Irish Potato Famine sent over 4,000 young Irish girls to Australia, between 1848 and 1850. My 2x great grandmother was an Earl Grey Famine girl who came to live a long and successful life. Monthly posts from members celebrate their contributions to family history storytelling — in all its forms. Posts may be written or recorded (audio or video) will be shared for free each month.
Great story about Ellen and the Earl Grey scheme. You may enjoy reading the novel ‘Clamhunger Row’ by MK Jones. It features another Ellen also sent to Australia via the Early Grey Scheme.
What a wonderful piece - thanks to Jennifer for writing it and Barbara for sharing it! Despite having lived in South Australia for awhile, I’d never heard of the Earl Grey girls. So thanks for the education, also!
Thanks for reading it Denyse. Yes, it’s a relative unknown story
Thank you for posting my story about my 2x great grandmother.
It's really precious, and truly an untold story. I knew nothing about that history. Amazing grit, defines resilience. Thank you for sharing it.
This was new to me too-- thanks!
Thanks for your interest Victoria
Thank you for sharing this story about my great great grandmother.
Great story about Ellen and the Earl Grey scheme. You may enjoy reading the novel ‘Clamhunger Row’ by MK Jones. It features another Ellen also sent to Australia via the Early Grey Scheme.
https://mkjonesauthor.com/books/clamhunger-row/
What a wonderful piece - thanks to Jennifer for writing it and Barbara for sharing it! Despite having lived in South Australia for awhile, I’d never heard of the Earl Grey girls. So thanks for the education, also!
I’m pleased you enjoyed it Lori. You are not alone in not knowing about the Earl Grey girls.