PARKER (SHEANE)
The Mar 31, 1901 census which places his birth ca 1872/1873 in
the District of Derby (is in the county of Derbyshire),
England. In 1901 Albert, Florence, and young Albert (my
grandfather) were living in two rooms of 14 Blenheim Cres in
the Municipal Borough of Kensington, North Kensington which
was a Pub, Beer House at the time. Albert, the head of this
family was occupied at the time of the 1901 census as a
Portrait Canvasser Agent. Picture. Albert
Henry PARKER was 28 at the timeMom Said that Albert Henry PARKER was the Top
right (That Mom & Gramma could determine)
- Married Florence Swift 24th April,
1899 at West Ham/Hrm Registry office. Florence was age 16 at
the time of the marriage. Florence was 19 at the time of the
Mar 31, 1901 census, which places her birth 1881 - 1883
(marriage age and census age). She was born in Essex
Plaistow England.
Albert Henry PARKER died 18th October, 1908 at his house in
Seacombe, Cheshire. He was listed as a commission agent selling
jewellery and sewing machines. Albert Henry Parker's mother was
listed as a housekeeper in Manchester circa 1909.
Mr. Clay, 17, Brighton Street, Seacombe, Cheshire, collected
5 pound at the conservative club for the family. Since Albert's
death Florence supported herself by doing a little sewing, and
cleaning empty houses.
Florence's father was James SWIFT
(age 63 circa 1909). mother Eliza (age 63 circa 1909). James was
a plasterer, then living at 27 Durham Road, Canning Town London.
Florence had two brothers, William age 30 circa 1909, and
Frederick age 28 circa 1909, both potmen in London at the time.
She had three sisters, Eliz. Austin age 34 circa 1909 - wife of
potman, Mary Ann Swift age 32 circa 1909, and Minnie Swift
age 23 circa 1909 - all of London at the time.
1901 census image Click
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They had the following children:
- Albert Henry Cecil PARKER born 26 Nov 1899 in
Notting Hill London died 24 Jun 1980 in Calgary, Alberta
Canada (Picture
WWI about 16 years).
- WWI Enlistment papers Front
Back (1898 on WWI
enlistment - so that he could join the forces)
- Fredrick Harold PARKER born Abt 1902.
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Just a note here that Albert Henry Cecil PARKER was a part
of the 'Home Children' or 'Barnardo's boys' where children were
shipped over to Canada.
Following his admission to Barnardo's on 19th January
1909, Albert spent the first six nights at Leopold House in
Burdett Street, East London. On 26th April, 1909 Albert
was transferred to Watts Naval Training School in Norfolk, here
he spent the next two years two months before returning to
the Stepney Home. On 14th March, 1912 Albert left the
shores of England aboard the SS Corinthian bound for
Canada. He arrived in St. John on the 30th March 1912. Picture
of Albert in March 1912 Click
here.
Adm. 19 Jan 1909
- 20 Jan 1909 Leopold House
- 26 Apr 1909 Norfolk
- 19 Jun 1911 Leopold House
- 19 Jun 1911 Stepney House
Florance (Swift) PARKER later came to Canada with son
Frederick and married James SHEANE who adopted the brothers.
Albert was restored to his mother and Step Father in July 1912.
Home Children
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PARKER , Albert H Cecil
(Sheane)
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| Age: |
12 |
| Sex: |
M |
| Year of arrival: |
1912 |
| Microfilm reel: |
T-4826 |
| Ship: |
SS Corinthian |
| Port of departure: |
London |
| Departure Date: |
14 Mar 1912 |
| Port of arrival: |
St John |
| Arrival Date: |
1 Apr 1912 |
| Party: |
Dr Barnardo's |
| Destination: |
Toronto, Ont |
| Comments: |
See also C-4716 & T-5542 |
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James SHEANE born 24 Dec 1864 in Kincardine, Huron Co. son of
John and Mary Sheane. He was married first to Eliza Ann
Conquergood around 1890. Eliza (1869 - August 7 1904 died in
Wallace, Manitoba) James and Eliza moved to McCauley, Manitoba
circa 1891. James died 1961, age 97, in . Some
Sheane / Conquergood census notes at the bottom of this page.
married second to: (This would be my great-grandmother)
| From the Manitoba Vital
Statistics - note that that is mm/dd/yyyy |
Groom's Last Name: SHEANE
Groom's Given Names: JAMES
Brides Last Name: PARKER
Brides Given Names: FLORENCE |
Date of Marriage: 01/11/1912
Place of Marriage: WPG
Registration Number: 1912,001335
Registration Date: |
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and adopted:
- Albert Henry Cecil (PARKER) SHEANE
- Frederick Harold (PARKER) SHEANE
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Albert Henry Cecil SHEANE "There
was often a dispute over the correct day our Dad was born
on. Your Site has lots of info re Cecil Parker. I
gather my Dad was named for his father." - June
Hayward nee Sheane.
married to:
- Priscilica Annie BATTLEY 2 Mar 1929 born Dec 5, 1905 i
, Manitoba (more
on BATTLEY) "There are other Priscilla's in the
Battley clan, but I do know she didn't like the name
Priscilla because of the person she was named for, whoever
that was. The name Annie was for her birth Mother as we know
from the birth cert. and because Mom talked about Annie
Young with great affection." - June Hayward nee
Sheane.
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They had the following children:
- June Florance SHEANE - was born June 16, 1930 and passed
November 11th, 2009, was married to Charles
Tupper HAYWARD
- Private
- Private
- Private
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Interestingly enough, the 1901 census has
Eliza's (Conquergood) birthplace as the United States (Scottish
background) with immigration year as 1877) she is listed as born
19 May 1869. As of the 1901 census James and Eliza had the
following children:
- William A. born 19 Dec (hard to read the month) 1893 in Manitoba
- John H. born 24 July 1896 in Manitoba
- James E. born 7 Mar 1899 in Manitoba
There was also a John Sheane born Mar 20 1861 (single) born Ireland,
immigrated in 1886 living with them at the time. (listed as a
Lodger - hard to read)
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