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Re: Vermont Orphanages

1_dandenno — 2012-09-02 11:59:43Z

Hello I am not sure if we might have the same grandmother as I have never met that side of the family. Same exact name though,having my father at 17 years of age. His name was Wilfred Joseph Denno and his father the same. Please contact me at dansmyname@gmail.com. We can exchange stories of events that took place. You never know...... We may be family.

Re: Burlington's Home for Destitute Children (Contact Info)

catsrule_3 — 2012-08-05 02:05:44Z

I am searching for an Elizabeth (Lizzie) Blackmore (sometimes Booska) who was at this home.

Thank you very much for this information. I will probably physically go there myself. But I was also told that there is some information at UVM.

What can I expect to find?

Thank you!

Re: Vermont Orphanages

benheo1 — 2012-05-26 23:07:31Z

I suspect that my granmother may have resided at an orphanage of some kind for a period. She would never speak of her childhood extensively and it is only recently that I have been able to locate the names of her parents. Her name was Selina May Katon her d.o.b was 06/29/1920. I can find no records of her having lived with her parents. I have found census records that indicate she did reside with her siblings in 1940. I know that she spoke often of a woman referred to only as Mrs Sterns.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

judyoconnor54 — 2012-04-29 17:54:12Z

For a short time in 1954 and 1955.

Sarah Ann Ruston Ploof

1lildaisy — 2012-03-14 02:01:08Z

Still searching for Sarah Ann Ruston-Ploof's parents. Sarah was born in 1840 in Charlotte Vermont.( Charlotte could be in Chittenden County or Orleans County Vermont.) Around 1858 Sarah was a resident of Ferrisburgh Vermont. Can anyone find 1850-8 census that shows Sarah living in Ferrisburgh with a Zubar family or any family?

Sarah was an adopted child.Her parents can't be found.

Joseph Norman & Mary Seguin were witness to Sarah and Abraham Ploof marriage ceremony-dated May 17,1858.

Current orphanages in Vermont?

joeway45 — 2011-01-12 01:25:51Z

Are there still any orphanages in Vermont (2011). I am doing a project and I would like to raise money for one, but I do not know if there are any existing orphanages in Vermont. Any information would be great!

Re: Vermont orphanages, mid-late 1800's

gjefferskv — 2010-10-28 21:46:52Z

In 1888, the Burlington Diocese opened an orphanage on North Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. The beautiful massive structure still stands (it is 60,000 square feet or so) but has been mostly empty since 1978 when the orphanage closed. The Diocese built an addition in the 1940's and still occupies it, although the entire complex is now for sale.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

johnny1976 — 2010-06-09 01:47:39Z

who is T. Baker, in New Canaan, CT

Sarah Ann Ruston/Preston

lilirisheyes — 2010-05-17 12:54:42Z

My great great grandmother was Sarah Ann (either Ruston or Preston)born in 1840 Charlotte,Vermont.The marriage license of my great great grandparents states that Sarah Ann's maiden name was Zubar(could possibly have been pronounced Rubar).Sarah Ann Ploof died on October 28,1887 in Ferrisburgh,Vermont.She was the wife of Abraham Ploof(Ploff,Plouffe).Her death records states she was an adopted child.Parents can't be found.When she was adopted, I haven't a clue.Can you please help?

Thanks for the reply.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

ssawabini — 2010-04-13 12:22:51Z

Look up a man by the name of T. Baker, in New Canaan, CT

Russian Orphanage?

aswistak — 2010-03-30 14:20:09Z

anyone with info on a 'russian orphanage farm' in Weathersfield, VT (Windsor County)?

It appears my grandfather (John Swistak born 1915) and his siblings (Stephen, Margaret & Mary) were sent there around 1920-1930 from Passaic, NJ for reasons unknown. My grandpa John never talked about 'home' and ran away at a young age so not much is known about his siblings or parents (although I do have their names).

Thanks in advance!

Andrew

Re: Vermont Orphanages

sanjuancvs — 2009-12-01 23:06:21Z

About the vermont orphanages do you know if there is any lista?, I'm looking if my grandmother was there, the only thing I know is she was left on an orphanage and then adopted,if somebody has some informationt that will help,

Racine

Deborah_Boocock — 2009-11-29 17:09:17Z

I am looking for information on Alexander Racine. He was in an orphange in Burlington I think till he was 16 years old. He was born in 1913.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

johnny1976 — 2009-07-06 04:27:58Z

hi i was wondering if you could help iam trying to find my grandmothers brother

Re: Vermont Orphanages

johnny1976 — 2009-07-06 04:26:47Z

hi i was wondering if you had any info on the school iam trying to find my grandmother brother who was there its her wish to find her brother please help . thanks john my email is razzproduction@yahoo.com

Re: Vermont Orphanages

johnny1976 — 2009-07-06 04:24:33Z

did you know any one by the last name of blanchard please contact me at razzproduction@yahoo.com with any info thanks

Re: Vermont Orphanages

johnny1976 — 2009-07-06 04:22:57Z

hi yes my grandmother and her brother . were still trying to find him they were realy mean to both of them. maybe you could help with some information

Sarah Ann Ruston Zubar search

lilirisheyes — 2008-11-04 15:02:49Z

Does anyone know of a Zubar family or an orphage that took in my great great grandmother Sarah Ann Ruston or Robar? She was born in Charlotte,Vermont around 1839.

