Leavon Gibbs1

F, #7041, b. circa 1932, d. 27 December 2000
Last Edited29 Mar 2004
     She was born circa 1932.1
     Leavon Gibbs died on 27 December 2000.1
     In the obituary of Beverly Edwin Allen who died 15 March 2013, his mother, Leavon Allen, was listed as a survivor.2

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S404] Obituary -- Allen, Leavon (Gibbs), Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 29, 2000, C7 viewed at StarPhoenix. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  2. [S6201] Obituary -- Allen, Beverly, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mar 19, 2013, Page: C4 viewed at StarPhoenix, Obituary: Beverly Edwin Allen. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Edward Blake Williamson1,2

M, #7042, b. 31 March 1892, d. 22 November 1973
Father*Anthony Taylor Williamson3,4 b. 2 Mar 1846, d. 21 Nov 1920
Mother*Eliza Jane Graham3,4 b. 1 Apr 1855, d. 21 Nov 1936
Last Edited25 Dec 2022
     He was born on 31 March 1892 at Roland, RM of Stanley, Manitoba, Canada, according to Manitoba Birth Registration 1893-005512.3,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 31 March 1894 at Manitoba, Canada, according to the 1901 census.4 Edward married Eliza Ann Lowes in 1916 at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.2,6
     Edward Blake Williamson died on 22 November 1973, a local nursing home, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 81.3,7,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Edward Blake Williamson.
Survivor(s): Annie Williamson and Frankie Moffat.6

     Edward Blake Williamson was buried on 24 November 1973 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.7
     He was commonly known as Blake according to the 1901 census.4,8
     Blake Williamson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Assiniboia, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan) in the household of his parents, Anthony and Eliza J. Williamson.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 November 1973.6
     The funeral service of Edward Blake Williamson was held in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix 24 November 1973 . The active pallbearers were: David Moffat and Brian Moffat
     WILLIAMSON
The funeral servlce of Edward Blake Williamson, who died on November 22nd, 1973, was held from the Chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 24th at 1.30 conducted by Dr. R. F. Schnell. Pallbearers were: Norman Lowes, David Moffat, Dale Moffat, Bruce Moffat, Brian Moffat, Monty Williamson. Interment took place in Woodlawn Cemetery.7
     In the obituary of Annie Williamson who died 26 November 1978, her husband, Edward Blake Williamson, was listed as predeceased.9

Family

Eliza Ann Lowes b. 4 Nov 1885, d. 26 Nov 1978
Marriage*Edward married Eliza Ann Lowes in 1916 at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.2,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S280] Wedding invitation from unknown author (unknown author address) to Janet & Elmer Hume, 1843; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA).
  2. [S136] Williamson Family Tree, online Obsolete web site of Monty Williamson. Hereinafter cited as Williamson Family Tree.
  3. [S136] Williamson Family Tree, online Obsolete web site of Monty Williamson, Williamson, Edward Blake , Birth : 31 Mar 1892 Roland, Manitoba, Death : Nov 1973 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
  4. [S749] Antony Williamson household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, unknown repository address, Weyburn, Assiniboia East (census district), The Territories; Page: 6; Family: 85, unknown repository Roll: T-6552.
  5. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1893-005512
    CHILD'S DETAILS Last Name: WILLIAMSON
    Given Names: EDWARD BLAKE. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  6. [S8589] Deaths: Williamson, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (Main Edition), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 23, 1973, Page 38, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Edward Blake Williamson. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  7. [S8588] Funerals: Williamson, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (Main Edition), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 26, 1973, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral: Edward Blake Williamson. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  8. [S2903] Deaths - Moffat, Frances, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 26 Jan 2011, Page 23, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frances Enid Moffat nee Williamson (age 92). Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  9. [S9136] Deaths: Williamson, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 28, 1978, Page 32, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie "Dolly" Williamson. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  10. [S2022] Wedding invitation from Roger and Elizabeth Moffat (unknown author address) to Elmer and Janet Hume, April 28, 1943; RGM Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), p 3 of Janet's Wedding Announcement Album.

