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Record #10218
Name :
: Edward Bubbings ALEXANDER (1901 - )


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1901

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Sussex, Rye
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 12 May 1913
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Corsican

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: MacPherson Homes
NotesA birth registration was found for Edward Bubbings Alexander: Year of Registration: 1901; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; District: Rye; County: Kent, Sussex; Volume: 2b; Page: 2. Parents: Laurence and Alberta Ellen (probably Alberta Williams, born 1871 in Ticehurst, Sussex, England) Alexander.

A death registration was found for Alberta Ellen Alexander: Year of Registration: 1908; Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep; Age at Death: 36; District: Hoo; County: Kent; Volume: 2a; Page: 337.

In 1913, Edward Alexander, 12 (along with brother, Leslie Alexander, 11, and sister, Kathleen Alexander, 9) arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 87 MacPherson children accompanied by Mrs. Merry and en route to Stratford or Hespeler, Ontario, Canada. Brother, Jack Alexander, arrived in Canada in 1921 at the age of 13 with Macphersons Home.

In August, 1921, Edward Alexander, 19, crossed into the United States through the port of Detroit, Michigan. He declared that he was a student; that his last permanent residence was in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; that his contact was his brother, Leslie Alexander, who resided at Collingwood, Ontario, Canada; that he carried $300 on his person; that his final destination was Michigan State Auto School, Detroit, Michigan; and that he intended to stay indefinitely. He was described as 5 foot 5 inches in height; ruddy complexion; light brown hair; brown eyes. He had a scar over his right eye. He was born in Hastings, England.

In July, 1923, Edward Alexander, 21, crossed in to the United States through the port of Detroit, Michigan. He declared that he was a farmer; that his last permanent residence was in Odessa, Ontario, Canada; that his contact was his brother, Leslie Alexander, who resided in Chamberlain, Manitoba, Canada; that he carried $250 on his person; that he had previously visited the United States for 3 months in 1921; that his final destination was Michigan State Auto School in Detroit, Michigan; and that he intended to remain for 2 months. He was described as 5 foot 2 inches in height; fair complexion; brown hair; brown eyes. He had a scar over his right eye. He was born in Hastings, England. 
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Last Updated : 2009-11-11 20:51:27 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
10218 ALEXANDER, Edward Bubbings1901ENG, SSX, Rye May 1913 : Corsican CAN MacPherson Homes  
12843 CRUTTENDEN, Lily1886ENG,    , Rye Sep 1895 : Sardinian CAN Barnardos  
8622 PRINCE, William George1914ENG, SSX, Rye Jul 1925 : Athenia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)