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Record #4019
Name :
: Albert SAUNDERS (1858 - 1934)


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Date of Birth
: 25 Aug 1858

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 10 Jul 1934   Notes : Angina Pectoris
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Berkshire, Reading
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Toronto
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 15 May 1871
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Prussian

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Homes / Agencys
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Agency
: MacPherson Homes
NotesA birth registration was found for Albert Saunders: Year of Registration: 1858; Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep; District: Reading (1837-1974); County: Berkshire; Volume: 2c; Page: 312.

In 1861, Albert Saunders, 2 years of age, was shown residing at St. Marys Butts, Reading, Berkshire, England. Other family members included: Ellen Saunders, 31; Ellen Saunders, 9; Emily Saunders, 2 Months; Mary Saunders, 14; William Saunders, 34, shoe maker; and William W. Saunders, 7. (Source: 1861 Census of England; Class: RG9; Piece: 745; Folio: 88; Page: 14; GSU roll: 542694.)

The family was split up after the death of both parents in 1870. The three youngest children were sent to the Muller Orphanage in Bristol.

In 1871, Albert Saunders, 12, arrived at Quebec, Canada, along with a group of 148 MacPherson children en route to Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

On July 5, 1883, at York, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Albert Saunders, 23, labourer, born in England to William and Harriett Saunders; and Ann Elizabeth Jennings, 19, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Henry and Harriet Jennings.

In 1891, Albert Saunders, 30, bricklayer, was shown residing at York East, Ontario, Canada. His date of birth was shown as January 8, 1860, and his immigration year as 1870. Other family members included: Ann E. Saunders, 27; Ellen C. Saunders, 6; Gorden D. Saunders, 3; and Edna M. Saunders, 6 months. (Source: 1891 Census of Canada.)

In 1901, Albert Saunders, 41, florist, was shown residing at Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. Other family members included: Annie E. Saunders, 36; Helen Saunders, 15; Douglas Saunders, 13; Edna Saunders, 10; and William Saunders, 6. (Source: 1901 Census of Canada.)

In 1911, Albert Saunders, 50, florist for the Toronto Floral Co., was shown residing at 128 Baliol Street, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. His date of birth is shown as February, 1860, and his immigration year as 1887. Other family members included: Annie E. Saunders, 44; Edna Saunders, 19; and William S. Saunders, 16. (Source: 1911 Census of Canada.)

On July 10, 1934, Albert Saunders, 74 years, was found dead in his bed at 212 Baliol Street, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. Cause of death was angina pectoris. The informant was his daughter, Mrs. Tonkin, who resided at 121 Hedington Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She stated he had been a florist; his birth was in February 1860; that he had been born in Kent, England; that his parents names were William and Elizabeth Saunders; and that he was married. He was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on July 12, 1934. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-08-10 23:09:25 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-02-01 12:55:05 /

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