Ernest Reginald Sandford1

#18564, (1883 - 1953)
FatherFrancis Sandford1 (1847 - 1926)
MotherMary Victoria Inkster1 (1848 - 1904)
RelationshipGrandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Mary Victoria Inkster & Francis Sanford descendants

Life Events

BirthErnest Reginald Sandford was born on 11 May 1883 in Fenelon Falls, Victoria County, Ontario.
Details from register: Ernest Reginald Sandford, son of Francis Sandford, carriage builder in Fenelon Falls, & Mary Victoria Inkster, no doctor attended the birth.1 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusEarnest R Sandford appeared on the 1891 Census of Fenelon Falls Village, Victoria County, Ontario with his parents. He was 7 years old and born in Ontario.2 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusReynold [sic] appeared on the 1901 Census of Fenelon Falls Village, Victoria County, Ontario with his parents. He was 18 years old and born December 18 1882 in Ontario.3 
(Mentioned) Passenger ListHe was mentioned in Cora Mable Sandford's 1910 border manifest entry as brother Reginald Sanford of 17 Paisley St, Guelph, Ontario.4 
CEFErnest Reginald Sandford volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 10 Aug 1915 at Toronto, York County, Ontario. The attestation papers included the following information: Reginald Sandford, born May 14th 1885 in Fenelon Falls Can., Harness Maker, married, currently belongs to an active militia, next-of-kin wife Mrs Louis Sanford of 106 Shuter St, Toronto.
Description on enlistment: age 30 years 2 months, 5' 7 1/2", expanded chest 35", fair complexion, blue eyes, medium brown hair, Presbyterian, has cuts on cheek & chin and a deformed nail on first finger of right hand.5
Reginald Sandford
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)
Reginald Sandford
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)
1921 CensusReginald and Louise Sandford appeared on the 1921 Census of Toronto, Ontario, at 396 Dundas. They rented their 4 room place for $20. Reginald was 38, born in Ontario, parents born in USA, Anglican, and was a repairer for Sewing machines, earning $700. Louise was 40, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, Roman Catholic, and was a worker for G---, earning $1000.6 
DeathErnest died on 28 Apr 1953.7
 
BurialHe was buried in Fenelon Falls Cemetery. His gravestone is engraved:
Reginald Sandford
Private
21 Battn C.E.F.
28 Apr 1953 Age 69.8
 
Last Edited1 Jul 2014

Citations

  1. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Ernest Reginald Sandford, #033763-83.
  2. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Victoria North, Fenelon Falls, page 34.
  3. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Victoria North (119), Fenelon Falls Village (h-2), page 11.
  4. Border Crossings: from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, images (www.ancestry.com).
  5. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Reginald Sandford, Regimental Number 171197.
  6. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Toronto East, SD 44, Page 11.
  7. Grave Sites for 21st Battalion members, online at http://21stbattalion.ca/graves_o-s.html
  8. Grave Sites for 21st Battalion members, online at http://21stbattalion.ca/graves_o-s.html