THE DORKING EMIGRATION SCHEME OF 1832
@article{Hill2004THEDE, title={THE DORKING EMIGRATION SCHEME OF 1832}, author={Judy A. Hill}, journal={Family \& Community History}, year={2004}, volume={7}, pages={115 - 128} }
Abstract Statistical records of British emigration for the I9th century are very poor. Therefore it is important that all information that can be produced on assisted emigration should be considered to enhance our knowledge of the process of migration. In I832 the Dorking Emigration Scheme facilitated emigration of a group of poor rural labourers and their families from Surrey to make a new life in Canada. These were people dependent for support on parish relief. This article discusses this…
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