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Record #23387
Name :
: George A SALMON (1888 - 1967)


Father
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Mother
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BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: Apr 1888

Marriage (1)
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Marriage (2)
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Date of Death
: 1967
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, Cornwall, Truro
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialCanada, Lloydminster, Bashaw
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 19 Aug 1904
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Tunisian

Placement Family
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Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
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Agency
: Unknown
NotesThe following records have been discerned for George A Salmon. The son of Marie Kate Albertina and Alfred Lindgey Salmon.

1891 English Census records place the family of Marie Kate and Alfred Salmon in Truro, Cornwall, England. In residence was Marie (11), Florence (9), William (8), Arthur (6), Alexander (4), George (2), Aline (11 months), Jane Jacob (21, General Domestic), Annie Jennings (16, Nursemaid), And Lizzie Summers (29, Governess). Alfred was a surgeon by occupation.

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: SALMON
Given Name: George
Age: 16
Sex: M
Ship: Tunisian
Year of Arrival: 1904
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1904-08-12
Arrival Port: Quebec
Arrival Date: 1904-08-19
Destination: Various locations
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1a
Microfilm: T-483
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

1911 Canadian Census records places George Salmon as head of his own household in Red Deer, Alberta. He states his birth date as Apr 1888 and that he immigrated from England in 1904. His brother, Bruce (18) is in residence. On the same page two houses below is a listing for Alex Salmon.

1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta places George A Salmon in 41, 20, 4, Skybo, Red Deer, Alberta. He is a single male born in 1888 in England, having immigrated in 1904. His brother Alex is on the same page.

1921 Canadian Census records place George A Salmon in Lakeside #397, Red Deer, Alberta. He was born about 1888 and immigrated from England in 1904.

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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  6 Entries        
IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
23386 SALMON, Alexander De Nadaillac1886ENG, CON, Truro Aug 1904 : Tunisian CAN Unknown  
8610 SALMON, Arthur John1897ENG, ESS, Leyton Apr 1911 : Empress of Britain CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
16388 SALMON, George1868ENG,     Jun 1888 : Sarmatian CAN Barnardos  
23387 SALMON, George A1888ENG, CON, Truro Aug 1904 : Tunisian CAN Unknown  
23039 SALMON, John A1897ENG,     Apr 1911 : Empress of Britain CAN Fegan Homes for Boys  
18097 SALMON, Violet1895ENG,     Aug 1905 : Dominion CAN Barnardos