Stapleton, Albert Edward John (1883-1948)

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1918, page 837.
Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1918, page 837.

Albert Edward John Stapleton was a post office clerk. He lived at 1811 Beach Avenue from 1918 to 1921.

Family Background and Early Life

Albert Edward John Stapleton was born in Kensington, London, England, on April 23, 1883. His parents were Edward Stapleton and Clara Monk. Edward Stapleton was a butcher.

Albert was baptized on July 1, 1883.

London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Board of Guardian Records, 1834-1906/Church of England Parish Registers, 1754-1906; Reference Number: p84/maa/a/01/002. Ancestry.com. London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Albert Edward John Stapleton; Gender: Male; Record Type: Baptism; Baptism Date: 1 Jul 1883; Baptism Place: Ladbroke Grove St Michael and All Angels, Kensington and Chelsea, England; Father: Edward Stapleton; Mother: Clara Stapleton; Register Type: Parish Registers.
London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Board of Guardian Records, 1834-1906/Church of England Parish Registers, 1754-1906; Reference Number: p84/maa/a/01/002. Ancestry.com. London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Albert Edward John Stapleton; Gender: Male; Record Type: Baptism; Baptism Date: 1 Jul 1883; Baptism Place: Ladbroke Grove St Michael and All Angels, Kensington and Chelsea, England; Father: Edward Stapleton; Mother: Clara Stapleton; Register Type: Parish Registers.

In 1891 and 1901 he was living with his father in London.

In 1911 he was in Wimbledon, Surrey. He was a butcher’s assistant.

To Canada

In April 1913, Albert sailed on the Lake Manitoba from England to Quebec City, Quebec. He was travelling to Kamloops, British Columbia, and he was planning to carry on his occupation as a butcher.

"Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLB-BDQ : 27 December 2014), Albert Edwd J Stepleton, Apr 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4794, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLB-BDQ : 27 December 2014), Albert Edwd J Stepleton, Apr 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4794, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

Marriage to Catherine Wynne

On January 19, 1916, in Kamloops, Albert married Catherine Mary Wynne, who worked as a waitress. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 22, 1886. Her parents were John Wynne and Catherine Daly.

Military Service

On January 23, 1916, Albert signed his attestation paper to serve with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. (Someone changed the date on the attestation paper to read January 19, and then January 1. Other records in his military file give January 1 as his attestation date.)

He was discharged from the military forces on January 1, 1917, because he was medically unfit. He had fallen arches, which caused pain on marching or prolonged standing.

To Vancouver

Albert first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1918. He was living at 1811 Beach Avenue and he was working as a post office clerk.

He lived at the following addresses in the Vancouver area.

1918 to 19211811 Beach Avenue
1922 to 1947 3231 Neville Street, Burnaby (1922 directory says Melville Street, which is incorrect. 1921 Canada census says 3231 Neville Street)

He continued to work as a postal clerk until about 1945.

He often went by the name “Bert.” He liked to drive a motorcycle with a side car, which apparently caused him some difficulties on corners, as he had to be pulled out of ditches more than once.

Albert died in Burnaby, British Columbia, on June 18, 1948. He was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

Vancouver Province, June 19, 1948, age 27, column 3

Catherine died in Essondale, British Columbia, on May 20, 1967. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

Vancouver Sun, May 25, 1967, page 40, column 3.

Albert and Catherine had the following children.

Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton

Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton was born in Vancouver on November 20, 1916.

In 1921 he was living with his parents in Burnaby, British Columbia.

On September 12, 1942, in Vancouver, Albert married Helen Wright. She was born in Burnaby on July 10, 1921. Her father was William Wright.

In 1951, Albert and Helen, and their daughter Lynne Diane Stapleton, moved to the United States.

In 1955, they were in Tacoma, Washington.

Tacoma, Washington, City Directory, 1955, page 616, column 1.
Tacoma, Washington, City Directory, 1955, page 616, column 1.

Albert went by “Alb” in Canada, but in the United States he was known as “Al”.

Albert died in Washington on August 28, 1988.

Helen later lived in Hansville, Washington.

Albert and Helen were buried in Hansville Cemetery in Hansville, Washington. 

Albert and Helen had a daughter, Lynne Dianne Stapleton, who married John P. Mcginn.

Leonard Charles Stapleton

Leonard (Len) Charles Stapleton was born in Vancouver on October 25, 1918.

He worked as a truck driver and longshoreman.

On March 21, 1941, in Vancouver, he married Lillian (Lil) Mary Hambleton. She was born in Vancouver about 1921. Her parents were Frederick William Hambleton and Alice Mary Green.

Leonard died in Vancouver on June 7, 1975.

Vancouver Province, June 9, 1975, page 26, column 3.

Lillian died in Vancouver on July 3, 1998.

Vancouver Sun, July 7, 1998, page B7, column 3.

Leonard and Lillian were buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.  

Sources

Note: February 25, 2021: Thanks to Lynne McGinn for corrections and updated information on the Stapleton family.

Edward Stapleton (father of Albert Edward John Stapleton)

Edward Stapleton (1857–1936), Birth DEC 1857, Guildford, Surrey, England; Death 6 OCT 1936, 11 Grace Street Bromley and Bow (ancestry.ca).

