German ancestry
Had lived in BC for 60 years when he died
Eby street in Terrace named after him and his Brother
May 1906 he came to Kitsumgallum area from Port Essington and founded Eby's Landing ca 1907, complete with General Store, Hotel, Bar, and Post Office
enlisted Mar 9, 1916 in Prince Rupert BC, Reg # 704019, Army, Canadian Infantry, 102nd Batt
He retired as a merchant in 1963
moved to Smithers ca 1919
He was 5ft 6 1/2 in tall, dark Complexion
Rank- Sgt when he was demobilized May 24, 1919
Served 3 months in Canada
served 2 months in England
served 33 months in France
Served with 102nd Btn. Total 3 yrs 2 months.