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Case 5505

1. Application to the Waifs and Strays' Society 1 August 1896

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1. Give the children's christian name and surname.
1 C. 2. M

2. State the exact ages, and give the date and place of birth.
1. 10 Dec 22 1885. Salisbury. 2. 7 Apr 4 1887. Salisbury.

3. Legitimate?
yes

4. If baptized, state place and date of baptism.
1. at S Martin's Church, in infancy. 2. At S Martin's Church, in infancy. 2. Confirmed at Elliscombe.

5. Parents living?
Father & stepmother

6. If, however, either or both are dead, state of what disease they died and give the date of their death.
Mother died 4 years ago of influenza.

7. If living, give their exact places of abode, and state how long they have resided there.
Father Friary, Salisbury. About 3 years.

8. Give the christian names and surnames of parents (in full) and state their ages.
Father D. 36.

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.
Labourer. About £1 a week.
Mr Woolley. Auctioneer. Salisbury. [?] other [?].

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.
Mother dead.

11. Have the parents or guardians ever received parish relief? If so, to what extent?
Yes. Very slight relief at times.

12. Give the names, addresses, ages, occupations and earnings (if any) of all the brothers and sisters of the children.
NAME, ADDRESS, AGE, OCCUPATION, WEEKLY EARNINGS
M, Friary Salisbury, 14, Errand boy, small
C, Friary "", 13, Sells newspapers, small
F, "", 9, Schoolboy
2 half Brothers & sisters [?] all children

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