John Ewbank Leister1

M, #7061
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     John married Olive Ashdown.2,1
     He was commonly known as Jack Leister.2

Family

Olive Ashdown b. 13 May 1889

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.

John James Ashdown1,2,3,4,5

M, #7062, b. 18 April 1861, d. 4 December 1931
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 18 April 1861 at Vaughan Twp., York County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.3,7,4,5,6 John married Annie Cawthra on 23 April 1884 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 006825.3,7,4,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Ashdown and Mary Cawthra. His parent(s) were listed as John Ashdown and Margaret Ashdown. Her parents were listed as Joseph Cawthra and Mary Ann Cawthra.3

     John James Ashdown died on 4 December 1931 at age 70.5
     John James Ashdown was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.5
     He was commonly known as Jack.
     John Ashdown appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Margret Ashdown.6
     John and Anna Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Tanner.. Their children: Josepheen, Pauline, James, Beatries, Mabel and Cathirine, were listed as living with them.7
     John and Anna Ashdown appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Moose Jaw No. 161, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. John was described as a farmer. Their children Beatrice V, Mable M, Chatherine W., Ira John, Rose A J, Joseph C. and Bernice A P were listed as living with them.4
     In the obituary of Anna Ashdown who died 1 April 1931, her husband, J. J. Ashdown was listed as a survivor.9 In the death registration of Joseph Cawthra Ashdown who died on 30 May 1978, James Ashdown was identified as his father.10

Family

Anna Cawthra b. 8 May 1866, d. 1 Apr 1931
Marriage*John married Annie Cawthra on 23 April 1884 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 006825.3,7,4,8 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: William Ashdown and Mary Cawthra. His parent(s) were listed as John Ashdown and Margaret Ashdown. Her parents were listed as Joseph Cawthra and Mary Ann Cawthra.3
 
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. 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., John James Ashdown & Annie Cawthra; Witnesses: William Ashdown and Mary Cawthra, both of Ryerson.
  4. [S1956] John Ashdown household, Jun 5, 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townshihps 21, 22 etc., Moose Jaw district, Saskatchewan; Page: 1; Family: 7, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  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., John James Ashdown.
  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. [S1955] John Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Schedule 1, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) T-6483.
  8. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Anna Cawthra Ashdown.
  9. [S8644] Mrs. Ashdown Dies, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Apr 2, 1931, Page 3, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Anna Ashdown of Asquith. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  10. [S8383] Joseph Cawthra Ashdown, Death Registration 1978-09-008602 (May 30, 1978), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration: Joseph Cawthra Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Ashdown, Joseph Cawthra.
  11. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Mary Margaret Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  12. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Josephine Nancy Ashdown.
  13. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Pauline Anna Ashdown.
  14. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Francis James Ashdown.
  15. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Agnes Elizabeth Ashdown.
  16. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Beatrice Victoria Ashdown.
  17. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62 - Ashdown Families.
  18. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Minerva Mabel Ashdown.
  19. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Katharine Wilhemina Ashdown.
  20. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: John Ira Ashdown.
  21. [S6972] Ira John Ashdown, Death Registration 56-09-004694 (Apr 17, 1956), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Ashdown, Ira John.

Franklin Laroque Ashdown1,2,3,4

M, #7063, b. 15 August 1871, d. 14 September 1948
Father*John Cooper Ashdown2,3,5 b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 26 Jun 1892
Mother*Marguerite M. Docksteader2,3,5 b. 15 Jan 1832, d. 14 Nov 1904
Last Edited15 Feb 2024
     He was born on 15 August 1871 at Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.6,7,5,8 Alternatively, he may have been born in August 1872 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.9,4 Franklin married Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford on 1 July 1896 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008391.10,11,3,6,9,4,7,8
     Franklin Laroque Ashdown died on 14 September 1948 at Wadena Hospital, Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 77.2,12,8,13
     Franklin Laroque Ashdown was buried on 16 September 1948 at Invermay Cemetery, RM of Invermay No. 305, Saskatchewan, Canada.8,14,13
     
