George Arnold Brinton1,2

#89, (6 June 1875 - )
CalledGeorge Arnold Brinton often went by the name of Arnold. 
BirthHe was born on 6 Jun 1875 in Southampton, England.1,2 
1881 CensusGeorge A Brinton appeared on the 1881 Census of Southampton, Hampshire, at 4 Rockstone Terrace, enumerated 3 Apr 1881. He was 5 years old and born in Sholing, Hants. In the household were his parents George, a builder, and Annie C, younger siblings Mabel, Elsie, and Cecil, a nurse and a general servant.3 
Passenger ListMr G.A. Brinton was listed on a manifest dated 9 Apr 1893 for the SS Vancouver, arriving in Halifax from Liverpool. He was single, age 29, a Farmer, and contracted to take the CPR to Winnipeg.4 
MarriageHe married Fanny May Bonnycastle, daughter of Harold John Bonnycastle and Fanny Jane Skinner.2
 
(Subject) Photograph Arnold was likely in this photograph of the Katepwa cricket team.5
The Katepwe Cricket Team
Identifed members include
Jack Bonnycastle (2nd row, 2nd from left)
Roland Barwell (2nd row, 3rd from left)
Charles Green Bonnycastle (2nd row, right side)
Carl Channing Bonnycastle (3rd row, left side)
Tom Bonnycastle (3rd row, 3rd from left)
Note: an 1898 report in the Qu'Appelle Vidette of a match between Katepwe and Indian Head lists the Katepwe team members as CG Bonnycastle, S Trask, A Vidal, W Govan, A Brinton, T Groves, J Bonnycastle, RC Barwell, T Bonnycastle, G Bonnycastle, and G Ferguson.
1901 CensusGeorge A and Frances M Brinton appeared on the 1901 Census of Kenlis, Assiniboia, North West Territories, at Township 20 Range 11 W6, enumerated 24 Apr 1901. They lived in a 4 room wood house, and owned 320 acres, 1 house, and 4 outbuildings. George was 25, born in rural England 6th June 1875, immigrated in 1892, of English origin, religion Episcopal, and worked as a Farmer. Frances was 22, born 20th December 1879 in urban Ontario, and of Scotch origin. Their children Dorothy Maud and Frances Annie were living with them, as well as Fanny's brother Harry who worked as a farm laborer.2 
1906 CensusGeo A and May Brinton appeared on the 1906 Census of Qu'Appelle District, Saskatchewan, enumerated 27 Jun 1906. George was 32, born in England, and immigrated in 1893. May was 28 and born in Canada. They lived at Section 2 Township 19 Range 13 W2 and their nearest post office was Indian Head. The Brintons had 15 horses, 1 milch cow, no other cattle or sheep, and 6 hogs. Their children Dorothy Maud and Frances Annie were living with them, as well as a hired girl and 2 hired men.6 
1911 CensusArnold and May Brinton appeared on the 1911 Census of Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, at Section 2 Township 19 Range 13 W2, enumerated 1 Jun 1911. Arnold was 35, born June 1875 in England, immigrated in 1893, of English origin, Anglican, and was a farmer who had $7000 of life insurance costing $210. May was 32 and born in December 1878 in Ontario. Their children Dorothy Maud and Frances Annie were living with them, as well as a domestic servant & 2 farm laborers.7 
CEFGeorge Arnold Brinton volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 30 Jun 1915 at Sewell Camp, Manitoba. He completed his Officers' Declaration Paper & was assigned to 10th Overseas C.M.R.R[?]. with rank of Lieutenant. He answered the questions as follows: born June 6th 1875 in Southampton England, present address Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Farmer, Church of England, presently a member of the 16th Light Horse, formerly served with 2nd Vol Batt Hampshire Reg. ENG, next-of-kin wife Mrs. G.A. Brinton of Indian Head, signed G Arnold Brinton.1 
Passenger ListCaptain George Arnold Brinton of the 3rd Divion Cavalry was listed on a manifest dated 23 Apr 1919 for the SS Belgic, departing with other officers from Liverpool. His next-of-kin was his wife and his Canadian address was Indian Head, Saskatchewan.4 
Passenger ListHe was listed on a manifest for the Empress of France, leaving Southampton on the 26th of June and arriving in Quebec on the 3rd of July, 1926. He was travelling First Class and was listed as George Arnold Brinton, age 51, born in Southampton, was in Canada 1893-1926, destination Indian Head, Sask via CPR, intends to reside permanently in Canada, Farmer, nearest relative in England was wife Mrs G.A. Brinton, "Halcote", Queen's Grove, Parkstone, Dorset.8 

Family

Fanny May Bonnycastle b. 20 Dec 1878
Children
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847)
Last Edited26 May 2009

Citations:

  1. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, George Arnold Brinton (officers did not have regimental numbers).
  2. Online image of the 1901 Census for Canada (Library and Archives Canada, http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/020122_e.html), Assiniboia E (203), Kenlis (g-2), page 6, line 32.
  3. Online image of the 1881 Census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.co.uk), RG11/1212 folio 15.
  4. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada (images viewed at ancestry.com).
  5. E-mails from Bryan Campbell-Hope to Jennifer Kolthammer.
  6. Online image of the 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces (Library and Archives Canada, http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/020122_e.html), Saskatchewan, Qu'Apelle (15), subdistrict 34, page 1.
  7. Online image of the 1911 Census for Canada (Library and Archives Canada, http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/020122_e.html), Saskatchewan, Qu'Apelle (213), subdistrict 24, page 20.
  8. Index to Passenger Lists, Leaving the UK, 1890-1960, compiled by Findmypast.com, London, England, 2007.
  9. Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Indexes to Births, more than 100 years ago (online, vsgs.health.gov.sk.ca), Reg No 9805 (Dorothy Maud, 1897/10/8, Saskatchewan, d/o Fanny May Bounycastle & George Arnold Brinton).
  10. Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Indexes to Births, more than 100 years ago (online, vsgs.health.gov.sk.ca), Reg No 167 (Francis Annie, 1899/9/9, Saltown, d/o Fanny May Bonnycustle & George Arnold Brinton).
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