Hi Joan,

I'm also descended from Philip William Hands - my tree is public.

I'm interested in those kids in the pauper homes. My ancestor, Alfred Bertie Hands/Nicholls (I don't think his parents married, BTW) I can track, but some of the others seem to disappear. My father has a hunch that some may have emigrated. Did you ever hear that?

Best wishes,
Alan Howard, London.