     He was commonly known as Frank.9,6 He was also known as Franklin Leroche Ashdown according to a family biographical sketch by two of his children.8
     Franklin Ashdown appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Margret Ashdown.5
     Frank and Margaret Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ryerson Twp., Muskoka District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as Church of England and a Farmer. Their children: Esther and Rose, were listed as living with them. As was his brother-in-law, John Labrash.6
     Frank and Margaret Ashdown appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. Frank was described as a farmer. Their children Esther, Rosie, Norah, Albert, Nina, Harvey and Charlot were listed as living with them.9
     Franklin and Margerate Ashdown appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer. Their children Ester, Rosie, Nora, Albert, Nine, Harvey, Charlot, Muriel and Leo were listed as living with them.4
     Frankland and Margaret Ashdown appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Hazel Dell No. 335, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. Frankland was described as a farmer. Their children Albert, Nine, Harvey, Charlotte, Muriel, Leo, Eveline and Graham were listed as living with them.7
     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his brother, Frank Ashdown of Invermay, was listed as a survivor.15
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 24 September 1948:
F. L. ASHDOWN
    [:NB:Funeral service was conducted in Invermay United Church- by the Rev. B. Garrett Thursday afternoon for Franklin L. Ashdown, 77.
     Mr. Ashdown died in Wadena hospital Tuesday morning (sic).
     Mr. and Mrs, Ashdown and family came to Saskatoon in 1905 from Ontario and from there drove by democrat 35 miles- to Asquith where they i lived for about 13 years. They! then moved to Okla for a couple! of years and Lintlaw about I three. Their next move was to j Invermay where they have lived for the past 24 years on a farm 1 miles south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Ashdown and son Albert moved into their new home in Invermay village about two years ago.
     Pallbearers were F. Hake, F. Paus, R. Jones, H. Dougal, W." Currah and C. Willis.
     Survivors are his widow, seven daughters, Mrs. Ester Boen, Mrs. Nora Sanderson, of Invermay; Mrs. Rose Brough, Mrs. Evelina Kelly of Flin Flon; Mrs. Muriel Rumble, Lintlaw, Mrs. Charlotte Hawes, Guernsay; Mrs. Nina Evans, Vancouver; four boys, Harvey, Leo and Albert of Invermay and Graham of Middle Lake; a brother Vine at Okla and sister, Mrs. Wheeler at Asquith; 31 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
     Note: He actually died on Tuesday of the previous week.13

Family

Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford b. 7 Mar 1878, d. 10 May 1949
Marriage*Franklin married Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford on 1 July 1896 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008391.10,11,3,6,9,4,7,8 
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. 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., Franklin Ashdown & Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford.
  4. [S4659] Franklin Ashdown household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Perdue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Page: 9; Family No: 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2582] Frank Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page: 3; Family:29, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  7. [S4660] Frankland Ashdown household, 1 June 1921 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hazel Dell, McKenzie, Saskatchewan; Page 8, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  8. [S9974] Rama History Book Committee Invermay, Parkland Trails: Histories of R.M. of Invermay and villages of Invermay and Rama (Regina, Saskatchewan: Focus Publishing Inc., 1986), Page 272: Ashdown, Franklin and Margaret by Harvey Ashdown and Lillian Rediger. Hereinafter cited as Parkland Trails.
  9. [S2574] Frank Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Page 10; Family: 100, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Year's of birth are difficult to read, and I will not consider them reliable.
  10. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Franklin Ashdown & Margaret Lucy L Crawford. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  11. [S1029] Ontario Vital Statistics Project, online http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/thisisit.htm, 8391-96 - Franklin ASHDOWN, 24, farmer, Barrie, Ryerson, s/o John C. & Margaret, married Margaret Lucy Louise CRAWFORD, 18, McKenzie, same, d/o William & Lucy, witn: Newman Vine ASHDOWN of Ryerson & Hannah North LEBRASH of McKenzie, 1 July 1896 at Ryerson
    http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/musk96.htm. Hereinafter cited as Ontario Vital Statistics Project.
  12. [S4734] "Veterans Death Cards: First World War", Record of death ofveterans who died after discharge; Library and Archives Canada (LAC); Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/… Ashdown, Frank 523065. Hereinafter cited as "Veterans Death Cards: First World War."
  13. [S14489] Provincial Obituaries: F. L. Ashdown, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 Sep 1948, Page 15, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Franklin L. Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  14. [S9592] Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project, online Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project, Invermay Cemetery: F. L. Ashdown
    Grave marker transcription:
    Father F. L. Ashdown Aug. 1871 - Sep. 1948. Hereinafter cited as Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project.
  15. [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.
  16. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Esther Lillian Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  17. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Rose Esburn Ashdown.
  18. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Albert Franklin Ashdown.
  19. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Margaret Nenna Ashdown.
  20. [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., Ashdown, William Harvey; Born: 1907/1/15.
  21. [S1090] "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches", online Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page: Ashdown, Charlotte Ada; Born: 1908/11/7.
  22. [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., Hazel Matilda Ashdown
    Grave marker transcription:
    Hazel Matilda Ashdown     July 15, 1911 - June 27, 1915     Daughter of Frank [?] Margaret.
  23. [S10041] Asquith Locals, Saskatoon Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 03 Jul 1915, Page 4, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death of Frank Ashdown's daughter. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Phoenix.
  24. [S1090] "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches", online Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page: Muriel Frances Ashdown, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 17 Sep 1913, Birth Place: Asquith, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Frank Ashdown, Mother: Margarite Lucy L Crawfred, Registration #: 10335.
  25. [S13221] Muriel Frances Rumbles née Ashdown, Death Registration 1983-09-008179 (30 May 1983), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Muriel Frances Rumbles née Ashdown; Muriel Frances Rumbles, Gender: Female, Birth Year: abt 1914, Death Age: 69, Death Date: 19 May 1983, Death Location: Vernon, Registration Number: 1983-09-008179, Spouse: James Rumbles, Parents: Franklin Ashdowm & Margaret Crawford. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Rumbles, Muriel Frances.
  26. [S1090] "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches", online Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page: Lucy Evelina Ashdown, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 13 May 1917, Birth Place: 36 35 10 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Franklin Laraya Ashdown, Mother: Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford, Registration #:.
  27. [S1090] "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches", online Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page: Graham Crawford Ashdown, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 03 May 1919, Birth Place: 36 35 10 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Franklin Larague Ashdown, Mother: Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford, Registration #: 6013.

