My husband, John Nicholas Ferguson was born in a women's correctional facility in Goochland, VA on March 18, 1869, and we're looking for his birth parents. His birth mother was Nancy Rainer, but I'm not sure if her name has changed. His father was from Sicily and was sent back there when he was convicted of organized crime.
Nick's adopted parents were James and Dorothy Ferguson, both deceased.
Nick spent several years looking for his parents, but he has since given up. However, I'd sure like my children to meet their grandparents, so that is why I'm posting this request.
At birth, Nancy had written notes to Nick, but she called him Antonio Thomas. In one of the adoption notes where his name was written, his surname "Raquor" was marked out and replaced with "Rainer." Raquor must be the father's last name, but I have not been able to find records of that name anywhere.
I think mostly Nick would like closure about his ancestry, especially since he no longer has living parents.
Thanks for any information you can provide. |