British Home Children to Elgin County Ontario – 1869-1949
Compiled by Bruce C. Johnson Jr.
British Home Children
Elgin
Surname Given Name(s) Age Ship Year of Arrival Title of Record
Aylmer
LEWIS, Eliza, 14, SARMATIAN, 1873, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
LEWIS, Florence, Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1928
LAMPLOUGH, James, Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1901
SMITH, Sidney George, Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), June 1902
BARTON, Alice, Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), August 1903
MORGAN, Clara, Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1923
BAILEY, Amelia E., Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1918
AYE, Laura, 13, 1888, H Gibbens, London , Ontario. List of children sent out by Mr Middlemore
LITTLE, Earl Mrs., Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1918
HARRIS, Lily M. A., Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1921
HODGSON, George Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
HOLDER, Sarah Ann Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
PARTRIDGE, Wm. Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
Belmont
BOOTH Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1925
BEARD, Ernest H., Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1896
GARD, Hy. Thomas Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), February 1897
NORRIS, William Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), February 1897
BEARD, Ernest Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1897 / January 1898
Port Burwell
SMITH, Joseph, Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
SMITH, Mary A., Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
Rodney
DOWN, Geo. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), February 1896
BULLIMORE, Jno. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), April 1897
DOWN, George Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1897 / January 1898
GUY, Thomas Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1899
SMITH, George Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1899
BARNES, Herbert Leonard Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1900
DOWDESWELL, William Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1900
St. Thomas
HUNTER, Frederick Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), June 1902
ARNOLD, Keziah Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1921
HAWKINS, Rose Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1923
MEE Kathleen Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1919
SUTTON, H.B. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1904
LLOYD, Bertha Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1913
GRIFFITH, Mr. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1902
BUTTON, Bernard C. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), April-May 1902
NORRIS, F. E. Canadian Extracts from the Guild Messenger (Dr. Barnardo’s Homes), March 1932
GARD, Albert E. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1924
BARRINGTON, Ada Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), March 1928
SIMS, Irene Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1928
WILLIAMS, Amelia PERUVIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
WILLIAMS Amelia W. J. Wills with alphabetic list of Miss Rye’s Children
HOOPER, Richard, 18, CIRCASSIAN, 1886 Records of the Fegan Distributing Home in Toronto
BUTTON, Bernard C. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1904
MASTERS, Dora, 4, POLYNESIAN, 1874, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
JONES, Prudence, 11, POLYNESIAN, 1873, m. Henry Francis JOHNSTON resided St. Thomas
JONES, Prudence, 11, POLYNESIAN, 1873, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
Straffordville
ADLINGTON, George R. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1899
O’CONNELL, Louisa Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1916
CRIBB, Lucy Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1921
HAGUE, Horace Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1914
ADLINGTON, George Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1909
Vienna
MOORE, Fred John Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1897 / January 1898
HOWELL, Richard Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
Wallacetown
FLINT, Thos. G. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1895
BEST, Wm. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1895
LEE Thomas Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1895
DAINTON, Alfred Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), December 1895
DAINTON, Alfred Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1896
FOX, Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1896
KING, John R. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1896
ROGERS, Lionel Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), March 1896
FOX, Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), April 1896
CHORLEY, James W. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), February 1897
PONT, William C. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), April 1897
SEAGER, William Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1899
FOX, Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1899
McGRATH, Martin Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1899
KING, John R. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), October 1899
BERESFORD, George Clifton Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1900
WARD, Ernest Sidney Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1902
TROMP, George Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), August 1903
BASTABLE, Robert John Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1910
HILL, William Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), May 1909
ROGERS, Lionel Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1896
ALLEN, Frederick George CORSICAN, 1910, Emigration of poor Catholic children from the Westminster Diocese to Canada, 1874-1928
FLUSKEY, Albert H. 1913 Emigration of poor Catholic children from the Westminster Diocese to Canada, 1874-1928
McNAUGHTON, Thomas VICTORIAN, 1914, Emigration of poor Catholic children from the Westminster Diocese to Canada, 1874-1928
FOSTER, Frederick Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
Port Stanley
Kathleen OSBORNE at Port Bruce– Mrs. Oliver SHINGLER
Aldborough
GILLINGWATER, A. L. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), August 1896
WRAY, John Thorpe Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1902
BOOKER, Edward, 13LAKE ONTARIO, 1888, Register of children emigrated by the Leeds Board of Guardians
BOOTER, Edward13 1888H Gibbens. Lists of Workhouse & Other Children sent by Middlemore in 1888.
MORGAN, Herbert Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BEECH, Samuel Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
WILSON, Robert Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
Bayham
WOOD, William J. / Willie Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
WOOD, William History Book
VAUGHAN, M.A., 6, SARDINIAN, 1877, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
HUTCHINSON Florence, 9, SARMATIAN, 1874Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
Dunwich
FOX, Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1901
OLDEN Thomas, 11 1888, H Gibbens, London , Ontario. List of children sent out by Mr Middlemore
GASCOIGNE George, 14 1888, H Gibbens, London , Ontario. List of children sent out by Mr Middlemore
THOMPSON William Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
WALKER James Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
CAREY Edward H. Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
SMITH John William Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
WEBB Frederick Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
GASCOYNE George Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
PLANT William J. Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
HATFIELD, Laura Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
CAREY, Thomas H. Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
HANSON John History Book
CAREY Edward H. History Book
Malahide
FENN, John W. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1929
BIRCH, Alice Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BALL Louisa Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
ROBERTS John, 17 Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
JONES, William History Book
STEED William History Book
BIRCH Alice History Book
SHELL, Frederick Wm. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), April 1899- Dunboyne
LEE Thomas Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1895
LEE Emma, 10, PRUSSIAN 1871 Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
South Dorchester
PRESTON, Louisa, 8 1883, Miss ML Rye, List of children brought out in 1883
BURROWS, Emily, 11 1888, Miss M.R. Rye Niagara Names & Addresses of Certain Children Brough Out In April 1888
BURROWS, Emily, 11 1888, Order in Council Authorising transmission of Reports on 11 pauper child.to Imp. Govt.
