Orphan Number: | 4038 |
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Orphan: | Mary Jane/Ann MURPHY |
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Mother: | , |
Father: | MURPHY, Edward |
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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 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.