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We remember Horace Alfred Wells
We remember Horace Alfred Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Ethel M Wells
Source:6181246
1886
1887
sibling
William F Wells
Source:6181246
1887
1889
1892
sibling
Percy L Wells
Source:6181230
1892
1894
sibling
Eva A Wells
Source:6181230
1894
1896
sibling
Constance M Wells
Source:6181230
1896
1899
sibling
Leonard T Wells
Source:6181230
1899
1901
sibling
Albert E Wells
Source:6181230
1901
1901
location
4 Castle Cross Stone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6181230
1901
1911
marriage
Eva Swackhammer
Source:6181212
14th August 1911
1912
children
Horace Wells
Source:6181270
1912
1914
children
Percy W Wells
Source:6181270
1914
1915
children
Leonora E Wells
Source:6181270
1915
1915
employment
carpenter
Source:6180978
24th November 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
524595
Source:5813814
24th November 1915
1915
location
105 11th street Vernon BC
Canada
their own address
Source:6180978
24th November 1915
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:6180978
24th November 1916
1917
children
Clara Wells
Source:6181270
1917
1919
children
Mary Wells
Source:6181270
1919
1919
children
Gordon Wells
Source:6181270
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
524595
Source:5813814
service
Royal Navy
Source:6180978
1957
death
Vancouver
Canada
Source:6181208
27th May 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace Alfred |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 5813814 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 11th street Vernon BC | Canada | their own address | 24th November 1915 | |
| 4 Castle Cross Stone | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 524595 | ||||
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 524595 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Wells | son | 1912 | |
| Percy W Wells | son | 1914 | |
| Leonora E Wells | daughter | 1915 | |
| Clara Wells | daughter | 1917 | |
| Gordon Wells | son | 1919 | |
| Mary Wells | daughter | 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Wells | father | ||
| Laura J Whiskin | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva A Wells | sister | 1894 | |
| Constance M Wells | sister | 1896 | |
| Leonard T Wells | brother | 1899 | |
| Albert E Wells | brother | 1901 | |
| Percy L Wells | brother | 1892 | |
| Ethel M Wells | sister | 1886 | |
| William F Wells | brother | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Swackhammer | wife | 14th August 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fair | blue | lt brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-24 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | christine297 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | christine297 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | christine297 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of attestation record | christine297 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 about Horace Alfred Wells | christine297 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index, 1872-1935 about Horace Alfred Wells | christine297 | |
| 1921 Census of Canada | christine297 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | christine297 |
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