Hamilton

[*Sandra*]

The Geneva New York Times 4 February 1927 has an article showing  a Seneca Falls  Concert - The Imperial Recital Artists - taking part is Albert Downing. Albert had enjoyed Oratorto and orchestral appearances in the leading cities of the United States, Canada and the British Isles. He was a soloist with the famous military bands in England for 2 seasons.

http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Many other references

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

The Niagara Falls Gazette - 16 March 1935 - Albert Downing to be heard at St Pauls Vespers Service

The vesper service of worship at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon will present another of its popular musical services and will have as its guest Albert Downing, lyric tenor of Buffalo, formerly of Cleveland and Toronto etc etc

Mr Downing was heard a few weeks ago at St Pauls with the Jackson Glee Club of Buffalo and met such favour that he was prevailed upon to return in a concert program of his own. Mr Downing was for a number of years soloist in the Jewish Temple of Cleveland and for a time with the Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto. He is a vocal teacher and had been heard on the concert stage in a program of the masters. etc etc

http://fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Zanesville Times Signal from Zanesville, Ohio · Page 21 - 8 June 1924
Scroll down to see a small except (full article is pay per view)

Naval Reserve band from the Great. Lakes Training station. This band will be remembered for its concerts during the World war when John Philip Sousa was the director and the numbers they will play for radio listeners should bring back many a thrilling memory, of the stirring days of the war. The program will begin, of course, with the usual bedtime story and cartoon talk. On Thursday evening 1 , beginning at 8 o'clock the Union Trust company has arranged a program which should attract the most discriminating audience. There will be piano selections by Marjorie Moyer, who last year won the prize offered by the Ohio State Federated 'clubs.  Edward Ptteger -  this year's winner of the prize offered by the same organization and Ross Ettari. All three of these pianists are pupils of Miss Clarice Balas, who has on several occasions delighted radio fans with her playing, over WJAK. Albert Downing, tenor, and singer of English ballads in a way that has won the favour of thousands of radio fans, will be on the program that evening with a few of the old- time favourites.

http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/9306781/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Report of the Death of an American Citizen abroad - Amelia Victoria Rainey born Yorkshire England 31 December 1882  passed away 28 March 1972 Mendip Hospital Wells Somerset England.
Last known address - 21 F The Northgate, Camden, New Jersey.
Cremated at Weston-Super-Mare Crematorium - 5 th April 1972 - Ashes scattered at the Crematorium. Solicitor John Hodge & Co. Weston Super Mare England.
Copy of this report sent to solitors and Albert Pearson Greenfield 185 London Street South, Hamilton Ontario. (Son by previous marriage)
Was residing with Albert R Rainey "Rosemary" Shrubbery Road Weston-Super-Mare England (brother-in-law)
Other known relative was Ruth Enion "Cranleigh" 7 Westwood Avenue Ferndown Dorset. (sister)
Passport had been issued in Philadelphia 2 April 1969

Sandra

[oly]

Thank you all for the wealth of information given to my request. I will now follow the links and suggestions.
Oly in England

[sneezy5471]

    Hello Sandra .

  Apologies that I am using this post to reply to you , but I do not know how to other-wise ,     I posted the MORROW family on the U S A one because I was told , most live there now ,  but I will re-post on the Canadian one ,     Thank you        Dave

[RunKitty]

There are some family trees at Ancestry which indicate Amelia married a Horace Greenfield in 1903. There is a passenger list for the Missanabie with Amelia and a 11 year old son named Albert arriving in Quebec on 23 Sep 1916.

Jacquie

I see a notice that judgement absolute (divorce) was granted for Horace Greenfield and Amelia Greenfield -  Osgoode Hall, Weekly Court, Toronto.  Globe and Mail Newspaper April 11 1946.  Could this be them??

RK

[Jacquie in Canada]

There are some family trees at Ancestry which indicate Amelia married a Horace Greenfield in 1903. There is a passenger list for the Missanabie with Amelia and a 11 year old son named Albert arriving in Quebec on 23 Sep 1916.

Jacquie

I see a notice that judgement absolute (divorce) was granted for Horace Greenfield and Amelia Greenfield -  Osgoode Hall, Weekly Court, Toronto.  Globe and Mail Newspaper April 11 1946.  Could this be them??

RK

I would think so. The death notice Sandra posted has finally connected Amelia Rainey to both the Downings and the Greenfields.

I think we should all give ourselves a pat on the back for this one. Good team effort.

Jacquie

[oly]

An excellent set of results thank you again for the extra knowledge you have given me about the family.

Do they have such things as electoral rolls in Canada, itemising yearly the people in a property eligible to vote, just wondering, now you have given me the travels of Amelia was she residing in 74 Main West, Hamilton, Ontario in May 21st 1938. This is Albert Downings address on his death certificate. The Mexborough newspaper item has a conflicting statement, its just a niggle that I would like to get to the truth of. I must say I think the death certificate will be correct