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Orphan Number: 2799

Orphan: James JACKSON
Mother: JOHNS, Emma
Father: JACKSON/CHARLTON, William
Mother's ship:
Father's ship: Rodney 1
Age when admitted: 9yrs
Date admitted: 2 Feb 1869
Date discharged: 7 Feb 1873, 20 Jun 1877
Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: Abraham Morey, Spring Bay, R F Harding, Green Ponds
Remarks: from Deloraine - won reading prize 1869 - absconded Harding 1 Oct 1877
References:SWD26/11, 27, 32/1, 53, 54, POL709, HAP1871/63

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Claimed by Bronwen Kelly. You can send a message to Bronwen Kelly by email

Bronwen Kelly wrote:

James Jackson is my 2nd great grandfather,i just found out he was an orphan,but he had parents,so we are confused as to why he was here,i have no photo of him,would dearly love one,and would love any information regarding him,regards Bronwen Kelly nee Elliott.



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