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Record #10108
Name :
: Christopher NEGUS (1900 - 1921)


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 12 Aug 1900

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 7 Dec 1921   Notes : Cardiac and Respiratory Failure
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Essex
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Ontario, York, Euclid Hall Hospital, Toronto
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 15 May 1910
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: MacPherson Homes
NotesIn 1910, Christopher Negus, 10 (along with brother, Frederick Negus, 12) arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 93 MacPherson children accompanied by Mr. Merry and en route to Stratford, Ontario, Canada.

On December 7, 1915, at Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, Christopher Negus, 18 [EDITORS NOTE: Christopher was actually only 15 at this time], enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at Kemble R.R. No. 2, Ontario, Canada; that he was born in Essex, England; that his next of kin was his guardian, Mr. J. Crampton, who resided at R. R. No. 2, Ontario, Canada; that he was born on August 12, 1897; that he was a farmer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 2-1/2 inches in height; fair complexion; gray eyes; fair hair. He was a member of the Church of England. He had a scar in front of his right ear.

Both Christopher and his brother, Frederick, enlisted with the 147th Grey Overseas Battalion. Fred lost an eye in the war.

Christopher Negus, 21, a soldier returned from World War I, died on December 7, 1921, at Euclid Hall Hospital, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, of cardiac and respiratory failure. He was buried in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-10-29 21:11:01 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-10-29 21:39:17 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
10108 NEGUS, Christopher1900ENG, ESS May 1910 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
10107 NEGUS, Frederick1896ENG, ESS May 1910 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
11963 NEGUS, Sarah1869ENG,     Jul 1886 : Parisian CAN Barnardos