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Record #3206
Name :
: Albert Edward MURFITT (1892 - 1968)
  aka : Merford


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Date of Birth
: 26 Apr 1892

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 16 Jul 1968
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Littleport
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialUnited States of America, Ohio, Ashtabula
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: Mar 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Albert Edward Murfitt: Year of Registration: 1892; Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun; District: Ely; County: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk; Volume: 3b; Page: 552.

Albert Murfitt 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, Albert Merford (Murfitt), 8, is shown as a home boy with Mary C. Addison, widow, in Stephenson, Muskoka & Parry, Ontario, Canada. His birthdate is shown as June, 1892.

On October 1, 1913, in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered for Albert Edward Murfitt, 21, and Eliza Jones, 22, daughter of John Jones and Mary Agnes Colgate. Albert stated that he was a laborer; that he resided in North Cardwell, Ontario, Canada; and that his parents names were William Edward and Elizabeth Emily Murfitt.

On August 11, 1916, Albert Edward Murfitt enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was residing in Bear Cave, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Cambridge, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Eliza Murfitt; that his date of birth was April 26th, 1894; and that he was a carpenter. He was described as 5 foot 6 inches in height; dark complexion; blue eyes; and black hair. He was a member of Church of England.

In January, 1924, Albert E. Murfitt, with his wife, Eliza, and their two daughters, May Murfitt, 7 years of age, and Agnes P(atricia) Murfitt, 5 years of age, crossed over from Canada into the United States through Niagra Falls, New York. Albert declared that he was a laborer; that he was a Canadian citizen; that he resided in Rosseau, Ontario, Canada; that his next of kin in Canada was his father-in-law, John Jones of London, Ontario; that his family's final destination was Geneva, Ohio; that they intended to stay with a friend, Gerry P. Man; and that they were planning on remaining permanently. Albert was described as being 5 foot 7 inches; medium complexion; black hair and brown eyes.

On July 16, 1968, Albert Murfitt died in Ashtabula General Hospital, Ashtabula, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America. According to the death register, Albert Murfitt was a widower. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-29 17:49:12 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-11-15 13:00:58 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3206 MURFITT, Albert Edward1892ENG,    , Littleport Mar 1901 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos