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Tracing Descendants of British Home Children - Lois Thompson
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Tracing Descendants of British Home Children - Lois Thompson
Between 1867 and 1948, over 100,000 British children were sent to Canada to either work on farms or be put up for adoption. It is estimated that today, between 3 and 5 million Canadians can trace their ancestry to one of these children. As adults, many of these children never told their families that they had been Home Children, who were often ostracized by locals who considered them as deficient or coming from a lower class.
Lois will lead the workshop through a step by step procedure on how to look for clues, confirm your ancestor was a home child, and how to conduct the research by using English and Canadian locations along with religion and age. She will discuss the various resources available, how to contact the organizations, and finally how to find those missing relatives who are descendants of those left behind in England or put up for adoption in Canada.
Lois Chamberlain Thompson
has been a VGS member for over 15 years, sits on the VGS Board of Directors as head of the News Committee, Editor of the Members Newsletter and member of the VGS Nominating and Governance committee. She has made presentations on Grosse Ile, British Home Children and Dunty the Ghost, her 7x Scottish Great Grandfather. She is wrapping up her research on her next presentation, yet to be titled. Lois lives ½ the year in Manzanillo, Mexico where she volunteers 3 days a week teaching English to adults.
When:
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) (UTC-08:00)
Where:
VGS Learning and Research Centre (unless attending via Zoom)
209 - 4475 Viewmont Avenue
Victoria, BC V8Z 6L8
Canada
2503602808
Additional Info:
Event Coordinator(s):
Mark D Thompson
Category:
Workshops
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Please register for one of the following options, but not both or you will be charged twice.
Please arrive 15 minutes early so the event can start on time.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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When:
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
15
Available Slots:
9
Registration Types & Fees:
Non-Members
$21.00
VGS Members
$14.00
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When:
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Canada
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
90
Available Slots:
84
Registration Types & Fees:
Non-Members
$21.00
VGS Members
$14.00
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