John P. Williams1

M, #7043
Last Edited6 Jul 2022
     John married Florence Ethel Jones.2
     John P. Williams was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Gerald Langdale White and Edith Frances Helen Williams on 13 August 1938.1

Family

Florence Ethel Jones
Child

Citations

  1. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Gerald Langdale White & Edith Frances Helen Williams; Marriage: 13 Aug 1938, Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Edith Frances Helen Williams. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.

Frank Russell1,2

M, #7044, b. circa 1896
Father*William J. Russell1,2 b. 1861, d. 11 Jun 1922
Mother*Jennie McGregor1,2 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 6 Nov 1906
Last Edited1 Oct 2020
     He was born circa 1896 at USA.2
     Frank Russell moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.1
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, W. and Jane Russell.2
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her brother, Frank Russell was listed as a survivor.3

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 286f: Bill Russell. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S10828] W J Russell household, 01 Jun 1906 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Twps. 35 to 38, etc., Saskatchewan; Page: 6; Family: 69, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  3. [S9641] Obituary: Mrs. Sam Junop, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 26, 1933, Page 13, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lillian Helen Junop née Russell (sic). Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

William Felix Russell1

M, #7045, b. between 1895 and 1896, d. 21 September 1951
Father*William J. Russell2,3,1 b. 1861, d. 11 Jun 1922
Mother*Jennie McGregor2,1 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 6 Nov 1906
Last Edited19 Jan 2023
     He was born between 1895 and 1896 at USA.3,1 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1893 according to his obituary.4 William married Ellen Jane (?).3
     William Felix Russell died on 21 September 1951, at his farm home, at Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada.5,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Felix Russell.
Survivor(s): Ellen Jane Russell and Laura Hornby.4

     William Felix Russell was buried on 25 September 1951 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     He moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.2
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, W. and Jane Russell.1
     Felix Russell and Ellen Jane Russell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, Cory census district, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer. His father, William Russell, a widower, was included in the household.3
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her brother, Felix Russell of Clavet, was listed as a survivor.6
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 September 1951.4
     Research notes (July 2019):
Was Aggie the child of Felix and Ellen?7,8

Family

Ellen Jane (?) b. c 1896
Marriage*William married Ellen Jane (?).3 

Citations

  1. [S10828] W J Russell household, 01 Jun 1906 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Twps. 35 to 38, etc., Saskatchewan; Page: 6; Family: 69, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 286f: Bill Russell. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S9404] Felix Russell household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Cory (municipality), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Page 8; Family: 77, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S10829] Deaths: Russell, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 Sep 1951, Page 16, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Felix Russell (Aged 58). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  5. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., William Felix Russell.
  6. [S9641] Obituary: Mrs. Sam Junop, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 26, 1933, Page 13, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lillian Helen Junop née Russell (sic). Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  7. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  8. [S201] Avondale, SK Woodlawn Cemetary, Cemetery Records, Received from Loris Smith Sept 14, 1999, Rick Moffat Personal Papers, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, June 5, 1922 -- infant Aggie Russell.

Laura M. Russell1

F, #7050, b. circa 1893
Father*William J. Russell2 b. 1861, d. 11 Jun 1922
Mother*Jennie McGregor2 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 6 Nov 1906
Last Edited1 Oct 2020
     Laura married Herbert Hornby.2 She was born circa 1893 at USA.1
     Laura Russell moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with her parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.2
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, W. and Jane Russell.1
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her sister Laura, Mrs. Hornby was listed as a survivor.3
     In the obituary of William Felix Russell who died 21 September 1951, his sister, Laura Hornby, in California, was listed as a survivor.4

Family

Herbert Hornby b. 1882, d. 1960

Citations

  1. [S10828] W J Russell household, 01 Jun 1906 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Twps. 35 to 38, etc., Saskatchewan; Page: 6; Family: 69, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 286f: Bill Russell. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S9641] Obituary: Mrs. Sam Junop, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 26, 1933, Page 13, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lillian Helen Junop née Russell (sic). Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  4. [S10829] Deaths: Russell, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 Sep 1951, Page 16, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Felix Russell (Aged 58). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Agness Russell1,2

