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Family History Beginners Board / Re: William parks
« on: Monday 24 March 14 00:13 GMT (UK)  »
I have a great-grandfather, William Parks who was in Battersea in 1891.  I'm not sure if this would be the same William Parks you are looking for?  I know he had a son William who was born about 1893.  William's 1st wife, Martha Ann(e) Gillam Parks died leaving six children.  William married Ada Cullin or Cullen (I see it spelled Cullin) in a letter in my possession.  She had a daughter, Edith prior to them marrying.  William (the son) joined the Military.  I have two (2) possible Williams who _could_ be my great-uncle - one William who's brother George, was notified at the time of his death, and the other William Alfred Parks who's father was listed as William Parks!  It would be great if we are looking for the _same_ William Parks!

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Surrey / Re: Orphans - How Do I Find Out About Them?
« on: Sunday 23 March 14 23:50 GMT (UK)  »
David,
Thank you for posting the topic!  My grandmother was a British Home Child (as were her oldest brother, and an older sister) she was sent to Canada with Miss Rye's Home for Destitute Little Girls.  I have learned quite a bit about British Home Children thanks in part to the efforts of a Mr. Snow, who has a group for British Home Children (we all seem to now collect "snowflakes" as a memento of our BHC ancestors).  I have been trying to fill in some blanks in my family history as well as trace her steps and those of her parents. (I'm blessed to have letters from the 1800's and forward.)  I am learning a lot!
I was hoping to find out if any of the children had been placed with local families before being sent to Canada.
Thanks again!
Dawn

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