Ocean County , NJ History

New Jersey Courier 14 Nov 1930 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Voorhees of Lakewood were granted the adoption of Gloria May Wallace, whose name was changed to Gloria May Voorhees. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Wallace, gave their consent to the adoption.

NEW JERSEY COURIER 14 NOV 1930 Judge Gallagher signed orders of adoption of two small children Wednesday, Nov 12. Capt. and Mrs. William Thomas of Parkertown adopted as their own child Harry Brown, a lad of five years, who takes the name of William Harry Thomas. Capt. Thomas, a party boat man, big and sturdy, and his fine looking young wife seemed delighted and so did the bright eyed little lad.