Marine Society Boys, 1770-1873:
Boys Recruited by the Marine Society to Serve at Sea
1st January 1774 - 31st December 1774
| Unique Project ID | 34 |
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| Unique Individual ID | 205 |
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| Age | 14 |
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| Year of Birth | 1760 |
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| Height in Feet | 4 |
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| Height in Inches | 8 |
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| Reading Literacy, Yes=1, No=0 | 0 |
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| Writing Literacy, Yes=1, No=0 | 0 |
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| Smallpox, Yes=1, No=0 | 1 |
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| Date | 1774 |
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| Surname |
STEEL< no role >
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| Forename | JOHN |
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| Nearest Named Relative | F IN LAW |
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| Relative's Occupation | GARDINER |
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| Boy's Occupation |
TURNED A ROPE WHEEL FOR
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| Date of embarkation | 13-Jun-74 |
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| Town (outside London) |
ROCHESTER
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KENT