Born in the UK but left for Canada at age 8 as a child. Sent by her parents who were financially unable to care for her. Her parents and relatives in the UK are unknown. She was one of the Maria Rye British Home Children., a home for destitute little girls. Maria Rye was a promoter of emigration from England to other countries in general but Canada specifically.
Born in the UK but left for Canada at age 8 as a child. Sent by her parents who were financially unable to care for her. Her parents and relatives in the UK are unknown. She was one of the Maria Rye British Home Children., a home for destitute little girls. Maria Rye was a promoter of emigration from England to other countries in general but Canada specifically.
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