Orphan Number: | 2015 |
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Orphan: | William GARNETT |
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Mother: | RESSE, Sarah |
Father: | GARNETT, George |
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Age when admitted: | 8yrs |
Date admitted: | 4 Nov 1854 |
Date discharged: | 8 Jan 1855 |
Institution(s): | Queens Orphan School |
Discharged to: | died of consumption |
Remarks: | buried 9 Jan 1855 at St john's Cemetery, New Town - mother in gaol, father in hospital |
References: | SWD6 |
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.