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Record #14175
Name :
: George ATKINS (1885 - )


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1885

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
: 12 Aug 1898
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Laurentian

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Southwark Catholic Emigration Society
NotesSent by Woolwich Union

December 13 1899

with P W Sheedy, farmer, P.O Osceola, Renfrew, Ontario

Age 14, good home, employed at choring about the farm, healthy but somewhat deaf, the deafness comes on in spells, attends church regularly, has not attended school since coming to Mr Sheedy. Character good. Terms-Board and Clothing. This boy is giving his employer satisfaction, and the boy states he is well treated

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with Patrick W Sheedy, farmer, P.O Osceola, Renfrew, Ontario

June 28 1900

He thinks he is about 14 years of age, very suitable home, employed at light chores, health generally good, rather deaf and will be taken to Dr Gray of Pembroke for treatment, attends Roman Catholic Church, does not attend school, character-very good disposition and is reliable. Terms-Board and Clothes. Atkins continues to make good progress here. Employer and wife are fond of him, and had no complaints. The lad appears to be happy and contented.

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with Barney Grace, farmer, Powell, Huntley Twp, Lanark

September 18 1902

About 17 years of age, as recommended this boy was found another situation. He is now well located and has good opportunities to learn farm work. He receives $4 per month wages. His employer finds him a good boy and states that he is learning rapidly

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ContributorsCreated : 2011-04-10 10:56:05 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-07-19 11:26:31 /

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Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  35 Entries        
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
14175 ATKINS, George1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
21250 BEECH, H.1886ENG,     Oct 1899 : Bavarian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14181 BIRRAND, Henry1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
8604 BRICKELL, George1884ENG, WIL Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14190 BURKE, Patrick1886ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14365 CAREY, Beatrice1884ENG,     Oct 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14922 CLANCY, Thomas1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society Ramblinrose57 , The Pilgrim 79  
14368 CONWAY, Ellen1882ENG,     Oct 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
8685 CONWAY, Margaret1883ENG, LDN, London Oct 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
22370 DONNELLY, P1888ENG,     Oct 1899 : Bavarian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14961 FITZGIBBON, Thomas1883ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14924 FREEMAN, Joseph1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
17443 FRENCH, Albert1884ENG,     Oct 1899 : Bavarian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
22391 GIBSON, Edwin1890ENG,     May 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14370 GILLAM, Ellen1886ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14925 GILLETT, Henry 1883ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
22395 GREGORY, Benjamin1890ENG,     May 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14926 HOGAN, John1883ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14174 INGRAM, John1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14180 KENNEDY, Joseph1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14178 KEPPEL, Stephen1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14367 MCSOLEY, Ellen1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14179 MCSOLEY, Susan1886ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14363 MCSORLEY, Bridget1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
15016 MILLS, Walter1883ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14369 NEIL, Mary Ann1883ENG,     Oct 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14176 NICHOLAS, Thomas1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
15017 O'CONNELL, Patrick1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14366 PERRIN, Eleanor1883ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
15018 READ, William1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
10064 SPREADBOROUGH, William 1887ENG,    , Reigate May 1898 : Parisian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14147 STEELE, William H1886ENG,     Oct 1899 : Bavarian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14173 SULLIVAN, John1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14927 THOMAS, John1886ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
10853 UTTERSON, Robert1881SCT,    , Leith Jun 1898 : Sarmatian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  35 Entries