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     He was born on 16 May 1878 at London, England.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1879 at England.³ Henry married Elizabeth Ann Steacy in 1900.¹ Henry married Annabella Steele on 8 June 1905 at Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011765.^1,4,3
     Henry Cattell died on 17 October 1964 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 86.^2,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Henry Cattell.
     Henry Cattell was buried on 19 October 1964 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2
     His name was also recorded as Harry.⁵
     Henry and Annabella Cattell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. Henry was described as described as a farmer on his own farn. Their children Phillip and George were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of Annabella Steele who died 15 August 1964, his husband, Henry Cattell, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     The funeral service of Henry Cattell was held in the Asquith, Saskatchewan Asquith United Church 19 October 1964.²
     

     He was born before 1860 at England.¹
     John Cattell was described as Millwright.¹

     Elizabeth married Henry Cattell in 1900.³
     Elizabeth Ann Steacy died before 1905.

     She was born on 30 December 1902 at Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.¹ Elizabeth married George Fielding.³
     In the obituary of Annabella Steele who died 15 August 1964, her daughter, Elizabeth Fielding, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Henry Cattell who died 17 October 1964, his daughter, Elizabeth Fielding, of Perth, Ontario, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of George Cattell who died 11 February 2002, his sister, Elizabeth Ann Cattell, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     She was born on 22 August 1882 at Portland, Leeds County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 501632 submitted Apr 28, 1945 and signed by her mother.^1,3 Annabella married Henry Cattell on 8 June 1905 at Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011765.^4,2,3
     Annabella Cattell died on 15 August 1964 at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 81.^4,5,6
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Annabella Steele was buried on 18 August 1964 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^4,6
     She was commonly known as Annie Cattell.⁴ Her name was also recorded as Annabel Steele in her family's biography in the Asquith history book.⁴
     Henry and Annabella Cattell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. Henry was described as described as a farmer on his own farn. Their children Phillip and George were listed as living with them.³
     In the obituary of Joanna Bunting who died 28 May 1957, her daughter, Mrs. Henry Cattell, of Asquith, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 29 May 1957.⁶

     She was born circa 1907 at Esmond, North Dakota, USA, dies at age 83.² Amy married William Philip Marshall Cattell on 15 February 1923 at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,3
     Amy Avidia Anderson died on 2 May 1990 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Amy Avidia Anderson was buried on 5 May 1990 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     In the obituary of W. Philip Cattell who died 14 February 1974, his wife, Amy Cattell, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 3 May 1990.²
     In the obituary of George Cattell who died 11 February 2002, his sister-in-law, Amy Avidia Anderson, was listed as predeceased.⁵
     In the obituary of Joyce Martha Elizabeth Hultman who died 1 February 2018, her mother, Amy Cattell, was listed as predeceased.⁶

     He was born on 24 May 1852 at Bristol, Pontiac County, Canada East, United Province of Canada, according to his wife's declaration on the 1945 declaration supporting his daughter, Annabella's birth date. Note that on his death registration, his son John declared that he had been born in "Ontario."^2,3 George married Joanna Bunting in 1872.⁴
     George Steele died on 14 June 1937 at Perth Memorial Hospital, Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, at age 85 according to Ontario Death Registration 021924. He was a shoemaker by profession.² The informant on his death registration was his son, John Steele.²
     George Steele was buried on 16 June 1937 at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth, Drummond Twp., Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.²
     He was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of his wife Joanna Bunting who died 28 May 1957.⁵
     The following information is from my personal research, April 2018:

     

     She was born circa 1853 at Smith Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada, according to her information on the 1945 declaration supporting her daughter, Annabella's birth date.^2,3,4 Joanna married George Steele in 1872.²
     Joanna Bunting died on 28 May 1957 at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 29 May 1957.⁴
     The following information is from my personal research, April 2018:

     

     He was born in April 1874 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^2,3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1879 at England according to the family entry iin the Asquith history.¹ Harry married Selina Marshall from April 1894 to June 1894 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,5,2,3,4
     Harry Chambers died on 31 December 1943, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 69.^6,1
     
     Harry Chambers was buried on 3 January 1944 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
     Harry Chambers of Asquith, Saskatchewan was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Harry's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁷
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1901 British Census of England, at Leicester, Leicestershire, enumerated effective 31 Mar 1901, described as described as a worker - shoe laster/bootm(aker?) or bootm(anufaturer?). Their son, Harry, was listed as living with them.³ Harry Chambers immigrated in 1904 or 1905 to Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, from England to homestead near Asquith.^4,6
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, census sub-district 42, enumerated 1 June 1911. Harry was described as a farmer and a Baptist. Their children Harry, Gorge and Dora were listed as living with them.⁴
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, census sub-district 12, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as described as a farmer and Methodist. Their children George and Dora were listed as living with them. Their household also included their son, Harry Chambers who was in the Canadian military in Canada and Selina's mother, Lucy Marshall.²
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 3 January 1944:


