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From: "Susan Patterson" <>
Subject: Re: VDL Immigration
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 16:46:09 +1100
References: <d0a86eb90603051746p412a8a52i6988c00101b63899@mail.gmail.com>


Henry Dowling went to England for two years in 1841 to encourage people to
emigrate to VDL If there is ANY info about the people whom he persuaded to
leave England I too would be very interested
Susan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Fidler" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 12:46 PM
Subject: VDL Immigration


> My interest in lies in Immigration to VDL, especially in the later stages
of
> assisted passages. My great grandparents, Valentine Fidler and family,
> arrived on the King William in 1843, but I am not sure of the level of
> assistance. From studying the ship's list, it would appear that many of
them
> not only had their passages paid but also had promises of work.
> Can anyone help me with details of the scheme involved, its application in
> England (they came from Cheshire), or even with suggestions as to where I
> might research.
> For example, I have often wondered whether they might have emigated on the
> advice or sponsorship of friends or family who were already there.
> All suggestions welcome
> Brian Fidler
>
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