But, I know you are smiling down!! Another piece of YOU!!!! And we are dieing to see your younger birth sister and maybe your older birth brother!!!! They had no idea of any sibling existence!!! Your sister has been looking for you, for our family!!! We will soon unite, with you at our side; as always!!!
Merri Roberson
Background History
Merri’s birthmother was 22-years-old when she gave birth to Merri. She stood 5 feet 7½ inches tall and normally weighed between 135 and 140 pounds. She had light brown hair and gray-green eyes with a fair skin tone. She completed two and a half years of high school at which time she married. She was an average student. She was employed as a Waitress and had previously been employed in factory work.
Merri’s birthmother was from the Middle Western United States. Her religion was Roman Catholic and she was of Italian descent. She was divorced and had 4 year old son at the time of Merri’s birth. Her son lived with his father and she had not seen him for a few years. At that time, he had reddish brown hair and blue eyes with a fair complexion. She told of unhappy marital experiences and explained she gave her son to her husband to parent when he threatened to take him away from her if she did not return to him.
Merri’s birthmother’s mother was 60 years old at the time of Merri’s birth. She stood 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 170 pounds. She had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. She was a homemaker.
Merri’s birthmother’s father was deceased at the age of 58. He was described as short and stocky. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He had been employed as a Bricklayer.
Merri’s birthmother’s parents were both born in Italy. They were married in Italy and had their first two children there before immigrating to the United States and having three more children. Merri’s birthmother was the middle child. Her 27 year old brother stood 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed about 160 pounds. He had dark brown hair and brown eyes with a dark complexion. He completed two years of high school, was married, and owned a cab. Her 30 year old sister stood 5 feet 4 inches and weighed 140 pounds. She had dark brown hair and brown eyes with a dark complexion. She was married and completed her second or third year of high school. Her 19 year old sister stood 5 feet tall and weighed 110 pounds. She had dark brown hair and brown eyes with a dark complexion. She was married and completed three years of high school. Her 16 year old sister stood 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds. She had light brown hair and blue-gray eyes with a fair complexion. She was in her third year of high school.
Merri’s birthfather did not have direct contact with The Cradle and was not involved while the plans were being made for your adoption. Your birthmother provided information about him, including his name.
Merri’s birthfather was 35-years-old when she was born. He stood 5 feet tall 9 inches tall and weighed about 150 pounds. He had dark brown hair and blue eyes with a dark skin tone. His education level is not known. He was employed as a Crane Operator for a construction company.
Merri’s birthfather was of German descent.
Merri’s birthmother reported she met Merri’s birthfather in late November 1950 when he became a frequent customer at the restaurant where she was employed as a waitress. They began dating New Year’s Eve. Although she did not know Merri’s birthfather well, she felt she loved him as he was older and more understanding than her first husband. She shared that Merri’s birthfather talked of their marriage in the future. When she told him of her pregnancy in February, she felt that he was pleased; however she had not seen or heard from him since. She thought perhaps he was traveling for work, which he did at times, which was why she had not heard from him.
Merri’s birthmother’s mother was aware of the pregnancy, but had no part in Merri’s decision making process.
Merri’s birthmother was referred to The Cradle after Merri’s birth by the Women’s Service Division of the Family Service Bureau. Merri’s birthmother believed adoption was the best plan for Merri. She felt she was not in a position to parent at that time and shared she could not support a baby.
According to our records, Merri was born on September 28, 1951 at 11:10pm at The Salvation Army Booth Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Labor lasted 16 hours 15 minutes and was described as easy. No drugs were administered during labor. Forceps were not applied during delivery. Merri was a full term baby. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20¼ inches long. Merri’s birthmother named her Bonnie Lee.
Merri came to The Cradle Nursery on October 8, 1951 where the nurses named her Valerie. She stayed at The Cradle for 52 days and gained 3 pounds 3 ounces.
Merri joined her adoptive family on November 29, 1951.
Merri’s adoption was finalized on September 3, 1952.
Merri’s birthmother was in good health. This was her second pregnancy. There were no infections during this pregnancy. She reported the birth of her first child was normal. Merri’s birthmother denied a family history of chronic disease, tuberculosis, asthma, eczema and hay fever. Merri’s birthmother and birth grandmother had diabetes. She reported her first child started walking at about 10½ months and began saying words at 1 year.
The health and health history of Merri’s birthfather and his family is not known.
Merri’s birthmother returned to The Cradle in late 1952 to make a plan of adoption as she was pregnant again and due the following month. Merri and this child, a girl, share the same birthfather.
In 1997, Merri’s sister contacted The Cradle and requested information about her birth family background. Basic non-identifying social and medical information was provided to her at that time. It does not appear she is aware of any other children born by her birthmother.
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