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Record #4389
Name :
: William John ARGENT (1878 - )


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1878 (approx.)

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 29 Mar 1891
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Sarnia

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: National Childrens Home
NotesIn 1881, William J. Argent, 4 years of age, was shown residing at 8 Barron Street, Pentonville, St. James Clerkenwell, London, England. Other family members included: Charlotte F. Argent, 2; Emily N. Argent, 10 months; Kate E. Argent 29; William Argent, 30, cabman; and Albert W. Argent, 5. (Source: 1881 Census of England, Class: RG11; Piece: 353; Folio: 27; Page: 48; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341076.)

Family tradition states that William John Argent's father was a "Pamphlette" from England (an architect?) and his mother was an "Argent" from France. (His father took the name Argent after the marriage.)

In 1891, William Argent, 13 (along with his brother, Albert Argent, 13), arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with a group of 177 children en route to Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

In 1891, William Argent, 12, is shown residing at Marchmont House, Belleville, Ontario, Canada, along with his brother, Albert Argent, 13.

On February 16, 1897, at Brant, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between William John Argent, 21, miller, born in Tilsonburg to William and Lizzie Argent; and Emily Bragg, 18, born in Paris to Walter and Helen Bragg.

William and Emily Ellen Bragg Argent had three children: Kathleen Argent; Hazel Argent; and William Argent, Jr.

In 1901, William Argent, 24, farm labourer, was shown residing at Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada, along with his wife, Emily Argent, 23, and daughter, Ellen Argent, 1. William's date of birth is shown as June 11, 1876, and his immigration year from England is not shown.

On September 6, 1915, at Niagra, Ontario, Canada, William John Argent, 37, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in Birmingham, England; that his next of kin was Emily Argent, who resided at 180 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario; that he was born June 26, 1878; that he was a moulder; that he was married; and that he had previously served for 4 weeks in the 25th Brant Drags. He was described as 5 foot 10 inches in height; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

On May 23, 1928, at General Hospital, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, Emily Bragg Argent, 47, died of heart failure and endocarditis - both legs. Her parents names were Walter Bragg and Ellen B. Irish. She was born in Paris. The name of the informant was her husband, W. J. Argent, who resided at 23 Walnut Street, Brantford. Emily was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-10-13 20:38:31 / From original database

Last Updated : 2008-10-13 23:29:15 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3023 ABBOTT, Charles1884ENG, ESS, Messing Apr 1900 : Dominion CAN National Childrens Home  
3033 ABBOTT, Frederick1893ENG, SRY, Kingston Upon Thames Mar 1903 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
3103 ABRAHAMS, Frederick1876ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
3149 ACREMAN, Emily1877ENG,     Jul 1888 : Vancouver CAN National Childrens Home  
3165 ADAM, Charles1899ENG,     Mar 1913 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
17047 ADCOCK, William1892ENG, NTT, Rolleston Oct 1907 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
9832 ADKINS, Proctor Selby1894ENG,     Mar 1910 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
5358 AITKEN, Lawrence Gray1909SCT, LKS, Glasgow Aug 1925 : Montnairn CAN National Childrens Home  
5359 ALFORD, Stanley Victor1910ENG, HRT, Royston Aug 1925 : Montnairn CAN National Childrens Home  
22729 ALLAN, Alec1876ENG,     Mar 1889 : Vancouver CAN National Childrens Home  
13096 ALLEN, Ernest John1894WAL, GLA, Pontypridd Aug 1909 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
2735 ALLEN, Harry Edward1898ENG, LAN Jul 1908 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
10434 ALLENBY, Edward1908ENG, YKS, Kirkbymoorside Aug 1924 : Doric CAN National Childrens Home  
9112 ALLISON, John Henry1897ENG, KEN, Sidcup Mar 1910 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home soutsc  
14556 ANDERSON, Charlotte1871ENG, LAN, Liverpool May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
11880 ANDERSON, Christine1875ENG,     May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
10452 ANDERSON, William1906ENG, LDN, London Jul 1921 : Megantic CAN National Childrens Home  
12754 ANDREWS, Gertrude1879ENG,     May 1889 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
12637 ANGLIS, Philip George1886ENG, LND, Lewisham Apr 1904 : Southwark CAN National Childrens Home  
5360 APOW, Leslie1911ENG, LDN, London Aug 1925 : Montnairn CAN National Childrens Home  
4390 ARGENT, Albert1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
8614 ARGENT, Joseph1892ENG, YKS, Sheffield Mar 1909 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home Lyn 8  
4389 ARGENT, William John1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
12638 ASHDOWN, Pitman W1890ENG,    , Edmonton Apr 1904 : Southwark CAN National Childrens Home  
6447 ASLETT, Ethel 1881ENG,     May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
8180 ASPDEN, Joseph1913ENG,    , Fulwood Sep 1928 : Antonia CAN National Childrens Home  
5361 ATKINSON, Thos1910ENG, YKS, Keighley Aug 1925 : Montnairn CAN National Childrens Home  
10454 ATTFIELD, Harry1910ENG,     Mar 1924 : Lancastria CAN National Childrens Home  
14557 AUCKLAND, Harry1882ENG,     Apr 1894 : Labrador CAN National Childrens Home  
5393 AULT, Ada May1882ENG, DBY, Derby May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
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