If you cannot find him, and he originated England, Scotland or Wales, he may have been a British Home Chile. 100,000 children were sent out from England to Canada and the US and later to Australia and South Africa. You can check at: http://collectionscanada.gc.ca/index/ Descendents in Canada are trying to have the Government to declare 2009 THE YEAR OF THE BRITISH HOME CHILD - the 160th year anniversary. I am a descendent of 2 British Home Children. My grandmother and her sister. I never knew till I began searching for family. All I knew was she and her sister emigrated to Canada. Started checking and found them both at he above sight. Joined the British Home Children List. So many knowledgeable people and willing to help all. Hope this helps. Pat Corney BHC Descendent