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Record #4409
Name :
: Frederick Alexander LINLEY (1887 - 1950)
  aka : Lundley


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 2 Jan 1887

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 1 Nov 1950
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Middlesex, Haggerston, Shoreditch
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialUnited States of America, Grosse Ile
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 29 Jul 1899
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Lake Huron

Placement Family
: Richey
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Frederick Alexander Linley: Year of Registration: 1887; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; District: Shoreditch; County: London, Middlesex; Volume: 1c; Page: 132. Parents: Edwin James Linley and Sarah Emma Letter, who were residing at 43 Dunloe Street, Haggerston, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.

His mother Sarah Emma Letter Linley married Thomas Sinclair (about 1892) and had 4 more daughters Alice Sinclair, born 1892; Florence Sinclair, born 1895 (Florence moved to New Brunswick, Canada in 1917 and had 11 children); Selina Sinclar, born 1897; and Helen Sinclair, born 1900. This Thomas Sinclair family were on the 1901 census in Islington. Sarah Emma Letter Linley Sinclair died November 26, 1917, aged 58 years, at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, London, England.

Frederick never spoke of his mother.

Frederick, his brother William and sister, Nellie, was admitted to the Edmonton Union / Chase Farm School in October 1894 by their father, Edwin J. Linley. His sister and brother left Chase at the same time but didn't go to Barnardo's as they were 15 and 17 by then. The siblings were then separated for their whole lifetime. Frederick always said he had 2 brothers that were in the "Boar War" but wasn't sure of their names.

Edwin James Linley was a stone mason laborer and a porter. A death registration was found: Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857; Year of Registration: 1896; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; Age at Death: 39; District: Shoreditch; County: London, Middlesex; Volume: 1c; Page: 83. The cause of death was Tuberculosis.

Frederick was admitted to Barnardo's between May 1899 to July 17, 1899.

In 1899, Frederick Linley, 10, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 94 Barnardo boys en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Frederick was first placed in Toronto where he worked for the first farmer for only a couple weeks (immediately on arrival. He was then placed on the Joseph Ritchie Farm in Port Credit, Ontario near Toronto, Canada, from 1899 until 1904. At the end of the 4 years there was a dispute over wages, according to the Barnardo Reports, where it appears that he did not get paid.

In 1900 Frederick was playing on a log and was swept out into Lake Ontario. He was eventually safely picked up by the ship S.S. Manassa.

with John Ritchie, J.P, P.O Port Credit, Toronto Twp, Peel, Ontario

September 4 1900

About 15 years of age, home very good indeed, employed at farm work, always healthy here, attends Church of England, will be
sent to Public School during winter, character good, rather strong willed. Terms-Board and Clothing and $100 at end of 4 years. This boy is comfortably situated; well clothed and has nothing to complain of. Mr Ritchie is well pleased with him and says he finds him bright and anxious to learn. The family are fond of him and treat him as one of themselves.

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placed with John Ritchie, farmer, Port Credit, Peel, Ontario

October 24 1902

Age 15, comfortable home, employed at general work, good health, attends Church of England, good character, Terms-Clothing and $100 at the end of four years. Linley has done satisfactorily during the past year, and Mr Ritchie gives him an excellent character. The boys indenture will expire in another year, and he is not at all settled regarding his future plans. He is a very bright, intelligent youth, fond of books, and spends the greater part of his spare time reading. He says that he has gained a fair knowledge of farm work during the time he has spent here.

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In 1904 he began working as a driver for T. Eaton Company; in 1906, he began working on Grand Trunk Railroad as a Fireman.

On November 11, 1909, Frederick A. Linley, 23, crossed into the United States, through the Port of Detroit, Michigan. He declared that he was born in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada; that he was a street car conductor; that he was not married; that his last permanent address was Windsor, Ontario, Canada; that his nearest relation was his father, William Linley, of Port Credit, Ontario, Canada; that he had never been in the United States prior to this trip; that he carried $155 on his person; that he intended to stay at a boarding house located at 39 Baltimore Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.

From there he moved to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1910 where he worked as a Fireman for the Windsor Fire Department, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

On June 13, 1911, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Frederick A. Linley, 26, auto employee, resident of Detroit, Michigan, son of Frederick Alexander Linley and Elizabeth Johnson; and Theresa (Josephine) Fields, 20, resident of Windsor, Ontario, daughter of Daniel Fields and Elizabeth Martin.

Frederick and Therese Fields Linley had eight children: Mary Grace Linley (1912 ? 2007); Glendora E. Linley (1914 ? 1985); Noreen Linley (1919 ? 1919); Frederick William Linley (1922 ? 2006); Nicholas Fields Linley (1926 ? 1927); Gerald Linley (1926 ? 1927); Lenore Therese Linley (born 1932); and William Alexander Linley (born 1924).

Frederick moved to Detroit, Michigan, USA in 1912-1917 and went to Barber School. He went on to own a Barber Shop. He then moved to Grosse Ile, Michigan from 1917 until 1968 where he worked as a Barber and caretaker (he was one of the first residents of Grosse Ile) and was a successful contractor for 50 years. He was also a long term member of the city's Rotary Club.

On January 5, 1917, at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, Frederick A. Linley registered for the US Draft. He declared that he resided at 735 Garland, St. Clair Shores, Michigan; that he was born September 25, 1886; that he had declared intention to become a citizen of the United States; that he was born in Port Credit, Ontario, Canada; that he was a citizen of Great Britain; that he was a barber, employed by himself at 1623 Mack Avenue; that he claimed dependence by 2 children and a wife. He was described as tall, slender, with brown hair and brown eyes.

In 1920, Frederick Linley, 34, barber (own shop), was shown residing at Macomb Street, Grosse Pointe, Wayne, Michigan, USA, along with his wife, Therease Linley, 29; children: Grace Linley, 7; and Glendora Linley, 6; and boarder, Charles E. Smith, 33, garage machinist. (Source: 1920 Census of the United States; Census Place: Grosse Pointe, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_820; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 726; Image: 16.)

In 1930, Frederick A. Linley, 47, laborer / painter's help, was shown residing at Macomb Street, Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan, USA, along with his wife, Theresa Linley; children: Mary G. Linley, 17; Glendora Linley, 15; Frederick Linley, 7; and William Linley, 4; and roomer, Albert Marshall, 30, building laborer. (Source: 1930 Census of the United States; Census Place: Grosse Ile, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1072; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 924; Image: 555.0.)

Between 1968 and 1976, he lived with his daughter, Lenore Barnsdale in Brenton Woods, Trenton, Michigan.

Frederick Alexander Linley died on March 5, 1976, aged 89 years, in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. He is buried in Michigan Memorial Park, Huron River Drive, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Therese Josephine Fields Linley died November 1, 1950, aged 60 years, in Grosse Ile, Michigan, USA. She is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Grosse Ile, Michigan. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-10-18 20:02:59 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-10-29 09:54:19 /

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4409 LINLEY, Frederick Alexander1887ENG, MDX, Haggerston, Shoreditch Jul 1899 : Lake Huron CAN Barnardos