Shaftsbury Homes - Children's Aid of London
Receiving Homes in Hamilton - Ontario, Wingham - Ontario, Winnipeg - Manitoba. Some children were placed in Minnesota, USA
Silver medals were awarded to boys who stayed in their placements for a year and had a good conduct report.
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Links for information
Article by Marjorie Kohli in the December OGS SIG BHC newsletter https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/159fb09a45626767?projector=1 More information can be found at: http://childrenshomes.org.uk/CanadaSH/?fbclid=IwAR0ofY3Wjr4ELo7c-udYXtrTM404DjsjIeQPPAvrgOiJ8h3ujqwHMxI-63A Heritage Canada files: http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c4747/1513?r=0&s=3 
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1876 Earl of Shaftsbury
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The National Refuges for Homeless and Destitute Children grew out of the Ragged Schools Movement. The organization would later change its name to Shaftesbury Homes.
The work of William Williams and the Ragged Union drew the attention and support of Lord Shaftesbury. In 1844 Shaftesbury became president of the union. Lord Shaftesbury was a tireless parliamentary spokesperson for the rights and improved working conditions of women and children. Shaftesbury began to open a series of children's home including a farm school at Bisley that would be followed six years later by the Shaftesbury Boys School. Further institutions were opened by Shaftesbury; Fortescue House, Royston in Hertfordshire and Esther Place, a girls’ school in Surrey.
In 1880, Shaftesbury Homes began sending boys to Canada. Initially the emigration was facilitated by larger organizations such as Barnardo’s that were experienced in child migration. Eventually, Shaftesbury Homes would arrange for the passage and placement directly without the use of other agencies.
Many of the early parties were sent to Hamilton, Ontario and in 1884, a home was opened to receive them. This home was closed in 1887 in favour of more modern premises at Wingham, Ontario. A small party was also sent to Marchmont Home in Belleville.
Many of the early parties were sent to Hamilton, Ontario and in 1884, a home was opened to receive them. This home was closed in 1887 in favour of more modern premises at Wingham, Ontario. A small party was also sent to Marchmont Home in Belleville.
The organization was renamed the Children’s Aid Society and following the opening of its Winnipeg home, the Children’s Aid Society of London, England – Canadian Branch. By the late 1890s, Winnipeg became the destination of choice for the society. The home of J.P. Vickers, the group’s agent in Winnipeg, was used as the receiving home.
The society’s last group of boys arrived in Canada in 1915. From 1880 until it ceased operations, Shaftesbury Homes and the Children’s Aid Society sent approximately 1,200 boys to Canada, their average age being 15
Source: britishhomechild.com - source unaccredited, likely "The Golden Bridge"
The work of William Williams and the Ragged Union drew the attention and support of Lord Shaftesbury. In 1844 Shaftesbury became president of the union. Lord Shaftesbury was a tireless parliamentary spokesperson for the rights and improved working conditions of women and children. Shaftesbury began to open a series of children's home including a farm school at Bisley that would be followed six years later by the Shaftesbury Boys School. Further institutions were opened by Shaftesbury; Fortescue House, Royston in Hertfordshire and Esther Place, a girls’ school in Surrey.
In 1880, Shaftesbury Homes began sending boys to Canada. Initially the emigration was facilitated by larger organizations such as Barnardo’s that were experienced in child migration. Eventually, Shaftesbury Homes would arrange for the passage and placement directly without the use of other agencies.
Many of the early parties were sent to Hamilton, Ontario and in 1884, a home was opened to receive them. This home was closed in 1887 in favour of more modern premises at Wingham, Ontario. A small party was also sent to Marchmont Home in Belleville.
Many of the early parties were sent to Hamilton, Ontario and in 1884, a home was opened to receive them. This home was closed in 1887 in favour of more modern premises at Wingham, Ontario. A small party was also sent to Marchmont Home in Belleville.
The organization was renamed the Children’s Aid Society and following the opening of its Winnipeg home, the Children’s Aid Society of London, England – Canadian Branch. By the late 1890s, Winnipeg became the destination of choice for the society. The home of J.P. Vickers, the group’s agent in Winnipeg, was used as the receiving home.
The society’s last group of boys arrived in Canada in 1915. From 1880 until it ceased operations, Shaftesbury Homes and the Children’s Aid Society sent approximately 1,200 boys to Canada, their average age being 15
Source: britishhomechild.com - source unaccredited, likely "The Golden Bridge"
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Ship: VIRGINIAN
Date of Departure: 1906-04-26
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Date of Arrival: 1906-05-09
Port of Arrival: Quebec
Party: Children’s Aid Society of London
Destination: Winnipeg, Manitoba
This party of boys included: BUTLER George CARSLEY Horace J CLARK Mancel CLEMENTS Rueben COOK George DAVENPORT William DESBOROUGH William EDWARDS Charles GARBUTT Alfred HAYWARD John HOLMES George H HOLSTEAD Arthur HOOK Charles HOOTON Arthur HOPKINSON H E KNIGHTALL Sidney LAMPSHIRE Harry LAWRENCE George S LEE Edward LINEY Victor E LOWDNES Charles E MOORE Alfred NASH Phillip PALMER George J PARKER William PICKARD John W SCOFFINS F B STAYNTON Thomas TEMPLE William ULPT Thomas
Date of Departure: 1906-04-26
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Date of Arrival: 1906-05-09
Port of Arrival: Quebec
Party: Children’s Aid Society of London
Destination: Winnipeg, Manitoba
This party of boys included: BUTLER George CARSLEY Horace J CLARK Mancel CLEMENTS Rueben COOK George DAVENPORT William DESBOROUGH William EDWARDS Charles GARBUTT Alfred HAYWARD John HOLMES George H HOLSTEAD Arthur HOOK Charles HOOTON Arthur HOPKINSON H E KNIGHTALL Sidney LAMPSHIRE Harry LAWRENCE George S LEE Edward LINEY Victor E LOWDNES Charles E MOORE Alfred NASH Phillip PALMER George J PARKER William PICKARD John W SCOFFINS F B STAYNTON Thomas TEMPLE William ULPT Thomas
Children arriving in Winnipeg - no date
1908 Shaftsbury party of children to Winnnipeg
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1910 Shaftsbury Pary of boys
Location of the Hamilton Receiving Home
List showing Minnesota placements
http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_c4747/1489?r=0&s=3
c1910 Wingham Ontario Grand Trunk Railway Station
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c1907 Wingham, Ontario Town Hall
