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Edwin Checkley, b circa 1855/1863 England
This is my grandfather.
His father William born in Ireland
Reportedly had a brother
James or Henry (maybe both)
Immigrated 1871 via Newfoundland/Boston
Brother(s) went ashore in Newfoundland.
Settled in Canada??
Marrys 1886 to Sarah V. Dooley in Brooklyn, NY
Has 4 Children: Edward, Arthur, Irene, Gertrude
Publishes book"A Natural method of Physical Training"
in 1890. Book acclaimed worldwide. Republished several times thru 1923.
Moves to Philadelphia and dies there 8-30-1921
Have not been able to locate birth record in England.
Have not located ship manifest.
Need to tie into this family's origins. Please help. Thanks
George D. Devine