Grandmother stolen at 2 years of age (1897). Help?

[heywood]

Isn't that just so sad - wondering if he is her brother!

[CarolRR]

Heywood, his sister was "Mary Williams".  We now know that my grandmother was not Mary Ann Williams, but Mary Ann Fisher.  Barnardo's assigned her the name "Williams" when she entered their 'home' in 1898.

[alanmack]

Carol,
      What a wonderful thread this has turned out to be - rivetting.

Just to add a comment about Barnardo's "sponsors". My GF's half-sister ended up in Barkingside in 1905 and within months was shipped to Canada. She was the 'protegee' of a lady resident in New Zealand so you may find that there is nothing of any relevance to connect Mr Myers other than being a supporter of Barnardo's.

Good luck with your further research.

Alan

[heywood]

Heywood, his sister was "Mary Williams".  We now know that my grandmother was not Mary Ann Williams, but Mary Ann Fisher.  Barnardo's assigned her the name "Williams" when she entered their 'home' in 1898.

I just meant it was sad that he was wondering if he was her brother - my meaning wasn't perhaps clear.
I found Mary Ann Fisher, if you recall. 

Do you have her in 1901 759/ 96/23 - Is this her?
Hollanden Farm, Hildenborough, Kent

William Owen 63 yrs  Closing for Cricket Ball maker  b Kent
Mary Owen 58 yrs Foster mother b Kent
Mary J Owen daur 29 yrs   paralysed from childhood b Kent
Thomas H Owen son 23 yrs Canvasser and Collector Prudential Assurance b Kent
John A Lewis Nurse child 3 yrs  Dr Barnados Home b England
Mary A Williams Nurse child 5 yrs  Dr Barnados Home b England
Susan M Attenbury Nurse child 2 yrs  Dr Barnados Home b England
George Crumplin Nurse child 8 months  Dr Barnados Home b England

heywood

[susan hemmings]

I could cry for you and your Grandma.  I looked up Barnardo's Stepney and their Home Child info.  Obviously you already have this.  It is so very sad.  I am sure all the chatters on here will do all they can to help you.

Fingers crossed something will turn up.

Susan

[CarolRR]

Heywood    I just wanted to make sure that the names were not being mingled together.  I know that I do not refer to my grandmother using "Williams" so I just wanted to be perfectly clear on that surname.  I have not, and will not, forget your contribution to all of this!    It is sad that families were separated - children looking for their siblings is heart-breaking.  Many of them did lose contact, sadly.
My grandmother spent approx. 6 years with the Owens family.  She was 'fostered' there a week after entering Barnardo's Receiving House, and she remained there until December of 1904 (Mrs. Owens became to ill to care for her and my grandmother was returned to Barnardo's) and she then sailed to Canada in May of 1905.  I do have a copy of the actual entry of the 1901 census - thank you for finding it.  Since receiving my DNA results, I was beginning to question this whole Barnardo's story because "Owens" is the most popular/frequent name in my list of DNA matches - it is still bothersome.
Alanmack, thank you.

[susan hemmings]

Carol,
I am so happy for you and for the superb job these miracle workers have done.  They are wonderful.  I do hope you can put al this down together into a book.  It is so interesting, sad and what a journey.  Let us know the outcome of the birth certificate.

Just raised my bottle of water to your Mary Ann and Mum.  God rest them.

Blessings to you

Susan

[Ruskie]

Giblet, I think you would be allowed to post a transcription of the newspaper article, if you are willing to transcribe such a long article? It might help if others could refer to it. I am assuming it was removed due to it being a cut and paste/copyright issue. Maybe a moderator could advise.

[CarolRR]

Susan Hemmings, thank you for your kind words and support.  Cheers.
Giblet, thankfully only a very small selection of your posts were canned.
You are all magical and I feel so deeply indebted to all of you.
Bless each and every one of you.