David Ellis Ricketts - Toronto

[alibear]

Have just found out that my gr.grandfather from Rhyl, N. Wales who we thought dissapeared to Chicago in 1911 served with the Canadian Army in WW1.  His place of residence was given as Toronto on the 1917 forms.  I think there may be Canadian/USA boarder crossing info for him (b. 1887).  Please could anybody give me any further information?

Thanks in advance

Cheers
Alison

[waiteohman]

Hello Alison

Form 3 Canada - List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission - Port of Buffalo, N.Y.

Head Tax Status: RP44
David E. Ricketts born Rhyl, Wales  age: 31 male
M.S.: M (married)
Occupation: Stone carver
Race: Welsh
Nationality: Wales
Read / Write: yes / ditto Eng
Arrival date: June 1919
Last Permanent Address: Toronto, Ont.
Port of Arrival: Buffalo, N.Y.
Name and address of nearest relative or friend in country from whence alien came: wife Dorothy  Rhyl Wales

U.S. card record additional details:
Buffalo New York  June 18, 1919
Ever been in US: yes  from 1911 to June 11, 1917 Racine, Wis.
Passage paid by self
Destination: no address, Buffalo, NY  Perm
Money shown: $55.00
Height: 5'5", Complexion: fair, bro hair, blue eyes, no distinguishing marks
Seaport and date of landing and name of steamship: New York  October 28, 1911 Adriatic

Linda

[alibear]

Linda,

Thank you very much.  That's excellent. 

Cheers
Alison