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Record #16174
Name :
: Clifford HENNINGS (1884 - )
  aka : Clifford Hemmings


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1884 (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
: 1893
Country
: Canada

Ship
: - Unknown -

Placement Family
: Cranston
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Unknown
Notes[POSSIBLE MATCH] A birth registration was found for Clifford Charles Hemings: Date: Jul-Aug-Sep 1884; District: Kensington; County: Greater London; Volume: 1a; Page: 103

October 16 1893, with James Cranston, Tweed

Clifford was very pleased to see us, he is a stout healthy looking little chap, he likes his home and thinks Canada is a nice country. He has been very untruthful but is not so bad now. Does well at school

November 9 1894

Clifford is a smart boy, is learning to make himself useful. He helps Mrs C around the house, milks the cows and many little light jobs and is well spoken of by the neighbours as being a shrewd, bright fellow

November 20 1895

Clifford's feet are much against him, they are crooked and prevent him moving about quickly and getting to school on time. He is clear headed and able to look after himself. Is obedient and useful around the house and farm

August 7 1896

Clifford attended school a part of the winter but on account of weak ankles could not attend as regularly as other ways might have done. He is well liked in his home and would not care to care to leave it. Is always treated as though he were their own child. Enjoys good health. Attends Church and Sunday school.

On February 24, 1914, Clifford Hennings, 24, laborer, entered the United States through the port of St. Albans, Vermont. He declared that he resided in Crookston, Ontario, Canada; that he had no relations in Canada; that his final destination was Denver, Colorado; that he had no address to which he was destined. He was described as 5 foot 7 inches in height; fair complexion; brown hair; blue eyes. He was born in Sutton, England, and came to Quebec, Canada in 1894 on an unknown ship.

On April 7, 1916, at Clinton, Ontario, Canada, Clifford Hennings, 25, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided in Hinton, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in England; that he had no relations living to his knowledge as next of kin, he had worked for James Cranston in Sterling, Ontario, Canada, for 14 years; that his date of birth was May 24, 1890; that he was a farmer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 3 inches in height; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

On October 7, 1926, at Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Clifford Hennings, 30, filer, born in Epsom, England, foster parents James and Ellen Cranston; and Beatrice Mosher, 28, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, to James Mosher and Louisa Frederick.

At least one child was born on this marriage: Robert Hennings, born November 20, 1926, died March 16, 1938 of septicaemia and osteomyelitis. 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-04-08 05:55:13 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-06-13 21:54:22 /

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16174 HENNINGS, Clifford1884ENG, LND, Kensington 1893 : - Unknown - CAN Unknown