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William John Duffy (or Duffey?)

William John Duffy (or Duffey?)

Born
1895-06-21 12:00:00
Died
1982-08-26 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to /Born in Canada

Born 21 June 1895 Rotunda Hospital

Believed to be given up into care in Dublin but dont know whose care or name of organization. 

At age 8 emigrated to Canada by Authority of Board of Governors, with Annie MacPherson being the sending organization.

Departed Liverpool on the ship Bavarian on 2 July 1903, arrived in Quebec, Canada on 11 July 1903 enroute to Stratford ,Ontario. He was then sent to work as farm labour.

We know William's history after he arrived in Canada, but no information on his parents other than their names, seeking information on his first 8 years of life prior to emigrating from Dublin, Ireland through Liverpool to Canada.

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  • 1910s

    Easter Rising Compensation Claims

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  • 1800s

    Wilson's Dublin Directory

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    1803-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1860s

    'New' Catholic Church Donnybrook

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    1866-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    Tallaght DUBLIN in the 1830s

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    1837-01-01 12:00:00