In our premier episode experienced genealogists Anne Young and Jennifer Jones explore the stories that have made English humanitarian Caroline Chisholm a beloved figure in Australian history.
Such a wonderful initiative Barbara and Jennifer!! And congrats to Anne and Jennifer for bringing the incredible work of Caroline Chisholm to light. She reminds me of what I am finding about my subject Leonora Kearney Barry: Tremendous tenacity when so many would have given up!!
I did learn about her briefly in Primary School and I did Modern History as an elective subject in High School so I learnt about her again. It is only now that I am wondering how what she did relates to my own immigrant ancestors. There are a few that she may have crossed paths with in the early 1840s.
This was really interesting ... I am glad I managed to make it albeit 7 minutes late (stuff going on!). It was really interesting to hear about all Caroline Chisholm achieved and her interactions with people like Charles Dickens. Thanks Jennifer and Anne
Such a wonderful initiative Barbara and Jennifer!! And congrats to Anne and Jennifer for bringing the incredible work of Caroline Chisholm to light. She reminds me of what I am finding about my subject Leonora Kearney Barry: Tremendous tenacity when so many would have given up!!
bravo ladies!!
Blush, you’re very kind. Sounds to me as though Leonora’s is a story that needs to be told, eh?
So honored and excited to do so in October!!
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Unfortunately I didn't get online for the live session. I'll catch up on the recording soon though.
A great woman in Australia’s history remembered. I loved her drive and persistence in helping people.
Diane, I did wonder with your NSW connections. -did you learn about her when you were at school?
I did learn about her briefly in Primary School and I did Modern History as an elective subject in High School so I learnt about her again. It is only now that I am wondering how what she did relates to my own immigrant ancestors. There are a few that she may have crossed paths with in the early 1840s.
When I saw you there today, I wondered the same. It's something to think about.
This was really interesting ... I am glad I managed to make it albeit 7 minutes late (stuff going on!). It was really interesting to hear about all Caroline Chisholm achieved and her interactions with people like Charles Dickens. Thanks Jennifer and Anne
Thanks Jane. I'm more than pleased that you enjoyed it.
I know! The Charles Dickens connection was a surprise!
Bleak House is my favourite Charles Dickens book. I'll have to go back and read it again, now that I know about the Caroline Chisholm connection.