Adelaide Destitute Asylum
When I received a family members death certificate and it stated place of death Adelaide Destitute Asylum this was the first time I had heard of it.
It then got me intrigued and I did a little bit of research on the Asylum.
I then thought it would be interesting to find out why and how he ended up there.
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If I hadn't gotten William Cooks death certificate I may not have known he was at the Asylum
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COOK
William 1795- 1875
William Cook born Maidenhead England 1795 arrived in Australia 1863.
Died Adelaide Destitute Asylum 16/4/1875. His death certificate did not list burial place so I had to do my own research.
He was buried West Terrace Cemetery 17/4/1875
I am trying to find out how he got to be in the Asylum
I would also like a photo of his head stone if there is one
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Links for information on Adelaide Destitute Asylum and West Terrace cemetery
State Archives of South Australia
More links added soon
Site created May 2007