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Orphan Number: 3617
Orphan: John McDOWELL
Mother:McDOWELL, Bridget
Father:McDOWELL, John
Mother's ship:Maria
Father's ship:
Age when admitted:6yrs
Date admitted:23 Feb 1859
Date discharged:12 Aug 1861
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: died from measles following bronchitis
Remarks: buried 16 Aug 1861 at St John's Cemetery, New Town - parents dead
References: SWD28, CSD1/126/4651

This orphan has been claimed by: Friends of the Orphan Schools

This Orphan died while in care at the Orphan Schools and has no descendants. The Friends of the Orphan Schools acknowledge him. A memorial garden has been created with a plaque dedicated to his memory and all those children who died. Each year the Friends gather at Fox's Feast and pause to remember them all.


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