Minerva Mabel Ashdown1

F, #7064, b. 9 May 1896
Father*John James Ashdown2,3,1,4 b. 18 Apr 1861, d. 4 Dec 1931
Mother*Anna Cawthra2,1,4 b. 8 May 1866, d. 1 Apr 1931
Last Edited5 Mar 2017
     She was born on 9 May 1896 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 023272.1,4
     She was commonly known as Mabel.3,2
     Mabel Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario in the household of her parents, John and Anna Ashdown.5
     Mable M Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Moose Jaw No. 161, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, John and Anna Ashdown.4

Citations

  1. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Minerva Mabel Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  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. [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. [S1956] John Ashdown household, Jun 5, 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townshihps 21, 22 etc., Moose Jaw district, Saskatchewan; Page: 1; Family: 7, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  5. [S1955] John Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Schedule 1, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) T-6483.

Howard Carl Ashdown1

M, #7072, b. 18 September 1917, d. 25 August 1997
Father*Newman Vine Ashdown2,3,1 b. 23 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1954
Mother*Hannah Martha Labrash2,3,1 b. Nov 1882, d. 1943
Last Edited15 Sep 2022
     He was born on 18 September 1917, near Asquith, at land location 32 36 09 W3, northeast of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.2,4,1
     Howard Carl Ashdown died on 25 August 1997 at Fort Nelson General Hospital, Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, at age 79 according to BC Death Registration 1997-09-017678.1 The informant on his death registration was his son. His father was identified as Newman Vine Ashdown and Martha Lebrash (sic).1
     Howard Carl Ashdown was buried on 29 August 1997 at Fort Nelson Cemetery, Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.1
     His name was recorded as Houard Carl Ashdown on his birth registration according to the Saskatchewan birth index.4
     He was commonly known as Dick.3

Citations

  1. [S8388] Howard Carl Ashdown, Death Registration 1997-09-017678 (Aug 25, 1997), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration: Howard Carl Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Ashdown, Howard Carl.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 62 - at Asquith between 1905 and 1919. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [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.
  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., Houard Carl Ashdown, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1917, Birth Place: 32 36 9 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Norman Vine Ashdown, Mother: Hannah Martha La Brash, Registration #: 24228.

