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« Reply #99 on: Saturday 15 September 07 18:04 BST (UK) »
Oh Gemmee....

The pix are wonderful........what a treasure to have.

Do you mind if I copy the pic  of the Marchmont Home.....I have some contacts in Canada who are working on British Home Children who might like a copy of the pic..

I remember when I found those lovely boys of yours on the census...I was so excited I could  hardly type.......

Oh.....family history is such a wonderful hobby.

Cheers
Indi

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« Reply #100 on: Saturday 15 September 07 18:40 BST (UK) »
Indi...Feel free to use the picture....not a problem. It's not mine to keep to myself anyhow... it was given to me.... if you find the quality is diminished as a result of taking it from the website, let me know, and I will scan it separately and send it to you directly. 

You're right, family history is a wonderful hobby....I've become obsessed--working on it some nights until 3-4:00 a.m.  I've learned a lot along the way from you gals!
Layfield, Porter, Ross, Daley, Weaver, Metcalfe, Vesey

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« Reply #101 on: Saturday 15 September 07 19:06 BST (UK) »


Your photo's took my breath away Gemmee ! how wonderful for you !!  :)

Indi's right ... a treasure indeed !!

It's funny we all get so wrapped up in other people's stories - we feel like they are part of our families too !

What a wonderful outcome !!

Annie  :) :)
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« Reply #102 on: Saturday 15 September 07 20:34 BST (UK) »
Thanks, Annie... A great outcome.... we learn a lot from the past.... knowing my grandfather's past gave me a lot of insight into circumstances of his later years.  It was quite a ride....I'm hoping I do it justice when I do up the report for the family.   Only one of William Allen's children is still alive, and I'm working hard to ensure he knows his father's life while he is still alive. 
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« Reply #103 on: Sunday 16 September 07 01:04 BST (UK) »
  Thanks so much for putting up the photos...I just wanted to give them a
hug...The home had an appealing exterior...I hope some of the people
who worked there had big hearts...
  What a great group we have in here...always willing to lend a hand and
help others. I am so pleased to be a part of it as well...Thanks all...


Hugs to all...J.J.
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Re: British Home Child - William Allen LAYFIELD
« Reply #104 on: Wednesday 19 September 07 22:28 BST (UK) »
Hi I have just found this site and have been reading about William Allen Layfield who was my father , my name is Sylvia I have two sisters Joan & Wendy my brothers were all living in Canada please contact me

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« Reply #105 on: Wednesday 19 September 07 22:45 BST (UK) »

Oh my goodness SSW - Sylvia ! .... how wonderful ! welcome to RootsChat !

I just wanted to say I'm so glad !! ....... gemmee will be thrilled !

Annie  ;D

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« Reply #106 on: Wednesday 19 September 07 22:56 BST (UK) »
Hi Syliva,

How wonderful that you have found Gail's posting, I'm sure she will be thrilled once she receives notification of the message. 

Karen



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« Reply #107 on: Wednesday 19 September 07 23:00 BST (UK) »
I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment but cannot wait to talk to others
Sylvia
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