Dear Editor,
On reading Anne Davison’s story about Dr. Thomas Barnardo Homes for BH children: Yes, I’ve got a life story of my Dad, Percy Starmore’s life in England and also Canada.
He arrived in Canada in 1903 and went on to Winnipeg first, then on to an Arrow River farmer.
I’ve also got a baby picture of Dad at two years old. Dad was neglected by his mother in a family of nine – eight boys and one girl.
He lost three brothers in World War One.
I sent to England as I am the only descendent left, to get the start of his life in the Home in England. He was born in 1891, Bedfordshire, England. I am grateful I sent to England (for it).
Ethel Bowles,
Virden, MB
