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Botna Valley Genealogical Society, Pottawattamie County Iowa
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Mar. 11, 2015
Orphan Train Riders . . .
Did you watch the "West by Orphan Train" documentary on March 8th? I found it very interesting to learn that possibly 50 to 100 of the original orphan train riders are still alive nationally. This is of around a quarter million who were placed from the trains. Pam Paulson, was the Bernadette Schaefer who was placed in Nebraska with the Micks (sp) your family? There is a Society called "Orphan Train Heritage Society of America." I was going to do a search for it but haven't accomplished that yet. Books mentioned were "West by Orphan Train" and "Emily's Story." Krantz and Kidder were authors mentioned. Other comments from viewers are welcome.
Latest comments
13.10 | 18:24
Colleen, I have posted an ad in reference to the Orphan Train that stopped in Oakland in 1904. It is under the tab "Blog/News." Let me know if that is what you were wanting to look for. Barb
13.10 | 17:29
Would there be an opportunity for me to visit the genie room to search for information about an orphan train stop in Oakland? Thank you!
10.04 | 19:02
John, I will send an email to you. Barb
09.04 | 18:34
I've misplaced Barbara Butcher's e-mail address and have something interesting to send her. I'm a member. John Altenburger