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Record #16789
Name :
: Edward Leonard TIPTON (1881 - 1918)
  aka : Sergeant Tipton


Father
:
Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 9 Nov 1881

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
: 9 Oct 1918   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Shropshire, Stapleton
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 8 Aug 1896
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Scotsman

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
: Barnardos

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Sergeant Edward Leonard Tipton.

1891 English Census for widowed William Tipton places him in St. Alkmond, Shropshire, England. In residence is Charles (12), Edward (10), George (8) and Richard (6). Visitor Martha Davies (54) is also in residence.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: TIPTON
Given Name: Leonard
Age: 14
Sex: M
Ship: Scotsman
Year of Arrival: 1896
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1896-07-30
Arrival Port: Quebec
Arrival Date: 1896-08-08
Party: Barnardo Homes
Destination: Toronto, Ontario
Comments: Mr. Owen in charge of 254 children
Notes: The child's surname was illegible or difficult to decipher
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1a
Microfilm: C-4541
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Father William Tipton died in 1902.
England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index, 1837-1915
Name: William Tipton
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1847
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1902
Age at Death: 55
Registration District: Atcham
Inferred County: Shropshire
Volume: 6a
Page: 451

Attestation papers were signed 6 Apr 1915 in Calgary, Alberta. Edward Tipton was born in Stapleton, Shropshire, England on 9 Nov 1881. He is an Electrician by trade. His Next of Kin is his Father, William Tipton, of Bichon, Salop, England. 5'7" in height with grey eyes and brown hair. His religion was listed as Church of England.

Commonwealth War Graves Registers states that Edward was Killed in Action. His Next of Kin were listed as his father, Mr. W. Tipton of Bicton, Salop. and his wife, Mrs. E. Tipton of "Rossall Grange" Bicton, Shrewsbury.

England & Wales National Probate Calendar Index of Wills and Administrations:
TIPTON Edward of Trochu Valley Alberta Canada sergeant signal troop Fort Garry Horse Canadian Cavalry Brigade died 9 Oct 1918 in France Probate London 22 May to Eleanor Tipton widow. Effects ?126 13s. 3d.

Canadian Virtual War Memorial notes that his Honours and Awards included a Military Medal.

Find A Grave Memorial# 56459329 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-09-21 20:47:56 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-10-28 17:15:27 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
16789 TIPTON, Edward Leonard1881ENG, SAL, Stapleton Aug 1896 : Scotsman CAN Barnardos