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Offline Turtle Dove

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Re: Passport for Canada 1930
« Reply #18 on: Wednesday 08 February 23 12:47 GMT (UK) »
This is great to see. Thank you for posting it. Ernest completed his training in 1932 so may have left the farm - but it's tantalising to wonder if he became E G Gerrard and married daughter Bernice (who I didn't know about). I wouldn't be surprised if he did change his surname, as I have drawn such a blank looking for Fliege. I will look into this.
I've been surprised to see how speedily Ernest's mother was buried. She died at 12.45am in the General Hospital, Winnipeg; the notice was in the paper that same morning, and the funeral was in the afternoon, at 4pm. I wonder if that if usual for Canada in 1933? The grave doesn't have an owner listed but there are records missing.

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« Reply #19 on: Wednesday 08 February 23 13:03 GMT (UK) »
I've just looked at the information on the Drapers from Jorose - so interesting. Ernest must have had a good time living with them. And now I know where Bernice and Earl fit in. Thank you.

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Re: Passport for Canada 1930
« Reply #20 on: Monday 05 May 25 23:43 BST (UK) »
Hi there,

I am Ernest's granddaughter (one of three). I stumbled on this post while looking for information about my Grandpa and his brother. He did change his last name - to Hudson. He lived in Victoria, BC and passed away in 2004. I'd be interested in connecting with those who have memories of him!