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Record #8427
Name :
: William BROOKMAN (1889 - 1917)


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 31 Dec 1889

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 14 May 1917   Notes : Wounds Received in Battle
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, London, Battersea

New Road
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 20 Jul 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Numidian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesWilliam Brookman was removed under order from St. Saviours Union and admitted to Lambeth Union Workhouse on October 21, 1897. He was then admitted to Norwood School on November 4, 1897. His mother Martha Brookman's whereabouts were unknown.

His brother Thomas (16) lived with an Aunt, Mrs. McCook, 16 John Street, New Road, Battersea. Mother admitted to Princes Road Workhouse in February 1899. William was discharged with his mother on August 28, 1900. He was readmitted to Stockbridge Workhouse and discharged back to Norwood Schools on Sptember 25, 1900.

William was discharged to Barnardo's Home on June 12, 1901.

In 1901, William Brookman, 11, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a large group of Barnardo children: 239 to Toronto, Ontario; 68 to Winnipeg, Manitoba; 20 to Russell, Manitoba; and 3 to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

According to Barnardo's Ups and Downs, VOL VIII APRIL-MAY 1902, No. 1:

"Address Directory

William Brookman - Richard J Bishop, Limestone, Ontario."

Sent by Lambeth Union, via Dr Barnardo Homes, placed with Richard J Bishop, farmer, Limestone, Fitzroy Twp, Lanark, Ontario

June 25 1902

Age 12, satisfactorily placed, employed at housework and light out door chores, good health, attends Methodist Church and Public School for a short time last winter and home tuition. Well behaved. Terms-$100 at the expiration of five years. The Bishops are thrifty farmers and this boy appears to enjoy every home comfort. He is well settled and his general appearance is satisfactory.

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On April 14, 1915, at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, William Brookman, 23, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in London, England; that he had no next of kin; that his date of birth was January 1, 1892; that he was a laborer; that he was not married; and that he had previously service in the 36th Peel Regiment. He was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; dark hair. He was a member of the Methodist faith. He had 4 vaccination marks on his left arm.

Private William Brookman died May 4, 1917, of wounds received in battle. He is buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France (Grave Reference: II. F. 62).

The Toronto Star on May 14, 1917, reported the death of William Brookman:

Pte. W. Brookman Dead.

Pte. Wm. Brookman, who was wounded in February has died of wounds. The deceased was 23 years of age, unmarried, and formerly resided at 799 Lansdowne avenue. He had been in the trenches for over a year. Before enlisting he was a street car conductor in the city. His relatives reside in England. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-06-07 09:08:05 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-03-27 13:16:03 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
17280 BROOKMAN, Adolph 1893ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
25509 BROOKMAN, Frederick1901ENG,     May 1909 : Corsican CAN Barnardos  
17281 BROOKMAN, Henry1898ENG,     Jul 1900 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
5511 BROOKMAN, Michael John. D.1930ENG, SSX, Brighton Aug 1939 : Orama AUS Fairbridge Homes  
8427 BROOKMAN, William1889ENG, LND, Battersea Jul 1901 : Numidian CAN Barnardos