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26PS-GR3 : 1 October 2014), Edward Stapleton, 1857; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Guildford, Surrey, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J97N-HLJ : 6 December 2014, Edward Stapleton, 17 Feb 1858); citing SAINT NICHOLAS,GUILDFORD,SURREY,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 991,751.

“England and Wales Census, 1861,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MG-TLNK : 8 December 2017), Edward Stapleton in household of John Stapleton, St Mary, Surrey, England; from “1861 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFDZ-YSV : 12 December 2017), Edward Stapleton in entry for Susan Poole, 1871.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q277-21S8 : 10 December 2017), Edward Stapleton in household of John Stapleton, Bramley, Surrey, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 17, Piece/Folio 792/28, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,401.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DTG-NJJ : 13 December 2014), Edward Stapleton, 1882; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1882, quarter 4, vol. 1A, p. 30, Kensington, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QQNX-MZM : 11 December 2017), Edward Stapleton, Hammersmith, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26SH-7JC : 13 December 2014), Edward Stapleton, 1900; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1900, quarter 1, vol. 1A, p. 232, Kensington, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X944-3NG : 8 April 2016), Edward Stapleton, Kensington, London, Middlesex, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Kensington Town subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWN7-MRD : 2 August 2017), Edward Stapleton, Prittlewell, Westcliff On Sea Southend On Sea, Essex, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

Clara Monk (mother of Albert Edward John Stapleton)

Clara Monk (1854–1899); BIRTH MAR 1854, Writtle, Essex, England; DEATH 1899, Kensington, London, England (ancestry.ca).

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N45-QV7 : 1 October 2014), Clara Monk, 1854; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Chelmsford, Essex, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1861,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M74H-V81 : 12 December 2017), Clara Monk in household of Charles Monk, Writtle, Essex, England; from “1861 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFFP-HQS : 10 December 2017), Clara Monk in entry for Edwin Monk, 1871.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27D-4TBJ : 12 December 2017), Clara Monk, Great Burstead, Essex, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 24, Piece/Folio 1758/29, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,673.

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DTL-NWL : 13 December 2014), Clara Monk, 1882; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1882, quarter 4, vol. 1A, p. 30, Kensington, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QQNX-76Z : 11 December 2017), Clara Stapleton in household of Edward Stapleton, Hammersmith, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2J53-QR1 : 31 December 2014), Clara Stapleton, 1899; from “England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Fulham, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

Annie Dillon (wife of Edward Stapleton)

“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26SW-4Q2 : 13 December 2014), Annie Dillon, 1900; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1900, quarter 1, vol. 1A, p. 232, Kensington, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWN7-MR6 : 2 August 2017), Annie Stapleton in household of Edward Stapleton, Prittlewell, Westcliff On Sea Southend On Sea, Essex, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWN7-MR6 : 2 August 2017), Annie Stapleton in household of Edward Stapleton, Prittlewell, Westcliff On Sea Southend On Sea, Essex, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

Albert Edward John Stapleton

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X2C-K6Z : 1 October 2014), Albert Edward J Stapleton, 1883; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Kensington, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QQNX-ZMM : 11 December 2017), Albert E Stapleton in household of Edward Stapleton, Hammersmith, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county,  subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X944-3N5 : 8 April 2016), Albert Stapleton in household of Edward Stapleton, Kensington, London, Middlesex, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Kensington Town subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

“England and Wales Census, 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XW8T-R4X : 2 August 2017), Albert Edward Stapleton in household of David Henry Williams, Wimbledon, , Surrey, England; from “1911 England and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLB-BDQ : 27 December 2014), Albert Edwd J Stepleton, Apr 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4794, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8G-TMM : 21 January 2016), Albert Edward John Stapleton and Catherine Wynne, 19 Jan 1916; citing Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11388, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,984,109.

Canadian Expeditionary Force; Name: Stapleton, Albert Edward John; Rank: SGT; Regimental Number: 687004; Date of Birth: 23/04/1883; Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 9240 – 2; Item Number: 248061; Record Group: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF); http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/personnel-records/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=248061; Digitized service file: B9240-S002; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B9240-S002.

1921 Canada Census; Albert Stapleton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 17; Census Place: Burnaby, New Westminster, British Columbia; Page Number: 9. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5T-PMK : 8 November 2017), Albert Edward John Stapleton, 1948.

Catherine Mary Wynne (wife of Albert Edward John Stapleton)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8G-R1Y : 21 January 2016), Albert Edward John Stapleton and Catherine Wynne, 19 Jan 1916; citing Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11388, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,984,109.

1921 Canada Census; Catherine Stapleton in household of Albert Stapleton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 17; Census Place: Burnaby, New Westminster, British Columbia; Page Number: 9. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLBZ-93B : 8 November 2017), Catherine Stapleton, 1967; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/85b7e851-5f46-4247-9d81-13542747fac6.

