wain Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 In 1908 two ancestors of mine were left orphans in Sheffield. Where would these two children ( boy 7years a girl 9 years) have been most likely placed? I know they were there for a few years. Would appreciate any help. It is so sad that these are the questions we never asked them while they were alive. Margaret in sunny Pennsylvania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 There were a number of orphanages dotted around the city, Margaret:- Fulwood, Sharrow, Firs Hill, Nether Edge, and Totley, to name but a few, as well as various convents and the like, which might have taken them in (particularly if the family were practising Catholics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Minimo Thank you for your kind offer of lookups. I have already been there and they are not listed. Have been trying for some time to find them but to no avail. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hello Plain Talk, Thank you for your response. I had no idea there were so many homes in Sheffield at that time. Do you have any idea if there are still records on file to check names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hello Plain Talk, Thank you for your response. I had no idea there were so many homes in Sheffield at that time. Do you have any idea if there are still records on file to check names? I don't know, wain, I'm afraid. (sorry I can't be of any more help) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFFEMS Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I assume that you've tried to find them on the 1911 census? Sheffield Archives should hold most of the records for the orphanages mentioned. Duffems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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