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Orphan Number: 4038
Orphan: Mary Jane/Ann MURPHY
Mother:,
Father:MURPHY, Edward
Mother's ship:
Father's ship:
Age when admitted:3yrs
Date admitted:5 Nov 1855
Date discharged:4 Dec 1856
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: died from marasmus
Remarks: buried 4 Dec 1856 at St Johns Cemetery, New Town - father pensioner from 98th Regiment - mother deserted
References: SWD6 MM62/38 3 (re her death)

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 her. A memorial garden has been created with a plaque dedicated to her 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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