F, #7051, b. 1900 or 1901, d. 5 June 1922
Father*William J. Russell1,2 b. 1861, d. 11 Jun 1922
Mother*Jennie McGregor1,2 b. 12 Oct 1874, d. 6 Nov 1906
Last Edited1 Oct 2020
     She was born in 1900 or 1901 at USA.3,2
     
     Agnes Ballantyne died before 6 November 1929.4
     Agness Russell was buried on 6 November 1929 at Avondale Woodlawn Cemetery, Avondale district, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     She moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with her parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.1 Agness Russell immigrated in 1902 to Canada from the USA. Note that her father gave his year of immigration as 1903 in the same census.3
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, W. and Jane Russell.2
     Agnes appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, in the household of John A. Mohr and Mabel Mohr.3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 9 November 1929:
LAURA.--A large number of sympathising friends attended the funeral service of Agnes Ballantyne, 28, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Russell, of Avondale, and wife of Fred Ballantyne, of Prince Albert, which was held on Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Junop, of Avondale. Rev. S. A. Harry officiated. Hymns were sung and a solo rendered by Miss Ballantyne. Margaret and Mrs. A. Junop rendered a duet. The pallbearers were: A. Little, A. Gregory, W. Shaw, J. McKee and the Seltzer bros. Floral tributes were sent from the following: Fred, Hugh and Floss; Guy and Lola; Uncle Bill and Charlie: Felix and Nellie: Clavet, Mother and Dad; Edgar and Tessie; Jim, Hazel and Adele; Mr. and Mrs. Culp, Prince Albert; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stevenson; Elsie, Anne and Helen, Saskatoon; Mr. and Mrs. A. Junop and family; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Summach; Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin, Avondale; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McKee and family; Laura and family and Frank, Meota; Mr. and Mrs. E. Maxfield. Asquith; Baptist Ladies Aid: United Church Ladies' Aid. Interment was made in the Avondale cemetery.4

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 286f: Bill Russell. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S10828] W J Russell household, 01 Jun 1906 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Twps. 35 to 38, etc., Saskatchewan; Page: 6; Family: 69, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  3. [S2098] John A Mohr household, 1 June 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Loganton, Saskatoon (rural census district); Saskatchewan; Page: 3; Family No: 29, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  4. [S9403] Obituary, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 9, 1929, Page 18, column 6 & 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Agnes Ballantyne née Russell. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

William George Ashdown1,2,3,4,5

M, #7052, b. 20 September 1863, d. 2 January 1944
Father*John Cooper Ashdown3,6 b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 26 Jun 1892
Mother*Marguerite M. Docksteader3,6 b. 15 Jan 1832, d. 14 Nov 1904
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     He was born on 20 September 1863 at Vespra Twp., Simcoe County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.3,4,5,6,7 William married Emma M Boadway on 15 July 1885 at Doe Lake, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007562.3,5,4,8,7
     William George Ashdown died on 2 January 1944 at Arcola Hospital, Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 80.7
     Another surviving sister, Mrs. E. Wilson, may have referred to Eva.7
     William George Ashdown of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Arthur's attestation (enlistment) papers.9 William George Ashdown of Asquith Post Office was listed as next-of-kin on his son Newman's conscription papers.10
     William Ashdown appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Margret Ashdown.6 William Ashdown was listed as a witness to the marriage of John James Ashdown and Annie Cawthra on 23 April 1884.11
     William and Emma Maria Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer and a Baptist. Their children: Earnest, Olive, George, Newman and Aurther, were listed as living with them.5
     Note regarding William George Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway: were charter members of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.12
     William and Emma Maria Ashdown appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. William was described as a Baptist and a Farmer. Their children Ernest, George, Vine, Arthur, Gordon and Pearl were listed as living with them.4
     The following article appeared in the Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton Journal, 19 July 1935 :
Golden Wedding Event In North
Mr. and Mrs. William G. j Ashdown Married at i Parry Sound in 1885
GRANDE PRAIRIE. Alta.. July 19
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Ashdown yesterday celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Baxter.

On July 15, 1885. Mr. Ashdown married Miss Emma Maria Boadway at Doe Lake in the Parry Sound district of Ontario.

Twenty years later they moved with their family to Asquith and subsequently to Tisdale. Sask., where they continued to reside until the summer of 1933, when they came north to live with their daughter.

