Hi,
Illena KLEM was born 1860 passed away 1912 ?
REGISTRATION of DEATH / Long form Death Certificate
Depending on the knowledge of the informant - may show the names of both parents - including the maiden name of the mother . May actually show the place of birth/ city/town/village -
The Provincial Archive in Edmonton may be able to help - Otherwise
Alberta Vital Statistics Registry office in Edmonton - though the cost could be aprox $40
you might want to get in touch with them - they may be able to advise.
Registration of Death for Ewan KLEM -could also show name of spouse - and will show maiden name of Illena. You could then research this Maiden name
REGISTRATION of MARRIAGE of Children:
will show names of both sets of parents - including Maiden names of the Mothers.
1911 Census of Canada
Home / 1911 / Alberta / Victoria / 33 Townships 57 / page 4
43 40 Klem Iwan M Head M Jun 1854 57
44 40 Klem Elana F Wife M Jun 1859 52
45 40 Klem Haractey M Son S Oct 1890 20 Note: should be Dorothy
46 40 Klem Erapina F Daur S Jun 1897 14
47 40 Klem Demko F Daur S Sep 1901 9 Born: Alberta
48 40 Klem Wasy M Son S May 1904 7 Born: Alberta
Note: Emumerators - did not always spell surnames/ given names correctly - only what they heard -
Transcriptions: Surnames / given names - were not always transcribed correctly.
Family arrived to Canada/ Alberta 1899 - Passenger List - may show if there were other KLEM family members
NATURALIZATION: Iwan/ John KLEM -may have made application for Naturalization
This information is available - from Provincial Archive.
May show - name/ date and place of birth - might show actual place of birth
Date and Port of Departure - Date and Port of Arrival - Name of Passenger Ship.
What religion did the family practice.
Church records - may hold some information.
From Alberta GenWeb Local History Book project - mid to late 1980's
some Families submitted family history/stories to the local history book project
Perhaps connected
KLEM, Tom & Domka; Between River and Lake; Smoky Lake
VOLUNTEER: Shirley,
smsmith1@telusplanet.net KLEM, Bill & Elna (Ollikka); By River and Trail; Smoky Lake
KLEM, Steve; By River and Trail; Smoky Lake
KLEM, Peter & Mary; Our Legacy; Smoky Lake
KLEM, Tanasko & Domka; Our Legacy; Smoky Lake
KLEM, Zachary; Our Legacy; Smoky Lake
Volunteer Shirley above.
KLEM, Dave & Lena; Early Foundations; Two Hills
KLEM, Prokop & Elena; Early Foundations; Two Hills
KLEM, Dave & Lena; Rolling Hills and Whispering Pines; Westlock
Note: Books may have been digitalized - Search online - Our Roots/ Nos Racines.
Cheers, Stella