Regimental Number: 2288387
Rank: Corporal
Branch: Canadian Forestry Corps
Jesse was born in Ridgeway, Iowa on June 25, 1892. He came to Alberta in 1916 with his parents and siblings, and while enlisting in Calgary, Jesse and his brother Tabor heard about the Peace country. After being discharged, Jesse filed on homesteads in the Hythe area (NW 15-73-10-W6; SE 10-73-10-W6). Jesse died on June 30, 1952.
Sources: Pioneer Round Up p. 271-273; Aug 7 1941 5 5 (?)