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The English come to Canada
Before 1830 the English mainly came from the North of England - mainly Yorkshire.
The growing emigration was fueled by the rapid industrialization in England. Machines were replacing people and consequently thousands of people were being made redundant. Many opted for Canada because of the oversupply of labor, which lead to chronic unemployment -
Elsie Braddock - Birth
Elsie was also born in Sheffield, England. She was one of 10 children. -
Albert Jenkinson - Birth
Albert Jenkinson was born in Sheffield, England into a anglican family.
He later became a season ticket holder at Bramall Lane, Sheffield United FC's home ground. -
Albert Jenkinson goes to war
My granfather fought at Burma for Great Britian in the Second World War. He returned home from battle to marry Elsie.
The photograph attached is a photo and letter that my grandfather sent home to my grandmother when he was away. -
Elsie and Albert Jenkinson - marraige
Elsie Braddock married Albert Jenkinson and took his name in the 3rd year of the Second World War. -
Beryl Gill - Birth
Beryl Gill was born to Emily and Norman Gill as one of 5 children; Judy; Norman; Barbara; and Michael. -
John Jenkinson - Birth
John Jenkinson was born as the younger brother of Linda Jenkinson.
He later became an avid Sheffield Wednesday supporter - much to the dislike of his father. -
Albert Jenkinson - death
My grandfather, Albert died at the age of 78. -
Me - Birth
Lucy Emily Jenkinson was born.
Named by brother, Elliot. -
Beryl and John marraige
Beryl Gill became Mrs, Beryl Jenkinson.
My parents later brought up two children.
Elliot and Lucy
