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We remember James Wells Ross
We remember James Wells Ross
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1910
education
Medical Studies
Toronto University
Toronto
Canada
Source:8770759
October 1910 - 4th August 1914
1914
education
Graduated in 1910 then began his Medical Studies at the University of Toronto.
Royal Military College
Kingston Ontario
Canada
Source:8770759
2nd August 1914
1914
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Field Artillery
9th Battery
Source:8770759
4th August 1914 - 1915
1914
education
Medical Student
University of Toronto
Source:6136784
22nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Canada
Source:6136784
22nd September 1914
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:6136784
30th September 1914
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
First Canadian Division
Source:8770836
3rd May 1915
1915
appointments
Doctor at Ontario Military Hospital Orpington.
Source:8770868
August 1915
1915
marriage
Gladys Hope Sewell
Source:8770694
25th August 1915
1915
location
15 The Drive Orpington Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8771374
September 1915
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Captain
Canadian Field Artillery
9th Battery
Source:8770174
14th February 1916
1917
children
John L.s Ross
Source:8771412
1917
1921
children
Colin Sewell Ross
Source:8771533
November 1921
1924
children
Dean Sewell Ross
Source:8771434
31st August 1924
1940
appointments
Chief Surgeon Chorley Park
Source:8771477
1940
1940
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Chorley Park Military Hospital
Source:8771477
1940
1940
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant Colonel
Army Medical Corps
Borden Camp Military Hospital
Source:8771477
1940
2014
education
Doctorate in Medicine awarded January 1915.
Toronto University
Toronto
Canada
Source:8770759
2nd August 2014
2014
employment
Medical Internship ( Doctor in Training).
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto
Canada
Source:8770759
2nd August 2014
1974
death
Ontario
Canada
Source:8770881
17th May 1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Wells |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Ross |
| Source | 6136784 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Drive Orpington Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | September 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Field Artillery | 9th Battery | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | First Canadian Division | Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Canadian Field Artillery | 9th Battery | Captain | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Chorley Park Military Hospital | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Army Medical Corps | Borden Camp Military Hospital | Lieutenant Colonel |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John L.s Ross | son | 1917 | |
| Dean Sewell Ross | son | 31st August 1924 | |
| Colin Sewell Ross | son | November 1921 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Hope Sewell | wife | 25th August 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Marriage James Wells Ross and Gladys Hope SewellEntry into the Parish Register for the Marriage of James Wells Ross and Gladys Hope Sewell at St. John's Church in the Parish of Chelsea in the County of London on the 25 th August 1915.
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Information on Marriage of James Wells RossRecord index Name James Wells Ross estimated Birth Year 1890 Age 25 Spouse Gladys Hope Sewell Age 22Contributed by:
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From England and Wales Civil Registration BirthsJohn L.S Ross ( a son ) born in 1917Contributed by:
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Captain James Wells RossJames Wells Ross in his Military uniform from WW1
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Communities
Communities
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Ontario Military Hospital OrpingtonMore about Ontario Military Hospital Orpington
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario to Orpington | Jonathan101862 | |
| Canadian Great War Project | Jonathan101862 | |
| Ross, Gladys Hope Sewell | Jonathan101862 | |
| James Wells Ross didn't hesitate to volunteer......... | Jonathan101862 | |
| WWI lette"rs: Toronto soldier James Wells Ross and the gas attacks at Ypres | Jonathan101862 | |
| The Canadian Hospital | Jonathan101862 | |
| Sewall or Sewell of Coventry Person Page 454 | Jonathan101862 | |
| Ross, James Wells - Photos | Jonathan101862 | |
| Veteran Stories: James Ross Army | Jonathan101862 | |
| ROSS, Dean Sewell Ross, Obituary | Jonathan101862 | |
| A Newspaper clipping At Chorley Park | Jonathan101862 | |
| Ross, Colin Sewell Collections WWII | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage James Wells Ross and Gladys Hope Sewell | Jonathan101862 | |
| Information on Marriage of James Wells Ross | Jonathan101862 | |
| From England and Wales Civil Registration Births | Jonathan101862 | |
| Captain James Wells Ross | jason92517 |
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