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Orphan Number: 1694

Orphan: John EDWARDS
Mother: DELANEY, Esther
Father: EDWARDS, Edward
Mother's ship:
Father's ship:
Age when admitted: 10yrs
Date admitted: 6 Jan 1869
Date discharged: 16 May 1871, 26 Sep 1873
Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: Major Dunbleton, Torquay, Frederick Von Bibra, New Ground
Remarks: from Brighton - won dictation prize 1869 - father under 10yr sentence
References:SWD26/11, 27, 32/1, 53, HAP1871/63

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