Ireland, Dublin, Deserted Children, 1849-1854

This collection was created from a report made to the House of Commons about deserted children who were taken into the care of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force between 1849-1854. The report contained the names and ages of the children (if known) and where they were found. This collection was provided in coordination with FindMyPast.

Ireland, Dublin, Deserted Children

What is in This Collection?

This publication accounts for about 500 children taken into the care of the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force in the years ending 30th June 1850 to 1854. It is taken from a Return made to the House of Commons in July 1854.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Person's name
  • Age
  • Where they were found
  • Date taken into care

Collection Details

Record Type: Miscellaneous
71 Personas
71 Images
Cite This Collection

"Ireland, Dublin, Deserted Children, 1849-1854", Database. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : 22 February 2025.