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Record #8532
Name :
: Benjamin BOTTING (1885 - )


Father
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1885

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Middlesex, Convent Garden
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 6 Aug 1899
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Laurentian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee
NotesIn 1891, Benjamin Botting, 7, scholar, in Strand Union Infant Establishment, in Edmonton, Middlesex

with Francis Murphy. farmer, Mount St Patrick. Renfrew, Ontario

June 26 1900

Does not know, thinks he is about 14 years of age. unsuitable home, employed at light chores about the house, has been healthy since coming here, attends Roman Catholic Church, does not attend school, character-a good trusty lad. Terms-Board and Clothing. This lad does not appear to be happy or contented. Mr Murphy he says whips him because he says he is not smart enough. Botting complained to the Parish Priest about it and since that time has not been whipped. Mr Murphy states that he found it necessary to whip the lad, and that he is not a bright lad. He stated also he had been instructed by the Parish Priest to return the lad to the New Orpington Lodge, Hintonburgh

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placed with John McGuire, farmer, Allumette Island, Pontiac, Quebec

December 2 1902

Age 17, very comfortable and orderly home, employed helping on the farm, very good health, attends Methodist Church, no schooling, character-said to be very disagreeable. Terms-Board and Clothes. This boy appears satisfied with his home and the treatment received. Mr McGuire and his wife freely express their dissatisfaction with the boys stubborness and are hoping to be relieved of all obligations toward him by the Spring, unless there is a change for the better.

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ContributorsCreated : 2009-06-16 10:04:24 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-07-10 08:38:21 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
8532 BOTTING, Benjamin1885ENG, MDX, Convent Garden Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee