Anna lee hewko biography of alberta
I have wanted to photograph this house for almost 8 years. Finally, here are the photos and its very interesting history.
Thank you to the landowner for access, Robert and Rebbecca for additional information along with Connie, Harry’s Great Granddaughter for the history and the 3 old photos.
Edmonton, Area - location withheld at the landowners request.
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Clarke Homestead
This beautiful, abandoned home was built in 1896 and featured four bedrooms on the upper floor. The main floor had a large kitchen, pantry, parlour and two veranda entrances on the east and west side of the house. The east side had a large stepping stone which is still visible at the home.
In 1896/98 the house was built by Andreas Wetter. He sold the property to the Soldier Settlement Board.
The Soldier Settlement Board was established in Canada in 1917 to assist returned servicemen in setting up farms. The Board would give assistance to any man who had served abroad with the Canadian Expeditionary Force
Harry Clarke, born in 1877, first came to Canada in 1891 when he was 14. He worked on a farm for 6 years and then returned to England then immigrated back to Canada in 1902 by himself.
At the age of 38 he enlisted in the Canadian Expedition Force in 1916. He served as a batman and returned in 1918. He was discharged in 1919 and was able to purchase the property with the help of the Soldier Settlement Board around 1920.
A few years later, Harry met Julia Shave and the married. They had 3 children, two girls and a handicapped son. Harry and Julia had an unhappy marriage and the divorced in 1926.
Harry remarried a few years later when he met Anna Strudl who had immigrated to Canada from Austria in 1925. Anna worked at the Waldorf Hotel in Leduc, owned by Harry’s brother-in-law Fred Aicher.
Normalcy returned to the family, and they survived through the great depression.
The daughters Nellie and Margaret quit school at 15 and remained
Obituary of Elizabeth Hewko
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HEWKO, Elizabeth May 1, 1977 – February 13, 2024 After a courageous battle with cancer Elizabeth Hewko passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 46 years. She was the only child to her loving mother Betty; also survived by her special furry friend Max; auntie Anne and auntie Dorothy (Bruce) along with numerous cousins and dear friends. Elizabeth was predeceased by her loving father Frank; grandparents Peter and Elizabeth Sokoloski and Nick and Roberta Hewko. A Celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville with Dr. Lee Farrow as the celebrant. Donations may be made to the “S.P.C.A” or the “Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Cross Cancer Institute.” Special thanks to the girls Sandy, Melissa, Carmen, Barbara, Ledawn (Shane) and Victoria who have helped Liz so much. Also special thanks to the Toth family, as well as Bernice Cook for all her concern, and also to Liz’s work family during her illness; and to all the medical staff that cared for Liz.
In loving memory of
Elizabeth
1977 - 2024
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