Orphan Number: | 4790 |
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Orphan: | Matthew RYAN |
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Mother: | CONNELLY, Mary Ann |
Father: | RYAN, Thomas |
Mother's ship: | Maria |
Father's ship: | |
Age when admitted: | 6yrs |
Date admitted: | 23 Mar 1861 |
Date discharged: | 30 Jul 1861 |
Institution(s): | Queens Orphan School |
Discharged to: | died of measles |
Remarks: | father deserted |
References: | SWD26/4, 28 |
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.