Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada between the 1860s and 1930s. Many Ontario genealogists have found they have a family connection with a Home Child, and many more will learn this as they continue their research.
A SIG has been formed by the Ontario Genealogical Society, and they are looking for all interested people to join and share their skills and enthusiasm to continue the growth of the group.
Right now, the goals are to
- bring together genealogy researchers who have like interests in British Home Children (BHC) to share their research experiences.
- encourage possible descendants of BHC to investigate their ancestry.
- raise awareness of the history and contribution of the BHC in Canada.
- identify resources for research on individual BHC.
- identify resources for research into the social conditions in the UK and Canada which influenced the lives of the BHC.
If you are interested in meeting others who share your interest in Home Children, or if you have ideas to shape this group further, please contact OGS Vice President Shirley Sturdevant at vp@ogs.on.ca to find out how to get involved.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Mischief, mayhem, manslaughter & murder!
This sounds like it will be a most delightful way to spend an afternoon. The press release was sent in by Scott Gillies, Curator/Manager, of the Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives -
"Mischief, mayhem, manslaughter & murder!
Join me on Tuesday May 24th for a presentation on crime and criminal activities in Norfolk County.
Presented as part of the monthly lecture series "Coffee With The Curator", admission is just $2 per person and includes coffee and light refreshments plus the presentation, and of course the chance to tour the Museum and see the newest display 'Memories of Mom - a tribute to Jeanette Hamilton'
"Just the Facts Ma'am"
What is this? – a special lecture on the topic of local crime in Norfolk County
Who done it? – the Museum Curator did it
When? – Tuesday May 24th at 2:00pm
Why? – so you can enjoy an afternoon outing with light refreshments, and learn about new research on old crimes
Where? – the Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives
How Much will this cost me? – only $2/person (what a steal!)
Need more clues? Got questions?
Notorious Norfolk is presented as part of the new monthly lecture series, "Coffee with the Curator, at the Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month."
For more information, go to www.norfolklore.com.
"Mischief, mayhem, manslaughter & murder!
Join me on Tuesday May 24th for a presentation on crime and criminal activities in Norfolk County.
Presented as part of the monthly lecture series "Coffee With The Curator", admission is just $2 per person and includes coffee and light refreshments plus the presentation, and of course the chance to tour the Museum and see the newest display 'Memories of Mom - a tribute to Jeanette Hamilton'
"Just the Facts Ma'am"
What is this? – a special lecture on the topic of local crime in Norfolk County
Who done it? – the Museum Curator did it
When? – Tuesday May 24th at 2:00pm
Why? – so you can enjoy an afternoon outing with light refreshments, and learn about new research on old crimes
Where? – the Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives
How Much will this cost me? – only $2/person (what a steal!)
Need more clues? Got questions?
Notorious Norfolk is presented as part of the new monthly lecture series, "Coffee with the Curator, at the Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month."
For more information, go to www.norfolklore.com.
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