Catherine Stapleton, death notice, Vancouver Sun, May 25, 1967, page 40: “Stapleton—May 20, 1967, Catherine Stapleton  aged 80 years, formerly of 1975 E. 38th Ave., Vancouver. Survived by 2 sons, Albert, Tacoma, Wash.; Leonard, Vancouver. Funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Father W.S. Lacko, SJ, Saturday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m., from Royal Oak Funeral Chapel, Kingsway at Royal Oak Ave., Burnaby. Interment to follow Ocean View Burial Park.”

Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton (son of Albert Edward John Stapleton)

1921 Canada Census; Albert Stapleton in household of Albert Stapleton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 17; Census Place: Burnaby, New Westminster, British Columbia; Page Number: 9. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

British Columbia Marriage Registrations; Registration Number: 1942-09-538731; Albert Edward Stapleton and Helen Wright; date of marriage: September 12, 1942; place of marriage: Vancouver.

The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals in the Seattle, Washington District; NAI: 2953576; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 – 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: A4107; Roll Number: 037. Ancestry.com. U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton. Gender: Male. Age: 34; Marital Status: Married; Birth Date: 20 Nov 1916; Birth Place: Vancouver, BC; Arrival Date: 8 Aug 1951; Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington, USA; Residence Place: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; Record Type: Manifests.

Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007. Name: Albert Edward Stapleton [Albert E Stapleton]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 20 Nov 1916; Birth Place: Vancouver Br, Canada; Death Date: 28 Aug 1988; Father: Albert E Stapleton; Mother: Catherine Wynne; SSN:    567448645; Notes: Oct 1951: Name listed as ALBERT EDWARD STAPLETON; 22 Sep 1988: Name listed as ALBERT E STAPLETON.

“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2MZS-YWF : 23 May 2014), Albert E Stapleton, Residence, University Place, Washington, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.

“Washington Death Index, 1965-2014,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLWS-76M2 : 13 July 2017), Albert E Stapleton, 28 Aug 1988, Pierce, Washington, United States; from the Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2014, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives (https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 : n.d.); Citing Washington State Department of Health.

“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VM9N-KQQ : 20 May 2014), Albert E Stapleton, 28 Aug 1988; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

Helen White (wife of Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton)

British Columbia Marriage Registrations; Registration Number: 1942-09-538731; Albert Edward Stapleton and Helen Wright; date of marriage: September 12, 1942; place of marriage: Vancouver.

The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals in the Seattle, Washington District; NAI: 2953576; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 – 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: A4107; Roll Number: 037. Ancestry.com. U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Helen Stapleton [Helen Wright]; Gender: Female; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Birth Date: 10 Jul 1921; Birth Place: Burnaby, BC; Arrival Date: 8 Aug 1951; Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington, USA; Residence Place: Burnaby, B.C.; Record Type: Manifests.

“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S2X-65H : 23 May 2014), H Stapelton, Residence, Hansville, Washington, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.

Lynne Diane Stapleton (daughter of Albert Edward Wynne Stapleton)

The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien Arrivals in the Seattle, Washington District; NAI: 2953576; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 – 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: A4107; Roll Number: 037. Ancestry.com. U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Lynne Diane Stapleton; Gender: Female; Age: 1; Marital Status: Single; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1950; Birth Place: Vancouver, BC; Arrival Date: 8 Aug 1951; Port of Arrival: Seattle, Washington, USA; Residence Place: Burnaby, B.C.; Record Type: Manifests.

“Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLHK-SGBM : 25 August 2017), John P Mcginn and Lynne D Stapleton, 12 Jun 1971; citing Marriage record, Whatcom, Washington, United States, Washington State Archives, Olympia. [Source: https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Record/View/D0F549837682E79BAA0E4B47B30680E8.]

“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJPM-H5DW : 16 May 2014), Lynne D Mcginn, Residence, Hansville, Washington, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.

Leonard Charles Stapleton (son of Albert Edward John Stapleton)

1921 Canada Census; Leonard Stapleton in household of Albert Stapleton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 17; Census Place: Burnaby, New Westminster, British Columbia; Page Number: 9. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

British Columbia Marriage Registrations; Registration Number: 1941-09-505375; Leonard C Stapleton and Lillian Mary Hambleton; date of marriage: March 21, 1941; place of marriage: Vancouver.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLBG-DM6 : 8 November 2017), Leonard Charles Stapelton, 1975.

Lillian Mary Hambleton (wife of Leonard Charles Stapleton)

British Columbia Marriage Registrations; Registration Number: 1941-09-505375; Leonard C Stapleton and Lillian Mary Hambleton; date of marriage: March 21, 1941; place of marriage: Vancouver.

British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number: 1998-09-014818; Lillian Mary Stapleton; date of death: July 3, 1998; place of death: Vancouver; age at death: 77.

Harold Frederick Hambleton (brother of Lillian Mary Hambleton)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD4-HQB : 21 January 2016), Harold Frederick Hambleton and Hecnor Gertrude Mckenzie, 30 Sep 1930; citing , British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13759, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,555.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MR-1H39 : 2 February 2016), Harold Frederick Hambleton and Georgetta Stewart, 1938.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGMM-2PG : 8 November 2017), Harold Frederick Hambleton, 1984.