HOME      FORUM      HELP      SEARCH      
News : The Surname Interests Table (SIT), the Database for Special Interests Groups (DBSIG) and Ancestral Anniversaries
are now "mobile friendlier" more here ...
The RootsChat Reference Library

RootsChat.Com »  RootsChat Reference Library »   Database for Special Interest Groups (DBSIG) »   British Home Children : Quick Search

Record #3907
Name :
: Gwendoline Rose BENNETT (1914 - 2008)


Father
:
Mother
:
BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Jan 1914

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
: 10 Jul 2008
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Warwickshire, Birmingham
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Tarbot
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 26 May 1924
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Franconia

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Middlemore
NotesA birth registration was found for Gwendoline Rose Bennett: Year of Registration: 1914; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; Mother's Maiden Name: Lycett; District: Birmingham (1837-1924); County: Warwickshire; Volume: 6d; Page: 428.

In 1924, Gwendoline Rose Bennett, 10, arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, along with a group of 47 children.

Gwendolyn Rose Bennett Pottie died July 10, 2008, in Tarbot, Nova Scotia Canada. A memorial was posted in the Cape Breton Post:

Gwendolyn Rose (Bennett) Pottie, Tarbot - We, the family of Gwen Pottie, regret to announce her passing on July 10, 2008. Gwen 'Mom' was born in Birmingham, England, Jan. 21, 1914, to Albert and Rosanna Bennett. She came to Canada as a "little immigrant" in May 1924, to the home of Donald and Mary Smith, West Tarbot. She resided with them and learned all the crafts of Cape Breton life from farming to all domestic duties.

Mom was noted for years for her abilities as a spinner, weaver, knitter and quiltmaker (every stitch done by hand). Her quilts have warmed the beds throughout the United States, Scotland and Germany, as well as many other places. She married Lauchie Pottie in 1942 and most of their life was lived "at the corner" in Tarbot. He predeceased her in March 1996.

Gwen was a life member of the Weavers Guild. She will be remembered for her humour, her faith in the Lord Jesus and her zest for life. She will be remembered always, loved and missed by her children, Rosanna (Everett Lewis), Carl (Lynn) and Marsha (Sandy) Allen; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She is also survived by several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. To her family, she is indeed a Prov. 31 woman and they will rise up and call her blessed! Visitation and a memorial service will be held Sunday, July 13, 2008, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North River, with the visitation from 3:30-4:30 p.m. with Rev. Shirley Murdoch officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral home, Baddeck. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-07-21 08:56:45 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-01-18 14:19:31 /

Family History ResearchersRootsChatters with family connections to Gwendoline Rose BENNETT:



 
Readers Comments

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  15 Entries        
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
16437 BAKER, Harold William1914ENG, WAR, Kings Heith, Birmingham May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
22760 BALL, Arthur James1913ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
16249 BENNETT, Donald Stewart1907ENG, STS, Cannock May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
3907 BENNETT, Gwendoline Rose1914ENG, WAR, Birmingham May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
22471 BROWN, Florence1913ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
15704 HODGKINS, Amy Elizabeth1916ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
4332 JONES, Joseph1914ENG, WOR, Dudley May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
14874 LOAT, Albert Leslie1915ENG,    , Warwick May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
14875 LOAT, Elizabeth A M1910ENG,    , Warwick May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
10410 LOAT, Ernest William1912ENG,    , Warwick May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
9083 ROBBINS, Daisy1915ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
9080 ROBBINS, Gladys1910ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
9078 ROBBINS, Horace Edgar1917ENG,     May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
10427 RUDGE, Arthur Harold1910ENG,    , St Marylebone May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore  
10409 TAYSUM, Eva1913ENG,    , Bromyard May 1924 : Franconia CAN Middlemore