HOME      FORUM      HELP      SEARCH      
News : The Surname Interests Table (SIT), the Database for Special Interests Groups (DBSIG) and Ancestral Anniversaries
are now "mobile friendlier" more here ...
The RootsChat Reference Library

RootsChat.Com »  RootsChat Reference Library »   Database for Special Interest Groups (DBSIG) »   British Home Children : Quick Search

Record #2722
Name :
: Frank Herbert SAUNDERS (1894 - 1975)


Father
: George William SAUNDERS
Mother
: Elizabeth LOVELOCK
BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 24 Dec 1894   Notes : Source: FamilySearch death registration

Marriage (1)
: 4 Jun 1915   Spouse/Notes : Charlotte Bryden WHYSKER
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
: 12 Jun 1975   Notes : Source: FamilySearch death registration (pancreatic cancer)
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Middlesex, Brentford

Mar qtr, 3a 151 (FreeBMD)
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, British Columbia, Saanich
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 21 Oct 1906
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Dominion

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesMarriage for parents George William Saunders and Elizabeth Lovelock in 1884, West Ham, Essex, England.

Frank Herbert Saunders was admitted to Dr Barnardo's, Leopold House, on 9 April 1906, age 11, along with his brothers John Russell, age 13, and Thomas Henry, age 8. Leopold House is in East London.

Their mother, Elizabeth Lovelock Saunders, left (deserted) "four weeks ago", which would be in early 1906, and it was believed she ran off with another man. Their father, George Saunders, had died "on the 29th ultimo" (29 Mar 1906) at Sudbury. He was an alcoholic, but that he was kind to the children and their mother, and there appeared to be no reason for her desertion. George Saunders was a "navvy" on the G.C. Railway.

Mrs. D. Owen, The Knoll, Harrow-on-the-Hill, brought this situation to the attention of a Mrs. Kirkpatrick, The Gables, Harrow, who made written application for admission of the three boys. The boys were said to be healthy, but thin. The boys' sister Alice (Alice Elizabeth Saunders) was employed at that time in the service of Mrs. Owen. Their eldest brother, Frederick, admitted them to Barnardo's, with Canada clauses signed.

A sister, Kate Selina, age 6, it was hoped, would be raised by the brother Frederick or the maternal uncle John. Irene May, age 1 year 8 mo., would most probably be admitted to the Church of England Waifs' and Strays' Homes.

In 1906, Frank H. Saunders, 11, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 215 Barnardo children en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

According to family history, Frank was repeatedly beaten and had been chased with a pitchfork. He had run away from his placement arriving in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in late 1912, age 17. Various letters had been sent to Barnardos, including demands for payment on debts such as medical services performed when he had typhoid. He borrowed $2.00 from a Barnardo's girl, and allegedly stole $2.20 from her, which she missed from her purse after he ran away. The money was deducted from Frank's "bank account" when money was received by Barnardo's from the placements.

In the spring of 1913 he joined the 5th C.G.A. He was then stationed at Camp MacAuley in July, 1913. His first active service was in August, 1913 during a Coal Miner's strike. This is probably how he met his future bride, Charlotte Bryden Whisker, who was the daughter of a Coal Miner, Richard Clark Whisker.

On June 4, 1915, at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, a marriage was registered between Frank Herbert Saunders (22) and Charlotte Bryden Whysker (19).

On July 31, 1916, at Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, Frank Herbert Saunders, 23, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada; that he was born in Harrow, Middlesex, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Charlotte Bryden Saunders, who resided in Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada; that his date of birth was December 24, 1893; and that he was a carpenter. He was described as 5 foot 7-1/2 inches in height; fresh complexion; hazel eyes; dark brown hair. He was a member of the Church of England. He had a circular mole above the left nipple.

He went overseas early in 1916 to France, serving in the 58th Battery C.G.A.

Frank also served in World War II as Canteen Sergeant at Work Point Barracks in British Columbia, Canada, from 1940-1946 and was employed by the Canadian Legion from 1947 to 1957.

