Notes In 1883, Martha Jones, 12, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 126 children en route to various destinations.
"Fifteenth Annual Report of the Local Government Board (1885-1886) 1884-1885.
Report of Mr. A. G. Smith, Government Immigration Agent, at London, Ontario.
Martha Jones, aged 12 years. With Neal Rolfson, Township of Medea. She has a very nice place, and is used as one of the family, and likes her home, and the family like her very well."
"Sixteenth Annual Report of the Local Government Board, 1886-87; Copy of Reports of Inspection of Children sent out to Canada, as of February 12, 1887.
Report of Mr. A. G. Smith, Government Immigration Agent, at London, Ontario.
Martha Jones, aged 14, from parish of Stoke-upon-Trent, placed with Mrs. Neil Rolfson, near Leamington P.O., lot 4, Con. 7, Tp. Mersea. Ontario. Taken to bring up as one of the family, goes to school part of time and church (W.M.). Mrs. R. likes the girl well and has no wish to part with her; she is in good health, well clothed and happy, and would not like to change her home. She has a most excellent home, Mr. R. is clerk of the township, &c."
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