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Record #14175
Name :
: George ATKINS (1885 - )


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1885

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 12 Aug 1898
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Laurentian

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
:

Agency
: Southwark Catholic Emigration Society
NotesSent by Woolwich Union

December 13 1899

with P W Sheedy, farmer, P.O Osceola, Renfrew, Ontario

Age 14, good home, employed at choring about the farm, healthy but somewhat deaf, the deafness comes on in spells, attends church regularly, has not attended school since coming to Mr Sheedy. Character good. Terms-Board and Clothing. This boy is giving his employer satisfaction, and the boy states he is well treated

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with Patrick W Sheedy, farmer, P.O Osceola, Renfrew, Ontario

June 28 1900

He thinks he is about 14 years of age, very suitable home, employed at light chores, health generally good, rather deaf and will be taken to Dr Gray of Pembroke for treatment, attends Roman Catholic Church, does not attend school, character-very good disposition and is reliable. Terms-Board and Clothes. Atkins continues to make good progress here. Employer and wife are fond of him, and had no complaints. The lad appears to be happy and contented.

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with Barney Grace, farmer, Powell, Huntley Twp, Lanark

September 18 1902

About 17 years of age, as recommended this boy was found another situation. He is now well located and has good opportunities to learn farm work. He receives $4 per month wages. His employer finds him a good boy and states that he is learning rapidly

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ContributorsCreated : 2011-04-10 10:56:05 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-07-19 11:26:31 /

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