In 1958, Frank went to London to try to find his family. He was able to find an older brother Fred. Evidently his brother Fred was totally shocked when his younger brother showed up at his door. When Frank came home, he told his daughter, Dorothy, that his birth records had been destroyed in a fire at the registrar's office, in Brentford, so he was able to go no further.

Frank Saunders was loved by everyone, and they called him "Pop" Saunders. He worked hard to provide for his family, and although he never had much in the way of wealth, he always shared what he had. If someone needed a shirt, and he only had one, he'd gladly give it away. He was always helping "strays", anyone who had less than he did. That probably came from his childhood. Considering his early life, he was always pleasant, kind and caring. He was a loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. He lived to age 80, passing on 11 June 1975 in British Columbia. 
ContributorsCreated : 2009-01-11 19:21:12 / From original database

Additional Contributions from : mollipops1

Last Updated : 2012-05-11 18:24:26 /

Family History ResearchersRootsChatters with family connections to Frank Herbert SAUNDERS:



 
Readers Comments

Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  26 Entries        
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
4019 SAUNDERS, Albert1858ENG, BRK, Reading May 1871 : Prussian CAN MacPherson Homes  
6130 SAUNDERS, Alice1887ENG,     Jun 1894 : Mongolian CAN Maria Rye  
27497 SAUNDERS, Charles1865 Aug 1872 : Sarmatian CAN Macpherson Homes  
21492 SAUNDERS, Charles Alfred1895 Apr 1905 : Kensington CAN Barnardos  
18100 SAUNDERS, Daisy1896ENG,     Jul 1905 : Lake Champlain CAN Bristol Emigration Society  
27394 SAUNDERS, Derek1942ENG,     Jan 1949 : Ormonde AUS Fairbridge Homes  
27221 SAUNDERS, Ellen Maud1920ENG, LND May 1933 : Otranto AUS Fairbridge Homes  
25523 SAUNDERS, Ernest1900ENG,     May 1909 : Corsican CAN Barnardos  
2722 SAUNDERS, Frank Herbert1894ENG, MDX, Brentford Oct 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
24950 SAUNDERS, Frederick1897 Mar 1910 : Tunisian CAN Barnardos  
13054 SAUNDERS, Frederick H ENG, WAR, Birmingham Jun 1925 : Andania CAN Middlemore Keitht  
25910 SAUNDERS, G M1887ENG,     Mar 1903 : Canada CAN National Childrens Home  
5838 SAUNDERS, George1899ENG,     May 1911 : Corsican CAN Unknown Catholic Group  
27459 SAUNDERS, George1862 Aug 1872 : Sarmatian CAN Macpherson Homes  
22044 SAUNDERS, H.1884ENG,     Apr 1897 : Labrador CAN Barnardos  
16327 SAUNDERS, Herbert Charles1884ENG, SOM, West Monkton Mar 1894 : Parisian CAN Louisa Birt  
26724 SAUNDERS, John1899 Oct 1910 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
24525 SAUNDERS, Louisa1895 Jun 1906 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
6153 SAUNDERS, Margaret1885ENG,     Jun 1894 : Mongolian CAN Maria Rye  
21073 SAUNDERS, Richard1923ENG, LND, Paddington May 1931 : Largs Bay AUS Fairbridge Homes  
19343 SAUNDERS, Richard King1902ENG,     Sep 1912 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
27395 SAUNDERS, Robert1941ENG,     Jan 1949 : Ormonde AUS Fairbridge Homes  
17122 SAUNDERS, Thomas1898ENG,     Aug 1907 : Tunisian CAN MacPherson Homes  
21127 SAUNDERS, Thomas1920ENG, LND, Holborn May 1931 : Largs Bay AUS Fairbridge Homes  
16142 SAUNDERS, W. H.1883ENG,     Jul 1895 : Sardinian CAN Barnardos  
19378 SAUNDERS, William Edward1899ENG,     Sep 1912 : Sicilian CAN Barnardos  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  26 Entries