Brief Life History of Albert Ernest
When Albert Ernest Walkey was born on 22 August 1879, in Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada, his father, William Walkey, was 24 and his mother, Mary Williams, was 21. He married Margaret Nicol on 26 December 1906, in Owen Sound, Grey, Ontario, Canada. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada in 1906 and Manitoba, Canada in 1916. He died on 29 October 1965, in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, at the age of 86.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Albert Ernest? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- Albert E. Walkey in household of William Walkey, "Canada Census, 1881"
- Albert Ernest Walkey, "Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927"
- Albert Ernest Walke in entry for William Walkey, "Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (7)
1883 · Mining Boom
In 1883, there was a mining boom in Northern Ontario when mineral deposits were found near Sudbury. Thomas Flanagan was the blacksmith for the Canadian Pacific Railway that noticed the deposits in the river.
1886 · First Workmen's Comp Act
In 1886, Ontario passed its first Workmen's Compensation Act. This was in response to the number of railway workers that were being injured.
1906 · Hydro-Electric of Ontario
Ontario Hydro was established in 1906. It is the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario.
Name Meaning
English: unexplained. Compare Walk .
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.