James Wharmby, Logan County
James Wharmby (b. 1871) was the indentured boy of Mr. Chenoweth of Atlanta, Illinois. He wrote his first letter to the Asylum in 1887,...
Emma Davis, Mason County
One aspect of writing this blog that is very satisfying is hearing from OTR descendants. I have met descendants when I presented on...
James D. Whitley, Logan & Menard County
James D. Whitley wrote a letter to the Asylum in 1880 when he was an adult, encouraging the children of the Asylum to come West. His...
John & Annie Lauffer, Orphan Train Riders
Annie and John Lauffer were lucky enough to live very close to one another for many years. John Lauffer (1886 - 1961) came West around...