Hannah Martha Labrash1,2,3,4,5

F, #7073, b. November 1882, d. 1943
Father*John Labrash6,7 b. c 1854, d. b 31 Mar 1901
Mother*Lucinda A. French6,7 b. 24 Mar 1850
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     She was born in November 1882 at Ferrie Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.6,8 Hannah married Newman Vine Ashdown on 16 February 1898 at Ryerson Twp., Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011563. He was Baptist and she was Roman Catholic.2,9,8,7
     Hannah Martha Labrash died in 1943.10
     She was listed as a witness to the marriage of Franklin Laroque Ashdown and Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford on 1 July 1896 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008391.11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18
     Vine and Martha Ashdown appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. Vine was described as a farmer. Their children Briden, Newman, Zilla, Himan, Hattley? and Ellen were listed as living with them.8 In the death registration of Howard Carl Ashdown who died on 25 August 1997, Martha Lebrash (sic) was identified as his mother.19

Family

Newman Vine Ashdown b. 23 Mar 1868, d. 1 Jul 1954
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S407] Marriages 1898 - 1899 Part 3, online unknown url, #011562-98. Hereinafter cited as Marriages 1898 - 1899 Part 3.
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: John Newman Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  4. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Herman Forest Ashdown.
  5. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Zilla Lucinda Ashdown.
  6. [S407] Marriages 1898 - 1899 Part 3, online unknown url, #011562-98 (Parry Sound Dist.): Newman Vine ASHDOWN, 29, farmer, Minesing?, Ryerson, s/o John Cooper ASHDOWN & Margaret DOCKSTADER, married Hannah Martha LABRASH, 16, Ferrie, same, d/o John LABASH & Lucinda A. FRIENCK?, witn: James W. LABRASH of Ferrie & Annie L. ASHDOWN of Ryerson, 10 Feb 1898 at Ryerson.
  7. [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., Newman Vine Ashdown & Hannah Martha Labrash.
  8. [S2575] Vine Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 24 to 36, Saskatoon (rural census district), Saskatchewan; Page 10; Family: 101, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Year's of birth are difficult to read, and I will not consider them reliable.
  9. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Newman Vine Ashdown & Hannah Martha Labrash. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  10. [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.
  11. [S252] Genealogical Research Library, online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Franklin Ashdown & Margaret Lucy L Crawford.
  12. [S1029] Ontario Vital Statistics Project, online http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/thisisit.htm, 8391-96 - Franklin ASHDOWN, 24, farmer, Barrie, Ryerson, s/o John C. & Margaret, married Margaret Lucy Louise CRAWFORD, 18, McKenzie, same, d/o William & Lucy, witn: Newman Vine ASHDOWN of Ryerson & Hannah North LEBRASH of McKenzie, 1 July 1896 at Ryerson
    http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/musk96.htm. Hereinafter cited as Ontario Vital Statistics Project.
  13. [S1349] "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936", online Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935: Franklin Ashdown & Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford.
  14. [S2582] Frank Ashdown household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryerson, Muskoka & Parry Sound, Ontario; Page: 3; Family:29, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6493.
  15. [S2574] Frank Ashdown household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 34 to 36, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Page 10; Family: 100, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Year's of birth are difficult to read, and I will not consider them reliable.
  16. [S4659] Franklin Ashdown household, June 1, 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Perdue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Page: 9; Family No: 92, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21944.
  17. [S4660] Frankland Ashdown household, 1 June 1921 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hazel Dell, McKenzie, Saskatchewan; Page 8, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  18. [S9974] Rama History Book Committee Invermay, Parkland Trails: Histories of R.M. of Invermay and villages of Invermay and Rama (Regina, Saskatchewan: Focus Publishing Inc., 1986), Page 272: Ashdown, Franklin and Margaret by Harvey Ashdown and Lillian Rediger. Hereinafter cited as Parkland Trails.
  19. [S8388] Howard Carl Ashdown, Death Registration 1997-09-017678 (Aug 25, 1997), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration: Howard Carl Ashdown. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Ashdown, Howard Carl.
  20. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: James Briden Ashdown.
  21. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62 - at Asquith between 1905 and 1919.

