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Orphan Number: 3056
Orphan: James KILROE
Mother:CUDDIHY, Catherine
Father:KILROE, Thomas
Mother's ship:John Calvin
Father's ship:Blenheim
Age when admitted:4yrs
Date admitted:29 Apr 1858
Date discharged:10 Oct 1858
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: died of whooping cough and bronchitis
Remarks: father in Victoria
References: SWD6

This orphan has been claimed by: Elizabeth Dolan

Husband's ancestor is Thomas Kilroe brother to James.

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This orphan has been claimed by: Friends of the Orphan Schools

This Orphan died while in care at the Orphan Schools and has no descendants. The Friends of the Orphan Schools acknowledge him. A memorial garden has been created with a plaque dedicated to his memory and all those children who died. Each year the Friends gather at Fox's Feast and pause to remember them all.


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