Bruce County Genealogical Society presentation: “A Barnardo Child in Bruce County” by guest speaker Bill Streeter

September 29 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bill Streeter (local historian, writer and speaker) was born in 1942 and raised in Southampton, Ontario. Bill is a dedicated genealogist, writer and speaker, and has published over 250 historical articles and played a key role in commemorative local projects. Bill’s presentation will focus on 10 year-old George Streeter, who was placed in the Barnardo emigration program in 1887.

George embarked on a transatlantic journey alongside dozens of other boys, in an effort to resettle thousands of British youths to a new life in the British Colonies. Bill documents George’s life in detail using various records to illustrate George’s future and life as a Home Child.  

Admission to this event is FREE 

To register,

Register online by clicking HERE (and creating or signing in with a free Bruce County Museum online account) 

or  call Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, 519-797-2080.

This event is hosted by the Bruce County Genealogical Society.