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Record #8595
Name :
: Dorothy MINIFER (1888 - )
  aka : Dorothy Minnifer; Dorothy


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 11 Jun 1888

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
:
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Essex, Brighton
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 6 Oct 1900
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesDorothy Minifer / Minifie was admitted to Lambeth Union Schools on June 11, 1891. She had been admitted from 5 Railton Road on the application of Mrs Cunningham. Her mother, Dora, had deserted her and was supposed to be in America.

(wrote Mrs Cunningham on 8 September 1891 (p 79 ?? 50 Lr Bk

Dorothy was discharged to Barnardo's Home on August 1, 1900.

In 1900, Dorothy Minifer, 9, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 83 Barnardo girls en route to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. She was placed that same year with Enoch Giles in Lanark, Ontario, Canada.

September 19 1902,

Age 13, Dorothy Minifer has done very well during the past year, and Mrs Giles is much pleased with her. She is energetic and willing-healthy but recently she has been subject to a swelling on her neck. A physician perscribed for it and it is said to have improved. She has learned to cook very well since coming here. They are anxious to adopt the girl.

According to Barnardo's UPS & DOWNS with Almanac for 1902; Vol VII; JANUARY 1, 1902; No. 2, Dorothy, 12, won 2nd prize in a darning competition.

On October 6, 1910, Dorothy May Minifer was a witness, along with Samuel Edward Spinks, to the marriage of Phoebe Henshaw and William Spinks.

On July 18, 1911, at Carleton Place, Lanark, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Dorothy Minifer, 22, domestic, parents not known; and Samuel Edward Spinks, 25, laborer, born to William Spinks and Ann Barne.

Samuel Edward and Dorothy May Minifer (known sometimes as Giles after her adopted family) Spinks had at least 3 children: Edith Annie Spinks, born 1917; Leonard Spinks; and Lawrence Spinks.

Samuel Edward Spinks died at Lanark, Ontario, Canada, in 1960. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-06-21 06:09:49 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-04-05 12:16:46 /

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11076 BATHE, Harry1889ENG, SSX, Brighton Sep 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
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15210 BURCHELL, Peter John1891ENG, KEN, Brighton Apr 1902 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
4718 CARNOHAN, Percy Bell1897ENG, SSX, Brighton Oct 1905 : Canada CAN Barnardos  
3945 CROWLEY, Charles Frederick1898ENG, SSX, Brighton Oct 1915 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
3946 CROWLEY, William Vincent1896ENG, SSX, Brighton Oct 1915 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
9350 ELLIOTT, Gertrude1897ENG,    , Brighton Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
13172 ETCHES, Rose1897ENG, SSX, Brighton Mar 1911 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
8832 FARRIER, Gertrude Maud1897ENG,    , Brighton Sep 1907 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
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11354 HARTFIELD, Alma1885ENG,    , Brighton - Unknown - CAN Unknown  
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8243 ISTED, Ernest Alfred1907ENG,    , Brighton May 1922 : Montrose CAN Waifs & Strays  
14863 LANGFORD, Kate Sophia1904ENG,    , Brighton Jun 1920 : Scotian CAN Barnardos  
21811 LEONA, Albert Edward1902ENG, SSX, Brighton Jun 1912 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
12743 MARTIN, Frederick Lionel1891ENG,    , Brighton Apr 1902 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
9447 MILLERICK, Frank Frederick William1908ENG,    , Brighton Apr 1924 : Montclare CAN Barnardos  
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9884 RIPLEY, Cecilia1888ENG,    , Brighton Oct 1902 : Colonian CAN Barnardos  
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14567 SANDLES, R G1895ENG,    , Brighton Aug 1905 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
7423 SHEARMAN, Walter C H1900ENG,    , Brighton Mar 1915 : Scandinavian CAN Barnardos  
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