British Home Child Information Sheet
| BHC Registry ID #: 8935Name & Birth | |||
| Surname: | SANKEY | Given Names: | Charles Herbert |
| Born: | 04 July 1895 | Gender: | Male |
| Born at: | Leyton, West Ham, Essex, England | ||
 Surname Adopted: | A.K.A. Surnames: | SANKAY | |
| Given Names Adopted: | A.K.A. Given Names: | ||
| Death | |||
| Died: | 16 April 1960 | Age at death: | 64 |
| Died at: | |||
| Cause: | |||
| Cemetery: | Roselawn Memorial Gardens | ||
| Cemetery Location: | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA | ||
| Cemetery Plot: | Find-A-Grave ID: | 132540641 | |
| Emigration | |||
| Sending or Escorting Organization: | Barnardo's | ||
| Canadian Distribution Home Name/Address: | Toronto | ||
| Age at Emigration: | 14 | Ship Sailed: | Sicilian |
| Departure Date: | 28 May 1910 | Port of Departure: | London |
| Arrival Date: | 10 June 1910 | Port of Arrival: | Quebec |
| UK Boys/Girls Home Name/Address: | |||
| UK Workhouse/Union Name/Address: | |||
| Placements | ||||
| Start Date | End Date | Placed With / Indentured To | Placement Location | |
| Surname | Given Name | |||
| GILLIARD | James | Bosanquet Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Census | |||||
| Year | Country | Prov/State | Address, City | Head of Household | Relationship to Head |
| 1901 | England | Essex | Leyton, West Ham | William SANKEY | Son |
| 1911 | Canada | Ontario | Bosanquet Township, Lambton County | James GILLIARD | Home Boy |
| 1920 | USA | Michigan | Oakland Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County | Self | Head |
| 1940 | USA | Michigan | South Bond Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County | Self | Head |
| Spouse 1 | |||
| Surname: | BURCH | Given Names: | Elsie Mae |
| Born: | 1896 | Born at: | Ontario, Canada |
| Died: | Died at: | ||
| Married: | 03 October 1914 | Married at: | Thedford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse 2 | |||
| Surname: | FICK | Given Names: | Esther |
| Born: | 1904 | Born at: | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA |
| Died: | 1990 | Died at: | |
| Married: | 24 October 1936 | Married at: | Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA |
Biological Parents
| Biological Father | |||
| Surname: | SANKEY | Given Names: | William Henry |
| Born: | 1849 | Born at: | Edgware, Middlesex, England |
| Died: | Died at: | ||
| Biological Mother | |||
| Surname: | WATSON | Given Names: | Elizabeth |
| Born: | 1856 | Born at: | Whitstable, Kent, England |
| Died: | Died at: | ||
| Biological Parents' Marriage Details | |||
| Married: | Married at: | ||
| Siblings | |||||
| BHC ID | Surname | Given Names | |||
| 40442 | SANKEY | Maud Pretoria | |||
| SANKEY | William H | ||||
| SANKEY | Sarah A | ||||
| SANKEY | Elizabeth | ||||
| SANKEY | Thomas G | ||||
| SANKEY | Rose | ||||
| SANKEY | George Albert | ||||
| SANKEY | James | ||||
| SANKEY | John Harry | ||||
| Half-Siblings | |||||
| BHC ID | Surname | Given Names | |||
Military Service
| War: WW1 | |||
| Country Served: | Canada | Service Number: | 845265 |
| Regiment: | 149th Battalion | Rank: | Private |
| Attestation Date: | 26 December 1915 | Attested at: | Thedford, Ontario, Canada |
| Next of Kin: | Elsie M SANKEY | NoK Relationship: | Wife |
| Next of Kin Address: | Thedford, Ontario, Canada | ||
| War: WW2 | |||
| Country Served: | USA | Service Number: | |
| Regiment: | Rank: | ||
| Attestation Date: | 28 April 1942 | Attested at: | Saginaw, Michigan, USA |
| Next of Kin: | Mrs Franklin MORRIS | NoK Relationship: | |
| Next of Kin Address: | 1923 Morris Street, Saginaw, Michigan, USA | ||
Sources and Notes
In LAC BHC Index (travel) as Charles SANKEY, age 14
Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, Toronto), May 1913: Chas. SANKEY - Donation --- Source: Library and Archives Canada - Database Item Number: 235591
UK GRO Birth Registration Index: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Mother's Maiden Surname: WATSON - Registration Year: 1895 - Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep - Registration District: West Ham - Inferred County: Essex - Volume: 4a - Page: 300
Record Title: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Baptism Date: 25 July 1895 - Baptism Place: All Saints, Leyton, Essex, England - Father: William Henry - Mother: Elizabeth --- FHL Film Number: 1564163
NOTE: 1901 UK Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 5; born Leyton, London, England.
NOTE: 1911 Canada Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 15; born England.
Ontario Civil Marriage Registration: Charles SANKEY - Age: 20 - Birth Place: London, England - Father: Wm Henry SANKEY - Mother: Maud Elizabeth [sic] - Marriage License Issued: 03 October 1915 - Marriage Date: 08 October 1915 - Marriage Place: Thedford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada - Spouse: Elsie BURCH, age 18, spinster
WW1 Canada Military Attestation / Service Record: Charles SANKEY - Service Number: 845265 - Date of Birth: 04 July 1895 - Place of Birth: London, England
NOTE: 1920 United States Federal Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 24; born England.
