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Record #16809
Name :
: William SEAGER (1884 - 1917)
  aka : Private Seager


Father
:
Mother
:
BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 17 Jun 1884

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
: 30 Oct 1917   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, , London
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialBelgium, Passchendaele
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 11 Apr 1894
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Sarnia

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

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Private William Seager.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: SEAGER
Given Name: William
Age: 10
Sex: M
Ship: Sarnia
Year of Arrival: 1894
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1894-03-29
Arrival Port: Portland
Arrival Date: 1894-04-11
Party: Barnardo Homes
Destination: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Comments: This passenger list is included in the Halifax film, reel C-4516.
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1b
Microfilm: C-4516
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Possible 1906 Western Canada Census for William Seager states he is a 23 year old Hired Man from Ontario in Saskatchewan, Townships 15 to 18 inclusive in ranges 22, 23, 24 west of the 2nd M. In the household of Angus Murray.

Attestation papers signed 5 Nov 1915 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. William Seager was born 17 Jun 1884 in London, England. His Next of Kin information was all listed as 'not known' and then Eve Benson of Eslibank (?), Saskatchewan. His occupation was listed as a Farmer in Parkbey, Saskatchewan. 5'2" in height with grey eyes and brown hair. His religion was listed as Church of England. An addition out of 'Attested subject to leave until tattoo Thursday 11 Nov 1915' signed by Capt. Wooliuan.

Commonwealth War Graves Register states that he was Killed in Action. Also where he fell was about Sht 28. D. 4. d. 9.9. b of D. Circumstances of Casualty states that he was killed during an attack made by his Battalion on the enemy positions in the vicinity of Passchendaele.

Find A Grave Memorial# 12026058 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-09-23 15:36:08 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-11-28 09:07:06 /

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Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  30 Entries        
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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
3103 ABRAHAMS, Frederick1876ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
6912 ALLEN, Frederick1878ENG,    , Paddington Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
14556 ANDERSON, Charlotte1871ENG, LAN, Liverpool May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
11880 ANDERSON, Christine1875ENG,     May 1885 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
12754 ANDREWS, Gertrude1879ENG,     May 1889 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
4390 ARGENT, Albert1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
4389 ARGENT, William John1878ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
9778 ARNOLD, William Charles1883ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
11881 ASH, Charles1885ENG, LDN, London Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
8755 ASH, Chris1883ENG, LDN, London Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
11882 ASH, Henry 1888ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
6447 ASLETT, Ethel 1881ENG,     May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
5393 AULT, Ada May1882ENG, DBY, Derby May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
5392 AULT, Alice1884ENG, DBY, Derby May 1891 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
7204 AUSTIN, Albert James1881ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
22309 AYRES, Charles ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
22308 AYRES, Edward ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
12472 BAILEY, Arthur1882ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
22290 BAKER, Walter ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
18711 BARNES, J1894ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18721 BARNES, John W1883ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18770 BARNES, W1869ENG,     May 1885 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
18772 BARNES, Walter1883ENG,     1894 : Sarnia CAN Unknown  
22216 BARRELL, William1876ENG,     Apr 1888 : Sarnia CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
9828 BARTLETT, Selina1881ENG,     Mar 1891 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
19669 BEATTIE, Eugenie1871ENG,     Jul 1887 : Sarnia CAN National Childrens Home  
21406 BEECHAM, Edith1892ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
21407 BEECHAM, H.1892ENG,     Apr 1892 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
22841 BELL, Charles1885ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Barnardos  
16161 BELL, George1883ENG,     Apr 1894 : Sarnia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
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Surnames starting with:   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z  30 Entries