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Orphan Number: 2329
Orphan: John HANCOX
Mother:STEWART, Catherine
Father:HANCOX, Edward
Mother's ship:Sir Robert Seppings
Father's ship:Rodney
Age when admitted:5yrs
Date admitted:4 Feb 1863
Date discharged:
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to:
Remarks: parents in prison
References: SWD26/6, 27, CSD25/11/349

This orphan has been claimed by: Derek McKay

John was my great great (...) grandfather. His son (John Hancox also) went on to fight and die for Australia at Gallipoli 


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