Educator.
Born in England around 1884, he immigrated to Canada in 1910, he held a Second Class Professional Certificate along with a Diploma of Drill Work, and initially resided at or near Deloraine (1910, 1912). He taught at Hamiota School (1910-1911) and was Principal of Glenboro School (1913-1915). While at Glenboro, he was Secretary (c1914-1915) of the local Red Cross Society chapter and was part of his congregations church choir. By 1916, he had moved to Calgary, Alberta where around September of that year it was reported that he enlisted for military service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Later married [to spouse unknown] by 1931, he resided at Calgary where he worked as an accountant for a wholesale grocer. Further whereabouts are not yet known.
1931 Canada census, Library and Archives Canada.
“Local news [The trustees have engaged Mr. J. E. Shimmin],” Hamiota Echo, 25 August 1910, page 8.
“Results of teachers' examinations announced,” Winnipeg Tribune, 27 July 1911, page 3.
“Boy Scounts organized,” Hamiota Echo, 31 August 1911, page 1.
“Hamiota News,” Manitoba Free Press, 11 January 1912, page 7.
“Local notes [The Glenboro School re-opens [...],” Glenboro Gazette, 15 August 1913, page 1.
“Patriotic Meeting” Glenboro Gazette, 2 October 1914, page 8.
“Glenboro Principal leaves,” Brandon Weekly Sun, 1 July 1915, page 1.
“Red Cross Meeting,” Glenboro Gazette, 15 July 1915, page 1.
“Local notes [It is reported that Mr. J. E. Shimmin],” Glenboro Gazette, 12 October 1916, page 1.
Summative half-yearly returns for school districts (A 0051), GR0571, Archives of Manitoba.
This page was prepared by Nathan Kramer.
Page revised: 8 January 2026
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