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     She was born on 7 May 1878 at Beaver Valley Farm, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^{16,10,11,12,13,14} Myrtle married Alfred Moffat on 11 August 1909 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,10,17 She was baptized on 21 June 1962 at Asquith Baptist Church, Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada. I can remember that they filled the baptismal tank with warm water by running a hose from the Manse next door to the old church. Grandma was 84 at the time.^2,18
     Myrtle White died on 17 May 1970 at Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 92.¹⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Myrtle White was buried on 20 May 1970 at Frobisher Resthaven Cemetery, Frobisher, RM of Coalfields No. 4, Saskatchewan, Canada.^20,21
     Myrtle White appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Martha H. White.¹⁴
     Myrtle White appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Martha White.¹³ Myrtle White, the bride's sister, was listed as a witness to the marriage of Clifford Sine and Annie White on 7 August 1895.²² Myrtle White, of Collingwood (town), was listed as a witness to the marriage of Edward Francis White and Elizabeth Lee Burns on 1 January 1901.²³
     Myrtle White appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario in the household of her mother, Martha White.¹²
     In the obituary of Frances Elizabeth White who died 21 February 1904, her sister, Myrtle White of Collingwoord (town) Ontario, was listed as a survivor.²⁴
     Myrtle White is referenced in my notes regarding Helen Elizabeth White
     After Frank White's wife, Elizabeth died in May 1906, Myrtle White and her mother, Martha White moved to Cincinnati to live with Frank. Myrt helped look after Helen who was about 3 1/2 years old until about 1908 when she moved to Saskatchewan where she met and later married Alfred Moffat. Frank remarried in 1909. I have a photo album from Aunt Janet with many pictures from this Cincinnati time period. Martha remained in Cincinnati until her death in 1919.² She lived at the Southwest corner of Summit Ave and Eighth St., Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in 1907 at the home of her broither, E. Frank White.²⁵
     Myrtle White was described as Matron of the YWCA in 1908 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.²

Myrtle Moffat and Alf Moffat appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a Presbyterian and a farmer. Their daughter Jennett was listed as living with them.¹⁰
     The following article appeared in the Alameda, Saskatchewan Alameda Dispatch, 23 July 1915 :

     Alfred and Myrtle Moffat appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Edenwold No. 158, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer and a Presbyterian. Their children Janet and Annie were listed as living with them. As was his brother-in-law, Robert H. White, who was included in the household.¹⁷
     In the obituary of Martha Smith who died 13 July 1919, her daughter Myrtle, Mrs. Al Moffat of Frobisher, SK, was listed as a survivor.²⁷
     Alfred and Myrtle Moffat appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Enniskillen No. 3, Saskatchewan, land location 16 03 03 W2, east of Frobisher, enumerated 1 June 1921. Alfred was described as a farmer. Their children Jennet, Annie, Herbert and Graeme were listed as living with them. Religion was given as Union, reflecting the decision of the Frobisher congregation to be one of the first to join the United Church. They were still living on their first farm, east of frobisher.²⁸
     The following article appeared in the Bowmanville, Ontario The Canadian Statesman, 18 July 1940 :

     Mrs. Alfred Moffat was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of G. Elmer Hume and Janet Langdale Moffat on 24 October 1940.³⁰
     In the obituary of Alfred Moffat who died 4 May 1942, her wife, Myrtle White was listed as a survivor.³¹
     After her son Graeme graduated from the Vet college, she moved to Asquith to live with him. She had a small house next door to the house where we lived when I was born.²
     In the obituary of Annie Sine who died 18 March 1949, her sister, Myrtle Moffat of Asquith, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.^32,33
     In about 1958/59, Gladys Sparling spent a year or two in Asquith, Saskatchewan, living with her Aunt Myrtle Moffat. Grandma Myrt's memory was slipping, and she needed a companion. Gladys often spoke of her grandchildren, Margy and John. In 1959 we took a road trip to the Rockies, and later took Gladys to Waskesiu with us.
     By 1961 she had returned to Ontario.
     When we received news of her death in Nov 1962, my brother Lori thought she died with a "tack in her heart." He was 6 at the time.²
     In about 1963, Grandma sold her home in Asquith and alternately lived with Aunt Janet in Carlyle, Saskatchewan, and with Aunt Annie on the farm near Hagersville, Ontario. Some time between 1966 and 1970, she moved into the senior's home in Estevan.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 27 May 1970.¹⁹
     In the obituary of Herbert Alfred Moffat who died 14 September 1996, his parents, Alfred Moffat and Myrtle White were listed or implied as predeceased.³⁴
     Inscription on Myrtle Moffat's piano, currently in the possession of Jackie Farrell (1998):
Grand Piano in Upright Form, Patented March 1896, Heintzman & Co., Toronto, 23979

