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Record #9199
Name :
: Arthur GLENDENNING (1891 - )
  aka : Arthur Glendinning, Arthu


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Dec 1891

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, London

2 Fitzallan Street, Kennington Road
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 16 Sep 1904
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: MacPherson Homes
NotesA birth registration was found for Arthur Glendening: Year of Registration: 1891; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; District: Hampstead; County: Greater London, London, Middlesex; Volume: 1a; Page: 672. Father: John Glendenning and Phoebe Carter, married 1891 at St. Saviour, Southwark, London, England.

Arthur, William, John and Alice Glendenning were admitted to Norwood School, Lambeth Union, on December 7, 1893. Their father, John Glendenning, was admitted to the Infirmary. Their aunt was residing at 19 Darwin Street, Old Kent Road. John Glendenning believed that his wife was residing at 28 Victoria (?) Street, but did not know for certain.

Arthur aged 4 and brother John aged 6 were admitted on October 24, 1894, to Norwood Schools from 'New School', until 19 June 1897 when they were returned to the Workhouse. They went back to the School on 21 June 1897. On 12 August 1897, the children were discharged to the Workhouse.

William Glendenning was sent to the training ship Exmouth on May 3, 1899.

On Feb 7 1900, Arthur Glendenning was re-admitted to Norwood School from the School Infirmary, his next of kin was given as father, deceased.

Alice Glendenning was sent to service with Mrs. Pullen, Woodland Hall, Upper Norwood, on January 8, 1903. John Glendenning enlisted in the 3rd Dragoon Guards on March 9, 1904.

Arthur Glendenning was discharged to Mrs. MacPherson on August 24, 1904, for emigration.

In 1904, Arthur Glendenning, 12, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 31 MacPherson children en route to Mr. Merry at Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

Arthur was placed but was returned to the Home in November of 1904 because he was "too small."

Arthur returned to England and joined the British armed forces. He received the Victory Medal; the British Medal; and the British Star medal for his participation in World War I in the Theater of France. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-08-06 10:32:26 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-08-08 16:21:39 /

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3063 ABEL, Albert Edward G.1901ENG, ESS, West Ham Aug 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
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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  
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8886 ADAMS, Henry1889ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
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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  
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23743 AINSWORTH, Muriel1889ENG,     Oct 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
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5391 AKERMAN, Martha Rosina1891ENG, MDX, St. Giles Sep 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
9843 ALBON, Frank Baldwin1889ENG, MDX, Staines Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
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