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Record #27626
Name :
: Constance Maria LANCASTER (1908 - 1913)
  aka : Mary MCINNIS


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Sep 1908   Notes : SA records

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 1 Apr 1913   Notes : obituary Totonto Star
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Sussex, Winchelsea

Gatehouse, Winchelsea, Sussex
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Ontario, York County, Toronto

The Salvation Army Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 16 May 1914   Notes : ship left Liverpool 09 May 1914
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Laurentic

Placement Family
: Chas. McInnis Holstein, Grey
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
: Rye Union Workhouse

Agency
: Salvation Army
Notes1901 Stephen Lancaster and Phoebe Elizabeth Haisell married 29 November 1901 in Lydd, Kent, England
1902 Stephen Clifford b 16 Jun 1902 Lydd, Kent (SA records)
1903 George William b registered 3rd Qtr 1903 GRO New Romney, Kent
1906 Gwendoline Mary b 17 June 1906 Winchelsea, Sussex (SA records)
1908 Ernest b 17 May 1907 Winchelsea, Sussex (SA records)
1909 Constance Maria b 21 September 1908 Winchelsea, Sussex (SA records)
1910 Richard b registered 4th Qtr 1910 Winchelsea, Sussex
1911 census Gatehouse, Winchelsea, Sussex - Lancaster family: Stephen age 31, Phoebe age 29, Stephen age 8, George age 7, Gwendoline age 5, Ernest age 3, Constance age 2 and Richard age 5 months
1914 May 07 Medical performed for Salvation Army on Stephen, Gwendoline, Ernest and Constance at the Rye Workhouse, Sussex
1914 May 9th Stephen, Gwendoline, Ernest and Constance on Salvation Army list going to 105 Indian Road, Toronto – leaving Liverpool on the ship “Laurentic”
16 May 1914 Arrive at Quebec

Constance Maria Lancaster

According to Salvation Army and Boards of Guardians records:
According to the Board of Guardians record Constance had eleven inspections commencing April 18th
The Salvation Army inspection record indicate she was living at the following locations:
A note at the top of the inspection sheet says “called Mary McInnis”
1916 October Chas. McInnis Holstein Grey – remained with the McInnis family
1921 November Note: adopted
1922 November Note: very determined and wants her own way – strong willed disposition
1923 August Note: Partial (?) adoption
1926 October Chas McInnis Holstein Grey
Note: Inspections complete – Constance is satisfactory, reliable – she is eager to go to Toronto to work – she has a sister a domestic in Toronto
1927 January Mrs Frost 19 Lytton Blvd Toronto
There is a tombstone in Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto that has a Salvation Army Insignia on it – Constance Maria Lancaster 21 Sept 1908 – 01 Apr 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 146948264

Published in the Toronto Star on Apr. 3, 2013 LANCASTER, Brig. Constance Maria - (Salvation Army Officer "R") Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013 at The Salvation Army Isabel and Arthur Meighen Manor in her 105th year. Connie, beloved aunt of Connie, Ron, David and Mary. Dear great-aunt of Mike and Angie. Friends will be received at The Salvation Army East Toronto Corps, 107 Cedarvale Ave. Toronto from 10 am until Service time of 11 a.m. on Friday. Followed by Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Salvation Army would be appreciated. 
ContributorsCreated : 2017-10-23 19:05:39 / janismccahill

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
27626 LANCASTER, Constance Maria1908ENG, SSX, Winchelsea May 1914 : Laurentic CAN Salvation Army  
27625 LANCASTER, Ernest1907ENG, SSX, Winchelsea May 1914 : Laurentic CAN Salvation Army  
27624 LANCASTER, Gwendoline Mary1906ENG, SSX, Winchelsea May 1914 : Laurentic CAN Salvation Army