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


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

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

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  30 Entries        
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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
14114 ALEXANDER, William1885ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
23749 ALGER, Winnie1885ENG,     Nov 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
14909 ALSOP, Reginald A1891ENG, ESS, Epping Nov 1896 : Laurentian CAN Unknown  
13176 ANDERSON, Alfred1885ENG,     Aug 1897 : Laurentian CAN MacPherson Homes  
13177 ANDERSON, John1889ENG,     Aug 1897 : Laurentian CAN MacPherson Homes  
23839 ATKINS, Eva1879ENG,     Nov 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
14175 ATKINS, George1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
10818 AUSLEY, George1888ENG,     Sep 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
10819 AUSLEY, James 1886ENG,     Sep 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
22741 BALLS, Henry1882ENG,     Sep 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
14912 BARGE, Walter1884ENG, DOR, Dorchester Sep 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
14150 BARRY, Cornelius1886ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
17171 BARTLETT, Emma1890ENG,     Jul 1899 : Laurentian CAN Louisa Birt  
10817 BEECHY, Peter1886ENG,    , Paddington Sep 1894 : Laurentian CAN Barnardos  
21590 BELCH, Charles1879ENG,     Mar 1893 : Laurentian CAN Unknown  
14181 BIRRAND, Henry1885ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
17215 BLACK, Florence1876ENG,     Jul 1899 : Laurentian CAN Louisa Birt  
21902 BLINCOE, William Henry1878ENG,     Feb 1895 : Laurentian CAN Louisa Birt  
12339 BODMAN, Stanley James1890ENG, WIL, Calne Aug 1897 : Laurentian CAN MacPherson Homes  
8532 BOTTING, Benjamin1885ENG, MDX, Convent Garden Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
8604 BRICKELL, George1884ENG, WIL Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14156 BROOKS, Edward1885ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
14991 BURKE, John1885ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
14190 BURKE, Patrick1886ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society  
14189 CAREY, Mary1888ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
17294 CARTER, James1892ENG,     Jul 1899 : Laurentian CAN Louisa Birt  
14960 CARTER, Robert1884ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
14982 CHAMBERS, John1886ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
14154 CHAMBERS, Thomas1885ENG,     Aug 1899 : Laurentian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
14922 CLANCY, Thomas1884ENG,     Aug 1898 : Laurentian CAN Southwark Catholic Emigration Society Ramblinrose57 , The Pilgrim 79  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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