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Orphan Number: 129
Orphan: Margaret ASHLEY
Mother:ASHLEY, Mary
Father:ASHLEY, Richard
Mother's ship:
Father's ship:Mangles
Age when admitted:7yrs
Date admitted:6 Mar 1861
Date discharged:15 Aug 1861
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: died
Remarks: buried 19th Aug 1861 at St John's Cemetery, New Town - mother deserted
References: SWD26/4, 27

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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