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We remember John William Smith
We remember John William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1873
1875
sibling
Arthur Smith
Source:6658055
1875
1878
sibling
Florence Smith
Source:6658041
1878
1880
sibling
Ada Smith
Source:6658041
1880
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:6658055
1881
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Smith
Source:6658041
1881
1881
location
Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6658055
1881
1884
sibling
Thomas Smith
Source:6658041
1884
1886
sibling
Sarah A. Smith
Source:6658041
1886
1888
sibling
Bertha R. Smith
Source:6658041
1888
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:6658041
1891
1891
employment
Carpenter's Assistant
Father
St. Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6658041
1891
1891
sibling
Charles J. Smith
Source:6658041
1891
1891
location
Cannon Street, St. Michaels Parish, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6658041
1891
1896
marriage
Eliza Morton
Source:6658051
1896
1916
dates
Age 42
Source:5763921
4th January 1916
1916
employment
Decorator
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:5763921
4th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Source:5763921
4th January 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
769677
124th Overseas Battalion
Source:5763921
4th January 1916
1916
location
43 Sutton Street, Toronto, Ontario
United Kingdom
Source:5763921
4th January 1916
marriage
Eliza
Source:5763921
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
769677
Source:5763921
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
769677
Canadian Pioneers
Source:7254942
1917
death
Source:7254942
6th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7254942
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 5763921 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Sutton Street, Toronto, Ontario | United Kingdom | known 4th January 1916 | ||
| Abbey Mill Lane, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1881 | ||
| Cannon Street, St. Michaels Parish, St. Albans, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 769677 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 769677 | 124th Overseas Battalion | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 769677 | Canadian Pioneers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| John J. Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Smith | sister | 1878 | |
| Ada Smith | sister | 1880 | |
| Elizabeth Smith | sister | 1881 | |
| Thomas Smith | brother | 1884 | |
| Sarah A. Smith | sister | 1886 | |
| Bertha R. Smith | sister | 1888 | |
| Charles J. Smith | brother | 1891 | |
| Arthur Smith | brother | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | wife | ||
| Eliza Morton | wife | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Hazel | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-04 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | C.41172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | C.41172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | C.41172 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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