Genealogy Chat

Found my Great Grandparents died young leaving children which were taken by Dr Barnados to Canada and adopted how old would they have to be to have that happen to them thanks

I dont know 100% but from what I have read they all seemed to be older ones that were able to work,,,or needed little schooling,but it depends on what years you are talking about??? Sometimes they were sent from overcrowded families with parents consent,, Kay.

thanks Kay I think I may have been researching the wrong family because mine were with their parents so will have to start again

There are some ('a' ?) specialist websites on the subject of the children who were 'exported'. They major on allowing them a chance to trace their birth families - and share experiences with others in the same situation. In the process they may have something useful for you. I found them/it by googling. Christine

thanks Christine that sounds promising

Try this site: http://www.childmigrants(.)com/canada.htm The stories on it are not very pleasant. It would seem that toddlers to children aged 15 were sent away.

My Aunt was 9 coming up ten when she went in 1909 She wasnt treated well!!!. Was put on farm & treated like a servant. I am in touch with her children who are now elderly. She & her brothers were in a home because her mum died & her dad couldnt look after them because he needed to work, They were in a McPherson home in East London No state help then. Shirley

For Valerie, and anyone else who's ancestors were sent to Canada as home children: Emigrants to Canada: Type in: www.archives.ca Then click on Archivia Net, Home Children 1869-1930. Best of Luck !

My father's uncle was shipped out to Canada and I was able to trace his details and the ship he travelled on through the web. I then wrote to Barnardos who sent me the information they had on him which included a photograph and reports on his progress in Canada plus lots of information on his birth family. He fought in WWI, I have been able to get his army papers and copies of the medals he was awarded. Quite recently a relation died and in his effects were letters that this young man had written from Canada to his brother who stayed in England. The reason for him going to Canada was that his mother died and his father could not look after all the family. Good Luck Irene

Wow wow wow thanks for all your helpful replies looks like it might not be so hard after all I would love to find out how they got on I was told one had married a Doctor another a Teacher so sounds like they were fairly lucky . I only found out Thursday that this is where the children went no wonder I cannot find much info rellies eh?? they sure keep you guessing