Albert Edward Simpson1

#20085, (1898 - )
FatherJohn Simpson2 (1861 - 1946)
MotherCatherine McLean1 (c 1864 - 1933)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Great-grandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Life Events

BirthAlbert Edward Simpson was born on 7 Feb 1898 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusAlbert appeared on the 1901 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 3 years old and born 7 Feb 1898 in Manitoba.2 
(with Parents) 1906 CensusAlbert appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 8 years old and born in Manitoba.3 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusHe appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 13, born in February 1898 in Manitoba and attended school 10 months.4 
CEFHe volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 15 Feb 1916 at Winnipeg. The attestation papers included the following information: address 58 St James Place Winnipeg, born February 7th 1898 in Winnipeg, student, no previous military service [the word 'Band' is handwritten at top of page], next-of-kin father John Simpson of 58 St James Place, Winnipeg.
Description on enlistment: age 18 yrs 1 month, 5' 3", fair complexion, blue eyes, lt brown hair, Presbyterian.5
Albert Edward Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)
Albert Edward Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)
(with Parents) 1916 CensusAlbert E Simpson was enumerated on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba in his parents' household. He was 18 years old, born in Manitoba, and was presently serving overseas in England.6 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusAlbert Edward appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 23, born in Manitoba, and was a civil engineering student.7 
Item On 8 Sep 1926, Albert Edward Simpson registered his birth.8 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his mother's 1933 obituary as son Albert E of Montreal.9 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his father John Simpson's 1946 obituary as son A E of Montreal.10 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Albert Edward Simpson, #1898-10811150 [registered 09/08/1926].
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 12 Winnipeg, subdist C-2, family 114, page 13.
  3. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 10 Winnipeg, subdist 4E Ward 4, page 46.
  4. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 24 Winnipeg City, sub-dist 15 Winnipeg, page 4.
  5. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Albert Edward Simpson, Regimental Number 461502.
  6. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South (15), City of Winnipeg (ED 6), Page 18.
  7. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 16, Page 4.
  8. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. 1898-10811150 [registered 09/08/1926].
  9. Winnipeg Free Press, Catherine Simpson obituary, 27 December 1933, Page 1. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  10. Winnipeg Free Press, John Simpson obituary, 25 November 1946, Page 10. Image viewed at FindMyPast.