ELLMAN Florence12 1883, Miss ML Rye, List of children brought out in 1883
HICKINBOTTOM, Clara, 12, PERUVIAN 1882 – adopted by Joseph W. BLAKE family of South Dorchester
HICKINBOTTOM, Mary, 9, PERUVIAN, 1882 sister to C
WILLDAY Henry, aka Harry WILDAY 1883 PARISIAN age 17 to BLAKE family, South Dorhester
WILLDAY Henry – guardian Joseph BlAKE, S. Dorchester Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada
WILLDAY, Harry – History Book – departed 1883 – From Hampton in Arden, Children’s Emigration Home, Birmingham, Guthrie Home, London, Ontario
Southwold
KNOPP, Henry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1903
WILLMOT, Albert Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
ASHTON Charles Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
TICKLE, Walter Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BURDEN, William Charles Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
PALMER, George Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BROXTON, George Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
SMITH, James Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
GARNER, Edwin Ernest Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
SMITH, George F. Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
HADLEY, Harry / Henry Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
JONES John, 8 History Book
SOUTHWOLD, I. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1899
COTTRELL, Bessie, 11, PRUSSIAN, 1870, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
WILLIAMS, Sarah, 12, PERUVIAN 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
Yarmouth
BUTTON, Herbert G. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), July 1904
BUTTON, Herbert George, 20, KENSINGTON, 1905
PERRY, Dick, 13 Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
SNELL, David Harry Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1919
GRISE Harriett, 9, PRUSSIAN, 1871, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
STANLEY, Rebecca, 9 1890, Miss M.S. Rye Niagara Lists of pauper & Non Pauper Children
STANLEY, Rebecca, 9 1890, Miss S. Rye with List of Paupers brought out this year
HALFORD, Louis Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
PERCIVAL, Gertrude Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
DAVIS, John Henry Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BIRCH, Sarah Jane Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BREFFITT, Sarah Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BAKER Minnie Clara Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
DIXON Harriet Settlement and reports of children sent to Canada
BIRCH Sarah Jane History Book
BAKER Minnie Clara History Book
SINISTER George John History Book
DAVIS John Henry History Book
BREFITT Sarah History Book
STEVENS Fred. A., 10 1906, List of Children under 18 years old on the Books of Father Berry’s Home in Canada on the 31st December 1906
BRYANT Anne, 12, POLYNESIAN, 1873, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
ROBERTSON Harriet, 11, PERUVIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
STACK Bridget, 9, POLYNESIAN, 1873, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
STEARNE Mary, 12, SARMATIAN, 1874, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
THOROGOOD Emma, 12, SARMATIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
LEE Emma, 10, PRUSSIAN, 1871, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
FAIR Clara, 9, PERUVIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
FAIR Jessie, 13, PERUVIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
Sparta
MARTIN, Joseph Canadian Extracts from the Guild Messenger (Dr. Barnardo’s Homes), July 1955
WATLING Ralph Augustus Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1915
PRIOR Mr. A. LeRoy Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), January 1915
WILLIAMS, Frederick J. Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), November 1919
LINDER, Louisa, 13, PERUVIAN, 1872, Maria Rye Index, 1869-1879
Springfield
STYLES Edward Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), June 1896
JACKSON George William Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes, Toronto), June 1905
Elgin County Notes
Alphabetic List Of Miss Rye’s Children, February 1, 1878
Buckle, Emma 7873 Co Elgin Burwell Prt Talbot – Stet
Bryant, Amy 9543 Co Elgin – Stet
Bennett, Emma 97027 Co Elgin E.R. – lost sight of
Cotterell, Bessy 1453 Elgin WR – Stet at Fingals
Jones, Serah[sic Sarah] Ann 829 Co Elgin E.R. Union? – Stet [crossed out
Lewis, Elizabeth 8523 Co Elgin E.R. Aylmer
Lewis, Caroline 8533 Co Elgin E.R. Aylmer – Stet
Linder, Louise 6907 Co Elgin Sparta [crossed out] Niagara – Mr Tom Ellison
Robertson, Hariott 734 Co Elgin St Thomas
Stillwell, Johanna 154 Co Elgin Pt Stanley – Stet
Stack, Margt 1000 Co Elgin – Stet
Stack, Bridget 1001 Co Elgin – Stet
Stearne, Mary 1044 Co Elgin – Stet
Williams, Amelia 731 St. Thomas Co Elgin
Williams, Serah [sic Sarah] 733 Co Elgin – Stet