We are told that Grandma took this piano to Cincinnati when she lived there looking after Helen White after her mother's passing. It later came to Frobisher where Alfred and Myrtle farmed. Mom (Estelle) refinished the piano in the mid-70's. At that time she replaced the ivory keys. Dad had taken a paring knife to the edges of the keys when he was a child. Many of them had chipped corners. While moving the piano during this project, it tipped and fell over backwards. It was saved from major damage falling on the concrete basement floor when it landed on a small triangular stool with a saddle leather seat. At one time the piano was used by Asquith Baptist Church. However, if was relegated to the basement and when we moved to Moose Jaw in 1965 Mom received permission to reclaim it.²


     In the obituary of Janet Hume who died 4 December 2007, her parents, Alfred Moffat and Myrtle Moffat were listed or implied as predeceased.³⁵

     He was born on 26 November 1875 at Milford, Clermont County, Ohio, USA.^{2,5,6,7,8,1,3,4,9} William married Bertha E. Gore on 3 August 1899 at Brown County, Ohio, USA.^5,6,7,4,10
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     William G. Langdale Sr. died on 16 February 1944 at Longview State Hospital, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 68, his occupation was listed as clerical work for Union Central Life Ins. Co.^8,4
      The informant on his death registration was his daughter, Helen L Hall.⁴
     William George Langdale was buried on 19 February 1944 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Milford, Clermont County, Ohio, USA.^8,4,11
     He was commonly known as Will Langdale.¹²
     William G. Langdale appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Langdale.³
     William G. and Bertha Eugenia Langdale appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Clermont County, Ohio, Mulberry Precinct, enumerated 11 June 1900, described as a portrait painter.¹³
     William G. and Bertha G. Langdale appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 20 April 1910, described as a correspondent (life insurance). Their children: William G, Robert H. and Helen G., were listed as living with them.⁶
     William George Langdale registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at the age of 42. Giving his occupation as a clerk for the Union Central Life Ins. Co.. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as Robert Hill Langdale.¹
     William G. and Bertha Langdale appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Ward 9, District 168, enumerated 10 January 1920, described as a general artist. Their children: Helen, William and Robert, were listed as living with them. There is another word after artist that I cannot read.⁷
     In the obituary of Robert H. Langdale who died 10 July 1924, his son, William G. Langdale was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     An article about Uncle Charley Megrue's surprise birthday visit published on 30 April 1925 at the weekly newspaper The Dearborn County Register referenced his nephew Will Langdale.¹²

     William G. and Bertha G. Langdale appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as a Freelance Artist and she was listed as an assistant in an insurance business. Their children: William G and Robert H., were listed as living with them. As was his sister-in-law, Roberta Gore.⁵
     William C. Langdale appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, in the household of Frank C and Helen L Hall.¹⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio 18 February 1944:


     In the obituary of Bertha Langdale who died 7 February 1973, her husband, William G. Langdale Sr., was listed as predeceased.¹⁶

     She was born in 1894.¹ Jessie married Charles Kenneth Spottswood before 1919.⁴
     Jessie R Russell was described as School Teacher.¹ She was educated B.A.¹
     In the obituary of Jean Margaret Spottswood who died 2 February 2005, her mother, Jessie R Russell, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     Charles married Jessie R Russell before 1919.²
     Charles Kenneth Spottswood died in 1941.³
     He was commonly known as Kenneth.³
     In the obituary of Jean Margaret Spottswood who died 2 February 2005, his father, Charles Kenneth Spottswood, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     She was born on 28 September 1919 at Wapheton, North Dakota, USA.^1,2 Jean married Donald E. Vardsveen on 22 June 1941 at Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA.^1,2
     Jean Margaret Spottswood died on 2 February 2005 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton, South Dakota, USA, at age 85.³
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Jean Margaret Spottswood was buried on 5 February 2005 at Yankton Cemetery, Yankton, South Dakota, USA.⁴
     Jean Margaret Spottswood was described as Secretary for Rehabilitation of Welfare SD.¹

