Albert Kenzie Hemstreet1

#16352, (1890 - 1972)
FatherWilliam Hemstreet1,2 (1848 - 1929)
MotherAbigail Inkster1,2 (1852 - 1927)
RelationshipGrandson of William Inkster
Extended Family
ChartsDescendants of John Inkster & Abigail Marion
Abigail Inkster & William Hemstreet descendants

Children of Albert Kenzie Hemstreet and Mary Adelaide Sloan
  • William Hemstreet9 (1918 - 1918)
  • Evelyn May Hemstreet15 (1920 - 1977)
  • Maurice Earl Hemstreet15 (1923 - 2007)
  • Gordon McKenzie Hemstreet15 (1929 - 2007)
  • Myrtle Adelaide Hemstreet15 (1934 - )

Life Events

MigrationFrom Ontario to Cappon, Alberta, to Oyen, Alberta, to Bulkley Valley, B.C., to Victoria, B.C.
 
BirthAlbert Kenzie Hemstreet was born on 6 Oct 1890 in Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario.
The late registration included the information that his father was Wm Hemstreet of Owen Sound, Blacksmith and his mother Abigail Inkster. There was an affidavit dated 16 April 1932 from his sister Blanche McIntyre of Raven Village, Red Deer, Alberta stating, "I was at home in Owen Sound at the time. That both parents of the said person are dead; that I am the older sister of such person; that I am fourteen years his senior in age; that, at the time of his birth, I was present in the house in which he was born and have a distinct recollection of the occurrence of the said birth."1,2 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusAlbert K Hemstreet appeared on the 1891 Census of Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 6 months old, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, religion Canada Presbyterian.3 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusAlbert K Hemstreet appeared on the 1901 Census of Sarawak, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 10 years old, born 6 October 1890 in urban Ontario, and attended school 10 months that year.2 
(with Parents) 1911 Census**Albert was enumerated twice in the 1911 census. Albert K Hemstreet appeared on the 1911 Census of Sarawak Township, Grey County, Ontario with his parents. He was 21, a farmer's son, and born in October 1890 in Ontario.4 
(Sibling) 1911 CensusAlbert Hemstreet appeared on the 1911 Census of Saskatchewan, in the household of his brother William. He was born Oct 1889 in Ontario, age 21, English, Methodist, and a farmer.5 
1916 CensusAlbert Hemstreet appeared on the 1916 Census of Township 25 Range 5 W4, Alberta, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. He was 25, born in Ontario, single, Presbyterian, of Pennsylvania Dutch origin, and was a farmer working on his own account. No one else was in the household.6 
Land Record In Sep 1916, Albert Kenzie Hemstreet homesteaded at SE 1-25-5-W4. This is in the Cappon area, near the Saskatchewan border, and north of Medicine Hat.7,8 
MarriageHe married Mary Adelaide Sloan in 1917 in Alberta.9
 
1921 CensusAlbert and Mary appeared on the 1921 Census of Walcott, British Columbia. They owned their 3 room wood house and the family was Methodist. Albert was 32, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, occupation Pre-Emptor working on his own account. Mary was 25, born in USA, parents born in USA, immigrated in 1911, of Dutch origin. They had one child, Evelyn (age 1, born in Alberta).10 
Item. On 16 April 1932 an affidavit attesting to his birth was sworn by sister Blanche McIntyre who lived in Raven, Red Deer, Alberta.1 
Note.On 19 September 1934, their niece Edith Lucy Hemstreet was married at the home of Mr & Mrs A K Hemstreet of Walcott, BC.11 
Note.In the 1941 British Columbia election, Albert Kenzie Hemstreet was the Conservative candidate for Omineca. The seat was won by the Liberal incumbent.12 
Residence-Moved They moved with their youngest daughter to Sannichton, near Victoria on Vancouver Island in late summer 1947.13 
OccupationHe wore many hats:
A small store owner at Saanichton BC
A Blacksmith at Saanichton BC until they moved to Metchosin, BC
A Counselor on the Central Saanich Council, Saanichton BC
A Volunteer Fireman for Central Saanich.
At one point acted as Coroner in Central Saanich
Acted as Judge, when the Judge couldn’t make it out from Victoria
Was a Justice of the Peace for British Columbia for about 60 years but didn't marry couples because he didn't want it on his conscience if the marriage failed.14,13 
DeathAlbert died on 15 Nov 1972 in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia.
Information from certificate: Albert Kenzie Hemstreet, has lived in B.C. for 52 years, in Victoria for 6 months, permanent residence 5161 Rocky Point Road, married, born October 6, 1890 in Owen Sound Ontario, age 82, was a Blacksmith for 60 years until 1969. Married to Mary Adelaide Sloan, father William Hemstreet, mother Abigail Inkster, both born in Canada. Informant was his wife Mrs Mary A Hemstreet.14 
BurialHe was buried on 20 Nov 1972 in Hatley Memorial Gardens, Colwood, British Columbia.14 
Last Edited2 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. Birth Registrations of Ontario, Canada. Image viewed at Ancestry.com. Albert Kenzie Hemstreet, #901583-(1932).
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Grey (north) #65, Sarawak e-4, p2.
  3. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, North Grey (68), Center Ward Owen Sound, page 7.
  4. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Grey North 73, Sarawak Tp 26, page 5.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Saskatchewan, Regina district (214), subdistrict 15, Tp 16 Rge 23 W 2nd, page 1.
  6. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Medicine Hat (40), Subdistrict 26, Page 20.
  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. Website Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org).
  9. Oyen and District Historical Society, Many Trails Crossed Here: a Story of Oyen, Alberta and the Surrounding Districts (Oyen, Alberta: Oyen and District Historical Society, 1981), Albert Hemstreet entry scanned by a volunteer.
  10. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Skeena, SD 12, Page 30.
  11. Marriage Certificate registered in the Province of British Columbia, Russell Ivan Bell & Edith Lucy Hemstreet, 1934, #29114.
  12. Website Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org), Omineca electoral district, accessed 21 March 2015.
  13. Emails from Myrtle Olson.
  14. Death certificate of Albert Kenzie Hemstreet, died 15 November 1972, registered 16 November 1972 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #72-09-015852.
  15. E-mails from Sharon Hoskyn, BC, to J Kolthammer.