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The following information was extracted from the British Parliamentary
Papers. Pauper Children to the Bermudas in 1849 and 1850. Although these
children did not come to Canada, they were found while researching the immigration
of children from the United Kingdom.
| James George | 13 | Orphan |
| John Howlett | 14 | -Father's consent given; he in the workhouse. |
| George Channon | 14 | -Orphan, grandmother's consent given; she in the workhouse |
| James Hart | 15 | -Family in Boston, United States; sister, aged 22, consented. |
| Percival Mann | - | -Aged 39, went by his own desire with the four boys |
Extract from the master's report book, dated 13th November 1849. Also, to a letter received from Mr. Gray, Burton-crescent, as to the boys he required for Bermuda; also to the forms of apprenticeship received this morning.
Also, that the grandmother and uncle of Charles Sersale, aged 12 years, object to that boy going to Bermuda.
Also, that the boys named be permitted to visit their friends on Wednesday.
The master's report was presented and read:--
Resolved, that
| George Barrow, aged | 14 years |
| William Senyard | 14 " |
| John Frederick James | 13 " |
| Charles Tomkins | 15 " |
| Frederick Brooks | 12 " |
| George Empeon | 15 " |
| William Kent | 12 " |
| Joseph Spence | 15 " |
| Timothy Jeffers | 15 " |
| James Barrett | 13 " |
| Charles Sersale | 14 " |
| Maria Jeffers | 12 " |
| Elizabeth Barrett | 10 " |
| Mary Ann Gardner | - |
| Samuel Thelwall | - |
| William Taylor | - |
be sent to Bermuda by the brig "James," under the charge of Captain Richardson, and that they be apprenticed to him as servants until they respectively attain the ages of 18 years; and that Henry James, aged 25, and John Buckenham, agend 27, be also sent to Bermuda by the same vessel, and that 9£ be paid for each adult, and 6£ each for the boys and girls as agreed.
21 May 1850.
That Mr. Gray, in company with Captain Burrows, of the ship "James," from Bermuda, called at the workhouse, bringing letters from several of the parties who emigrated lately: also applies for five boys, one of whom will be bound apprentice to the printing, he being required for the "Herald" office; eleven girls and two women; and Messrs. R. Tucker & Co. Barge-yard chambers, Bucklersbury, applies for four boys and one girl to be sent out in the "James," places being secured for them at Bermuda.
There are 27 boys and nine girls who volunteer to emigrate to Bermuda.
Reported on Tuesday, the 10th instant.
Sir,
The boys sent out in 1849 were as follows: - James George to Thomas J. Gilbert, Esq., Somerset; George Channon, James Hart, John Oulett, to Thomas A. Darrell, Esq., Hamilton.
Mr. Gilbert now wishes to procure a woman and her daughter as house servants, latter 13 or 14 years; or a woman and girl separately. To the woman; if fit for a house servant, 6£ per year would be given, and everything found except clothes; the girl should be apprenticed. If you know any such willing to go, please let us know.
(Signed) B.C.T. Gray & Sons
| Name | Age | Remarks |
| David Hockley | 14 | Orphan |
| James Wilkinson | 14 | Father (out) |
| Frederick Martin | 14 | Ditto - ditto |
| William Bateman | 13 | Orphan |
| John Casey | ||
| &c. &c. |
Resolved, that the Report be received and adopted, with the following exceptions:
Frederick Martin having a father living out of the workhouse, and not having his consent, be not allowed to go. William Bateman not to go in consequence of his belonging to another parish. Harriet and Francis Sharpe having settlements in another parish also be not allowed to go, and that their places be filled by others; also, that Robert Dray's place be filled up if his mother's consent be not obtained, and the same with respect to Henry Staines.
