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Record #11606
Name :
: George Joseph HEGARTY (1896 - )


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 27 May 1896

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Sussex, Eastbourne
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 24 May 1907
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Empress of Britain

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Fegan Homes for Boys
NotesGeorge Hegarty was born to Emily Hegarty.

In 1907, George Hegarty, 9, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 85 Fegan boys and young men en route to 95 George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

George's mother, Emily Hegarty, joined her son in 1915, stating that her occupation was as a Nurse.

On June 2, 1916, at Creemore, Ontario, Canada, George Hegarty, 20, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at Honeywood, RR #2; that he was born in Sussex, England; that his next of kin was his mother, Mrs. Richard Hegarty, who resided at 34 Hoddington Street, Galt; that his date of birth was May 27, 1896; he was a labourer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 9 inches in height; fair complexion; brown eyes; dark hair. He was a member of the Methodist faith.

George's mother, Emily Hegarty, married Alvin Dennis in 1918. She stated that her status was "Spinster."

On January 17, 1922, at Sandwich, Essex, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between George Joseph Hegarty, 25, motorman, born in Eastbourne, England, to Richard Hegarty and Emily Harvey; and Lillian Hamlin, 18, born Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, to Francis Hamilin and Rose Hunt. 
ContributorsCreated : 2010-05-03 21:29:22 / From original database

Last Updated : 2010-05-03 21:59:12 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
11606 HEGARTY, George Joseph1896ENG, SSX, Eastbourne May 1907 : Empress of Britain CAN Fegan Homes for Boys