which revealed numerous books about orphan train riders. The following includes just a few of the books housed in the Pioneerland Library System written about this unique 75-year manifestation of ...

Marjorie’s story made me wonder if there was a Carver County Orphan Train rider. The story begins…..New York City in 1830 was at best an immigrant Mecca, at worse a miserable place to live.

SHARPLEY, DOROTHY L. Orphan Train Rider Mother of Alice, Vera Jo, Catherine, Mary and Mark; Grandmother of 16; Greatgrandmother of 36. Family will receive visitors Wednesday 5-7pm, Rosary 7pm ...