Session 1 – Three Sisters From Kensington and Chelsea Union – Gloria Tubman
It all started with the three Bond sisters of unknown parentage being sent to Canada from the Kensington & Chelsea Union, England. In 1909, two of the sisters had their first placement as Home Children in households in Renfrew county. For those who have struggled with the complex of world of researching Home Children, the process can feel frustrating and overwhelming.
In this talk, Gloria will lead us through resources found at Library & Archives Canada which ultimately led to Kensington & Chelsea, England and family connections. In addition to the usual records used to research ancestors in England, she will take a special look at the Poor Law records. Attendees will see how these research efforts resulted in a case study on Home Children and culminated in the creation of an ancestral family tree while offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of Home Children, their descendants, and their ancestors.
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Gloria Tubman
Gloria F. Tubman is a genealogist and family history researcher. She has spent over 30 years of researching British Home Children, their lives in England and Canada, and various organizations involved in this emigration/immigration initiative. This is her second book published on British Home Children.
