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Record #8695
Name :
: James ADAMS (1884 - )


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1884

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, , London
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 12 Sep 1896
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Mongolian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Unknown Catholic Group
NotesParents: William Adams and Mary Ann Sheen (or Sheehan) who married in Pancras in 1883. (Mary Ann Sheehan was the daughter of Nora Sheehan residing as lodgers in 1881 at 4 Haverstock Street, Pancras, London, England.)

[POSSIBLE MATCH] A death registration was found for Mary Anne Adams: Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866; Year of Registration: 1884; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; Age at Death: 18; District: Greenwich; County: Greater London, Kent, London; Volume: 1d; Page: 573.

James Adams was admitted to North Hyde Schools, Lambeth, England [EDITORS NOTE: North Hyde School was a Roman Catholic orphanage for boys was established in 1854 by the Brothers of Mercy. It was located in a disused barracks to which other buildings were later added. In 1906 the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary took over the orphanage. It seems to have closed in 1935.].

James Adams was admitted to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Orphanage, Brentwood, England, from the North Hyde Schools on May 11, 1894.

He was discharged on September 3, 1896 "to be emigrated to Canada."

His grandmother was Nora Sheen, who resided at 4 Havelock Street. James had no mother. His father, William, deserted the family. James had an aunt, Mrs. Adams, who resided at 6 York Buildings.

In 1896, James Adams, 13, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 42 Roman Catholic children accompanied by Rev. Seddon and en route to Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-06-24 04:12:54 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-08-05 13:02:28 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
8695 ADAMS, James1884ENG, LDN, London Sep 1896 : Mongolian CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
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9623 ALDRICH, Francis Vincent1900ENG, SSX, Brighton May 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
14398 ALEXANDER, William1881ENG,     Jun 1895 : Mongolian CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
22343 ALLEN, Richard1907ENG,     Sep 1922 : Montcalm CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
6398 ALLEN, William1897ENG,     Jul 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
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22550 ARMSTEAD, Francis1899ENG,     Aug 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
18623 ASHBY, David Anthony1900ENG, WAR, Coles Hill Sep 1911 : Lake Manitoba CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
8615 AVERY, George1897ENG,    , Deptford Jul 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
10117 BADSEY, Thomas 1897ENG,    , Worcester May 1911 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
21224 BAILEY, Mary1896ENG,     Jul 1911 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
22556 BAKER, Thomas ENG,     May 1911 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
11419 BANNON, Bartholomew1910IRL,     Aug 1924 : Montcalm CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
11420 BANNON, John Joseph1911IRL,     Aug 1924 : Montcalm CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
21616 BARNES, Alfred W.1876ENG,     Aug 1890 : Sardinian CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
18773 BARNES, Walter1899ENG,     Aug 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
22346 BARRY, Edward1899ENG,     May 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
17329 BATESON, Albert1889ENG,     May 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
3387 BATT, Stanley1899ENG,     May 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
8501 BAYES, Albert1880ENG,     Jun 1895 : Mongolian CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
21570 BEGG, Annie1903ENG,     Sep 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
21572 BEGG, Catherine1901ENG,     Sep 1910 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
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3503 BENTLEY, John Henry1908ENG,     Sep 1922 : Montcalm CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
12561 BETHELL, Bertram 1899IRL,     Apr 1911 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
14858 BIANCO, Caesar1907ENG,    , St Pancras Oct 1921 : Minnedosa CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
18613 BINCCHI, Augustus1900ENG,     Sep 1911 : Lake Manitoba CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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