Mr. Ashdown has devoted the greater part of his life to the service of his church, a work he still carries on.

One son, Gordon Ashdown, is pastor of Hillhurst Baptist church in Calgary; another son. Newman Vine Ashdown, is in the Baptist church mission field work; another, James, is at Clelan, Sask., and a fourth son is at Porcupine Plains, Sask. One daughter, Mrs. J. Lester (sic) resides at Eldersley, Sask.

Service was held Monday in McLaurin Baptist church to celebrate their golden wedding.8

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Saskatoon Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 15 January 1944:
W. G. ASHDOWN
     ASQUITH.-- William George Ashdown, pioneer of the Asquith district, died in the Areola Hospital on January 2, in his 81st year. The late Mr, Ashdown was born in September, 1863, and when 12 years of age he moved with hie parents to Burke's Falls, where In 1885 be was married to Emma Boadway, who died eight years ago. In 1905 they moved west, fettling on farm six miles south of Asquith, later moving to Tisdale.
     The late Mr. and Mrs. Ashdown were charter member of the Baptist Church here, and for many years Mr. Ashdown was superintendent of the Sunday School. While at Tisdale, where he wee engaged In farming, the late Mr, Ashdown held services in the various school houses In the district and was always ready to give his services In the interests of the church and community. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J.M. Baxter.
     He le survived by another daughter, Mrs. J. E. Leister of Tisdale; and four sons, Ernest of Chelan, Arthur of Porcupine Plain, Vine of Enwhistle, and Gordon of Olds, Alta; two slaters and two brothers, Mrs. E. Wilson of Okla and Mrs. A. Wheeler of Asquith, Frank of Invermay and Vine of Okla. There are 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
     The funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 4, at Kisbey, Sask.7

Family

Emma Maria Boadway b. 14 Oct 1864
Marriage*William married Emma M Boadway on 15 July 1885 at Doe Lake, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007562.3,5,4,8,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families & 65: Rev and Mrs J M Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S240] Letter from Rod Rousell (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Rick Moffat, Jan. 13, 1999; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA). Rod was responding to my request for sorting out Marguarite's relationship to Frank, William and Jack Ashdown.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., William George Ashdown & Emma M Boadway.
  4. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S2578] William Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page 3, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  6. [S6225] John Ashdown household, 04 Apr 1881 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Armour & Ryerson, Muskoka District, Ontario; Page: 46; Family No: 238, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-13244.
  7. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8380] Golden Wedding Event In North, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Jul 19, 1935, Page 18, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Golden Wedding: William G Ashdown & Emma Maria Boadway. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  9. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Private Arthur Allen Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  10. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Digitized service file - PDF format: Private Newman Vine Ashdown.
  11. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: John James Ashdown & Annie Cawthra; Witnesses: William Ashdown and Mary Cawthra, both of Ryerson.
  12. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 34: Asquith Baptist Church by Frances Wheeler.
  13. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62: Ashdown Families.

Annie Pearl Ashdown1,2

F, #7053, b. February 1904, d. 24 November 1973
Father*William George Ashdown3,4 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway3,4 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited4 Jun 2022
     She was born in February 1904 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada, on the family homestead, south of town, but the 1911 census indicates she was born in Ontario.5,4 Annie married John Maxwell Baxter.6
     Annie Pearl Ashdown died on 24 November 1973 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 69 BC Death Registration 1973-09-016222.5,1
     Pearl Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.4
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Mrs. J. M. Baxter, their daughter (Annie) and the hostess of the Grande Prairie celebration.7

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Baxter was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his sister, Mrs. J. M. Baxter, of Unity, SK, was listed as a survivor.9

Family

John Maxwell Baxter d. a 1981
Marriage*Annie married John Maxwell Baxter.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S631] British Columbia, Canada. British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1990 (Publisher: British Columbia, Canada Archives), British Columbia Archives Web Page - Death Index, BC Archives Geneaoly General Search Page; "This source is used when the index does not link to images of the death registrations"; cited as "BC Death Registrations., Name: Annie Pearl Baxter.
  2. [S10407] Obituaries: Baxter, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 31 AUg 2019, Page B10, column 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, George Ashdown Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  4. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65; Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  6. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62: Ashdown Families and Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  7. [S8380] Golden Wedding Event In North, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Jul 19, 1935, Page 18, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Golden Wedding: William G Ashdown & Emma Maria Boadway. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  8. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  9. [S8381] Deaths: Ashdown, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Aug 20, 1962, Page 22, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Rev. Newman Vine Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  10. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.

