Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Galbraith, James Russell |
Othernames |
Pte. J. R. Galbraith, usually known as "Russell" to family and friends |
Born |
Sept. 19, 1889 |
Birthplace |
Arnott, Holland Township, Grey County |
Places of residence |
Arnott, Holland Township, Grey County Overseas First World War? (check war record) Lot 18, Concession 2, Holland Township (1927 address) |
Father |
James Galbraith (b. 1847-d. 1898) |
Mother |
Mary Ann Galbraith (nee Murray, b. 1851- |
Nationality |
Canadian |
Education |
Arnott or Chatsworth? |
Notes |
James Russell Galbraith was born on September 19, 1889 at the hamlet of Arnott, in Holland Township, Grey County. His father died in 1898. In February, 1916, Russell was a farmer, but decided to enlist. He travelled to Owen Sound and attested to the 147th Grey (Overseas) Battalion of the C.E.F., on Feb. 5, 1916. His regimental number was 838803. His younger brother Charles Wilmer Galbraith, came home from Toronto and also enlisted with the 147th, on February 22, 1916. Charles was later killed at the battle of Passchendaele on Oct. 26, 1917. Russell Galbraith survived the war and returned to Holland Township in 19__. In the 1921 census, he was listed as a Farmer. He was single and 32 years of age. In 1927, he was farming at Lot 18, Concession 2. He married an Owen Sound public school teacher, Isabella Elliott Dobie. Isabella had been born in Sullivan Township, Grey County. Her parents were Joseph Dobie and Alice Dobie (nee Ramage). Russel was 39 years old. He died on January 19, 1976 and was buried at _____________. |
Occupation |
Farmer Veteran 147th Grey (Overseas) Battalion ____________ ' Soldier / Infantryman |
Publications |
Auer, George Scott, SOLDIERS OF THE SOIL: GREY COUNTY GOES TO WAR, p. 205 (lists the Galbraith brothers) |
Relationships |
Brother: Pte. Charles Wilmer Galbraith, d. Oct. 26, 1917 at Passchendaele Brother: Signaller Wilbur Galbraith, d. Nov. 1917 Maternal Grandfather: William Gavin "Tailor" Murray of Arnott, Holland Township, Grey County (formerly of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, emigrated in 1855) |
Role |
Military/Soldie |
Spouse |
Isabella Elliott Dobie, m. July 21, 1928 |
