Where Are the Records? Orphan Trains and Midwest Orphanages (Hybrid)

Sat, Jan 13 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Midwest Genealogy Center Programming Room

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Subjects

Genealogy

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Kathleen Brandt

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This class is designed to provide participants with tips and hints to be successful in uncovering their ancestors who were part of the orphan train movement and those who resided in orphanages during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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