Orphan: | Richard William Albert ELLEY |
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Mother: | WELLS, Louisa |
Father: | ELLEY, John |
Mother's ship: | |
Father's ship: | |
Age when admitted: | 4yrs |
Date admitted: | 29 Mar 1865 |
Date discharged: | |
Institutions(s): | Queens Orphan School |
Discharged to: | |
Remarks: | father left colony - mother free |
References: | SWD26/5 & 6, 27, CSD25/11/396, HAP1871/63 |
Richard William Albert Elley son of my Gt Gt Grandfather and Grandmother John and Louisa Elley (born Wells). He was one of five children admitted to the Orphanage - John Elley had deserted Louisa (his wife) in the mid 1850's. The children's mother Louisa (born Wells) died of consumption on 9th March 1863 aged 41yrs.
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