I, Thomas W. Burrows, master of the brig "James," do herby agree with the directors of the poor of the above parish, to take under my charge the undermentioned boys and girls for the purpose of conveying them to Bermuda; and I hereby undertake and agree with the said directors to see that the said children are placed under the care and charge of persons of good repute in the above island, and as near to the name of the person set opposite to each boy or girl as possible.
| Name | Age | To Whom Sent |
| Winifred Wayland | 15 | Mr. Tucker |
| Eliza Godwin | 15 | Mr. Richardson |
| Selina Pooley | 14 | Mrs. Hutchins |
| Bridget Shields | 14 | Mr. Tucker |
| Elizabeth Parker | 14 | Mr. Missick |
| Amelia Harvey | 12 | Mr. Burrows |
| Elizabeth Stevenson | 12 | Mr. Hunt |
| Jane Locket | 12 | Mr. Evans |
| Mary Ann Butcher | 11 | Mrs. Bascall |
| Caroline Boyd | 11 | Mr. Macall |
| Sarah Gerrard | 11 | Mrs. Johnson |
| Martha Dawson | 11 | Mrs. Kelly |
| David Hockley | 14 | Mr. Ward |
| James Wilkinson | 14 | Mr. Siggins |
| Frederick Martin | 14 | Mr. Missick |
| John Johnson | 13 | Mr. Evans |
| Henry Staines | 13 | Mr. Hunt |
| Thomas Shields | 13 | Mr. Tucker |
| Robert Dry | 12 | Mr. Penniston |
| John Casey | 12 | Mr. Hall |
| James Comley | 13 | Mr. Tucker |
As witness my hand this 9th day of October 1850.
(Signed) Thomas Wm. Burrows
(Witness,) John H. Eaton
C. Swan
List of Emigrants to Bermuda referred to in Report of R. Hall, Esq., Poor-Law Inspector
| Date | Names | Age | Where Sent | Observations |
| 1849 | ||||
| 21 November | James George | 13 | To Bermuda | On board the "James," Captain Stowe |
| " | John Howlett | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | George Channon | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | James Hart | 15 | ditto | " |
| " | Percival Mann | 39 | ditto | " |
| 1850 | ||||
| 5 June | Maria Jeffers | 10 | ditto | On board the "James," Captain Richardson |
| " | Elizabeth Barrett | 10 | ditto | " |
| " | Mary Ann Gardiner | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | George Barron | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | James Barrett | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Frederick Brooks | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | John Frederick James | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Charles Sersale | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Timothy Jeffers | 15 | ditto | " |
| " | William Senyard | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Charles Tompkinson | 15 | ditto | " |
| " | William Kent | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | George Empson | 15 | ditto | " |
| " | William Taylor | 18 | ditto | " |
| " | Robert Nimmo | 38 | ditto | " |
| " | Benjamin Matthews | 44 | ditto | " |
| " | George Grant | 18 | ditto | " |
| " | Henry James | 25 | ditto | " |
| " | George James | 21 | ditto | " |
| " | John Buckingham | 27 | ditto | " |
| " | John Thelwall | 13 | ditto | " |
| 10 October | Winefred Wayland | 16 | To Bermuda | On board the "James," Captain Burrowes |
| " | Bridget Shields | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | Selina Pooley | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | Eliza Godwin | 10 | ditto | " |
| " | Elizabeth Parker | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | Mary Ann Butcher | 11 | ditto | " |
| " | Martha Dawson | 11 | ditto | " |
| " | Amelia Harvey | 12 | ditto | " |
| " | Sarah Gerrard | 11 | ditto | " |
| " | Jane Lockett | 11 | ditto | " |
| " | Elizabeth Stephenson | 12 | ditto | " |
| " | Caroline Boyd | 11 | ditto | " |
| " | David Hockley | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | Frederick Martin | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | James Wilkinson | 14 | ditto | " |
| " | John Johnson | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Henry Staines | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | John Casey | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Thomas Shields | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | James Combley | 13 | ditto | " |
| " | Robert Dry | 12 | ditto | " |
... It was further shown that the emigrants were furnished with a suitable and sufficient outfit; that every necessary precaution was taken for their moral and physical welfare during the voyage; that the captains of the vessels in which they were conveyed were men of high character, and that they treated these children with great kindness and attention, and obtained for them on landing in the colony situations in families of known respectability. Letters from some of the children were produced during the inquiry, all of which indicated the same spirit of contentment and happiness in their present position, and the same cheering hopes for the future. They also earnestly recommend their late companions to follow their example. ...
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