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    I was told that the reason two sisters were sent to Canada was because they were orphans I know the father died but can find no record of the mothers death ,is it possible they were taken because she was alone and could not afford to bring them up ???
    In which case I am looking for her death too early.

  • #2
    I think a lot of children who had to go into care if one parent died and the other couldn't look after them were sent abroad and told both parents were dead.

    Here are a couple of sites that I know of.

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    • #3
      Yep, an orphan was a child who had lost its father, not necessarily both parents.

      Children were sent to Canada without the remaining parent's permission in many cases.

      OC

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      • #4
        Thats interesting I shall look further into her death then thanks .

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        • #5
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          • #6
            hi I tried that too and sent for the cert same name even the surname , so I thought maybe she married his brother or a rellie ,but the wrong woman !!!!
            Ah well another long hunt thanks again.

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            • #7
              A few years ago a friend loaned me a book which was purcahsed in Austrailia; I think at the time it couldnt be bought in England. I cant remember the exact title but something like 'the Fairbridge Children'

              It told the story of a boy who was sent out to Australia to work on a farm and he was told that his parents had died, however as a grown man, he found his mother was still alive. I wont tell you anymore in case you would like to read it; a very sad but enthralling book.
              Kathleen

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              • #8
                My great grandfather's two sisters were sent to Canada even though their mother was still alive but in the workhouse in 1882. He never saw them again. I know what happened to them - he never did.
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                • #9
                  Kath

                  Unfortunately, it was very common to tell children both their parents had died, and send them off to the colonies.

                  OC

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                  • #10
                    thats so sad I have found the info on where they went, and have written to Barnados, they responded with the reply I have to be the nearest direct descendant or they wont supply the info , how do I prove that???
                    The closest rellie is my aunt but she is old and not really with it .
                    I wonder if they will let me know do hope so

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                    • #11
                      I don't recall all the details of the story but I feel sure that the parents were told that the children would be getting 'the chance of a lifetime' to learn new farming skills and perhaps they thought that they were coming back.
                      Kathleen

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                      • #12
                        Kath

                        In one book I read (factual) a mother was told the boy was going to Rhodesia. She had no idea where that was and thought he was going on a week's holiday.

                        Val

                        Ermmmm....is your aunt with it enough to sign a letter you write in her name????

                        OC

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Olde Crone Holden View Post
                          Kath

                          In one book I read (factual) a mother was told the boy was going to Rhodesia. She had no idea where that was and thought he was going on a week's holiday.

                          Val

                          Ermmmm....is your aunt with it enough to sign a letter you write in her name????

                          OC

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                          • #14
                            OC I might pretend she dead LOL

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Olde Crone Holden View Post
                              Yep, an orphan was a child who had lost its father, not necessarily both parents.

                              OC
                              Thanks for that info OC, I had recently found a rellie in a school for railway orphans, which I thought was strange as his mother was alive & well. His father had died in a railway accident.
                              Lynn

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                              • #16
                                I am sending for war records for two cousins. I don't know if I am classed as next of kin, but the records office said 'if the parents are dead then sign to say you are'
                                Rita

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                                • #17
                                  well as from today I am officially the next of kin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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                                  • #18
                                    Val, you'll need to be prepared for a long wait!

                                    I sent off my hundred quid last August to get my father's records from Barnardo's. I'd been told it would take 4 -6 months, but when I rang in December I was told that it will take a year in total for records from Canada! :( Another 6 months to wait ....argggghhhh!

                                    But I know it will be worth it.

                                    Thought you'd like to be forewarned, Val.

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