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128. Grandpa Jack: How One British Home Child Came to Ottawa

An account of Jack Edward Kent (1911–2007), who immigrated to Canada in 1927 as a “home child.” Using his own recorded memories, the author traces her grandfather’s life from his schooling in England, to farming in Quebec and settling in Ottawa, while reflecting on resilience, family ties and the wider history of British home children in Canada.

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Created Date: 09-23-2025
Last Updated Date: 10-21-2025
Author: Emma Kent
Copyright: September 2025
Pages: 40 pages