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Date Details Placed Date of Birth Place of Birth Hospital if known Gender Other Details
08.10.07 15 April 1951 Bulawayo   Female Born in April but adoption finalised in May 1951 in Salisbury.   My adoptive mother went to Bulawayo to collect me. No other information known.
25.8.05 14 July 1955 Salisbury   Female Birth sister is trying to locate her sister who was separated from her in 1962 when they were in the Rhodesian Children's Home in Salisbury.

05.06.06

17 September 1957 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male  
12.04.06 Late July or early August 1959 / 1960 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Biological Sister is trying to locate her brother who was given up for adoption.  The birthmother was only 16 years old at the time of his birth.
13.7.05 1962 -1965 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male The eldest brother desperately wants to make contact with his younger brother.
Unfortunately the actual date of birth has not been provided.
The adoption took place in Salisbury.
See Additional Information Page
05.01.06 28 August 1964 Bulawayo General Hospital Male Blood Type RH NEG. Birthmother was at St Clare's.
04.08.07 August 1964 or 1965 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthfather has a rare blood type
( This maybe a duplication of the above entry???)
30.05.06 19 September 1964 Sinoa   Male Adoptee was born Johannes Jocubas Le Roux and was adopted soon after birth due to a divorce.
30.10.05 17 September 1964 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female  
05.05.07 13 December 1965 Bulawayo Mater Dei Male  
05.06.06 4 January 1966 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female Birthmother believes that a Sister Alfreda Arkell may have been involved with the adoption.  She was the birth father's great Aunt.  The birthmother married the birthfather and the had two other children. 
She has been searching for years and years and is desperate to get some information on her daughter.
28.03.06 25 January 1966 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male  
15.03.06 7 December 1966 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthmother was at St Clare's in the 2 - 3 months before the birth of her son. 
05.02.07 9 April 1967 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male I am actually the birth sister looking for my adopted brother.  We share the same parents Mike and Rose.  Our Grandmother Dorothy Milne put him up for adoption in Salisbury straight after his birth at the hospital not giving my parents any opportunity of a life with him. 
07.06.06 1966 - 1968 Bulawayo Unknown Female I am looking for a sister who was born and put up for adoption in Bulawayo.  I am told that her name was Catherine?? Her mums name would have been Joy - if her real name was used. Her birthmum was taken to Bulawayo by her Grandmother from Luanshya, Zambia.
03.11.06 1967 or 1968 Mangula Mangula Hospital Female  
21.11.05 22 February 1968 Bulawayo Mater Dei Male The adoption papers were signed at the Mater Dei Hospital.
17.05.06 4 June 1968 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male The birthmother was told that her son was adopted by a Catholic family.  He was about 10lbs at birth.
28.01.06 September or October 1968 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male This is the sibling looking for her brother who was given up for adoption.  She has only managed to get these dates from her Aunt so not very clear but she is determined to try.
27.11.05 19 December 1968 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female The birthfather would like to establish contact with his birthdaughter. 
11.10.05 24 January 1969 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female Birth date may vary.  Birth mother is Liz and birth father is Paul.
10.05.06 19 July 1969 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male I was only 17 at the time of my babies birth.  He is possibly blond, and could be tall.   I would love to hear any news and especially to know that he is well and happy.
14.01.06 28 November 1969 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birth mother's blood group is A Neg and the Birth father is B Pos. The birth mother would love to make contact with her son.
22.04.06 2 February 1970/ 1971 Bulawayo or Salisbury   Male This adoptee is being searched by his half brother.  The birthmother was about 18 or 19 when she had the child. Unfortunately the details are vague.
23.8.05

