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Orphan Number: 4502
Orphan: James RACKHAM
Mother:RACKHAM, Lydia
Father:RACKHAM, James
Mother's ship:Cadet
Father's ship:
Age when admitted:12yrs
Date admitted:17 Apr 1849
Date discharged:29 Nov 1852
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: monitor at QO, then to W A Sharland, New Norfolk
Remarks:
References: SWD7, 28

This orphan has been claimed by: Penelope Marshall

James was a brother to Emmeline and William also at the orphanage, his other siblings are Sarah, John, Charles and Lydia Ann known as Anna who is my great, great grandmother. Anna married George Powling in Fremantle Western Australia in 1854. Emmeline and William were discharged to his care.
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