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Record #3204
Name :
: Charles MURDOCK (1890 - )


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Date of Birth
: 3 Mar 1890

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthIreland, Antrim, Belfast
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Mar 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesCharles Murdock, 10, arrived in Portland, Maine, with a group of 260 Dr. Barnardo children from London, England, to Toronto, Ontario (193), Peterborough, Ontario (6) and to Russell, Manitoba (60).

In 1901, Charles Murdock, 11, was shown as a servant / farm laborer for John Weeks and family in Caledon, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada. He emigrated in 1901 and his birthdate was March 3, 1889.

In 1911, Charles Murdock, 21, was shown as a laborer for John Weeks and family in Caledon, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada. He stated his birth date was March 1890 and that he emigrated in 1903. At this same time, the Weeks family had another home child, John S. Griffan, 11, who emigrated in 1905, residing at the home.

On September 22, 1914, Charles Murdock enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in Belfast, Ireland; that his birth date was March 3, 1890; that his next of kin was John Weeks, of Cardwell P.O., Ontario, Canada; that he was not married; that he belonged to the active militia; and that he was a civil engineer. He was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-28 23:01:29 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-01-31 14:30:37 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3204 MURDOCK, Charles1890IRL, ANT, Belfast Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
27500 MURDOCK, Fred1865 Aug 1872 : Sarmatian CAN Macpherson Homes  
25682 MURDOCK, William1896ENG,     May 1909 : Corsican CAN Catholic Emigration Society