The only thing that I have that shows Sarah Ann last name as Zubar is on a marriage license to Abraham Ploff,dated May 17,1858 in Colchester,Vermont

Any additional help is appreciated.Please do not email me direct.Thank you.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

klowe66 — 2008-09-24 20:30:07Z

I stayed at St. Joseph's Orphange from the age of 6-12
1952-1958.

I NEED HELP SEARCHING...

lilirisheyes — 2008-06-06 01:58:38Z

MY GGGRANDMOTHER,SARAH ANN_______ PLOFF(PLOOF) WAS BORN ABT.1838 OR 1839 IN CHARLOTTE,VERMONT.WHEN SHE MARRIED MY GGGRANDFATHER ABRAHAM PLOFF(PLOOF)ON MAY 17,1858 IN THE STATE OF VERMONT,ON THE MARRIAGE LICENSE HER RESIDENT WAS LISTED AS FERRISBURGH,VERMONT.

SARAH'S DEATH RECORD STATES THAT HER MAIDEN NAME WAS EITHER PRESTON OR RUSTON.AN ADOPTED CHILD.MARRIAGE LICENSE GIVES HER MAIDEN NAME AS ZUBAR.

CAN SOMEONE HELP SEARCH THROUGH OLD BOOKS OF ORPHANAGES FOR THOSE NAMES.POSSIBLY SARAH ANN REYANO.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME DIRECT.THANK YOU.ALL HELP IS APPRECIATED.

Re: Vermont Orphanages

pinejo — 2008-05-15 18:37:16Z

I believe my father (last name is Perras) was in St. Joseph's in the early 1950's, his mother put him there when he was 7 years old along with his sister who was only 15 months old.
Coincidentally, I have an uncle who was at the Kurn Hatten home for boys (last name Kinne) around that same time and he would have been about 10-13 yrs of age.

I wish I knew more about their time spent there. They don't talk much about that time period, they were put there due to sad and fatal circumstances. Luckily my dad was taken in by his aunt and uncle when he was around 14. As far as my uncle I believe he was there until he entered the service.

Re: Vermont orphanages, mid-late 1800's

lilirisheyes — 2008-03-15 14:48:16Z

MY GGGRANDMOTHER,SARAH ANN ZUBAR WAS BORN IN 1840 IN CHARLOTTE VERMONT.WAS AN ADOPTED CHILD,PARENTS CAN'T BE FOUND.AT THE AGE OF 18,SHE MARRIED MY GGGRANDFATHER ABRAHAM PLOFF ON MAY 17,1858 IN THE STATE OF VERMONT.

SARAH DEATH RECORD STATES THAT HER MAIDEN NAME WAS RUSTON.WHILE ABRAHAM'S PENSION RECORDS STATED BY ONE PERSON THAT SARAH'S MAIDEN NAME WAS ROBAR,WHILE ANOTHER PERSON STATES THAT SARAH'S MAIDEN NAME WAS RUSTON.

TOO CONFUSING!

CAN YOU OR ANY REPLIES TO YOURS HELP??

THANK YOU.

Re: Burlington's Home for Destitute Children (Contact Info)

lilirisheyes — 2007-09-21 16:00:50Z

Thanks for the confidence!I did find one possible leads that another subscriber back in February of 2007,author beangenes of "Martin Genealogy" posted.One problem,I have not received a reply.
My gggrandmother Sarah Rayano?Ploof was born in 1840 Charlotte,Vermont.She was an adopted child-Sarah A. Jubar(pronounced Zubar).She married my gggrandfather at the age of 18 years old.Marriage license states that Sarah was from Ferrisburgh,Vermont and my gggrandfather Abraham was from Colchester,Vermont.

I will keep all in mind.

Again,thank you!

Re: Burlington's Home for Destitute Children (Contact Info)

obtoo — 2007-09-21 13:00:34Z

Well the way I found my ancestors who were in orphanages was through the U.S. census, but I no longer have that subscription so you will have to search it if you have it.

Search U.S. census for Vermont in the year 1850, I would just search Sarah at first, keeping in mind the correct one will probably be in or around Charlotte, Vermont and that she will be 9-10 years old depending on if her birthday is before or after the cenus date. Once you check on one possible "hit" you will see what date the census was taken on top of the page and KNOW if she would have been 9 or 10 so when you chaeck future hits you can screen by the right age. I found one of my ancestors doing this.

If there were no orphanages in that city try Burlington and any other city that had one.

