ex husband was adopted - seeking family

Started by Rozanne Van Rensburg (Hough) on Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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My ex husband, Johanne Jacobus Hough, born 19710417 in Jhb South Africa (as far as I understand), was adopted by people with the surname of Heyns. According to them, there are 5 children in all & all were dropped/dumped at an orphanage in the 70s. His sister & only sisters name is Amelia, she was adopted by the sister of my ex's adopted father. There are 3 brothers missing, maybe more, not sure. They both kept their surnames, being Jannie & Amelia Hough. They have not had success finding the brothers or parents. I cannot recall the orphanage they were put in either.
Apparantly, the parents were both alcoholics & couldn't afford to look after the children. Anyone with information, would be greatful. Please take note that I am merely telling the story as I was told, so forgive me if any may be untrue.

Hello Rizanne,

Sorry just seen your message now.

I can't be of any help. We know of now adoptions on our side of the family. Try other unrelated branches of Houghs. Where do you live?

I am in the Norther Cape but he is in Gauteng, Pretoria or Nigel or between the 2 rather. His adoptive parents I have their details though. email address is rozannehough@gmail.com if need be. thanks a mil

Hello Rozanne,
Hope you are well.
I have a PRO membership now (for a year) so I can do merges now. I notice that there are a few Johannes Jacobus Houghs. Several are private. If you request me to be a collaborator, your managed profiles will be open to me and I can try to assist you with your search.
All the best
Jan
PS Interested why you are looking for details on your ex's details. Is it merely to get a more complete family history on Geni?

Hi Jan, sorry to reply now. Reason being, he was adopted. He was apparently 1 of 5 brothers and 1 sister of which she is the only 1 he has ever had contact with in his life time. They were left or dropped off at an orphanage in Jhb but adopted by Heyns people in the OFS. Not sure how to make you a collaborator. rozannehough@gmail.com is my email if you can makencontact. Thx

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