Albert was born on October 20, 1893 in Middlesex, England. He came to Canada in 1919 and filed on NW 6-79-4-W6, indicating on his homestead record that he had served in the military. In 1927, Albert married Gladys Wherrell. He served in the Canadian Army during World War II and was stationed in Grande Prairie. Gladys died in 1956; Albert was later remarried to Fanny Rosina “Rose” Appleby. Albert died in Victoria, BC on October 14, 1982.
Sources: Wheatfields and Wildflowers p. 582; Nov. 3, 1949 p. 4 c. 3