Summary
Registrant Shirley Christiansen is an adoptive parent looking for any of her birth family. The adoptee was born in Texas in 1975 on May 13th. He was born Royce Preston Sprouse in Pecos in Reeves County to 25 year old birthmother Gloria J Sprouse (maiden name Tapp). DHSH State of Texas Midland Office handled the adoption. His adoptive name became Preston Whitter Wait.Online Genealogy and Family Research Resources
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Texas Adoption Record: # 80079
Adoptive Parent looking for Any Birth Family
Shirley Christiansen
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Royce Preston Sprouse
Adoptive Name: Preston Whitter Wait
Date of Birth: May 13, 1975 (now 50 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Pecos city, Reeves county, Texas USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: Gloria J Sprouse (Tapp)
Born: Jul 18, 1950 (now 75 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 25
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: Billy J Sprouse
Born: Jan 18, 1953 (now 73 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 22
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital:
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency: DHSH State of Texas Midland Office
Additional Info
Bill Sprouse is probably shown as father but was not the biological father
Registered: October 25, 2017
Adoptive Parent looking for Any Birth Family
Shirley Christiansen
Adoptee's Info
Birth Name: Royce Preston Sprouse
Adoptive Name: Preston Whitter Wait
Date of Birth: May 13, 1975 (now 50 years old)
Gender: Male
Birth Location: Pecos city, Reeves county, Texas USA
Birthmother's Info
Name: Gloria J Sprouse (Tapp)
Born: Jul 18, 1950 (now 75 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 25
Religion: Unknown
Birthfather's Info
Name: Billy J Sprouse
Born: Jan 18, 1953 (now 73 years old)
Age at Adoptee's Birth: 22
Religion: Unknown
Born at Hospital:
Birth Certificate:
Adoption Agency: DHSH State of Texas Midland Office
Additional Info
Bill Sprouse is probably shown as father but was not the biological father
Registered: October 25, 2017
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