Record Title: Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952: Charles SANKEY - Marriage Date: 03 October 1914 [sic] - Marriage Place: Canada - Spouse: Elsie Mae SANKEY - Decree Date: 24 December 1935 - Decree Place: Saginaw County, Michigan, USA - To Whom Divorce Granted: husband - Cause for Divorce: desertion and abandonment - Number of Minor Children: 2 - Children: Velda SANKEY (age 20 yrs), Alice SANKEY (age 19 yrs) - Divorce Status: Granted --- State File Number: 73 2212 - Docket Number: 18892
Record Title: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952: Charles SANKAY [sic] - Age: 41 - Birth Place: England - Previously Married: once - Marriage Date: 24 October 1936 - Marriage Place: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA - Father: William Henry - Mother: Elizabeth WATTS [sic, WATSON] - Spouse: Esther LEIS (nee FICK), age 32 --- County File Number: 43723 - State File Number: 73 10891
NOTE: 1940 United States Federal Census found as Charles H SANKEY, age 44; born England.
Record Title: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Age: 46 - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Place of Birth: London, England - Residence: 710 So. Bond Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Military Draft Place: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Military Draft Date: 28 April 1942 - Employer: Saginaw Steering Gear, Machine Gun Plant, Holmes Street, Saginaw, Michigan - Obvious Physical Characteristics: 3 crippled fingers on left hand - Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Franklin NICHOLSON, 1923 Morris Street, Saginaw, Michigan
Record Title: 1950 United States Federal Census: Charles SANKEY - Age: 54 - Born: England - Residence: Bond Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Head of Household: self - Relationship to Head of Household: head - Marital Status: married - Spouse: Esther SANKEY, age 46
Record Title: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Death Date: 16 April 1960 - Claim Date: 11 May 1960 - SSN: 380093974
Grave Marker: CHARLES H. / 1885 - 1960 [sic] / ESTHER R. / 1904 - 1990 / SANKEY
Ups and Downs (magazine published by the Canadian Branch of Dr. Barnardo's Homes, Toronto), May 1913: Chas. SANKEY - Donation --- Source: Library and Archives Canada - Database Item Number: 235591
UK GRO Birth Registration Index: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Mother's Maiden Surname: WATSON - Registration Year: 1895 - Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep - Registration District: West Ham - Inferred County: Essex - Volume: 4a - Page: 300
Record Title: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Baptism Date: 25 July 1895 - Baptism Place: All Saints, Leyton, Essex, England - Father: William Henry - Mother: Elizabeth --- FHL Film Number: 1564163
NOTE: 1901 UK Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 5; born Leyton, London, England.
NOTE: 1911 Canada Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 15; born England.
Ontario Civil Marriage Registration: Charles SANKEY - Age: 20 - Birth Place: London, England - Father: Wm Henry SANKEY - Mother: Maud Elizabeth [sic] - Marriage License Issued: 03 October 1915 - Marriage Date: 08 October 1915 - Marriage Place: Thedford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada - Spouse: Elsie BURCH, age 18, spinster
WW1 Canada Military Attestation / Service Record: Charles SANKEY - Service Number: 845265 - Date of Birth: 04 July 1895 - Place of Birth: London, England
NOTE: 1920 United States Federal Census found as Charles SANKEY, age 24; born England.
Record Title: Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952: Charles SANKEY - Marriage Date: 03 October 1914 [sic] - Marriage Place: Canada - Spouse: Elsie Mae SANKEY - Decree Date: 24 December 1935 - Decree Place: Saginaw County, Michigan, USA - To Whom Divorce Granted: husband - Cause for Divorce: desertion and abandonment - Number of Minor Children: 2 - Children: Velda SANKEY (age 20 yrs), Alice SANKEY (age 19 yrs) - Divorce Status: Granted --- State File Number: 73 2212 - Docket Number: 18892
Record Title: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952: Charles SANKAY [sic] - Age: 41 - Birth Place: England - Previously Married: once - Marriage Date: 24 October 1936 - Marriage Place: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, USA - Father: William Henry - Mother: Elizabeth WATTS [sic, WATSON] - Spouse: Esther LEIS (nee FICK), age 32 --- County File Number: 43723 - State File Number: 73 10891
NOTE: 1940 United States Federal Census found as Charles H SANKEY, age 44; born England.
Record Title: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Age: 46 - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Place of Birth: London, England - Residence: 710 So. Bond Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Military Draft Place: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Military Draft Date: 28 April 1942 - Employer: Saginaw Steering Gear, Machine Gun Plant, Holmes Street, Saginaw, Michigan - Obvious Physical Characteristics: 3 crippled fingers on left hand - Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Franklin NICHOLSON, 1923 Morris Street, Saginaw, Michigan
Record Title: 1950 United States Federal Census: Charles SANKEY - Age: 54 - Born: England - Residence: Bond Street, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan - Head of Household: self - Relationship to Head of Household: head - Marital Status: married - Spouse: Esther SANKEY, age 46
Record Title: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Charles Herbert SANKEY - Birth Date: 04 July 1895 - Death Date: 16 April 1960 - Claim Date: 11 May 1960 - SSN: 380093974
Grave Marker: CHARLES H. / 1885 - 1960 [sic] / ESTHER R. / 1904 - 1990 / SANKEY
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