Trafford

Born on the 30th July 1877, the birth registered during the september
quarter 1877 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/180, the eldest son of John &
Ann Rustige (nee Wyatt).

1881 Census - 23 Albert Street, Altrincham.    Son - aged: 3 - born:
Altrincham.   Head of household - John Rustige - Married - aged: 27 - occ:
Plumber - born: Altrincham.   Also Annie Rustige - Wife - aged: 25 - born:
Altrincham.    Plus 2 younger siblings and 1 paternal uncle.

1891 Census - 49 New Street, Altrincham.    Son - aged: 13 - born:
Altrincham.    Head of household - John Rustige - Married - aged: 36 - occ:
Plumber - born: Altrincham.   Also Annie Rustige - Wife - aged: 34 - born:
Altrincham.    Plus 6 younger siblings.

Attended Seamon's Moss School.

1901 Census - 24 New Street, Altrincham.   Son - aged: 23 - occ: House
Painter - born: Altrincham.   Head of household - John Rustige - Married -
aged: 47 - occ: Plumber - born: Altrincham.   Also Anne Rustige - Wife -
aged: 45 - born: Altrincham.    Plus 4 younger siblings.

Employed by Messrs. J. Bowland & Son (Painters).

Emigrated to Canada c1909.   He was residing at 282 King Edward Street, St.
James, Manitoba, Canada, at the time of his enlistment.

His Canadian attestation form, signed on the 4th March 1916, at Toronto,
Ontario, states that he was aged 35 years 3 months, 5 feet 3 inches in
height, had a 34/2½ inch chest (fully expanded).   His complexion was:
dark, his eyes: blue and his hair: dark.    The papers also state that he
was a Painter by trade and that he had previously served in 4th Company,
Home Guard and for 7 years with the 3rd Cheshire Volunteers.   He had a
tattoo on his left arm.

Religion - C of E.   He was married and his wife - Ethel Rustige, 282 King
Edwards Street, St. James, Manitoba, was listed as his next of kin.

Death reported in the 30/11/1917 edition of the Altrincham Guardian.

Left a widow and 2 children.

M.I. - "He died that others might live".