Bertie Colgan anyone?

[kazfoster]

I have a Bertie Colgan (poss Colgan Crawshaw) in my tree who I think may have emigrated to Canada.  He was in Birmingham in 1911 but was actually born in Leamington in 1886.  I think he possibly died in Kent in 1934.

Any information gratefully received
Thanks
Karen F

[CaroleW]

There is an entry for him on the Medal Roll Index - served in WW1 and awarded the Victory & British medals

Royal Field Artillery Regimental number 744013

[kazfoster]

 
thanks Carol
I saw that on Ancestry - unfortunately no sign up papers found yet 

Cheers

[CaroleW]

Why do you think he emigrated?

There is only one entry for his name on 1891/1901/1911 censuses

Medal Roll Index places him still in England during WW1

The 1934 death fits his age

There is a will mentioning a widow called Edith and a marriage in 1912 to Edith A Jones

Children born up to 1927 in England

[*Sandra*]

There are 2 entries on Immigration for a Bertie Colgan

Bertie Colgan. Born about 1886 and aged 22 years and single. Travelling Glasgow to Montreal. Quebec. Arriving 10 th May 1908 on the Ionian. Seems to be travelling with other Salvation Army Members uinder the CPR scheme.  Described as a clerk.

Then a border crossing from Canada to the USA

Bertie Colgan. Born 1886 England and aged 23 years and single Occupation described as farm labourer. Last permanent address looks like Harding. Man. Had no relatives in the country from whence came.
Port of Arrival: St Albans, Vermont, arriving May 1909.

Sandra
 

 

[kazfoster]

Why do you think he emigrated?

Carole
It popped up in Ancestry - thought it was worth looking at - his family were all a bit adventurous.  I was assuming he came back.

[kazfoster]

Thanks Sandra
The age is right - but not sure he was labourer - will look it up
Cheers for your help - if you find any trips back to England grateful if you could let me know
Karen