John Maxwell Baxter1

M, #7054, d. after 1981
Last Edited2 Jun 2020
     John married Annie Pearl Ashdown.2
     John Maxwell Baxter died after 1981.
     John Maxwell Baxter was described as Pastor of Asquith Baptist Church from 1939 to 1943 at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.3 He performed the marriage ceremony for George Henry Seymour and Muriel Beulah Summach on 27 November 1940.4

Family

Annie Pearl Ashdown b. Feb 1904, d. 24 Nov 1973
Children

Citations

  1. [S10407] Obituaries: Baxter, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 31 AUg 2019, Page B10, column 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, George Ashdown Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families and Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62, Ahsdown Families.
  4. [S2983] Recent Weddings - Seymour - Summach, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 3, 1940, Page 9, column 3 viewed at Google News Archive, Recent Weddings: Muriel Beulah Summach and George Henry Seymour. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Baxter.

Gordon Ashdown1

M, #7056, b. October 1901
Father*William George Ashdown2,1 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway2,1 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited10 Nov 2018
     He was born in October 1901 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.3,1
     Gordon Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.1
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Gordon Ashdown, their son, pastor of Hillhurst Baptist church in Calgary.4

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Gordon Ashdown of Olds, Alberta, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his brother, Rev. C G Ashdown, of Port Alberto, BC, was listed as a survivor.6
     Gordon Ashdown was described as was a Baptist minister. He was still in the pastor of Bowness Baptist Church in Calgary when I attended BLTS 1970/71.7,2

Citations

  1. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62: Ashdown Families - born before the family moved to Saskatchewan in 1902.
  4. [S8380] Golden Wedding Event In North, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Jul 19, 1935, Page 18, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Golden Wedding: William G Ashdown & Emma Maria Boadway. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  5. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S8381] Deaths: Ashdown, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Aug 20, 1962, Page 22, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Rev. Newman Vine Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  7. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

George W. Ashdown1,2,3,4

M, #7057, b. 2 May 1891, d. 1918
Father*William George Ashdown3,4 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway3,4 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited25 Jul 2021
     He was born on 2 May 1891 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 & 1911 census.3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1900. Why does his gravestone give his year of birth as 1900? The 1901 census shows he was 9 years old and the 1911 census shows he was 20. Both indicate he was born in 1891., at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.5
     George W. Ashdown died in 1918 in the global flu epidemic.6,7
     George W. Ashdown was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.6,7
Asquith Cemetery
George W Ashdown

     George Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.3
     George Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.4

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S240] Letter from Rod Rousell (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Rick Moffat, Jan. 13, 1999; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA). Rod was responding to my request for sorting out Marguarite's relationship to Frank, William and Jack Ashdown.
  3. [S2578] William Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page 3, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S954] George W Ashdown Digital Photo of Gravemaker, 101_0196 - G Ashdown, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; Photographed by Rick Moffat, 13 Sept. 2004, GEORGE W ASHDOWN
    1900-1918
    The Lord Your God
    [Doth give] You Rest.
  6. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62: Ashdown Famiies.
  7. [S954] George W Ashdown Digital Photo of Gravemaker, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, GEORGE W ASHDOWN
    1900-1918
    The Lord Your God.

