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Somerset / Elizabeth DAINTON b 1884 Bath - Somerset
« on: Sunday 22 July 18 10:04 BST (UK) »
Hello
I am doing some research on Alfred Henry (Harry) Dainton. Harry was hanged in 1891 for the murder of his wife - Hannah - in the River Avon.
Harry and Hannah left 6 children: Alfred Henry Jnr; Charles William; George Thomas; Elizabeth; Edward and Ellen.
Most of the children were shipped off to Canada but little Elizabeth (who was blind) was supposed to have been settled in a Blind School. The following article seemed to make comforting reading:-
From going through lots of archived newspaper articles I was saddened to read it wasn't a good outcome for Elizabeth. The below article mentions 'back to the workhouse'. Is it possible to confirm where she died? Also, if the wording of 'back to' suggests she was in a workhouse before at some stage? I had thought Walcot and Institute for the Blind might be the same place but am now wondering if the poor little girl might have been shunted around several times.
Many thanks
Trish Dainton
I am doing some research on Alfred Henry (Harry) Dainton. Harry was hanged in 1891 for the murder of his wife - Hannah - in the River Avon.
Harry and Hannah left 6 children: Alfred Henry Jnr; Charles William; George Thomas; Elizabeth; Edward and Ellen.
Most of the children were shipped off to Canada but little Elizabeth (who was blind) was supposed to have been settled in a Blind School. The following article seemed to make comforting reading:-
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BATH CHRONICLE 31/12/1891
THE DAINTON CASE
It will be a cause of satisfaction to the general public to know that all six of the orphan children are now well provided for.
Mr. Pratley, of Southgate-street, has most kindly adopted the eldest boy.
The ladies of the Preventive Mission have placed the little blind girl in the Walcot Home for the Blind, and the youngest girl, now in the shelter, will be sent to Mr Muller’s Orphanage.
The three remaining boys were sent on Monday last to Dr Bernardo’s Homes by the Hon Secretary for Bath, Miss Amy H Rose.
The unhappy father, a week previous to his execution, sent to Miss Rose a request that she would do this.
From going through lots of archived newspaper articles I was saddened to read it wasn't a good outcome for Elizabeth. The below article mentions 'back to the workhouse'. Is it possible to confirm where she died? Also, if the wording of 'back to' suggests she was in a workhouse before at some stage? I had thought Walcot and Institute for the Blind might be the same place but am now wondering if the poor little girl might have been shunted around several times.
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BATH CHRONICLE 06/04/1893
A SAD CASE
A letter was received from the Matron of the Institution for the Blind, stating that a child aged six, named Dainton, was unfit for any training, and asking the Guardians to remove her from the Institution. –
THE CLERK mentioned that the child was a daughter of Dainton who was hanged for the murder of his wife.
The letter from the School stated that the child was either wilfully disobedient or was deficient in mental power.
The Guardians at the present time pay £12 for the maintenance of the child in the home.
It was decided to receive her back into the Workhouse.
Many thanks
Trish Dainton