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Orphan Number: 2641

Orphan: James HOOK
Mother: DARTER, Ann
Father: HOOK, John
Mother's ship: Mary
Father's ship: Caledonia
Age when admitted: 8yrs
Date admitted: 30 Jan 1838
Date discharged: 2 Nov 1843
Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: absconded
Remarks: mother died 27 Aug 1836
References:SWD28

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Claimed by Michelle Hook. You can send a message to Michelle Hook by email

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James married Jane Milroy and they had 11 children. James was a Mariner and ship owner

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