Orphan Number: 5777
| Orphan: | Thomas WILSON |
|---|---|
| Mother: | ARMSTRONG, Hannah |
| Father: | , |
| Mother's ship: | New Grove |
| Father's ship: | |
| Age when admitted: | 3yrs 6mths |
| Date admitted: | 27 Jul 1840 |
| Date discharged: | 29 Apr 1843 |
| Institutions(s): | Queens Orphan School |
| Discharged to: | died from inflamation of the lungs |
| Remarks: | buried 30 Apr 1843 at St John's Cemetery, New Town - SWD28 Male School had mother's name as Ann Wilson per Navarino (wrong) |
| References: | SWD28 |
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