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Record #3206
Name :
: Albert Edward MURFITT (1892 - 1968)
  aka : Merford


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 26 Apr 1892

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 16 Jul 1968
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Littleport
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialUnited States of America, Ohio, Ashtabula
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Mar 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Albert Edward Murfitt: Year of Registration: 1892; Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun; District: Ely; County: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk; Volume: 3b; Page: 552.

Albert Murfitt arrived in Portland, Maine, with a group of 260 Dr. Barnardo children from London, England, to Toronto, Ontario (193), Peterborough, Ontario (6) and to Russell, Manitoba (60).

In 1901, Albert Merford (Murfitt), 8, is shown as a home boy with Mary C. Addison, widow, in Stephenson, Muskoka & Parry, Ontario, Canada. His birthdate is shown as June, 1892.

On October 1, 1913, in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered for Albert Edward Murfitt, 21, and Eliza Jones, 22, daughter of John Jones and Mary Agnes Colgate. Albert stated that he was a laborer; that he resided in North Cardwell, Ontario, Canada; and that his parents names were William Edward and Elizabeth Emily Murfitt.

On August 11, 1916, Albert Edward Murfitt enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was residing in Bear Cave, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Cambridge, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Eliza Murfitt; that his date of birth was April 26th, 1894; and that he was a carpenter. He was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height; dark complexion; blue eyes; and black hair. He was a member of Church of England.

In January, 1924, Albert E. Murfitt, with his wife, Eliza, and their two daughters, May Murfitt, 7 years of age, and Agnes P(atricia) Murfitt, 5 years of age, crossed over from Canada into the United States through Niagra Falls, New York. Albert declared that he was a laborer; that he was a Canadian citizen; that he resided in Rosseau, Ontario, Canada; that his next of kin in Canada was his father-in-law, John Jones of London, Ontario; that his family's final destination was Geneva, Ohio; that they intended to stay with a friend, Gerry P. Man; and that they were planning on remaining permanently. Albert was described as being 5 foot 7 inches; medium complexion; black hair and brown eyes.

On July 16, 1968, Albert Murfitt died in Ashtabula General Hospital, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America. According to the death register, Albert Murfitt was a widower. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-29 17:49:12 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-11-15 13:00:58 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3025 ABBOTT, David Henry1891ENG, ESS, Grays Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3030 ABBOTT, Ellen1893ENG,     Aug 1906 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
3040 ABBOTT, James1893IRL,    , Carlew May 1906 : Tunisian CAN Smyly Homes of Dublin  
3060 ABBOTT, Lilian1903ENG,     Jun 1912 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3049 ABBOTT, Penelope1901ENG, KEN, Sidcup Jun 1912 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3063 ABEL, Albert Edward G.1901ENG, ESS, West Ham Aug 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3065 ABEL, Florence1902ENG, ESS, West Ham Aug 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3067 ABEL, Frederick1889ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
3064 ABEL, Queenie Victoria1900ENG, ESS, West Ham Aug 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
5599 ABERNETHY, Henry1897ENG, CUL, Whitehaven Aug 1914 : Tunisian CAN Sailing Alone  
3101 ABRAMS, Ada1894ENG, ESS, West Ham May 1912 : Tunisian CAN Unknown  
6354 ABREY, William Roger1901ENG,    , Croydon Aug 1911 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
3130 ACKERS, Frederick1893ENG,     Mar 1911 : Tunisian CAN Labourers & Domestics  
6859 ADAMS, George1889ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
8886 ADAMS, Henry1889ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
9229 ADAMS, Maud1885ENG, LND, Kingsland Sep 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
15500 ADAMS, Reuben Stanley1893ENG,     May 1907 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
20734 ADAMS, William1893ENG,     Aug 1908 : Tunisian CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
22562 ADAMS, William1895ENG,     Mar 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
23862 AGAR, Horace1888ENG,     Sep 1901 : Tunisian CAN Waifs & Strays  
4319 AIKEN, William1891ENG,     Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
22143 AIKIN, David1892IRL, ANT, Belfast Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
6550 AINGER, Florence1886ENG, WOR Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
6477 AINGER, Pollie1889ENG, WOR Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
23743 AINSWORTH, Muriel1889ENG,     Oct 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
2852 AIRD, Arthur1895ENG, LAN Apr 1911 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
17056 AITKIN, David1892ENG,     Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
17057 AITKIN, William1891ENG,     Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
5391 AKERMAN, Martha Rosina1891ENG, MDX, St. Giles Sep 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
9843 ALBON, Frank Baldwin1889ENG, MDX, Staines Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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