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We remember Thomas Charles Longboat
We remember Thomas Charles Longboat
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Lucy Longboat
Source:8716231
1884
1886
1889
sibling
Simon Longboat
Source:8716231
1889
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:8716229
7th April 1891
1891
location
Brant South, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:8716229
7th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8716231
1901
1901
location
Brant South, Ontario
Canada
parents address
Source:8716231
1901
1908
marriage
Loretta Maracle
Source:8732988
28th December 1908
1911
employment
Professional runner
Source:8716227
1911
1911
location
West Toronto, Ontario
Canada
their own address
Source:8716227
1911
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:6060957
17th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Brantford, Ontario
Canada
Source:6060957
17th February 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
862805
180 Battalion
Source:6060957
17th February 1916
1949
death
Ohsweken
Canada
Source:8716224
9th January 1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Charles |
| Initials | TC |
| Last Name | Longboat |
| Source | 6060957 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant South, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 7th April 1891 | |
| Brant South, Ontario | Canada | parents address | known 1901 | |
| West Toronto, Ontario | Canada | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 862805 | 180 Battalion |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Longboat | father | ||
| Elizabeth Skie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Longboat | sister | 1884 | |
| Simon Longboat | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loretta Maracle | wife | 28th December 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-17 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Portrait of Thomas LongboatT. Longboat, the Canadian runner. Running. Photographer: Charles A. Aylett
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Tom Longboat, rightFrom Library and Archives Canada, Pte. Tom Longboat buying a paper from a little French newspaper boy.Contributed by:
Kristen1288
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Milwaukee Journal | Charlotte33 | |
| Entry on Historica Canada | Charlotte33 | |
| Entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia | Charlotte33 | |
| Canada Census 1911 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1891 Canada Census | Charlotte33 | |
| 1901 Canada Census | Charlotte33 | |
| Sports-Reference web site | Yvonne27542 | |
| Soldiers of the First World War - Collections Canada | Kristen1288 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Marriages | Kristen1288 | |
| Legion Magazine - Six Canadian Olympians who fought in the First World War | Yvonne27542 | |
| Library and Archives Canada - WW1 photo | Kristen1288 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Thomas Longboat | Charlotte33 | |
| Tom Longboat, right | Kristen1288 |
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