     She was born in 1926.
     Phyllis Ann Spottswood was described as Corporal in the Air Force during World War II.¹
     In the obituary of Jean Margaret Spottswood who died 2 February 2005, Phyllis Ann Spottswood, was listed as predeceased.³

     He was born in 1916.² Donald married Jean Margaret Spottswood on 22 June 1941 at Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA.^1,3
     Donald E. Vardsveen died in 1964.¹
     

Military Service

     Donald E. Vardsveen began military service circa January 1944 at Company "A", Field Medical School Battalion, Camp Elliott, San Diego County, California, USA, as a Pharmacist Mate Second Class.^4,5
     Donald E. Vardsveen was described as Sports Goods Store.¹
     In the obituary of Jean Margaret Spottswood who died 2 February 2005, his husband, Donald E. Vardsveen, was listed as predeceased.⁶

     He was born on 15 February 1878 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^1,5,2,6,4 Alternatively, he may have been born on 15 February 1879 at Glendale, Ohio, USA.³ Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale and Mayme Willis were engaged on 12 October 1909.⁷ Rupert married Mayme Willis, at the home of the bride's parents, on 21 October 1909 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^2,6,8,7
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale died on 25 March 1945 at 4202 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at age 67.³
     
     Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale was buried on 28 March 1945 at Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA.^3,10,11
     Rupert H. Langdale appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, in the household of Thomas Langdale.⁴ He was graduated He was listed in the Junior Class of 1890-91 in 1902 at Ohio College of Dental Sugery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^12,13
     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, 20 August 1905 :

     The General catalogue of Oberlin college for 1908 recorded that he was a Dentist in Rangoon, Burma, India.¹²
     Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale was described as recorded as a dentist when he returned to USA from Liverpool, England, UK through Ellis Island. He traveled aboard the Carmania. on 16 June 1909.^15,12
     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 1909 :

     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 July 1909 :

     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, 7 October 1909 :

     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 October 1909 :

     The following article appeared in the Cincinnati, Ohio The Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 October 1909 :

     On May 19, 1911, Rupert and Mayme landed in Hawaii on route in their return to the U.S from Hong Kong aboard the Mongolia. They landed in San Francisco on May 26th aboard the same ship.^19,20
     An article about Viola Johnson née Langdale's arrest for forgery published on 5 December 1915 at the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer referenced Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale, her brother, the Northside dentist.²¹

     Dr. Rupert Hill Langdale registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at the age of 40. He gave his occupation as a dentist. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mayme Langdale.⁶
     In the obituary of Robert H. Langdale who died 10 July 1924, his son, Dr. Rupert H. Langdale was listed as a survivor.²²
     An article about Uncle Charley Megrue's surprise birthday visit published on 30 April 1925 at the weekly newspaper The Dearborn County Register referenced his nephew Dr. Rupert Langdale.²³
He registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942, at the age of at an unknown age . He gave his occupation as a dentist.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mayme Langdale.²
     An article about C.A. Megrue's 92nd birthday celebration published on 22 April 1943 at the weekly newspaper The Dearborn County Register referenced his nephew, Dr. Rupert Langdale.²⁴

     In the obituary of William George Langdale who died 16 February 1944, his brother, Dr. R. H. Langdale was listed as a survivor.²⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer (Kentucky Edition) published in Cincinnati, Ohio 26 March 1945:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio 27 March 1945:

     He was born in 1896.¹ He was born on 23 September 1896 at North Dakota, USA.³
     Charles Henry Russell died on 24 March 1983 at San Bernardino County, California, USA.⁴
     Charles Henry Russell was described as Truck Driver.¹

     (?) Russell died in 1900.¹ She was born in 1900.¹

     He was born in 1886.¹
     Oliver Milton Russell died circa 1971.¹
     Oliver Milton Russell was described as Issuer of Motor Licenses.¹
     He was commonly known as Milt.¹