Ernest Ashdown1,2,3

M, #7058, b. 1 March 1887
Father*William George Ashdown4,3 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway4,3 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited15 Sep 2022
     He was born on 1 March 1887 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.4,3 Ernest married Hannah Gagen.5
     He was commonly known as Ernie.1
     Earnest Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.4
     Note regarding Ernest Ashdown: was a Charter member of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.6
     Ernest Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.3
     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Ernest Ashdown of Chelan, was listed as a survivor.7 In the death registration of Edwin William Ashdown who died on 25 October 1995, Ernest Ashdown was identified as his father.5

Family

Hannah Gagen
Marriage*Ernest married Hannah Gagen.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62: Ashdown Families. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S240] Letter from Rod Rousell (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Rick Moffat, Jan. 13, 1999; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA). Rod was responding to my request for sorting out Marguarite's relationship to Frank, William and Jack Ashdown.
  3. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S2578] William Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page 3, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  5. [S8387] Edwin William Ashdown, Death Registration 1995-09-021429 (Oct 25, 1995), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration: Edwin Willliam Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Ashdown, Edwin William.
  6. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 34: Asquith Baptist Church by Frances Wheeler.
  7. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Arthur Allen Ashdown1,2

M, #7059, b. 1 March 1898
Father*William George Ashdown3,2 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway3,2 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited4 Nov 2020
     He was born on 1 March 1898 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.1,3,2
     Introductory Overview:
     Pte. Arthur Allen Ashdown of Asquith is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     See James Briden Ashdown for the Ashdown family background
Other comments:
     Art was born in Ontario and came to the Asquith district with his parents and siblings in 1902. His parents, William and Emma had 5 sons and 2 daughters. The whole family moved to Eldersley, Saskatchewan east of Tisdale in 1922. He later farmed at Porcupine Plains. .4

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Arthur Allen Ashdown of Asquith began military service on 7 July 1916 at the age of 18 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, enlisted in the 232nd Battalion.. He was a farm labourer. He was described as being 5' 11 1/2" tall with blue eyes, fair hair and a fair complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, William George Ashdown of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 1018579.1 Pte. Arthur Allen Ashdown ended his military service on 12 January 1917 at Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, discharged as medically unfit The form "Medical History of an Invalid" included in his service file mentions a "deformed arm." It later lists the following reasons: loss of left thumb, slight enlargement of heart and tuberculosis of both lungs as the reasons for his being found medically unfit..
End of Military Service section.1

     He was commonly known as Art.5,6
     Aurther Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.3
     Arthur Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.2
     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Arthur Ashdown of Porcupne Plain, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his brother, Arthur Ashdown, of Porcupine Plain, SK, was listed as a survivor.8

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Arthur Allen Ashdown4

Citations

  1. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Private Arthur Allen Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  2. [S2573] William Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon (rural), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 185, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  3. [S2578] William Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page 3, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  5. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  6. [S240] Letter from Rod Rousell (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Rick Moffat, Jan. 13, 1999; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA). Rod was responding to my request for sorting out Marguarite's relationship to Frank, William and Jack Ashdown.
  7. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8381] Deaths: Ashdown, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Aug 20, 1962, Page 22, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Rev. Newman Vine Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.

Olive Ashdown1,2,3

F, #7060, b. 13 May 1889
Father*William George Ashdown3 b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Mother*Emma Maria Boadway3 b. 14 Oct 1864
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     She was born on 13 May 1889 at Ontario, Canada.3 Olive married John Ewbank Leister.1,4
     Olive Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.3
     Note regarding Olive Ashdown: was a Charter member of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.5
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Mrs. J Lester (sic), their daughter (Olive) of the Eldersley, SK.6

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Lester of Tisdale, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his sister, Mrs. John Leister, of Salmon Arm, BC, was listed as a survivor.8

Family

John Ewbank Leister
Marriage*Olive married John Ewbank Leister.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S240] Letter from Rod Rousell (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Rick Moffat, Jan. 13, 1999; Rick Moffat Personal Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA). Rod was responding to my request for sorting out Marguarite's relationship to Frank, William and Jack Ashdown.
  3. [S2578] William Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page 3, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  4. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Annie Victoria Leister, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 09 Sep 1918, Birth Place: Asquith, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: John Ewbank Leister, Mother: Olive Ashdown, Registration #: 27435.
  5. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 34: Asquith Baptist Church by Frances Wheeler.
  6. [S8380] Golden Wedding Event In North, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Jul 19, 1935, Page 18, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Golden Wedding: William G Ashdown & Emma Maria Boadway. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  7. [S11403] Obituary: W. G. Ashdown, StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 15 Jan 1944, Page 15, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William George Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8381] Deaths: Ashdown, The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Aug 20, 1962, Page 22, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Rev. Newman Vine Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.