Beatrice Lea (Estabrook) Skaarup, age 93 of Charleston, NB, came to the clearing at the end of the path, and passed away peacefully at The Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville on Friday, 18 August 2023 surrounded by her sons. Beatrice was born in Charleston, Carleton County, daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle Estabrook. … Read more
Canadian Army Provost Corps (C Pro C), Frederick Walter Estabrooks The author’s uncle, Frederick Walter Estabrooks, served with the Canadian Provost Corps in Europe during the Second World War. Frederick Walter Estabrooks Frederick W. Estabrooks joined the Canadian Army at the age of 16 in Woodstock, New Brunswick late in 1942 and then did basic … Read more
Whiz Bangs & Woolly Bears, Walter Estabrooks First World War Diary, Part 1 of 4 This collection of stories from my grandfather, Walter Ray Estabrooks concerns his service overseas during the Great War. (Estabrooks Family Photo) Walter Ray Estabrooks, Royal Canadian Artillery ca. 1916. Old Hands “I have seen troops coming out of the line … Read more
Whiz Bangs & Woolly Bears, Walter Estabrooks First World War Diary, Part 2 of 4 August 25th Went into position, front of Maroc among the slagheaps and right rear Hill 70. Wagon lines at Boueffles. Gun crew: Corporal Rothwell, Bdr. Grant, Evans, Fitzpatrick, Davies and limber gunner Estabrooks. Position shelled off and on day and … Read more
Whiz Bangs & Woolly Bears, Walter Estabrooks First World War Diary, Part 3 of 4 Walter’s comments on this period are recorded as follows: August 13th Guns move forward in direction of Vipers wood. August 14th To Marquivillers to ammunition dump. Aug 15th Ammunition very scarce. Sent on Chubby to watch for the arrival of … Read more
Whiz Bangs & Woolly Bears, Walter Estabrooks First World War Diary, Part 4 of 4 Detailed to advanceparty from Jamappes. Rode through the city of Mons. Flags flying. Peoplewaving, shouting Vive le Canadiennes. A Provost Captain halted us with theinformation that the stretch was being cleared for General Currie and staff’s triumphant entry into the … Read more
Elijah Estabrooks (1727-1796) Elijah Estabrook’s served as a Massachusetts provincial soldier in the French and Indian War (1754-1763). He kept a journal between 1758 and 1760 covering his military service. One of my ancestors, he was also one of the earliest settlers on the Saint John River, and now lies buried near Jemseg, New Brunswick. … Read more
Elijah Estabrook’s served as a Massachusetts provincial soldier in the French and Indian War (1754-1763). He kept a journal between 1758 and 1760 covering his military service. One of my ancestors, he was also one of the earliest settlers on the Saint John River, and now lies buried near Jemseg, New Brunswick. This is part … Read more
Elijah Estabrook’s served as a Massachusetts provincial soldier in the French and Indian War (1754-1763). He kept a journal between 1758 and 1760 covering his military service. One of my ancestors, he was also one of the earliest settlers on the Saint John River, and now lies buried near Jemseg, New Brunswick. This is part … Read more
Massachusetts Provincial Soldier Elijah Estabrooks Journal, 1758 and 1760, covering his military service during the French and Indian War. This book expands on the details of the people and events he recorded during the war.
