British Home Child Information Sheet
BHC Registry ID #: 23521Name & Birth | |||
Surname: | CAVANAGH | Given Names: | Alexander |
Born: | 23 November 1884 | Gender: | Male |
Born at: | Scotland | ||
Surname Adopted: | A.K.A. Surnames: | CAVENAGH | |
Given Names Adopted: | A.K.A. Given Names: |
Death | |||
Died: | 27 December 1930 | Age at death: | 46 |
Died at: | Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada | ||
Cause: | Hemorrhage, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Death Due to Service | War Related Death: | Yes |
Cemetery: | Prospect Cemetery | ||
Cemetery Location: | Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada | ||
Cemetery Plot: | Veterans Grave, Section 7, Lot 2801 | Find-A-Grave ID: | 150975042 |
Placements | ||||
Start Date | End Date | Placed With / Indentured To | Placement Location | |
Surname | Given Name | |||
WALRATH | Charles W | Richmond Township, Lennox County, Ontario, Canada |
Census | |||||
Year | Country | Prov/State | Address, City | Head of Household | Relationship to Head |
1891 | Scotland | Renfrewshire | Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir, Kilmalcolm | Orphan | |
1901 | Canada | Ontario | Richmond Township, Lennox County | Charles W WALRATH | Adopted Son |
Spouse 1 | |||
Surname: | AVERY | Given Names: | Hattie Regina |
Born: | 1901 | Born at: | Muskoka, Ontario, Canada |
Died: | 04 January 1929 | Died at: | Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada |
Married: | 04 December 1920 | Married at: | Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada |
Biological Parents
Biological Father | |||
Surname: | CAVANAGH | Given Names: | Daniel |
Born: | Born at: | ||
Died: | Died at: |
Biological Mother | |||
Surname: | GOLDIE | Given Names: | Catherine |
Born: | Born at: | ||
Died: | Died at: |
Biological Parents' Marriage Details | |||
Married: | Married at: |
Siblings | |||||
BHC ID | Surname | Given Names | |||
23522 | CAVANAGH | Robert |
Half-Siblings | |||||
BHC ID | Surname | Given Names | |||
Military Service
War: WW1 | |||
Country Served: | Canada | Service Number: | 285328 |
Regiment: | 220th Battalion | Rank: | Private |
Attestation Date: | 19 May 1916 | Attested at: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Next of Kin: | Katharine CAVANAGH | NoK Relationship: | Sister |
Next of Kin Address: | 145 East 53rd Street, New York, New York, USA |
Sources and Notes
In LAC BHC Index (travel) as Alexander CAVANAGH, age 7
NOTE: Alexander CAVANAGH, age 7, is also found on the Buenos Ayrean passenger list sailing March-April 1892, however he is struck off the UK Outbound Passenger List for that voyage
NOTE: 1891 Scotland Census transcription, Robert and Alexander CAVANAGH's ages are reversed [original not viewed]
NOTE: 1901 Canada Census, date of birth recorded as 23 November 1884
WW1 Canada Military Attestation / Service Record: Alexander CAVANAGH - Service Number: 285328 - Date of Birth: 23 November 1888 [sic] - Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland - Died: 27 December 1930
Record Title: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 29 - Record Type: Manifests - Birth Country: Scotland - Arrival Date: September 1919 - Port of Arrival: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Last Permanent Residence: Toronto, Canada - Nearest Relative in Canada: brother, Robert CAVANAGH, Rockville, Ontario - Destination: Detroit, Michigan
Ontario Marriage Registration: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 30 - Birth Place: Scotland - Marriage Date: 04 December 1920 - Groom's Residence: City of Detroit [Michigan, USA] - Marriage Place: Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada - Father: Daniel CAVANAGH - Mother: Katherine GOLDIE - Spouse: Hattie Regina AVERY, spinster, age 20
Ontario Death Registration: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 40 [sic] - Birth Date: (question mark) - Birth Place: Scotland - Marital Status: widowed - Residence: 56 Pembroke Street - Father: Daniel CAVANAGH - Mother: Katherine BARNETT [sic. . . error in report, informant bro-in-law's surname] - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Death Place: 205 Roslin Avenue, Toronto, Roslin Township, York County, Ontario, Canada - Cause of Death: Haemorrhage, Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Noted: died while visiting friend at 205 Roslin Ave - Informant: son-in-law Arthur BARNETT [sic], 90 Oak Street, Brantford - Place of Burial: Prospect Cemetery - Date of Burial: 30 December 1930
Record Title: Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948: Alex CAVANAGH - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Rank: Private - Unit: C O R - Service Number: 285328 - Cemetery: Prospect Cemetery - Burial Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Note: Death was due to Service, Auth. BPC dated 28-1-31
Record Title: Ontario, Canada, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826-1989: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 40 [sic] - Birth Place: Scotland - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Death Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Burial Date: 30 December 1930 - Burial Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Cemetery Section: Veterans Grave 7 2801 - Cemetery: Prospect Cemetery - Ground Property Owner: Katharine CAVANAGH - Relative Name: K CAVANAGH - Relative Residence Place: 543 East 87th St New York City
NOTE: BHCARA is in possesson of Alexander CANANAGH's Quarrier's home child emigration trunk, and would be interested in hearing from any direct descendants of Alexander.