Ellen Danielson1,2,3,4

F, #7075, b. 1914, d. 1 July 1999
Last Edited31 Jul 2022
     She was born in 1914.5 Ellen married John Melvin Wheeler on 30 November 1945.2,5
     Ellen Wheeler died on 1 July 1999, in a car accident near Saskatoon, at Saskatchewan, Canada.3
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, Rev. John Wheeler.3

     Ellen Wheeler was buried on 6 July 1999 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,5
Asquith Cemetery
Rev. John and Ellen Wheeler

     In the obituary of Evelyn Rice who died 7 May 1995, her sister-in-law, Ellen Wheeler, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Frances Wheeler who died 20 May 1995, her sister-in-law, Ellen Wheeler, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of John Melvin Wheeler who died 25 March 1999, his wife, Ellen Wheeler, was listed as a survivor.2

Family

John Melvin Wheeler b. 3 Apr 1914, d. 25 Mar 1999
Marriage*Ellen married John Melvin Wheeler on 30 November 1945.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 343. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S353] Deaths: John Melvin Wheeler, The Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, March 29, 1999, Page D1 viewed at Saskaoon Public Library. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  3. [S950] Deaths: Wheeler, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 05 Jul 1999, Page 29, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ellen WHEELER (Aged 85). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  4. [S951] John M & Ellen Wheeler Digital Photo of Gravemarker, 101_0193 - J & E Wheeler, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA; Photographed by Rick Moffat, Sept. 13, 2004,
    WHEELER
    Rev. John
    1914-1999
    Married Nov 30, 1945
    Ellen 1914-1999
    Together Forever.
  5. [S951] John M & Ellen Wheeler Digital Photo of Gravemarker, Digital Gravestone Photos in Rick Moffat's possession, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Wheeler, Rev. John and Ellen.
  6. [S9089] Deaths: Rice, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 9, 1995, Page 17, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn Rice née Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S409] Deaths: Wheeler, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 24, 1995, Page 27, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frances Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Russell Walter Rice1,2,3,4

M, #7076, b. 29 December 1910, d. 25 January 1994
Father*Walter James Rice1 b. 8 Nov 1889, d. 12 Sep 1973
Mother*Jessie Sutherland Nesbit1 b. 18 Feb 1885, d. 8 Dec 1961
Last Edited8 May 2019
     He was born on 29 December 1910 at Saskatchewan, Canada.1 Russell married Evelyn Wheeler in 1935.1
     Russell Walter Rice died on 25 January 1994 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 83.2
     Russell Walter Rice was buried on 28 January 1994 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.2
     In the obituary of Jessie Sutherland Nesbit who died 8 December 1961, his son, Russell W Rice, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Evelyn Rice who died 7 May 1995, her husband, Russell Rice, was listed as predeceased.6
     In the obituary of Frances Wheeler who died 20 May 1995, her brother-in-law, Russell Rice, was listed as predeceased.7
     In the obituary of Gordon Haydon Rice who died 5 August 2006, Russell Walter Rice, was listed as predeceased.8
     In the obituary of Howard Wray Rice who died 28 October 2018, his brother, Russell Rice was referenced.9

Family

Evelyn Wheeler b. c 1910, d. 7 May 1995
Marriage*Russell married Evelyn Wheeler in 1935.1 
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 274ff - Walter Rice, and & page 342ff - Alfred Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S405] Deaths - Rice, Russell, Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 27, 1994, C1 viewed at Estelle Moffat's Scrapbook. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Star Phoenix.
  3. [S513] Deaths - Rice, Walter James, Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sept 14, 1973, 30 viewed at Estelle Moffat's Scrapbook. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Star Phoenix.
  4. [S406] Arthur R Rice, online unknown url, Arthur R Rice (Nepean, Ontario), downloaded downloaded Jan 1, 2001.
  5. [S1294] Deaths - Rice, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 9, 1961, Page 25, column viewed at Google News Archive, Deaths Jessie Rice (see one column to the right of the linked heading). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  6. [S9089] Deaths: Rice, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 9, 1995, Page 17, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Evelyn Rice née Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S409] Deaths: Wheeler, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 24, 1995, Page 27, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frances Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S2562] RICE - Gordon Hayden, The Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Aug 9 2006, D2 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Gordon Haydon Rice. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.
  9. [S12623] Obituaries: Rice, Howard, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 10 Nov 2018, Page B12, columns 2 & 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Howard Wray RICE (Aged 99). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  10. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 274ff - Walter Rice.

