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From East To West: The biography of Sgt.Maj. J.C. Cornish

by Leslie (Mallett-Cornish) Van Gorkom

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About the Book
The life of Sgt. Maj. John Charles Cornish and his Canadian Permanent Forces position as Master Gunner. From his birthplace in Toronto, Ontario to his transfer to the West Coast as part of the Military defending Canada's borders, this is a complete history of what he did and who he was. This book includes many photographs taken by J.C. Cornish and documentation of his family line. Useful as background to the Northwest or Riel Rebellion in 1885. Personal clips from J.C.'s own scrapbook and memorabelia from his life and times.
Features & Details
  • Primary Category: History
  • Project Option: 6×9 in, 15×23 cm
    # of Pages: 204
  • Publish Date: Apr 16, 2015
  • Language English
  • Keywords Canadian Military, Family History, British Columbia, Northwest Rebellion, Ontario
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About the Creator
LeslieMallet
Leslie Van Gorkom
Chemainus, B.C., Canada

Born in San Francisco, CA. I came to Canada with my husband in 1969. I had no idea I was actually at least as connected to one country as the other! My interest in family history began when my 70 year old father asked me to try and find cousins he knew lived in B.C. Joining a genealogical society I sleuthed until I found my roots...and have accumulated many new cousins that have become friends. I have always wanted to share my findings, thus book form became my mode of choice. I am now retired and have dedicated my time to sifting through all the long years of research to distil into story. I hope others will also be interested in times and places past.

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