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Record #12355
Name :
: Emily TOWNER (1892 - 1979)
  aka : Emily May


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 2 Apr 1892

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 1 May 1979
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Sussex, Barcombe
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 21 Aug 1908
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Virginian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Waifs & Strays
NotesOne of seven siblings. James, Florence and George with Dr. Barnardo's. James went to Barnardos Russel MB home, Florence to Peterborough, and George to Toronto. Emily emigrated with her sister Emily, and went to Niagara-On-The-Lake. Brothers Alfred and Albert where sent to a private orphanage in Kenmore, Scotland. Albert emigrated as an adult, Alfred died WWI - France.
Emily married Alexander Mairs. 
ContributorsCreated : 2010-07-15 00:22:55 / From original database

Last Updated : 2010-07-15 00:38:26 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
12355 TOWNER, Emily1892ENG, SSX, Barcombe Aug 1908 : Virginian CAN Waifs & Strays  
6360 TOWNER, Florence Emily1886ENG, DEV, Plymouth May 1903 : Kensington CAN Barnardos  
12356 TOWNER, George Walter1896ENG,    , Jersey Island Jul 1904 : Southwark CAN Barnardos  
22134 TOWNER, James Timothy1888ENG, SSX, Barcombe Apr 1900 : Cambroman CAN Barnardos  
12354 TOWNER, Nelly1891ENG, SSX, Barcombe  Aug 1908 : Virginian CAN Waifs & Strays