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A's father was a tram conductor. He abandoned his family. A's mother was a prostitute, on remand for assault. A. was living in the St Giles Workhouse, London, at the time the application was made. She was committed to the Cold Ash Home under the Industrial Schools Act 1866. In November 1888 A's mother was found drowned in the River Thames. A. went into service in May 1893. |
