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FREE QUERIES:*-' V Searches For Members Printed Free of Charge Joseph E. Speare, 1235 Chantilly Circle, Niceville, FL 32578, is searching for information about his father's roots. Fred Speare was possibly born August 23, 1984 and maybe in Galveston, TX, but then again, maybe someplace else. Fred claimed his mother was Nannie Mason and his father was Douglas Speare. He also said his mother died when he was a baby. Fred lived for a time with an uncle, John L. Speare. could Fred have been on an Orphan Train? If you can help Joseph in his search, please write to him. Mark Your Calendar 1992 REUNIONS SCHEDULE May 3, 1992, Omaha, Nebraska June 15,1992, Trenton Missouri July, 1992, Baton Rouge, Louisiana September, 1992, Little Falls, Minnesota October 22, 23, 24, 1992, Fayetteville, Arkansas Reunions are a time for talking to others and sharing experiences. During 1992 try to attend an Orphan Train Riders Reunion and share the excitement. Mrs. Alice Parma is searching for information about her mother whose name is Helen Legell, daughter of Blanche Lege11. Helen Legell was adopted at the age of 3 yrs. 5 months from the New York Foundling Hospital, Manhatten, NY. Alice has a copy of the birth certificate stating Helen's birthdate as July 15, 1910. Today Helen and her daughters would like to find information about her background. The Legell name is not a common one but no famiiy has been found as of yet. If you can help in this quest, please write to Mrs. Alice Parma, 2211 Chestnut Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. CROSSROADS Vol. 18, January, 1992 page 11
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