Julia Kagey - adopted daughter of Benjamin F. Kagey & Louella Shelton Kagey
I am seeking ANY info. on Julia Lee Kagey.She was born May 15, 1890 in Cincinnati, Ohio.She was adopted by Benajmin F. and Louella Kagey (Piatt Co., IL) from the Cincinnati Children's Home in Cincinnati, Ohio.She had one birth sibling, that we know of, Myrtle Swisher born March 1, 1887.Myrtle stayed in Ohio with "Aunt" Sarah Swisher.The story is:Myrtle and Julia's birth family lived on a shanty boat on the Ohio River.Their father was injured in a factory fire and died shortly after.The mother was unable to care for the children.If you have heard this story in your family or have ANY info. please contact me.