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DragonflyL · 02-03-2009, 05:59 PM

He was about a yr old and was hospitalized for polio in Ithaca NY, Was then adopted by the Smith family. His name is Terri Saumier (birth name) He has 1 leg that is shorter then the other due to the polio. I Have a picture of him when he was 3 to 6 months old. I can get more info regarding this issue but I know I'd love to find him someday

TripperFan · 02-03-2009, 06:07 PM

How old would he be now?

Have you tried MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Reunion.com, and other sites? They might also help. I think there are also sites where you could send the picture you have of him and then can digitally age him so you could see what he might look like today. Then post that pic too all over the place. I don't think it costs all that much. You can even maybe write to Dr. Phil and let his team do a lot of the legwork for you (as long as you'd be willing to go on his show of course).

Hope you find him!

justins5256 · 02-04-2009, 10:53 AM

There are people finder websites that can do some public records searching for a nominal fee. That might be your best shot. I haven't used any of them personally, but may consider it soon as there is a cousin I would like to contact. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck in your search.

Mastermind · 02-04-2009, 11:12 AM

Ultimately you may need a private investigator.

It may be pricey, but you probably would get the best results. (and it would save yourself time and legwork.

)

Luckily, private investigation agencies is a booming business so you may have more of a choice depending on where you live.

If you know a lawyer or have a lawyer, best to ask that person for recommendations

Some of these private investigators have access to paths that you may not be able to follow.

Ex. if the investigator has contacts with credit card companies, he may be able to get favors from people he knows to find out addresses from credit card payments.

DragonflyL · 02-05-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

How old would he be now?

Have you tried MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Reunion.com, and other sites? They might also help. I think there are also sites where you could send the picture you have of him and then can digitally age him so you could see what he might look like today. Then post that pic too all over the place. I don't think it costs all that much. You can even maybe write to Dr. Phil and let his team do a lot of the legwork for you (as long as you'd be willing to go on his show of course).

Hope you find him!

I really liked ur reply, I will try those places u mentioned.

p.s. I love ur icon lol cute

02-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
DragonflyL Member Forum Cub Join Date: Feb 03, 2009 Location: Mapleview Posts: 2	Looking to find my Brother He was about a yr old and was hospitalized for polio in Ithaca NY, Was then adopted by the Smith family. His name is Terri Saumier (birth name) He has 1 leg that is shorter then the other due to the polio. I Have a picture of him when he was 3 to 6 months old. I can get more info regarding this issue but I know I'd love to find him someday

02-03-2009, 06:07 PM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	How old would he be now? Have you tried MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Reunion.com, and other sites? They might also help. I think there are also sites where you could send the picture you have of him and then can digitally age him so you could see what he might look like today. Then post that pic too all over the place. I don't think it costs all that much. You can even maybe write to Dr. Phil and let his team do a lot of the legwork for you (as long as you'd be willing to go on his show of course). Hope you find him!
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02-04-2009, 10:53 AM	#3
justins5256 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 3,866	There are people finder websites that can do some public records searching for a nominal fee. That might be your best shot. I haven't used any of them personally, but may consider it soon as there is a cousin I would like to contact. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck in your search.

02-04-2009, 11:12 AM	#4
Mastermind Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1,843	Ultimately you may need a private investigator. It may be pricey, but you probably would get the best results. (and it would save yourself time and legwork. ) Luckily, private investigation agencies is a booming business so you may have more of a choice depending on where you live. If you know a lawyer or have a lawyer, best to ask that person for recommendations Some of these private investigators have access to paths that you may not be able to follow. Ex. if the investigator has contacts with credit card companies, he may be able to get favors from people he knows to find out addresses from credit card payments.