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Record #16176
Name :
: William EDBROOK (1882 - )


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1882 (approx.)

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, Kensington
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 9 Apr 1893
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Vancouver

Placement Family
: Bolton
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
: Kensington Union

Agency
: Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)
NotesSent to Canada aged 11 from Kensington Union on 29 March 1893 with Rev Wallace

In 1893, William Edbrook arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in a group of 169 Marchmont children accompanied by Rev. Robert Wallace and en route to Belleville, Ontario, Canada. [His correct name is not on the manifest, but it is assumed the spelling of his surname was corrupted as it is very obvious he made it to his placement family as per the notes from Kensington Union.]

May 20 1893

Dear Friend

I thought as William was righting I would right a few words to say he got hear all right, was quite sick for a few days but all right now me and my son like him very much he seems to be very smart and quick to lirn to do any thing we tell him to do. I hope he will continue to be a good boy he seams to be a good natural little fellow that is what I like for I never want to wip any child I think talking to them is the best way that is the way I did with mine he seams to like us and pleast with his new home I hope he will alwas be so the poor child that as no father nor mother, Mrs Ann Bolton

May 20 1893

Dear friend Mr Wallace

I like my new home very much. I was sick for a few days after I come but I am better now. I am learning to milk the cows. I can milk one cow. I am learning to drive the horses. I like Mrs Bolton and Robert very much. I get plenty to eat and a good bed to sleep on. I am getting quite fat that the boys could hardly tell me. The people round about like me very much. The next time i will write a longer one for this is the first letter I ever wrote.

William Edbrook

July 1895, with Mrs Ann Bolton, Wolfe Island, Ontario

Willie was busy hoeing corn and doing it very well. He has become quite a Canadian and learned to do almost any kind of farm work. Mr Bolton says he is truthful, trusty, and appreciates any kindness shown him, has a good home. Attended school regularly during winter.

November 1896

Willie was in the field digging a ditch, he is a healthy looking lad and says he likes his home and thinks this country much better than England. Mrs Bolton speaks well of him, he is obedient and a good boy generally. Goes to school during the winter. Is in 4th book and making good progress. Attends church. 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-04-08 08:06:32 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-06-10 21:09:36 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
16176 EDBROOK, William1882ENG, LND, Kensington Apr 1893 : Vancouver CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)