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Record #22089
Name :
: George Richard COKER (1886 - )
  aka : G. R. Cocker, Corker


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 25 Aug 1886 (approx.)

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
:
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 3 Apr 1897
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Labrador

Placement Family
: Sharp
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThe following records have been discerned for George Richard Coker.

G. R. Cocker was on board the 3 Apr 1897 voyage of the 'Labrador'. He was 9 years of age,

making his year of birth 1888.

George Richard Coker was listed in the 1897 Ups and Downs edition as having settled with W. M. Sharp, Nashville.

1901 Census states George Corker was born 25 Aug 1885 in England, and immigrated in 1895 to Canada. 15 years of age, listed as 'Servant' with the household of William Sharp, his mother Elizabeth, wife Rachel, daughter Vina and sons Joseph and Cecil. Vaughan Township, York, Ontario.

1911 corresponding Census for George Corker with the Sharp family in Adelfo Township, Simcoe

County, Ontario. George's relation to the family is blank, he is listed as a Farmer by trade.

Library and Archives Canada: Soldiers of the First World War
Name: COKER, GEORGE RICHARD
Regimental number(s): 643677
Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 1842 - 53
Date of Birth: 25/08/1887 
ContributorsCreated : 2013-09-20 21:29:19 / From original database

Additional Contributions from : Stevokaz

Last Updated : 2016-03-28 19:32:08 /

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Readers Comments28.03.16 Stevokaz :
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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
22089 COKER, George Richard1886ENG,     Apr 1897 : Labrador CAN Barnardos Stevokaz