Ernest Playdon

11. ERNEST3 PLAYDON (WILLIAM2, THOMAS1) was born 15 May 1887 in 10 High St. St Marks, St George, Gloucester (Source: (1) Copy of Birth certificate for Ernest Playdon, Copy sent by May Newman., (2) Information from Rene Brett.), and died 29 Nov 1965 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. He married WINIFRED VICTORIA CORN (Source: (1) Copy of Marriage Certificate for Ernest Playdon & Winifred Corn., (2) Information from Rene Brett., (3) Information from May Newman.) 03 Mar 1919 in Eynesbury, Huntingdonshire (Source: (1) Copy of Marriage Certificate for Ernest Playdon & Winifred Corn., (2) Information from Rene Brett.), daughter of EDWARD CORN and MARTHA BOOTH. She was born 1900 in Eynesbury, Huntingdonshire.

Notes for ERNEST PLAYDON:

Archives of Orphan children sent to Canada. (Noted on Canadian Archives website 1 Nov 01)

Playdon E. Age: 10 Sex: M Year of arrival: 1899 Microfilm Reel: C-4519 Ship: Scotsman Port of departure: Liverpool

Port of Arrival: Halifax Arrival date: 3 April 1899 Party: Dr Barnados Note: The child's surname was illegible or difficult to decipher.

On his Attestation Paper Ernest's date of birth is shown as 7 May 1890.

At Ernest's marriage in 1919 his name is shown, and he signed, as Ernest William Playdon. Also he declared his age to be 28.

More About ERNEST PLAYDON:

Census: 1891, With mother. Age 3

Emigration: 1899, Age 10 as orphan with Dr Barnardos

Medical Information: Complexion fair, Eyes Blue, Hair dark brown.At Army Discharge 1943 "A few scars on right leg" (Source: Description on Army Enlistment. 14 Dec 1915.)

Military service: 14 Dec 1915, Joined Canadian Forces, Calgary Highlanders

Occupation: 1915, Farmer