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Research in Other Countries => Canada => Topic started by: michaelcharles on Wednesday 14 November 18 11:46 GMT (UK)
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Relative Harry Crompton b. 1878, emigrated to Canada in 1907 and died in 1953, being buried at Port Arthur . I know he made two trips back to the UK in 1920 and 1927 , but apart from that I know nothing of his life in Canada. I don't believe he married (at least, I have found no record), but would be piece together some picture of his life, if anyone can help.
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Hi Michael,
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Harry Crompton born 1879 returned to Canada - Liverpool to Quebec arriving
on the Antonio 25 April 1928 - described as a single man born Widnes - had been in Canada 1906 - 1927 - 31 Machan Avenue. Port Arthur Ontario. Occupation :- labourer - destined to mrs Charles Smith at 31 Machan Avenue Port Arthur Ontario.
Mother Mrs A Crompton, 3 Peel House Lane Widnes.
Sandra
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Hello from me too...
You can check with the Thunder Bay library. Perhaps they have an obituary for him - maybe some directories (listing address, occupation etc)?
http://www.tbpl.ca/localhisandgen
RK
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Returning to Canada in 1921 - Form 30A. See image 1055 (and 1054)
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01n17/
RK
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Returning to Canada in 1921 - Form 30A. See image 1055 (and 1054)
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01n17/
RK
It was sad to read on the Canada 411 form - returning 19 February 1921 - no relatives or friends :'(
Sandra
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Thank you so much Sandra and RunKitty for your fabulous information. I will look now to find the name of the ship he returned on in 1921 as I can't make it out on the link. Yes, Sandra, it is sad that he doesn't name any relatives in Canada, but he did leave behind 5 sisters and four brothers in England. Maybe that's why he emigrated - just too crowded at home!
Thanks again.
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I think the ship is the S.S. Canada - from Liverpool to Halifax.
Yes - I can see him on the passenger list. The image isn't very clear on the Library and Archives Canada site. I don't have access to Ancestry to see if the list is there as well - with a clearer picture. There is more information on the Form 30A, but here is the full passenger list - for your records.
https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/immigration-records/passenger-lists/passenger-lists-1865-1922/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=13705&
Harry is line 15 on page 8 of this list. It says he is going to Port Arthur. He is a labourer. He is returning home.
RK
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Hi Michael,
Welcome to RootsChat
Hope you enjoy the site.
Harry Crompton born 1879 returned to Canada - Liverpool to Quebec arriving
on the Antonio 25 April 1928 - described as a single man born Widnes - had been in Canada 1906 - 1927 - 31 Machan Avenue. Port Arthur Ontario. Occupation :- labourer - destined to mrs Charles Smith at 31 Machan Avenue Port Arthur Ontario.
Mother Mrs A Crompton, 3 Peel House Lane Widnes.
Sandra
Here is the image of the 1928 passenger list that Sandra found
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01n19/
From the Library and Archives Canada site (free)
RK
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The image isn't very clear on the Library and Archives Canada site. I don't have access to Ancestry to see if the list is there as well - with a clearer picture.
https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/immigration-records/passenger-lists/passenger-lists-1865-1922/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=13705&
RK
No clearer on Ancestry :P I think a tad better at Family Search
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-61XZ-BH?i=7&cc=1823240
DB
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Hi,
Canada Voters Lists, 1940 Port Arthur, 231 Park St.
Crompton, Harry, clerk
Others at the same address
Wynn, Thomas J., merchant
Wynn, Mrs. Thomas J.
Fleming, Robert, clerk
Hogan, J., railroader
Canada Voters List, 1949 Port Arthur, St. Joseph's Manor
Crompton, Harry
St. Joseph's Manor was a senior/retirement apartment residence with about 80 other residents.
DB
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Hi,
It looks like there is a obit for Harry. From the Port Arthur News Chronicle newspaper index,
Crompton, Harry, age 74, August 13, 1953, page 2
http://www.tbpl.ca/upload/documents/panc-death-index-1906-1972.pdf
There is another mention of a Harry Crompton in those indexes, May 5, 1939, page 17, with the note "Royal Tour Civil Guard". There was a Royal tour in Port Arthur in 1939.
http://www.tbpl.ca/upload/documents/padn-panc-social-index-1915---1942001.pdf
RunKitty has given you a link to the library, and with the above dates, will make it easier for
them to do look ups.
DB
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thankyou very much RunKitty and dbree.
excellent information. Cheers.
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Hi,
There is a enealogy group in Thunder Bay that meets at the central library, least they used to. They may be able to help you if you contact them.I believe Lakehead University Library may help. If this fella was part of the labour union they may be of some help to you as well. Hope this helps
JDC