Person Open DS/UK/3826 Barnardo; Dr; Thomas John (4 July 1845-19 September 1905); Irish philanthropis and, founder of Dr Barnardo homes Barnardo Thomas John Dr 4 July 1845-19 September 1905 Irish philanthropis and, founder of Dr Barnardo homes Male (cisgender) DS/UK/155 Dublin, Ireland (born)

Irish Philanthropy | Barnardos White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of John Michaelis Barnardo (furrier, Sephardic Jewish descent) and Abigail (member of the Plymouth Brethren) Spouse of Sara Louise Elmslie (or Syrie) Father of 7 including Gwendolyn Maud Syrie (spouse of Henry Wellcome Heterosexual Thomas John Barnardo was an Irish philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor and deprived children. From the foundation of the first Barnardo's home in 1867 to the date of Barnardo's death, nearly 60,000 children had been taken in. Although Barnardo never finished his studies at the London Hospital, he used the title of 'doctor' and later secured a licentiate. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_John_Barnardo (2023) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes There was controversy early on with Barnardo's work. Specifically, he was accused of kidnapping children without parents' permission and of falsifying photographs of children to make the distinction between the period before they were rescued by Barnardo's and afterwards seem more dramatic. He openly admitted to the former of these charges, describing it as 'philanthropic abduction' and basing his defence on the idea that the end justified the means. In total, he was taken to court on 88 occasions, usually on the charge of kidnapping. However, being a charismatic speaker and popular figure, he rode through these scandals unscathed. Other charges brought against him included presenting staged images of children for Barnardo's 'before and after' cards and neglecting basic hygiene for the children under his care. Alleged Jack the Ripper Suspect: At the time of the Whitechapel murders, due to the supposed medical expertise of Jack the Ripper, various doctors in the area were suspected. Long after his death, Barnardo was named a possible suspect, by Donald McCormick and Gary Rowlands. RAHSkeyte 1/15/2013 RAHAKIRKBRIDE 5/19/2025 8c327285-134f-4922-ade0-492103faf40d