According to the 1901 England census, George Joseph Abbott was the son of Augustus Abbott and Florence Baird. He was born in Plaistow, Essex, England on 20 May 1898.
He married Luella Alfrieda Yanke on 1 November 1922. At the time of his marriage, George lived at 205 Waterloo Street in Kitchener and was a rubber worker. Luella, a factory hand, aged 24, lived at 118 Waterloo Street, Kitchener and was the daughter of Henry Yanke and Anna Graf. The witness to the marriage was Leona Ringle, of 113 Edward Street, Kitchener. Both George and Luella gave their religious denomination as Lutheran.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Abbott, George
Drummer.
Enlisted with the 118th Battalion on January 26, 1916.
He was born in England.
His next of kin is Augustus Abbott, 205 Waterloo St., Kitchener.
He served in France.