possibly another branch of the military at the time of adoption. My mother requested that he go to a Baptist family, but I'm not sure if this wish was carried out. This is all the information I have. Hope it helps. William has a brother and two sisters from his birth mother. We'd all love to meet him.


Registered: March 28, 2017

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