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Record #14837
Name :
: William SELVEY


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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
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Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 19 Oct 1884
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Sardinian

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Agency
: Colonization Fund, London
NotesIn 1884, William Selvey (along with brother Susannah Selvey) arrived at Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, in a group of 20 young persons sent by Wolverhampton Union, accompanied by Mr. Boyd and en route to various places.

"Sixteenth Annual Report of the Local Government Board, 1886-87; Copy of Reports of Inspection of Children sent out to Canada, as of February 12, 1887.

"Report of Mr. W. J. Wills, Government Immigration Agent at Ottawa, Ontario.

William Selvey, from Wolverhampton Union, placed with John Stapleton, jun., Old Chelsea P.O., Co. Ottawa, P.Q. A very good boy, well clothed and well placed." 
ContributorsCreated : 2011-06-15 21:17:39 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-02-10 20:24:50 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
14836 SELVEY, Susannah ENG,     Oct 1884 : Sardinian CAN Colonization Fund, London  
14837 SELVEY, William  ENG,     Oct 1884 : Sardinian CAN Colonization Fund, London