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Record #8850
Name :
: Kate ALEXANDER (1885 - )


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

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 31 Jul 1899
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Parisian

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Waifs & Strays
NotesIn 1899, Kate Alexander, 14, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 22 girls from the Waifs and Strays Society accompanied by Rev. Mr. R. O. Greep and en route to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada.

Sent by Ispwich Union,

with Mrs G Simpson, P.O Paris, Brant, Ontario

July 6 1900

Age 14, very advantageous home, employed as general servant, very healthy, attends Church of England, does not attend school, she has a fair education. Character-could not be better. Terms-$3 per month wages. She is entirely satisfactory. Her mistress states that she is an exceptionally bright girl. The girl is fond of this family, and receives good treatment. She is a girl of very good appearance

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With-Mrs George Simpson, Paris, Brant, Ontario

Feb 26 1902

Age 16, Kate Alexander is doing well and is well thought of by the family, her third year with them. She enjoys good health, and is contented, and has always been kindly treated, attends Church of England. She is a girl of nice manners and neat appearance. Wages at present, $3 per month.

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ContributorsCreated : 2009-07-08 12:24:27 / From original database

Last Updated : 2012-12-28 20:51:36 /

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