20 - 28 March 1970

Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birth mother and sister would love to establish contact.  The birth mother is a type B Blood group.  Birth mother was also a St Clare's mom.
13.12.05 19 December 1970 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birth mother spend her last couple of months at St Clare's.
07.01.06 19 January 1971 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female  
27.03.07 19 January 1971
This could be a duplicate of the above
Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female The birthmother as only 16 years old at the time and her mother possibly signed the adoption papers.  The adoption was done through Social Welfare.
19.06.06 15 September 1971 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The birthmother died when she was 22.  This is the birthmothers best friend hoping to find her friends daughter so that she can answer any questions and fill the gaps for her.
10.07.06 7 April 1972 Harare Lady Chancellor Female The birthmother suspects that her daughter is asthmatic.  apparently the adoptive mother contacted a relative of the birthmother a few years ago to find out if the family had any asthmatic history.
20.12.05 September 1973 Salisbury (Harare)   Male Birthfather would love to establish contact with his son.   He is still in contact with the Birthmother.
13.05.06 19 November 1974 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female FOUND ON THE 22 AUGUST 2006.  BIRTHMOTHER AND HER DAUGHTER ARE NOW COMMUNICATING.
Our best wishes to you both.
19.07.06 3 December 1974 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birthfather is Portuguese
08.09.06 7 July 1975 Gwelo Birchenough Hospital Female Birthmother and her husband have been searching for +-25 years with no luck at all with authorities nor Red Cross.  They would both love to make contact.
12.06.06 6 November 1975 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male My son was born around lunch time on Thursday the 6th November.  I think he was about 6 1/2lbs had fair hair and beautiful.  The birthmother was at St Clares and it was a natural birth.
21.07.06 9 November 1975 Que Que now
Kwe Kwe
  Male HEKTOR THOMAS VAN AART
02.11.05 4 December 1975 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birth Mother believes that her son was adopted by a Pharmacist or a Dentist in Bulawayo.  A baby girl was born on the 5 December 1975 and was adopted at the same time as her son but she has not been able to get the exact details.  If you are her son please read her message and know that you are loved and missed
See Additional Information Page
2.9.05 1 April 1976 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female A birth mother from St Clare's has been trying now for 15 years to make contact with her daughter.  She has reason to believe that her daughter was adopted by a family friend and lived in South Africa.   Anyone having any details which may help her in her search, please contact me.
05.11.06 1 April 1976 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female My precious girl I have had you in my heart and soul for your whole life!! Just know that I love you and would love to meet you.  I know your adoption order was signed in QueQue on the 21st May 1976, please contact me.
25.8.05 4 April 1976 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The birthfather is extremely interested in locating and establishing contact with his daughter.  The whereabouts of the birthmother are known to the birthfather.
06.04.06 22 April 1976 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The birthmother was at St. Clare's for the three months prior to the birth. Also that birthmother is in contact with birthfather and his whole family and they would also like to make contact
31.08.07

22 May 1976

Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The adopted sister is trying to locate this person.  The birthmother had this child and then another in 1977.  The adoptee born in 1977 is the person that submitted this entry.
15.01.07 13 June 1976 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female At the time of adoption the childs name was Lisa Boyd.  She was adopted at 18 months.
9.7.05 12 October 1976 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Birth mother would like to trace her son she gave up for adoption in Bulawayo.
02.11.06 late 1976 or early 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female Birthfather is trying to locate his birth daughter.  Both bparents were from Umtali.  An email has been sent to get a more accurate date. Bmother believed to be a teenager.
16.05.06 1 April 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthmother has been placing adverts for many years and really wants to make contact with her son.
18.01.07 2 April 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The child was born at approximately 20h00 on the 2 April 1977, blue eyes and redish hair.
24.01.07 May 1977 Harare Lady Chancellor Female The biological brother is looking for his older sister who was adopted before he was born.   Her name was then Samantha Candice Ashdown,
01.05.07 5 June 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthfather would love to make contact with his son to let him know that he has always been in his thoughts.  He has an eight year old sister who would be so proud to know that she has a half brother.  My wife and my daughter both support my search.   Unfortunately I have lost contact with the birthmother.  Her details are still on the RWW site but her email has obviously changed.
26.04.06 2 August 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male 29 May 2006 - Birthmother has found her son.
01.09.06 5 August 1977 Bulawayo LadyRodwell Male  
24.09.07 23 August 1977 Harare   Male I am the aboves biological sister looking for my brother who was delivered by Doctor Kaplan.  I do not have any further info.
20.08.06 28 September 1977 Mutare (Umtali) Lady Kennedy Female  
23.07.07 07 November 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female Angela you declined once before to meeting me. I am hoping that you have changed your mind.  I mean no upset to you or your family.
23.05.06 25 December 1977 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthfather is trying to get in touch with his son. 
2 October 2006 - Adoptee has made contact and his father has been given his email address to start corresponding.
08.11.06 1 January 1978 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male I am looking for my biological son.  The adoptjion was done through the social welfare.  Please contact me.
30.01.06 18 February 1978 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female Dr Borak was the doctor that attended to the delivery.  There were some medical issues which have not been elaborated.
16.02.07 30 April 1978 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The attorney who handled the adoption was Mr Knight.  The birthfather believes that his son was adopted by an Irish Family.
12.07.06 5 May 1978 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male The Magistrate responsible for signing the adoption certificate at the time was Chris Gayle.
11.11.05 11 May 1978 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male  
11.05.06 2 November 1978 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female My daughter was born at 06.20am on a Thursday morning.
02.07.06 December 1978 Fort Victoria   Female The birthfather has not provided the day in December. 
23.05.06 25 December 1978 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male The birthfather is trying to get in touch with his son. 
21.08.06 August 1979 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The birthmother suffered so much trauma at the time of her babies birth that she can not remember the actual date.   So much happened at the time which she will explain to her daughter one day.
18.05.06 28 September 1979 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male  
01.03.07 1980 - 1982 Bulawayo Hospital in Hillside Male The birthfather is going to try to get a more accurate date of birth.  He would love to find out how his son is doing.
6.7.05 4 May 1980 Harare Lady Chancellor now Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Male Adoption papers signed in Harare and the Welfare Officer at the time was Angela West.
26.7.05 29 April 1980 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male Bmother was at St Clare's and would love to know how her son is doing.

