1883 Nov 11 born Lanark
1891 census Living at Leith. His father is a Plumber
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Moncur | 40 | Head |
| Alice Moncur | 39 | Wife |
| Thomas Moncur | 8 | Son |
| Elizabeth Moncur | 10 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Alice Moncur | 4 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Mary Moncur | 2 | Daur (Daughter) |
1893 - 1900 was in Canada (from 1926 arrival form)
1900 Apr 11 Enlisted in Gordon Highlanders. NOK is mother Alice t Kelvin St, Glasgow
1901 Jan 25 Discharged
1901
1901 Oct 4 Re-enlists A & S Highlanders. Mother Alie, Kelvin Rd, Glasgow
1902 Nov 30 Discharged "incorrigible & worthless". He had deserted 3 times
1903 Jun 8 Enlisted in Seaforth Highlanders as James Dale. Unsurprising given hi previous discharge
1913 Jan 14 married in Partick to Jessie Baird. 75 North St, Anderson, Glasgow
1915 Mar 15 Discharged from 2nd Seaforth Highlnders. #7994 J Dale with wounds
1917 Jul 16 Re-enlisted as #508966 in RE
1919 Feb 13 Discharged no longer physically fit for war service
1921 Jun 15 enlisted with RIC no 533. ex-Soldier & rigger
1921 Aug 19 resigned - dissatisfied
1926 Jul 11 Arrives Canada from UK.They immigrated to a farm near Summerstown Station, Ontario, with their family in 1926, moving shortly afterwards to Montreal, then Cornwall.
1958 Died Canada
