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Record #8591
Name :
: Sidney George ROWE (1888 - )
  aka : Sydney George Rowe


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 21 Feb 1888

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
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 20 Jul 1901
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Numidian

Placement Family
: Mr. Thos. Ball
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Barnardos
NotesA birth registration was found for Sidney George Rowe: Year of Registration: 1888; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; District: Islington; County: Greater London, London, Middlesex; Volume: 1b; Page: 247. Parents: John Chambers and Annie Rowe.

Sydney George Rowe was admitted to Lambeth Union Schools on September 3, 1891. He was admitted from 14 Catherine Street where he was residing with Mrs Doery, a person in receipt of out-relief. Sydney's mother, Annie, deserted June 23, 1891. His putative father, John Chambers, house decorator, was residing at Highgate.

Sydney was discharged to Dr Barnardo Homes on June 12, 1901.

In 1901, Sidney Rowe, 12, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a large group of Barnardo children: 239 to Toronto, Ontario; 68 to Winnipeg, Manitoba; 20 to Russell, Manitoba; and 3 to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Feb 23 1903, first placed with Jacob Whitfield, Roland, Manitoba, now with Thomas Ball, farmer, Morden, Manitoba

Age 15, employed choring, health good, has never been sick, has not been to church yet, has been at school ever since he came to Mr Ball's, character good, honest willing, a little sulky now and then. Terms-the boys agreement with Mr Whitfield dates 5th August 1901 and ends 1st April 1906, $10, $20, $30 and $40 per annum respectively. Mr Ball's house is not a good one, but the family appear to be kind, and the boy is contented, he says

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On October 23, 1916, at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Sidney George Rowe, 28, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada; that he was born in Vauxhall, London, England; that his next of kin was his friend, James Allen, who resided at the Salvation Army, 301 Queen Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; that his date of birth was February 21, 1888; that he was a laborer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 4 inches in height; dark complexion; hazel eyes; dark hair. He was a member of the Salvation Army. He had 4 warts on the left side of his neck.

In the book, Yesterday and Today in Canada, c1910 a letter from Sidney is published:

Morden, Man, Dear Mr. Owen, - Well, I must tell you all about my situations. First, I worked for a bachelor for a years, who taught me to cook. Then I went to a neighbor and worked for him for four years and when my time was up I stayed another year for $140. Then I went up west, where my chum, Percy Gregg, is now. I did not like it there. I returned back on the farm for another year for $185. I like the country fine. It can't be beat. If you can't find anything to do, boys, come to Canada. You will find lots on the farm. I am working for Mr. Thos. Ball, the same old boss. I came out in 1901 and intent to stay in Canada. Your sincere friend, Sidney Rowe (20) 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-06-21 04:42:18 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-09-16 08:46:02 /

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8911 ROWE, Agnes1900ENG,     May 1909 : Corsican CAN Barnardos  
18238 ROWE, Albert1908ENG,     Mar 1920 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
12768 ROWE, Amelia1877ENG,     May 1889 : Sardinian CAN MacPherson Homes  
12767 ROWE, Bessie1894ZA_,    , Johannesburg Oct 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
20353 ROWE, Charles1894ENG,     Oct 1903 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
10566 ROWE, Ethel1911ENG,     Jun 1924 : Minnedosa CAN Barnardos  
7290 ROWE, Herbert Joseph1915ENG,    , Newcastle upon Tyne Sep 1929 : Duchess of Atholl CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
16316 ROWE, Lydia1874ENG,     Jul 1886 : Parisian CAN Barnardos  
8591 ROWE, Sidney George1888ENG, LDN, London Jul 1901 : Numidian CAN Barnardos  
18588 ROWE, Thomas Arthur1898ENG,     Apr 1910 : Empress of Ireland CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
18015 ROWE, William1897ENG,     May 1904 : Bavarian CAN MacPherson Homes  
22079 ROWE, William Charles1882ENG,     Apr 1897 : Labrador CAN Barnardos