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This is a genealogy subject which is close to my heart, if you know what I mean. Earlier this year I met the grandson of my home child which was a wonderful moment after searching for so long.  
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Between 1869 and 1940s nearly 150,000 children were shipped to Canada, South Africa and Australia (mostly to those last two countries between 1920s and 1970s). Many were not orphans but were deserted or sent without parental consent.  
  
Between 1869 and 1940s nearly 150,000 children were shipped to Canada and also to South Africa and Australia (mostly to those last two countries between 1920s and 1970s). Many were not orphans but were deserted or sent without parental consent and I have listed below the best sites to use if you have a child in your tree who you cannot find a death for or have lost complete track of. These sites can also point you in the direction of other useful sites.
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Listed below the best sites to use if you have a child in your tree who you cannot find a death for, or have lost complete track of. These sites can also point you in the direction of other useful sites.
  
If you have questions please Private Message [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=894 George]
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If you have questions please Private Message [http://www.familytreeforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=894 George].  This is a genealogy subject which is close to George's heart. Earlier this year she met the grandson of her home child which was a wonderful moment after searching for so long.
  
I know there are still many youngsters not being investigated or researched, Is your child one of them?  
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There are still many youngsters not being investigated or researched, is your child one of them?  
  
 
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Revision as of 13:19, 27 November 2007

Between 1869 and 1940s nearly 150,000 children were shipped to Canada, South Africa and Australia (mostly to those last two countries between 1920s and 1970s). Many were not orphans but were deserted or sent without parental consent.

Listed below the best sites to use if you have a child in your tree who you cannot find a death for, or have lost complete track of. These sites can also point you in the direction of other useful sites.

If you have questions please Private Message George. This is a genealogy subject which is close to George's heart. Earlier this year she met the grandson of her home child which was a wonderful moment after searching for so long.

There are still many youngsters not being investigated or researched, is your child one of them?



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