John Henry Thomas – Canadian Infantry, C.E.F., 3rd Battalion
Private John Henry Thomas – Canadian Infantry, C.E.F., 3 rd Battalion Birth and Family Background John Henry Thomas John Henry Thomas was born in 1894 in Llanelli , Carmarthenshire. He was the son of J. G. Thomas and Catherine Thomas . 1911 Census The 1911 Census is the only known census record for John Henry Thomas . At that time, the family were residing at 15 Norfolk Street, Swansea . Catherine Thomas (43) headed the household. Her children listed were Benjamin (18) , employed as a porter to a science teacher ; John Henry (17) , working as a chemist’s shop porter ; Albert James (15) , an office boy ; Annie Mary (13) ; and Owen Griffith (6) , the younger children both attending school. The census reflects a working household in which the older children were already contributing to family income. Emigration to Canada Ascania Passenger Lists In 1913 , John Henry Thomas emigrated to Canada , departing from Southampton aboard the steamship Ascania . He arrived at Portl...
