| Display title | New York Orphans and Orphanages |
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| Date of page creation | 14:57, 14 December 2007 |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | In the late 1800s and early 1900s, New York had many orphans, particularly in New York City. "Orphan Train" riders were sent from New York City to western families for adoption. The largest groups came from the New York Foundling Hospital, and from the Children's Aid Society. The first Orphan train was in 1854. Between 1854 and 1919 it is estimated that 105,000 children rode the Orphan Train |
