Notes In 1887, Joseph Skillicorn, 12 (along with brother, George Skillicorn, 9), arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 96 children from Catholic Children Protection Society, Liverpool, England, accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Lacy, and en route to Hotel Dieu, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
"Copy of Reports of Inspection of Pauper Children sent out to Canada made by Immigration Officers of the Dominion Government and received from the Colonial Office on the 12th December 1888.
Report of Mr. W. J. Wills, Government Immigration Agent at Ottawa.
Joseph Skillicorn, aged 13. From West Derby Union. Placed with Timothy Driscoll, Montague, Con. 3, Merrickville P.O., Ontario.?Well placed.
Report of Mr. R. Mcpherson, Government Immigration Agent at Kingston.
Joseph Skillicorn, aged 12. From West Derby Union. Placed with Timothy Driscoll, Merrickville P.O., Lot 7 in 3rd Con., Montague Tp.?Giving full satisfaction, in good home, well cared for and pleased with his situation, attends school, is in 3rd reader, in good health."
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