Monday, February 1, 2010

T. J. McAllister

According to his attestation papers dated September 25, 1915 at Toronto, Thomas James McAllister was born on July 7, 1879 at Corkstown, Tyrone, Ireland.  He listed his wife, Jane McAllister, Manchester Street, Mimico as his next of kin.  He listed his occupation as a butcher and indicated that he had 8 months of previous military experience with the militia.  He was 36 years and 2 months of age and stood 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height.  He had blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion.  He was a member of the Church of England.  He was a member of the 2nd Canadian Pioneer Battalion.

In the 1921 Toronto City directory he is listed as a fruit dealer living on the south side of Hay Avenue, Mimico.

No comments:

Post a Comment