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Case 326

1. Application to Waifs and Strays' Society c. June 1884

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1. Give the boy's christian name and surname.
S.

2. State his exact age, and give the date and place of his birth.
8 yrs. born in St. Panes as Workhouse

3. Is he legitimate?
No.

4. If baptized, state place and date of baptism.

5. Are his parents living?
Yes.

6. If. however, either or both are dead, state of what disease they died, and give the date of their death

7. If living, give their exact places of abode, and state how long they have resided there.
Mother - Mrs., Parade, Crown Rd, Fulham
Father - Step Mr. (Barber) married abt. 5 yrs.

8. Give the christian names and surnames of his parents (in full) and state their ages.
Mother - E. age 24

9. What was or is the nature of the father's occupation and the amount of his weekly earnings? Give the name and address of his present or last employer.
Step Father - Barber, has his own shop, but not prosperous.

10. What was or is the nature of the mother's occupation and the amount of her weekly earnings? Give the name and address of her present or last employer.
No. Mother was in service.

11. Have his parents or guardians ever received parish relief? If so, to what extent?
Mother has at the time of the child's birth.

12. Give the names, addresses, ages, occupations and earnings (if any) of all his brothers and sisters
NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, OCCUPATION, WEEKLY EARNINGS
two half brothers or brothers & sister


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