I'm pretty sure the 1840 census did NOT list dependents by name I THINK the 1850 did but it might not. If not you will need to get a list of orphanages in operation in those years and try and contact them each and ask them to search their records. Even if 1850 does list names you might find a list of orphanages helpful because it will tell you what cities to keep an eye out for when you search the census.

And of course keep an eye out for all those "maiden" names also. KEEP the FAITH! One problem I have run into time and time again is that so many records are not on the web yet. What you can NOT find today will only be one mouse click away 10 years from now, or maybe even next week. So even if you don't find it now check back often.

GOOD LUCK,
Michael

Re: Burlington's Home for Destitute Children (Contact Info)

lilirisheyes — 2007-09-20 11:21:34Z

Hi-
I would very much like to find additional information about my gggrandmother Sarah A. Ploof of Vermont.

Sarah was born in 1840 in Charlotte,Vermont.I believe she was put in an orphanage between 1840 and 1856.Her death Ferrisburgh Registration reads that she was an adopted child,parents cannot be found.Her maiden name is listed as Rustin.At the age of 18,Sarah married my gggrandfather,Abraham Ploff(Ploof)on May 17,1858 in the state of Vermont.(Sarah's maiden name is listed what looks like Zubar,doing research,the name Zubar is actually Jubar.Sarah's adopted parents were French Canadians)The wedding ceremony was performed by John Chase Minister of the Gospel.In presence were Joseph Norman and Mary Seguin.A daughter born on the 12th of December 1859 and a second child a daughter was born the 21st of August 1861.

Abraham and Sarah's daughter Mary was born August 21st,1861.Mary's birth record lists Sarah's maiden name as Rayano.

Is there anyway possible that you can help find what orphanage Sarah was in? Any additional information is appreciated. Please do not email me direct.Thank you.

Burlington's Home for Destitute Children (Contact Info)

obtoo — 2005-07-27 03:39:49Z

Incase you had an ancestor who stayed here, this is the current contact information for this Orphanage.

The Baird Center was founded as "The Home for Destitute Children" in 1865 to help children orphaned by the Civil War. Vermont had the highest per capita losses resulting from the war.

It changed to "The Children's Home" in 1932 when government funding began to be provided by the Roosevelt administration and people were better able to support their own kids at home.

It became the Baird Center for Children and families in 1982, and merged with Howard in 1994 to create a comprehensive system of care.

Baird Center for Children & Families
(802) 863-1326
(802) 863-2400
1110 Pine St
Burlington, VT 05401

Michael

Re: Vermont orphanages

obtoo — 2005-05-26 05:28:10Z

"The residents are listed at E.D. 295, 64, and 72."
Well I don't know how to translate E.D.'s into page numbers. But if you go to 1870 census to Vermont to Chittenden to Burlington it starts you at page 1 of 360. I didn't see E.D. listed anywhere on the page.

I did find a couple of people listed as "Sisters of Charity" on page 295, but much less than I would have expected for an Orphanage. I did find the "Home for Destitute Children" on page 125. Just incase anyone wants to see it. I didn't see anything for St. Joseph's on page 64 and wasn't going to search page by page. Apparently the institutions aren't indexed.

Re: Vermont orphanages

2005-05-13 13:06:23Z

Thanks I'll check it out

Vermont orphanages, mid-late 1800's

2003-12-06 00:04:11Z

I am trying to find orphanages in Vermont around the mid to late 1800's. Anyone have any ideas where I can find them?

Re: Vermont orphanages

2003-06-22 14:31:36Z

I am searching for records of my grandmother and her twin sister who were in an orphanage in Burlington. In the 1900 Cencus I found several.
Providence Orphan Asylum (Sisters of Charity), St. Joseph's Orphanage & Hospital, and Home for Destitute Children. The residents are listed at E.D. 295, 64, and 72. My grandmother aged out at 15 when she was placed in a home as a servant. She was listed in the 1900 cencus under the head of household that employed her. I found her using the Soundex cards on microfilm.
Good luck!

Re: Vermont Orphanages

2002-12-12 10:02:16Z

New England Kurn Hattin is correct although I did not know its exact location in VT.
I was looking for the time frame of 1955 as my brother was placed there at that time. I have since found my brother.

The other location was North Ave Burlington VT.
St Josephs Orphanage that I made reference to.

Thanks for your responce!

Re: Vermont Orphanages

RegNMINiles — 2002-12-12 07:07:53Z

I want to post the correct spelling of the name of the home in Westminster, VT, based on the 1933 census of dependent children conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau :

New England Kurn Hattin Homes. The name is derived from a place in the Holy Land : Kuron Hattin (means "Horns of Hattin"). It was located near the Sea of Galilee.

The names of the inmates of orphanages were not printed in the report of the 1933 census, and I don't know if the names were even taken by the census taker. Perhaps he only took the quantity of children in each institution.

Reg Niles
RegNMINiles@cs.com

Vermont Orphanages

pickerpros — 2002-06-17 07:45:16Z

Has anyone reading these forums ever lived
at St Josephs Orphange in Burlington Vermont during the early 1950's or Kern Hatten Boys Home in VT?