NOTE: Alexander CAVANAGH, age 7, is also found on the Buenos Ayrean passenger list sailing March-April 1892, however he is struck off the UK Outbound Passenger List for that voyage
NOTE: 1891 Scotland Census transcription, Robert and Alexander CAVANAGH's ages are reversed [original not viewed]
NOTE: 1901 Canada Census, date of birth recorded as 23 November 1884
WW1 Canada Military Attestation / Service Record: Alexander CAVANAGH - Service Number: 285328 - Date of Birth: 23 November 1888 [sic] - Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland - Died: 27 December 1930
Record Title: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 29 - Record Type: Manifests - Birth Country: Scotland - Arrival Date: September 1919 - Port of Arrival: Detroit, Michigan, USA - Last Permanent Residence: Toronto, Canada - Nearest Relative in Canada: brother, Robert CAVANAGH, Rockville, Ontario - Destination: Detroit, Michigan
Ontario Marriage Registration: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 30 - Birth Place: Scotland - Marriage Date: 04 December 1920 - Groom's Residence: City of Detroit [Michigan, USA] - Marriage Place: Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada - Father: Daniel CAVANAGH - Mother: Katherine GOLDIE - Spouse: Hattie Regina AVERY, spinster, age 20
Ontario Death Registration: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 40 [sic] - Birth Date: (question mark) - Birth Place: Scotland - Marital Status: widowed - Residence: 56 Pembroke Street - Father: Daniel CAVANAGH - Mother: Katherine BARNETT [sic. . . error in report, informant bro-in-law's surname] - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Death Place: 205 Roslin Avenue, Toronto, Roslin Township, York County, Ontario, Canada - Cause of Death: Haemorrhage, Pulmonary Tuberculosis - Noted: died while visiting friend at 205 Roslin Ave - Informant: son-in-law Arthur BARNETT [sic], 90 Oak Street, Brantford - Place of Burial: Prospect Cemetery - Date of Burial: 30 December 1930
Record Title: Canada, War Graves Registers (Circumstances of Casualty), 1914-1948: Alex CAVANAGH - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Rank: Private - Unit: C O R - Service Number: 285328 - Cemetery: Prospect Cemetery - Burial Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Note: Death was due to Service, Auth. BPC dated 28-1-31
Record Title: Ontario, Canada, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826-1989: Alexander CAVANAGH - Age: 40 [sic] - Birth Place: Scotland - Death Date: 27 December 1930 - Death Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Burial Date: 30 December 1930 - Burial Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Cemetery Section: Veterans Grave 7 2801 - Cemetery: Prospect Cemetery - Ground Property Owner: Katharine CAVANAGH - Relative Name: K CAVANAGH - Relative Residence Place: 543 East 87th St New York City
NOTE: BHCARA is in possesson of Alexander CANANAGH's Quarrier's home child emigration trunk, and would be interested in hearing from any direct descendants of Alexander.
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