Forwarded to the Milwaukee mailing list for those who aren't subscribed to genWI. Hope you find it interesting. Ashley ----- Original Message ----- From: pgleich To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:35 PM Subject: [GenWisc] Green Co Genealogical Society program 2 April - "Precious Cargo - Orphan Trains" Green County Genealogical Society program 2 April, Saturday 10:00 a.m. Note change in locate this month: Monticello Historical Society, Main St in Monticello - Precious Cargo on the Orphan Trains "Precious cargo" is what the Orphan Trains carried on their way westward from New York and is the half of the title of the book written by presenter, Clark Kidder of Milton. Kidder will give this fascinating program to the members and guests of the Green County Genealogical Society when they meet Saturday, 2 April, at the Monticello Historical Society on Main Street at 10:00 a.m. Kidder wrote <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/078841755X/familyrumors-20/104-2 618960-7813513> Orphan Trains and Their Precious Cargo: The Life's Work of Rev. H. D. Clarke in 2001. He is involved in the National Society of Orphan Train Riders. Dedicated to finding homes for these lost children, there are many stories to be told. The Orphan Trains follows the story of the New York Children's Aid Society, created in 1853 to provide thousands of street children with homes in rural communities in the American Midwest. This forerunner of modern foster care forever changed the lives of poor urban children--sometimes providing them with great opportunity, sometimes bringing heartbreak and disappointment. They ran until 1929. Kidder brings personal experience to his program through his grandmother, who rode on the Orphan Train in 1906 with Rev. Clark. Kidder is also the family genealogist and has also written several books on Marilyn Monroe, as well as being an avid collector and seller of Monroe items. He lectures around the area when he is not farming and helping with his family. Guests are welcome to attend and bring friends. Refreshments will be served. Those just beginning their family history studies are welcome to join us and have questions answered. <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigreen> www.rootsweb.com/~wigreen. ==== GenWisconsin Mailing List ==== Mailing list moderator: Brenda K. Wolfgram Moore email: [email protected]