Orphan Number: | 4955 |
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Orphan: | Joseph SKINNER |
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Mother: | , |
Father: | CARSON, John (step-father) |
Mother's ship: | |
Father's ship: | |
Age when admitted: | 7yrs |
Date admitted: | 22 May 1848 |
Date discharged: | 29 Aug 1853 |
Institution(s): | Queens Orphan School |
Discharged to: | died |
Remarks: | buried 31 Aug 1853 at St John's Cemetery, New Town - step-father a pensioner |
References: | SWD7, 28 |
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.