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Record #3056
Name :
: Ernest James ABBOTT (1897 - )


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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: Nov 1897

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 14 Apr 1911
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Empress of Britain

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Fegan Homes for Boys
NotesIn 1911, Ernest James Abbott, 13, arrived at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in a group of 95 Fegan children en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

On May 15, 1916, at Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, Ernest James Abbott, 18, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at #52 Hazelwood Avenue, Toronto, Canada; that he was born in London, England; that his next of kin was his aunt, Elizabeth Silver, who resided at #46 Alexander Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England; that his date of birth was November 11, 1897; that he was a farmer; and that he was not married. He was described as 5 foot 3 inches in height; fresh complexion; brown eyes; auburn hair. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He had a scar on his right neck and a mole on his right thigh.

On May 19, 1924, at Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Ernest James Abbott, 25, porter, born in England to James Abbott (could not remember mother's name); and Bertha Wellicoombe, 23, born in England, to James and Mary Wellicombe. 
ContributorsCreated : 2008-02-09 20:44:26 / From original database

Last Updated : 2009-02-25 13:16:49 /

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