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Record #13315
Name :
: Joseph ANSELL (1858 - )


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 1858 (approx.)

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
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Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland
Abode (2) : Place of Death / Burial
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 17 Jun 1873
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Peruvian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Refuge for Homeless Boys, Great Ormond Street
NotesIn 1873, Joseph Ansell, 15, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 19 boys from the Refuge for Homeless Boys, Great Ormond Street, Holborn, London, England, en route to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[EDITORS NOTE: The following information is for a Joseph James Ansell. We are reasonably certain that this person is actually the correct Joseph Ansell, but we have not obtained documentation to be positive of this identification.]

[THE FOLLOWING IS A POSSIBLE MATCH]

On May 24, 1884, at Townsend, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada, a marriage was registered between Joseph J. Ansell, 25, mechanic, born in England, to Thomas and Mary Ansell; and Mary A. Price, 21, born in Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, to David and Mary Price.

Joseph James and Mary Ann Price Ansell had at least one child: Hazel Ansell, born September 13, 1890, at Haldimand, Ontario, Canada.

On August 12, 1915, at North Sewell, Manitoba, Canada, Joseph James Ansell, 45, enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he was born in Reading, Berkshire, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Mrs. J. J. Ansell, who resided at 447 12th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; that his date of birth was June 5, 1870; that he was a musician; and that he had previously served in the 106th Regiment. He was described as 5 foot 4-1/2 inches in height; dark complexion; brown eyes; grey hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

On October 20, 1916, at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Joseph James Ansell, 55, re-enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. He declared that he resided at 367 Carleton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; that he was born in Reading, Berkshire, England; that his next of kin was his wife, Mary A. Ansell, who resided at 367 Carleton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; that his date of birth was June 5, 1861; that he was a band master; and that he had previously served in the 45th Batt. for 19 months in 1915. He was described as 5 foot 5 inches in height; dark complexion; brown eyes; grey hair. He was a member of the Church of England.

Winnipeg Free Press
June 27, 1941

Joseph J. Ansell

Joseph James Ansell, 85, died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Murray, 96 Niagara street. Mr. Ansell was born in Reading, England, and had been in Canada for 80 years, and in Winnipeg for the last eight years. His wife, Mary A. Ansell, predeceased him by 12 years. He went overseas as a bandmaster during the last war. The body will be taken to Dunnville, Ont., Saturday afternoon, for services and burial there. The Clarke-Leatherdale funeral home is in charge of arrangements. 
ContributorsCreated : 2011-01-13 20:19:34 / From original database

Last Updated : 2011-01-16 20:17:26 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3041 ABBOTT, Jessica1862ENG,     Aug 1872 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
3044 ABBOTT, John1855ENG,     Apr 1871 : Peruvian CAN Unknown  
3050 ABBOTT, Oliver John1872ENG,    , Lambeth Jul 1882 : Peruvian CAN Lord Archibald Douglas  
3137 ACLAND, Louisa1858ENG, GLS, Bristol Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
24213 ALDRED, Thomas1855ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
7634 ALDRIDGE, Fanny1859ENG,     Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
7671 ALLISON, Mary Jane1859ENG,     Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
13315 ANSELL, Joseph1858ENG,     Jun 1873 : Peruvian CAN Refuge for Homeless Boys, Great Ormond Street  
7621 AYRE, Elizabeth E.1856ENG,     Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
7667 BAILEY, Mary A.1861ENG,     Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
24214 BAILEY, Walter1853ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
7636 BALL-LANE, Frances1858ENG,     Nov 1870 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
24215 BARBER, Robert1855 May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
10736 BARKER, Elizabeth 1870ENG,     Jan 1880 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
10735 BARKER, Kate 1869ENG,     Jan 1880 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
18724 BARNES, Joseph1871ENG,     Jun 1884 : Peruvian CAN Unknown  
18733 BARNES, Martha1859ENG,     1872 : Peruvian CAN Unknown  
24216 BARR, Andrew1856ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
24217 BARRETT, John1857ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
24218 BARRETT, William1852ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
24219 BATE, George1856ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
24220 BATE, Thomas1855ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
10733 BATES, Ellen1869ENG,     Jan 1880 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
10734 BATES, Rosetta1870ENG,     Jan 1880 : Peruvian CAN Maria Rye  
24221 BEAL, Samuel1856ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
24222 BEAUMONT, George1857ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes  
20481 BECKERTOFF, Agnes1859ENG,     1872 : Peruvian CAN Unknown  
14767 BEDFORD, Kate1872ENG,     May 1883 : Peruvian CAN Board of Guardians (Various)  
21203 BEDWELL, Charles1854ENG,     May 1870 : Peruvian CAN MacPherson Homes  
21427 BEER, Ellen1864ENG,     Aug 1882 : Peruvian CAN Unknown  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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