Jane Powell

[mjmcara]

Hi,

I'm trying to research Jane Powell. Born England Jan. 3, 1870. She is on the 1901 census for Calgary Alberta. Married to William Thomas Corby. Jane died 1901 and is buried Union cemetery Calgary.

Jane had two daughters Maude M.  b1893, I believe ended up in New Westminster, Ellen A. "Nellie" b1895, married Leslie Harrison of Tomahawk Alberta.

Three sons Herbert died after birth 1901, Albert E. b1899 nothing known and Harry b1897 buried Pas de Calais, France 1916.

I would appreciate any help you could provide. Thank you for taking the time to read this

[Janice M]

Here are the attestation papers for Harry.

http://data2.archives.ca/cef/gat1/056983a.gif
http://data2.archives.ca/cef/gat1/056983b.gif

You can order the full file from the National Archive of Canada.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-130-e.html?PHPSESSID=17mv0gv5eo5o26oaj9ruc5vg27#g

Canadian Virtual War Memorial
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/virtualmem/Detail&casualty=1566637

Obituary List
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~abwcobit/index.htm

[Lisaw]

Hi,

Is it possible that Albert E. could be Ernest Albert? There are attestation papers for an Ernest Albert born Aug 18 1897 from Welsdale Alberta (I think its really spelled Wellsdale), says he was born in Calgary Alberta. Strange thing is he lists his friend Miss Clara King as his next of kin, from Welsdale also, so it may not be him. He enlisted at Winnipeg Manitoba.

Lisa

[Lisaw]

There's also a border crossing entry for who I think is the same man. Ernest A. Corby born 1899 Calgary Alberta going to N. Falls (Niagara?) N.Y.

Lisa

[mjmcara]

Hi Lisaw

Its possible it is him, maybe he wanted to appear older on his attestation papers? The border crossing has him born abt 1899, his actual date of birth. He seems to disappear after this.

Mike

[Lisaw]

Hi Mike,

The border crossing entry is kind of hard to read but it appears to me that he doesn't know when he is returning to Canada & he doesn't know if he intends to become a U.S. citizen, there are ?'s under these 2 questions. Can you look at all the entry?
Lisa

[Lisaw]

Hi Mike,

I've heard of men aging themselves to go to war, so its possible he did.
He is listing his last permanent address as Ancaster Canada. The only Ancaster I've heard of is in Ontario. His contact person is his friend Oscar Nunn(?)

[mjmcara]

Lisaw

On the front under if he intends to become a citizen they ask condition of heath Good. Next line is physical description height 5ft 11in complexion Dark  hair brn and place of birth Calgary Canada

On the back it looks like under remarks- looking around if finds work will remain,  it is signed Ernest A Corby

Mike

[mjmcara]

Would anyone be able to locate Jane Powell? She came from England to Canada 1891, lived in Lethbridge then Calgary Alberta Canada. Married to WT Corby and died 1901. If she came with family I am hoping to find her parents or siblings. Thank you for taking the time to read this post.