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Joseph Albert Drinkwater 1864–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 February 1864

Birth Location: Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 12 Jan 1932

Death Location: Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Isaac Drinkwater

Mother: Margaret Shooke

Spouse(s): Della Layette

Children(s):

In 1864, Joseph Albert Drinkwater entered the world in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, born to Isaac James Drinkwater And Margaret Maria Shooke. In 1871, Joseph Albert Drinkwater was recorded in the census in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario. In 1871, Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided in Arran, Bruce, Ontario. Joseph Albert Drinkwater married Della Julia Layette. Joseph Albert Drinkwater passed away in 1932 in Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Joseph Albert Drinkwater entered the world in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, born to Isaac James Drinkwater And Margaret Maria Shooke.
  • In 1871, Joseph Albert Drinkwater was recorded in the census in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario.
  • In 1871, Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided in Arran, Bruce, Ontario.
  • Joseph Albert Drinkwater married Della Julia Layette.
  • Joseph Albert Drinkwater passed away in 1932 in Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Drinkwater's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Drinkwater
1864–1932
Birth Place: Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Isaac James Drinkwater
1832–1918
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Margaret (Maria) Shooke
1841–1910
Brampton, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
William
1802–1894
Kemerton, Gloucester, England
Sarah
1807–1885
Clones, Managhen, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Drinkwater
1770–1826
Mary Turner
1767–1833
Thomas Irvine
1775–1820
Sarah Orme
1780–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Drinkwater
1740–1829
Sarah Roberts
–1789
Thomas Irwin
1752–

Joseph Drinkwater's Timeline

13 Records

1864
14 February 1864
Birth of Joseph Albert Drinkwater in Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 7
Joseph Albert Drinkwater appeared in census in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
1871
abt 1871
Age 7
Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided here in Arran, Bruce, Ontario
Arran, Bruce, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 17
Joseph Albert Drinkwater appeared in census in Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
1881
1881
Age 17
Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided here in Arran, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
Arran, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 27
Joseph Albert Drinkwater appeared in census in Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 27
Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided here in Alberni, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alberni, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 37
Joseph Albert Drinkwater appeared in census in Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 37
Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided here in British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 47
Joseph Albert Drinkwater was employed in Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 47
Joseph Albert Drinkwater resided here in , Comox-Atlin, British Columbia
, Comox-Atlin, British Columbia
1926
1926
Age 62
Joseph Albert Drinkwater was employed in Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
1932
12 Jan 1932
Age 68
Death of Joseph Albert Drinkwater in Great Central Lake, British Columbia
Great Central Lake, British Columbia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 February 1864
    Event Place: Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Reel T-6429, District Alberni, Subdistrict 1, Page 9
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Reel C-9937, Bruce North (e), Sub District (arran (e) Division 2 page 59

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of Canada, Reel C-9937, Bruce North (e), Sub District (arran (e) Division 2 page 59
    [2] Joseph is 7
    He was born in Ontario
    He is Church of England
    He is of English Descent
    He is in School

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Arran, Bruce, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Arran, Bruce, Ontario; Roll: C-9937; Page: 59

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Arran Township, Bruce County, Ontario
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Reel C-13275, Dist 177, SubDist B, Div 2, Page 39, Family 158

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Arran, Bruce North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Arran, Bruce North, Ontario; Roll: C_13275; Page: 39; Family No: 168

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Victoria Daily Times, January 4, 1930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Alberni (3a)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Alberni, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Alberni, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Roll: T-6291; Family No: 15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Pt. Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Census of Canada, Reel T-6429, District Alberni, Subdistrict 1, Page 9
    [2] Joseph and his wife Della are listed in Census of 1901. Joseph listed his birthday as February 14, 1875 (although 1865 appears to be written over) and his age as 26 years old. He was born in Ontario and was of English descent. At this time, he was a miner. He was Anglican. He reported earning about $1,000 a year. He could read, write and speak English.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Alberni, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page: 9; Family No: 126

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002
    [2] Named Della Falls and Della Lake

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002
    [2] Opened and ran the Ark Hotel

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Comox-Atlin, British Columbia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 3, Comox-Atlin, British Columbia; Page: 3; Family No: 28

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002
    [2] Sold Gold Mine to Lord Fielding.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Great Central Lake, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002
    [2] Closed Ark Hotel

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source:
    [1] MIsc information gathered from Kay Dukowsi, Port Alberni, BC, InterviewEmail Sept 3, 2002
    [2] Joseph was a hunter and a guide

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clayoquot
    Record Source: Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1932
    Event Place: Great Central Lake, British Columbia
    Record Source:
    [1] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Alberni, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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