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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Genealogy|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Genealogy|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York Orphans and Orphanages|Orphans and Orphanages]]'' <br> | ||
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, [[New York Genealogy|New York]] had many orphans, particularly in New York City. "[[National Orphan Train Complex|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 following books abstract several censuses taken by the federal and state government at these institutions. | In the late 1800s and early 1900s, [[New York Genealogy|New York]] had many orphans, particularly in New York City. "[[National Orphan Train Complex|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]]. | ||
First Orphan train was in 1854. Between 1854 and 1919 it is estimated that 105,000 children rode the Orphan Train. <br> | |||
The Victor Remer Historical Archives of the Children's Aid Society | |||
105 East 22nd Street | |||
New York , NY 10010 | |||
Phone: 1-212-949=4800 | |||
[http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/about/history/victor-remer-historical-archives Site: ]<br> | |||
[http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/about/history/victor-remer-historical-archives Guide to the Records of the Children's Aid Society (1853-1947)]<br> | |||
The guide contains materials pertaining to emigration programs: Orphan Train, foster care and adoption programs operating between 1853-1947, annual reports to 2006, and The Children's Aid Society lodging houses, industrail schools, convalescent homes, health centers and farm schools. | |||
The '''Children's Aid Society''' was founded 9 January 1853 by twelve people. Chalres Loring Brace was chosen to lead the organization. | |||
The following books abstract several censuses taken by the federal and state government at these institutions. | |||
*Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The Children's Aid Society of New York: An Index to the Federal, State, and Local Census Records of Its Lodging Houses (1855–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|763493|title-id|disp=974.71 J3i}}.) Includes 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. | *Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The Children's Aid Society of New York: An Index to the Federal, State, and Local Census Records of Its Lodging Houses (1855–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1996. (Family History Library book {{FHL|763493|title-id|disp=974.71 J3i}}.) Includes 1855, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. | ||
*Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The New York Foundling Hospital: An Index to Its Federal, State and Local Census Records (1870–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1995. (Family History Library book {{FHL|760149|title-id|disp=974.71 J3in}}.) Includes 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. Alphabetical list of children, sisters, and workers.<br><br> | *Inskeep, Carolee R. ''The New York Foundling Hospital: An Index to Its Federal, State and Local Census Records (1870–1925)''. Baltimore, Maryland: Clearfield, 1995. (Family History Library book {{FHL|760149|title-id|disp=974.71 J3in}}.) Includes 1870, 1880, 1890 (police census), 1900, 1905, 1910, 1915, 1920, and 1925 censuses. Alphabetical list of children, sisters, and workers. | ||
*O'Connor, Stephen. ''Orphan Trains''. New your, New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2001[https://www.worldcat.org/title/orphan-trains-the-story-of-charles-loring-brace-and-the-children-he-saved-and-failed/oclc/45247361&referer=brief_results WorldCat]<br><br> | |||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
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*[http://www.kancoll.org/articles/orphans/or_child.htm Orphan Trains of Kansas] Index of children who rode the orphan trains to Kansas<br><br> | *[http://www.kancoll.org/articles/orphans/or_child.htm Orphan Trains of Kansas] Index of children who rode the orphan trains to Kansas<br><br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{New York|New York}} | {{New York|New York}} | ||
[[Category:New_York|Orphans and Orphanages]] [[Category:Adoption]] | [[Category:New_York|Orphans and Orphanages]] [[Category:Adoption]] | ||