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Orphan Number: 4885
Orphan: James Frederick SHAW
Mother:NEATE, Sophia
Father:SHAW, James Henry
Mother's ship:Ann Thompson
Father's ship:Lord Auckland
Age when admitted:3yrs
Date admitted:28 Feb 1862
Date discharged:4 Mar 1870
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: Thomas Osbourne
Remarks: father in New Zealand
References: SWD6, HAP1871/63

This orphan has been claimed by: Michael Topfer

Alfred Henery Shaw was also known as Frederick Shaw. He was my great grandfather.
His father was James Shaw, a convict. Information on James Shaw can be found here 


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