Notes A birth registration was found for James David E Ackerman: Year of Registration: 1910; Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar; District: West Ham; County: Essex, Greater London; Volume: 4a; Page: 457.
In 1921, James David Ernest Ackerman,10, arrived at Quebec, Canada, in a group of 134 Barnardo children en route 50-52 Peter Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
James Ackerman's first placement was with Miss Alice Bain in Utterson, Stephenson, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. His next placements were with:
Wesley E. Baker, RR2 Sunderland, Ontario, Ontario;
Gord (G?)lewell, Uxbridge, Ontario, Ontario;
David Leacock, RR3, North Augusta, Grenville, Ontario;
Jonas Steacy, North Augusta, Grenville, Ontario; and
John Hall, RR1, Aylmer, Elgin, Ontario.
On July 10, 1933, James David Ackerman, 23, chicken farmer, entered the United States through the Port of Buffalo, New York. He was accompanied by his brother, Leslie Ackerman, 16 [arrived on the Minnedosa in 1923]. He declared that he was born in London, England; that he was residing at R. R. #1, Sherkston, Ontario, Canada; that he intended to visit his brother William Ackerman [arrived on the Scandanavian in 1921] in Buffalo, New York for 1 day. He was described as 5 foot 9 inches in height; ruddy complexion; light brown hair; and green eyes. He arrived in Canada on September 9, 1921, on the Minnedosa.
On May 18, 1931, James David E. Ackerman, 21, returned to Canada from a visit to England. His intended residence with with his friend, Mr. H. McClean, 1250 5th Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.