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


Father
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Mother
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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
:
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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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
3103 ABRAHAMS, Frederick1876ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
6912 ALLEN, Frederick1878ENG,    , Paddington Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
14556 ANDERSON, Charlotte1871ENG, LAN, Liverpool May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
11880 ANDERSON, Christine1875ENG,     May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
12754 ANDREWS, Gertrude1879ENG,     May 1889 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
4390 ARGENT, Albert1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
4389 ARGENT, William John1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
9778 ARNOLD, William Charles1883ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
11881 ASH, Charles1885ENG, LDN, London Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
8755 ASH, Chris1883ENG, LDN, London Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
11882 ASH, Henry 1888ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
6447 ASLETT, Ethel 1881ENG,     May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
5393 AULT, Ada May1882ENG, DBY, Derby May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
5392 AULT, Alice1884ENG, DBY, Derby May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
7204 AUSTIN, Albert James1881ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
22309 AYRES, Charles ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
22308 AYRES, Edward ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
12472 BAILEY, Arthur1882ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
22290 BAKER, Walter ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
18711 BARNES, J1894ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18721 BARNES, John W1883ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18770 BARNES, W1869ENG,     May 1885 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18772 BARNES, Walter1883ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
22216 BARRELL, William1876ENG,     Apr 1888 : Sarnia CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
9828 BARTLETT, Selina1881ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
19669 BEATTIE, Eugenie1871ENG,     Jul 1887 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
21406 BEECHAM, Edith1892ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
21407 BEECHAM, H.1892ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
22841 BELL, Charles1885ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
16161 BELL, George1883ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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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