Leonard Arthur Feltham1

#21, (1907 - 1980)
FatherWilliam Feltham1 (1870 - 1938)
MotherBessie Mary Penny1 (1872 - 1980)
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847)

Family 1

Hope Lyall Rudd (1908 - 1994)
Children
  • Lyall Bonnycastle Feltham17 (1932 - 2019)
  • Kerry Leonard Bonnycastle Feltham18

Family 2

Kathleen Rance
Child
  • Mary Kathleen Feltham18

Life Events

MigrationFrom Winnipeg to Edmonton (c1935) to Vancouver (c1946.)
 
BirthLeonard Arthur Feltham was born on 11 May 1907 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Details from the registration: Leonard Arthur, born at 471 Dufferin Ave, father William Feltham, oil dealer, mother Bessie Mary Penny, doctor in attendance was Dr Popham. Registered by William Feltham June 12, 1907. [The name was first entered as Leanord and the mother's name was Bessie Maud but an alteration was requested and done]1 
(Witness) 1911 CensusLeonard appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 4 years old and born in May 1907 in Manitoba.2 
(with Parents) 1916 CensusLeonard appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 9, born in Manitoba, and Anglican.3 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusLeonard Arthur appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 14 years old, born in Manitoba and attended school.4 
Newspaper Published 12 Jul 1928 in the Lethbridge Herald.

Among the guests registered at the Marquis Hotel were ... L A Feltham, Calgary ...5
 
Newspaper Published 6 Sep 1928 in the Lethbridge Herald.

Guests registered at the Marquis Hotel included ... L A Feltham, Calgary ...6
 
MarriageHe married Hope Lyall Rudd on 1 Jan 1930 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Details from the marriage certificate: Leonard Arthur Feltham, Accountant, Bachelor, age 22, Anglican, residence 580 Spruce Street, Winnipeg, born in Winnipeg, father William Feltham born Dinder near Wells Somerset England, mother Bessie Mary Penny;
Hope Lyall Rudd, Secretary, Spinster, 21, Anglican, 10726-100th Ave Edmonton, born in Edmonton, father Herbert Edwin Rudd born Lisbellaw, Co Fermanagh, Ireland, mother Lyall Bonnycastle;
They were married January 1st 1930 at All Saints Pro Cathedral, Edmonton and the witnesses were Dorothy May Sherrin of 10726-100 Ave Edmonton and [Len's brother] W E Feltham of 471 Dufferin Ave Winnipeg.7 
Newspaper In the The Edmonton Bulletin.8
Feltham/Rudd Wedding
Edmonton Bulletin, 2 January 1930
Voters' ListLeonard A Feltham, miller, appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Winnipeg. He was at his parents' home at 471 Dufferin but his wife was not enumerated there. At that address were his parents, sisters Mabel, Bessie, and Laura, and Miss Helen Penny [an aunt]. His wife was enumerated in Edmonton with her parents.9 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in William Feltham's 1938 obituary as son Leonard, of Edmonton.10
Obituary for William Feltham
Winnipeg Free Press
30 September 1938
AnecdoteAt the beginning of the war, Lyall remembers his father running out in the street in his bathrobe to get the paper - a most uncharacteristic behaviour.11 
(Witness) MarriageL.A. Feltham witnessed the marriage of his brother-in-law Charles Richard John Rudd and Mena Blaisdel McImoyle on 13 Dec 1939 in Edmonton.12 
Voters' ListLeonard A, manager, and Mrs Leonard A Feltham appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Edmonton West Enumeration District, Alberta. Their address was 12610 106th Avenue. With them was Mrs L B Fox, widow [Hope's sister].9 
Voters' ListLeonard A, manager, & Mrs Leonard A Feltham appeared on the electoral roll in 1945 in Edmonton West Enumeration District. Their address was 10344 Wadhurst Road.9 
Voters' ListLeonard, auditor, and Hope Feltham appeared on the electoral roll in 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Their address was 4597 North-West Marine.9 
DivorceHope and Leonard were divorced circa 1950.13 
MarriageLeonard Arthur Feltham married Kathleen Rance on 22 May 1953.14
 
Voters' ListLeonard A, accountant, and Mrs Kathleen Feltham appeared on the electoral roll in 1957. Their address was 1990 West 18th Avenue. Nine people were enumerated at this address.9 
Voters' ListLeonard, accountant, and Mrs Kathleen Feltham appeared on the electoral roll in 1962 in Vancouver. Their address was 2776 West 18th Avenue.9 
DeathLeonard died on 2 Feb 1980 in Vancouver.
Certificate details: died at Vancouver General Hospital, residence 2776 West 18th Ave, married to Kathleen Rance, accountant, born May 11, 1907 in Winnipeg, age 72, father William Feltham, mother Bessie Penny, both born England, cremated, informant Kathleen Feltham, wife.15 
Obituary16
L A Feltham obituary
Last Edited7 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. Birth certificate of Leonard Arthur Feltham, born 11 May 1907, registered 12 June 1907 in the Province of Manitoba, Certificate #1424.
  2. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (24), Subdistrict Winnieg (77), Page 16.
  3. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg City (14), Subdistrict 17, Page 15.
  4. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg North, SD 28 - Winnipeg Ward 3, Page 22.
  5. The Lethbridge Herald (Alberta, Canada), "At the Hotels", 12 July 1928, page 16. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  6. The Lethbridge Herald (Alberta, Canada), "At the Hotels", 6 September 1928, page 32. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  7. Province of Alberta, Canada Marriage Registration. Leonard Arthur Feltham & Hope Lyall Rudd, 1930 #25.
  8. 'Hope Rudd Weds Leonard Feltham', The Edmonton Bulletin, 2 January 1930 (Alberta Heritage Digitization Project, online).
  9. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  10. Obituary of William Feltham in The Winnipeg Free Press, 30 September 1938. Online image at ancestry.ca.
  11. Information supplied by Lyall Feltham.
  12. Marriage certificate of Charles Richard John Rudd and Mena Blaisdel McIlmoyle, married 13 December 1939 in the Province of Alberta.
  13. Information supplied by Joan Feltham.
  14. Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
  15. Death certificate of Leonard Arthur Feltham, died 2 February 1980, registered 5 February 1980 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #80-09-002557.
  16. Obituary of Leonard Arthur Feltham in The Vancouver Sun, February 1980. Transcribed by a volunteer.
  17. Manitoba birth registration, #32-06-055114, registered 4 Jan 1933.
  18. Kites Solicitors, "Penny Family Tree", 1986 (England). Family information collected in order to distribute the estate of D.J.H. Penny.