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Orphan Number: 2822

Orphan: Robert JAMES
Mother: HODGKINS, Sophia
Father: JAMES, Robert
Mother's ship: Hindostan
Father's ship:
Age when admitted: 9yrs 11mths
Date admitted: 23 May 1859
Date discharged: 21 Jun 1881
Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: absconded
Remarks: father free, left
References:SWD26/2, 28, CSD1/115/3864, NS1637/1p33

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Claimed by Carolyn Brander. You can send a message to Carolyn Brander by email

Carolyn Brander wrote:

Robert James is my 2nd great grand uncle. His mother Sophia (Sinphia) is my 3rd Great Grandmother.

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