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Harry Bedford aged 31 buried 9 Dec 1901 in Coates (daughter Church of Whittlesey which covers Eastrea)

In the same church was baptised

Edwin John Bedford 12 March 1893 son of Henry, labourer and Louisa

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Kim

Thank you Andy.

This should be him returning to Canada after WW1, but I can see nothing after this>

Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about Alwyn Bedford
Name: Alwyn Bedford
Date of Arrival: 14 Sep 1919
Vessel: Minnekahda
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Port of Arrival: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Port of Departure: Southampton, England
Roll: T-14797

Andy

Be back in about 20 mins, -children!!!!!!!thank you so much for everyones help.

Excellent, this is looking promising , thank you.

Possible Canada census 1911

1911 Census of Canada
about Alwyn Bodford
Name: Alwyn Bodford
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 17
Birth Date: Sep 1894
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Laborer
Immigration Year: 1903
Tribal: English
Province: Ontario
District: Oxford South
District Number: 107
Sub-District: Oxford West
Sub-District Number: 27
Place of Habitation: West Oxford
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Byron Jenney 30
Annie Jenney 32
Gilbert Brockington 19
Alwyn Bodford 17


Andy

If Alwyne did come home to England and stay here I cant seem to find any death or marriage records for him here.

Are there any records for Barnados children anywhere please?

The canadian link may be a red herring, but dates and (initials) names fit. He did survive WW1, went home in 1919

Andy

Thank you andrew, I suppose this would make sense losing his father so young. Perhaps his eldest brother went too, Edwin John born 1892. Thank you for all your help everyone.

No first name.....

Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about A Bedford
Name: A Bedford
Gender: Male
Age: 9
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Date of Arrival: 2 Oct 1903
Vessel: Dominion
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Port of Arrival: Montreal, Quebec
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Roll: T-482

Is shown as a Barnados boy

Andy

Thank you guys, is there anyway i can be sure this is my guy? any Canadian marriage records anywhere and andrew the soilder you mention, did he survive WW1 please?

I looked at the Canadian one, but am sure his N.O.K. was his mother....Alice

Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about Pte A Bedford
Name: Pte A Bedford
Date of Arrival: 7 Jan 1917
Vessel: Missanabie
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Port of Arrival: St John, New Brunswick
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Roll: T-4832

Andy

Correct spelling yes Susan.Yes Andrew a possible but not entirely sure. Why Canada? His father Harry died in 1901.

me First name(s) District Vol Page
Births Sep 1894 (>99%)
Bedford Alwyne Pearman Whittlesey 3b 535

1911 states his wife is a widow.
Is the Alwyne the correct spelling of his name?

Maybe. date of birth about right

Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
about Alwyn Bedford
Name: Alwyn Bedford
Birth Date: 7 Aug 1894
Birth Location: London, England
Relative: Alice Bedford
Relationship: Mother
Regiment Number: 53436

Andy

Thank you Susan, but where on earth did Alwyne go?

1911 census - household transcription
Person: BEDFORD, Edith Pretoria
Address: 62 Orchard St Peterborough

BEDFORD, Louisa Alice Head Widow F 40 1871 Laundress Tottenham London VIEW
BEDFORD, Edith Pretoria Daughter F 10 1901 Whittlesey Cambs VIEW
BEDFORD, William George Son M 8 1903 Whittlesey Cambs VIEW
NOBLE, Fredrick William Boarder Married M 48 1863 Blacksmith Bow London VIEW
RG number:
RG14 Piece:
8671 Reference:
RG14PN8671 RG78PN450 RD170 SD2 ED5 SN101

Registration District:
Peterborough Sub District:
Peterborough Enumeration District:
5 Parish:
Fletton Urban

Address:
62 Orchard St Peterborough County:
Northamptonshire