Summary
Registrant Heather Spence is a biological sister looking for her brother. The adoptee was born in New York in 1969 on September 10th. He was born John Joseph Ballachino in Erie County to 18 year old birthmother Linda R Dougan (maiden name Ballachino). His adoptive name became Darrel Markus.Online Genealogy and Family Research Resources
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New York Adoption Record: # 78137
Biological Sister looking for Adoptee
Heather Spence
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: John Joseph Ballachino
Adoptive Name: Darrel Markus
Date of Birth: Sep 10, 1969 (now 56 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Unknown city, Erie county, New York USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: Linda R Dougan (Ballachino)
Born: Feb 22, 1949 (now 77 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 18
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: William Thurber
Born: Unknown
Age at Adoptee's Birth: Unknown
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital:
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency:
Registered: July 21, 2017
Biological Sister looking for Adoptee
Heather Spence
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: John Joseph Ballachino
Adoptive Name: Darrel Markus
Date of Birth: Sep 10, 1969 (now 56 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Unknown city, Erie county, New York USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: Linda R Dougan (Ballachino)
Born: Feb 22, 1949 (now 77 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 18
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: William Thurber
Born: Unknown
Age at Adoptee's Birth: Unknown
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital:
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency:
Registered: July 21, 2017
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