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Case 9498

1. Application to the Waifs and Strays' Society 7 February 1903

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1. Give the child's christian name and surname.
A

2. State the exact age, and give the date and place of birth.
9 years last 30 Aug. born at Potterne, Wilts 30 Aug 1893

3. Legitimate?
no

4. If baptized, state place and date of baptism.
yes, Potterne Church

5. Parents living?
yes

6. If, however, either or both are dead, state of what disease they died, and give the date of their death

7. If living, give their exact places of abode, and state how long they have resided there.
Mother Worton, near Devizes (now Mrs --)
Father at From perhaps, but unknown for certain

8. Give the christian names and surnames of his parents (in full) and state their ages.
Mother C, neé --
Father --

9. What was or is the nature of the father's occupation and the amount of his weekly earnings? Give the name and address of his present or last employer.
-- nothing known

10. What was or is the nature of the mother's occupation and the amount of her weekly earnings? Give the name and address of her present or last employer.
--

11. Have the parents or guardians ever received parish relief? If so, to what extent?
no

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