James Ivall Posted 27 April 2014 by Philip TaylorJames Ivall was a grandson of Alexander “Sandy” Ival (1831-1911), who emigrated from Scotland to Canada in about 1837 and had ten children. James was a son of the third child, also called Alexander (1855-1922) and his wife Sarah. James was the third of their six children. He was born on July 11th 1885 in Morin Flats (now called Morin Heights), [Click to continue…]
Francis and Riversdale Grenfell Posted 31 December 2013 by Departed MemberFrancis Octavius (left) and Riversdale Nonus Grenfell were twin sons born to Pascoe du Pre and Sophia Grenfell on 4 September 1880. On leaving Eton College in 1899 Francis wished to pursue a career in the Army and Riversdale, ‘Rivy’ chose a business career but trained with the Buckinghamshire Hussars. In October 1900 Francis joined the Seaforth [Click to continue…]
Arthur Villeneuve Posted 5 August 2021 by Sylvia LeachPrivate Arthur Villeneuve was born in Peckham, south London on 16th June 1896, the eldest child of Albert and Amelia Villeneuve (nee Wells), which was also the place of his parents’ birth. We can trace the family’s ancestry back to the French Huguenots living in Berlin. Arthur’s father, Albert, was employed by the Salvation Army Assurance Society [Click to continue…]
Edmund Barthrop Scotchmer Posted 2 November 2014 by Susan AtkinsEdmund signed up for Army Service on 6 December 1893 at the age of 18 years and 1 month. He signed up at Bury St Edmunds in Susffolk. He was born at Framlingham in Suffolk the son of John & Ellen Scotchmer (nee Barthrop). He came from a large family. His description on Attestation was Height 5 feet 5 inches, Weight 119lbs Complexion Fresh, Eyes [Click to continue…]
John Edward PASK Posted 26 November 2013 by Stuart PaskJohn Edward PASK was born on 20 May 1873 in Manthorpe, Lincolnshire. He was the youngest son of John and Ann PASK née BELL. His father died on 30 April 1880 in Manthorpe, at the age of 62, leaving his mother with their two sons George Thomas PASK (1863-1919), and John Edward PASK, to bring up. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bottom Road, Manthorpe, [Click to continue…]