Annette Fulford
@avidgenie.bsky.social
Canadian researcher who specializes in First World War Brides. Also interested in soldiers dependents 1914-1921 and Canadian Immigration History.
First World War Brides https://wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/
First World War Brides https://wwiwarbrides.blogspot.com/
Here is the souvenir spoon she purchased with proceeds from the boxing match my grandfather won on board.
"Of course, Hugh put in a splendid exhibition & won the day. His opponent was the best boxer on board the Melita, among the crew." ~ Grace Clark in a letter home in September 1919. #warbride
"Of course, Hugh put in a splendid exhibition & won the day. His opponent was the best boxer on board the Melita, among the crew." ~ Grace Clark in a letter home in September 1919. #warbride
September 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Here is the souvenir spoon she purchased with proceeds from the boxing match my grandfather won on board.
"Of course, Hugh put in a splendid exhibition & won the day. His opponent was the best boxer on board the Melita, among the crew." ~ Grace Clark in a letter home in September 1919. #warbride
"Of course, Hugh put in a splendid exhibition & won the day. His opponent was the best boxer on board the Melita, among the crew." ~ Grace Clark in a letter home in September 1919. #warbride
The roll of honour of the Ontario teachers who served in the Great War, 1914-1918. www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm....
July 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The roll of honour of the Ontario teachers who served in the Great War, 1914-1918. www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm....
A Real War Wedding Private Charles Sherwood to Hannah Stonehouse 1915 britishpathe.com/asset/98701
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A Real War Wedding Private Charles Sherwood to Hannah Stonehouse 1915 britishpathe.com/asset/98701
I see a few soldiers with families in this photo. Must see if I can identify them.
Arrivée des troupes sur le vapeur « Orduna », Halifax, N.-É., 1918 collections.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/objects/1...
Arrivée des troupes sur le vapeur « Orduna », Halifax, N.-É., 1918 collections.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/objects/1...
May 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I see a few soldiers with families in this photo. Must see if I can identify them.
Arrivée des troupes sur le vapeur « Orduna », Halifax, N.-É., 1918 collections.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/objects/1...
Arrivée des troupes sur le vapeur « Orduna », Halifax, N.-É., 1918 collections.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en/objects/1...
Updating my War Bride PowerPoint for an upcoming presentation next month #warbrides #FWW
March 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Updating my War Bride PowerPoint for an upcoming presentation next month #warbrides #FWW
Thankful for the strong women in my family. You inspire me with your strength and determination. #internationalwomensday
March 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Thankful for the strong women in my family. You inspire me with your strength and determination. #internationalwomensday
To the pioneering War Brides of the First World War. You inspire my love of history with your strength and determination. Thank you for making Canada your home despite the difficult times you may have endured. #internationalwomensday #warbrides #FWW
March 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
To the pioneering War Brides of the First World War. You inspire my love of history with your strength and determination. Thank you for making Canada your home despite the difficult times you may have endured. #internationalwomensday #warbrides #FWW
He married Nellie Brett in December 1917 at Kennington, Eng. Nellie came on the Carmania in December 1918, landing at Halifax. She was headed to her mother in law at Bedford, Virginia. Her husband returned home on the Caronia in May 1919. The couple lived in Roanoke in 1920s but divorced by 1931.
February 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
He married Nellie Brett in December 1917 at Kennington, Eng. Nellie came on the Carmania in December 1918, landing at Halifax. She was headed to her mother in law at Bedford, Virginia. Her husband returned home on the Caronia in May 1919. The couple lived in Roanoke in 1920s but divorced by 1931.
Family Tree Trackers: Never Seen Again - Strathcona County Library with Brenda Smith, Thursday February 13 at 7 pm MT (Alberta) scl.bibliocommons.com/events/67453...
February 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Family Tree Trackers: Never Seen Again - Strathcona County Library with Brenda Smith, Thursday February 13 at 7 pm MT (Alberta) scl.bibliocommons.com/events/67453...
French War Bride Marie-Jeanne Mazeau married British born Canadian Expeditionary Force soldier Frederick J E Ball in Rouen, France in 1917 and came to Canada on the Adriatic in September 1919. The couple lived in Victoria. However, by 1925 Marie had remarried to John Diggle.
January 30, 2025 at 5:09 AM
French War Bride Marie-Jeanne Mazeau married British born Canadian Expeditionary Force soldier Frederick J E Ball in Rouen, France in 1917 and came to Canada on the Adriatic in September 1919. The couple lived in Victoria. However, by 1925 Marie had remarried to John Diggle.
He returned to Canada with his wife on the Adriatic, leaving from Southampton to Halifax, 3-10 September 1919. Headed to Ridgetown, Ontario. Crossed the US Border a short time later. Lived in Michigan. His first wife died in April 1939. He remarried a few months later. #warbride #FWW
January 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
January 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I am so thankful that grandmother recorded her thoughts on paper every day for 8 days while on her journey to Canada. The 68-page letter is an enduring legacy for my family, as well as the thousands of war brides who came to Canada after the First World War. #warbrides #FWW
January 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I am so thankful that grandmother recorded her thoughts on paper every day for 8 days while on her journey to Canada. The 68-page letter is an enduring legacy for my family, as well as the thousands of war brides who came to Canada after the First World War. #warbrides #FWW
In 1919, Canadian soldiers were waiting to be shipped back to Canada. Many, like my grandfather, met and married British women. Many young women also travelled to Canada to marry the soldier they met during the war. #warbrides #FWW
January 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
In 1919, Canadian soldiers were waiting to be shipped back to Canada. Many, like my grandfather, met and married British women. Many young women also travelled to Canada to marry the soldier they met during the war. #warbrides #FWW
He married Ada Carr on 17 Feb 1918 at St. Paul's, Old Ford, London, England. He returned to Canada on the ship Tunisian with his wife, landing at Saint John, NB on 10 Feb 1919. They were headed to Kitchener. The family settled in Acton, Ontario. Here is the citation for his MM.
January 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
He married Ada Carr on 17 Feb 1918 at St. Paul's, Old Ford, London, England. He returned to Canada on the ship Tunisian with his wife, landing at Saint John, NB on 10 Feb 1919. They were headed to Kitchener. The family settled in Acton, Ontario. Here is the citation for his MM.
Still spots available for this Zoom presentation on January 9, 2025 at 7 pm MT (Alberta): Family Tree Trackers: Seafaring Ancestors - Strathcona County Library with Andrea of @absolutelyliterate.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Still spots available for this Zoom presentation on January 9, 2025 at 7 pm MT (Alberta): Family Tree Trackers: Seafaring Ancestors - Strathcona County Library with Andrea of @absolutelyliterate.bsky.social
Not sure how old this post card is. Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Not sure how old this post card is. Merry Christmas!