Emma Maria Boadway1

F, #7077, b. 14 October 1864
Father*George Boadway2
Mother*Hannah (?)2
Last Edited10 Jan 2023
     She was born on 14 October 1864 at Ontario, Canada.3,4 Emma married William George Ashdown on 15 July 1885 at Doe Lake, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007562.2,3,4,1,5
     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.3
     Note regarding William George Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway: were charter members of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.6
     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.1

Family

William George Ashdown b. 20 Sep 1863, d. 2 Jan 1944
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  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. [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. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 34: Asquith Baptist Church by Frances Wheeler. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  7. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 62: Ashdown Families.

Rev. John W Baxter1,2

M, #7078
Father*John Maxwell Baxter3 d. a 1981
Mother*Annie Pearl Ashdown4 b. Feb 1904, d. 24 Nov 1973
Last Edited2 Jun 2020
     Rev. John W Baxter was described as Minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church circa 1981 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     In the obituary of George Ashdown Baxter who died 21 August 2019, his brother, John Baxter, was listed as predeceased.5

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 65; Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S1152] Elaine Green nee Summach, Obituary - Green, Elaine (Summach), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb 18, 1984, C16 viewed at Saskaoon Public Library, Obituary: Elaine Green née Summach. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Baxter.
  4. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  5. [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.

Gordon Baxter1

M, #7079
Father*John Maxwell Baxter2 d. a 1981
Mother*Annie Pearl Ashdown3 b. Feb 1904, d. 24 Nov 1973
Last Edited2 Jun 2020
     Gordon Baxter was described as regional Superintendent of Schools circa 1981 at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     In the obituary of George Ashdown Baxter who died 21 August 2019, his brother, Gordon Baxter, was listed as predeceased.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 65; Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Baxter.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  4. [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.

George Ashdown Baxter1

M, #7080, b. 4 May 1934, d. 21 August 2019
Father*John Maxwell Baxter2,1 d. a 1981
Mother*Annie Pearl Ashdown3,1 b. Feb 1904, d. 24 Nov 1973
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 4 May 1934 at Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.1 George married Ethel Snider in July 1954.1
     George Ashdown Baxter died on 21 August 2019 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George Ashdown Baxter.
Predeceased: John Baxter and Gordon Baxter.1

     George Ashdown Baxter was described as Minister of First Baptist Church, and later Minister Emeritus from 1978 to 2005 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,5,6
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 31 August 2019.1

Family

Ethel Snider

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 65: Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Baxter. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65: Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  4. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 65; Rev. and Mrs. J M Baxter.
  5. [S952] First Baptist Church Regina, online http://firstbap.sasktelwebsite.net/history.htm#EIGHT, Years of Decline - The '60s and '70s

    The '60s and '70s were difficult years for the Church. Membership was not growing. Families were moving to newly established churches. Sunday School attendance was failing due to a lack of younger families. There were fewer baptisms than funerals. In spite of the generally depressing state of the ministry, the Church still possessed a core of people who continued to cast their hopes for witness within the body of First Baptist. In 1978, Rev. George Baxter was called to be our senior minister, and a new spirit was sensed. A new philosophy of ministry was accepted by the congregation, the declining decades of the '60s and '70s ended, and growth began. Major changes were in store for First Baptist as it headed into the '80s with new leadership, and a new vision for ministry.

    Growth - The '80s

    Sensing a potential if néeds could be properly met, Rev. Baxter found the leadership open to his insistence that an Associate Pastor for Youth be engaged within a year. In July, 1979, the Rev. Gary Nelson became our Minister of Christian Education. Change began. Young people became active and involved and the attendance Sunday mornings grew. The evening service was resurrected, and was attractive to both younger and older adults.
    . Hereinafter cited as FBC, Regina.
  6. [S953] Canadian Baptists of Western Canada - Our Churches, online Canadian Baptists of Western Canada - Our Churches, REGINA, First Baptist Church
    2241 Victoria Avenue Ph: (306) 359-1450
    Regina, SK fax: (306) 352-3338
    S4P 0S4 e-mail address
    Rev. John Nelson (Associate) www.firstbaptistregina.ca
    Rev. Henry Friesen (Associate)
    Pastor Jennifer Dietrich (Family Ministries)
    Dr. George Baxter (Minister Emeritus)
    (viewed Feb 4, 2005)
    . Hereinafter cited as Canadian Baptists of Western Canada - Our Churches.