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Orphan Number: 2255
Orphan: George GUNYON
Mother:GUNYON, Sophia
Father:GUNYON, James Charles
Mother's ship:Mermaid
Father's ship:Woodford 2
Age when admitted:9yrs 6mths
Date admitted:5 Jul 1828
Date discharged:9 Jan 1835
Institution(s):Queens Orphan School
Discharged to: father
Remarks:
References: SWD24p46, 28, CSO5/86/1885


This orphan has been claimed by: Jillian Breen

George was the second child and eldest son of my ggg grandparents Sohia and James Charles Gunyon.  He was born in London in 1818 and died unmarried, on Saturday 17th August 1901 in  West Devonport.   He was buried in the Devonport Bluff Cemetery on 19th August 1901.  He had been a long time employee of Mr Dan Brown of Stewart Street.  George died in Mr Brown's yard.  He was a pensioner when he died, but had still continued to work or be present at the yard.



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