Charles Magnus Hemstreet1

#12972, (1884 - 1967)
FatherWilliam Hemstreet2,3,4 (1848 - 1929)
MotherAbigail Inkster1,4 (1852 - 1927)
RelationshipGrandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Abigail Inkster & William Hemstreet descendants

Life Events

MigrationFrom Ontario to Saskatchewan to Victoria.
 
OccupationCharles Magnus Hemstreet was a barber.4 
BirthHe was born on 14 Oct 1884 in Port Elgin, Ontario.
[Reported birth year varies: 1884 (1891, 1901 census, death registration), 1886 (1911 census), 1888 (CEF papers). The 1884 is most likely correct because his age on the early censuses was reported by his parents]2,1,5,4 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusMagus Charles [sic] appeared on the 1891 Census of Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 6, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Canada Presbyterian.6 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusCharles M Hemstreet appeared on the 1901 Census of Sarawak, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 16 years old, born 14 October 1884 in Ontario, and attended school 4 months the previous year.2 
1911 CensusHe appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, at Tp 12 Rge 19 W3. Charles was single, age 24, born October 1886 in Ontario, Scotch, Presbyterian, and a farmer. He was the only person in the household.5 
Land Record In May 1913 or Jun 1913, Charles Magnus Hemstreet homesteaded at SW 15-12-19-W3. This was just south of the town of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, which was served by the CPR.7 
CEFHe volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 5 Feb 1916 at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. The attestation papers included the following information: present address Carmichael, Sask., born October 14th 1888 in Port Elgin Ontario, Farmer, single, next-of-kin mother Mrs. Abbie Hemstreet of Pancras P.O., Alta;
Description on enlistment: age 28 years 4 months, 5' 6", ruddy complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, scar over lower jaw left side, no teeth in upper jaw requires dental attention if accepted, trace of alcholic [sic] heart, Presbyterian, declared fit for service.1 
.6 Feb 19161
Charles Magnus Hemstreet
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)
Charles Magnus Hemstreet
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)
1921 CensusCharles Hemstreet appeared on the 1921 Census of Saskatchewan, at Section 32 Township 12 Range 19 W3. He was a boarder there. Charles was 38, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, Presbyterian, and worked as a farmer on his own account.8 
Residence-Moved Circa 1921, Charles Magnus Hemstreet moved to Victoria in British Columbia.4 
MarriageHe married Dorothy Birch on 11 Sep 1925 in Breadalbane House, Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from the marriage certificate: Charles M Hemstreet, barber, bachelor, age 38, Presbyterian, residence Victoria, born in Bruce County Ontario, father William Hemstreet born Scotland, mother Ebbie Hemstreet born Scotland, bridegroom can read and write;
Dorothy Birch, housewife, spinster, age 23, Presbyterian, residence Victoria, born in England, father Thomas Birch born England, mother Charlotte Birch born England, bride can read and write.
Witnesses were Ethel Lake and Nickolas Lerik, both of Victoria and the marriage was performed by J Campbell, Presbyterian minister.3 
DeathCharles died on 22 Sep 1967 in 103 Menzies Street, Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from certificate: Name recorded as Magnus Charles Hemstreet, has lived in Victoria & B.C. for 46 years, permanent address Apt 5, 103 Menzies Street, married, born October 14, 1884 in Owen Sound Ontario, age 82, was a barber his entire life until retiring in 1945, wife Dorothy Birch, father William Charles Hemstreet, mother Avigail Inkster, both born in Ontario. The informant was his wife Dorothy Hemstreet.4 
BurialHe was buried on 27 Sep 1967 in Hatley Memorial Gardens, Colwood, British Columbia.4 
Last Edited23 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, Charles Magnus Hemstreet, Regimental Number 1009071.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Grey (north) #65, Sarawak e-4, p2.
  3. Marriage certificate of Charles M Hemstreet and Dorothy Birch, married 11 September 1925 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #1925-09-284318.
  4. Death certificate of Magnus Charles Hemstreet, died 22 September 1967, registered 26 September 1967 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #67-09-012204.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Moose Jaw district (211), Maple Creek subdistrict (100), Tps 12 & 13 Rge 19 & 20 W 3rd, page 7.
  6. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Grey (68), Center Ward Owen Sound, page 7.
  7. Index to Dominion Land Grants, Western Canada, 1870-1930, compiled by Library and Archives Canada, <http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020111_e.html>.
  8. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Maple Creek, SD 41, Page 8.