10.12.06. ** The Birthmother now has her sons name and the names of the adopted parents.  The birthmother actually worked for these people in Bulawayo when she was at college.

26.08.07 20 July 1980 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female Both birthparents were from Salisbury (now Harare) and were at school at the time. Bfathers name is known to the webmaster.
15.02.07 28 August 1980 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male  
20.08.06 22 September 1980 Harare Lady Chancellor Male  
02.11.05 11 November 1980 London St Theresa's Female Birth mother is in contact with her daughter but they are now trying to trace the birth father.
29.10.05 8 December 1980 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Female Birth mother would like to make contact with her daughter. 

26.10.06  - bmother believes that this could be a sealed adoption  and that her daughter was adopted by somebody 'highup'.  The birth certificate could say Baby Smallman or even maybe Leeann Smallman as this was going to be her name.  The birth was arranged by Dr Littlewood and the adoption by Social Welfare.

Birthmother and her daughter have been found.

02.02.07 21 January 1981 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female The birth mother was at St Clare's and although going through a very difficult time she has very fond memories of her stay there.
08.03.08 29 January 1981 Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male  
12.07.07 Late night
28 January 1981 or
early 29th 
Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male This adoption was arranged by my father Frank Reitz who worked under Social Welfare during the time. There is so much to tell my son.  Please if anyone can help us to find him it would be great.
23.8.05 16 February 1981 Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Female

Birth mother was at St Clare's, her baby daughter was born at about 5am in the morning.
The Birthmother has received the details from our contact to continue her search.
14.5.06 Our birthmother has made contact with the adoptee's family.  Her daughter died tragically at the age of 16.

14.05.06

27 April 1981

Salisbury Lady Chancellor Male  
5.9.05

31 August 1981

Bulawayo Lady Rodwell

Female

The Bmother would love to make contact with her daughter.  She later married the Bfather and had two more children.  Both children know of their sister.
29.11.05

22 September 1981

Bulawayo Lady Rodwell Male  
17.01.07 8 June 1982 Gwelo   Male The adoption was through the Department of Social Welfare in Gwelo.   The bmother has tried on several times to visit the Dept to get information - the last time the Department wrote to the last address asking permission for her to contact her son but the letter came back "address unknown".
11.07.06

16 September 1982

Harare Lady Chancellor Female My daughter was known as 'Baby Heyl'. 
12.10.05

10 February 1983

Bulawayo Lady Rodwell

Female

The birth mother was at St Clare's.  Mr Knight was the magistrate who did the adoption papers.
05.03.07 July 1983 Bulawayo Mater Dei Male Unfortunately due to the trauma at the time the birth mother can not remember the actual birth date..  She would love to know that her child is ok.  She has not had any further children.
31.08.06 17 April 1984 Bulawayo Mater Dei Female  
08.06.06 17 February 1986 Harare Avenues Clinic Male Birthmother has an idea of the childs name but she is not allowed to publish it.  She and her other son are both dying to know that you are fine and to meet you. As in most cases Birthmothers do not want to give their children up for adoption.
31.05.06 27 October 1987 Harare Lady Chancellor Female  
31.08.06 28 October 1989 Harare Amboya Nehanda Female Adoptee should be tall and fair like both her birthmother and birthfather.
25.05.06 13 July 1998 Bulawayo Mater Dei Male  
30.11.06

22 December 2000

Harare Baines Avenue Clinic Male Birthfather is trying to trace his son.  It is rumoured that he was adopted by farmers and the bfather wants to know that he is ok.