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Record #13900
Name :
: William DUFFY (1875 - )


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Date of Birth
: 8 Feb 1875

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthScotland, Lanark, Glasgow
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 11 Apr 1887
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Siberian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
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Agency
: Quarriers
NotesIn 1887, William Duffy, 14, arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in a group of 117 Quarrier boys en route to Mrs. Wallace, Marchmont Home, Belleville, Ontario, Canada.

On June 7, 1915, at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, William Duffy, 38, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in Glasgow, Scotland; that his next of kin was his sister, Katherine Duffy, who resided at 22 Kent Street, Glasgow, Scotland; that his date of birth was February 8, 1877; that he was a teamster; that he was not married; and that he had previously served for 12 years in the 90th Regt Cameronians. He was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height; fair complexion; grey eyes; brown hair. He was a member of the Presbyterian faith.

On July 24, 1915, William Duffy was discharged as Undesirable by the the Lieut. Colonel, commanding officer of the 61st Overseas Battalion.

On August 2, 1915, at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, William Duffy, 40, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in Glasgow, Scotland; that his next of kin was his mother, Elizabeth Duffy, who resided at 89 Cumberland Street (East), Glasgow, Scotland; that his date of birth was February 8, 1875; that he was a blacksmith; that he was not married; and that he had previously served in the 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers, the 79th Cameron Highlanders and Cameronians, Imperial Service. He was a member of the Presbyterian faith. 
ContributorsCreated : 2011-03-20 19:13:26 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-03-20 19:13:52 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
25294 DUFFY, Camilo1930ENG, LAN, Liverpool Mar 1939 : Strathnaver AUS Christian Brothers  
15792 DUFFY, Catherine1870SCT, LKS, Glasgow Aug 1887 : Nova Scotian CAN Maryhill School (Glasgow) Raibert  
22187 DUFFY, Charles1886ENG,     Apr 1897 : Labrador CAN Barnardos  
14549 DUFFY, John1915ENG,     Jun 1930 : Duchess of York CAN Crusade of Rescue  
7298 DUFFY, Richard1912ENG, LAN, Liverpool Sep 1929 : Duchess of Atholl CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
22379 DUFFY, Thomas1876ENG,     Jul 1888 : Polynesian CAN Canadian Catholic Emigration Committee  
7274 DUFFY, Thomas A 1910ENG,    , Birstall Sep 1929 : Duchess of Atholl CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
13899 DUFFY, William1876ENG,     Sep 1887 : Circassian CAN Liverpool Catholic Childrens Protective Society (now Nugent Care)  
13900 DUFFY, William1875SCT, LKS, Glasgow Apr 1887 : Siberian CAN Quarriers