     In the obituary of Selina Marshall who died 11 March 1967, her husband, Harry Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Dora Cattell who died 27 January 1993, her father, Harry Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     She was born in October 1872 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.^3,2 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1875 at Nottinghamshire, England.^1,5 Selina married Harry Chambers from April 1894 to June 1894 at Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,6,4,2,3 Selina died on 11 March 1967 at home in the the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 94.^1,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Selina Marshall was buried on 15 March 1967 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵
     Her name was also recorded as Cellina Marshall acording to her son George's birth registration.⁷
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1901 British Census of England, at Leicester, Leicestershire, enumerated effective 31 Mar 1901, described as described as a worker - shoe laster/bootm(aker?) or bootm(anufaturer?). Their son, Harry, was listed as living with them.² Selina Chambers immigrated in 1905 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from England, joining her husband who came the previous year, accompanied by her son, Harry.³
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, census sub-district 42, enumerated 1 June 1911. Harry was described as a farmer and a Baptist. Their children Harry, Gorge and Dora were listed as living with them.³
     Harry and Selina Chambers appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, census sub-district 12, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as described as a farmer and Methodist. Their children George and Dora were listed as living with them. Their household also included their son, Harry Chambers who was in the Canadian military in Canada and Selina's mother, Lucy Marshall.⁴
     In the obituary of Harry Chambers who died 31 December 1943 Selina Chambers, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 13 March 1967.⁵
     In the obituary of Dora Cattell who died 27 January 1993, her mother, Selina Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 2 February 1896 at Leicestershire, England.^3,4,6
     Pte. Harry Chambers died on 29 September 1918 at Sancourt, France, at age 22.^2,7
     Harry Chambers was buried at Sancourt British Cemetery, Sancourt, Nord, France.^2,8
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Chambers, Harry." of Asquith.
Commemorated on the Asquith Cemetery WWI Plaque:
     H. CHAMBERS
Other comments:
     Note that there is no icon indicating he "died on the field of honor" although he was killed in action and he was included in the Town of Asquith Honour Roll.⁹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Harry Chambers of Asquith began military service on 27 January 1916 at the age of 19 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 65th Battalion and later transferring to the 72nd Battalion. He was an unmarried farmer with no military experience. He was described as being 5' 9.5" with a fair complexion, blue eyes and auburn hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, Harry Chambers of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 472991.³
     On 28 June 1916, he arrived in England aboard the Empress of Britain and was transferred to the 65th Battalion. He embarked for France on August 12, 1916 from Bramshott Camp. He received a shell wound in his right foot on September 18, 1917. He was treated at No. 23 Casualty Clearing Station and moved to No. 2. Australian General Hospital at Wimereux. He then went to No. 1 Convalescent Depot at Boulogne, and was discharged on October 13th.³ Pte. Harry Chambers was killed in action on 29 September 1918. He died in the attack on Sancourt and Blecourt which was captured by the Canadian Corps on that day. He was serving with the 72nd Battalion, British Columbia Regiment

End of WWI Military Service section.^10,8

     Harry Chambers appeared on the 1901 British Census of Leicester, at Leicestershire, England, in the household of his parents, Harry and Selina Chambers.⁵ Harry Chambers immigrated with his mother, Selina Chambers in 1905 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from England, joining her husband who came the previous year.⁶
     Harry Chambers appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Harry and Selina Chambers.⁶
     Harry appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, in the household of Harry Chambers and Selina Chambers, listed as being in the Canadian military in Canada, so he may not have been physically living in the household at this time.⁴
     In the obituary of Selina Marshall who died 11 March 1967, her son, Harry Chambers, was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of George Chambers who died 25 October 1971, his brother, Harry Chambers, was listed as predeceased.¹²
     In the obituary of Dora Cattell who died 27 January 1993, her brother, Harry Chambers, was listed as predeceased.¹³

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Harry Chambers¹⁰

     He was born on 18 March 1907 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,4,5 George married Kathleen Hennessey on 6 July 1939 at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,6
     George Chambers died on 25 October 1971, in a local hospital, at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 64.^1,3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George Chambers. The cause of his death was given as a heart attack.¹
     George Chambers was buried on 28 October 1971 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.³
     Gorge Chambers appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Harry and Selina Chambers.⁵
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Harry and Selina Chambers.⁴
     In the obituary of Harry Chambers who died 31 December 1943, his son, George Chambers was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Selina Marshall who died 11 March 1967, her son, George Chambers, of Asquith, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 26 October 1971.³
     In the obituary of Kathleen Chambers who died 9 November 1979, her husband, George Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁶
     In the obituary of Dora Cattell who died 27 January 1993, her brother, George Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     She was born on 7 June 1911, in the Prongua district, at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2 Kathleen married George Chambers on 6 July 1939 at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2
     Kathleen Hennessey died on 9 November 1979, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 68.^2,1
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Kathleen Chambers was buried on 13 November 1979 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     In the obituary of George Chambers who died 25 October 1971, his wife, Kathleen Chambers, was listed as a survivor.³
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 10 November 1979.²
     In the obituary of Dora Cattell who died 27 January 1993, her sister-in-law, Kay Chambers, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 17 June 1881 at Mount Hope, Glandford Twp., Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.^4,3,2,5 Norman married Bessie Cowan Dickenson on 5 March 1912 at Glanford Twp., Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.²
     Norman Alexander McLeod Dingwall died on 4 May 1959 at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 77.^1,6
     Norman Alexander McLeod Dingwall was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
     His name was recorded as Norman Alexander McCleod Dingwall on his birth registration.³
     Norman Alexander McLeod Dingwall was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of his wife, Bessie Cowan Dingwall, who died 1 February 1943.⁷

     She was born circa 1877 at England.¹ Bessie married Norman Alexander McLeod Dingwall on 5 March 1912 at Glanford Twp., Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Bessie Cowan Dingwall died on 1 February 1943, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,3
     
     Bessie Cowan Dingwall was buried on 4 February 1943 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.^4,3
     Her name was also recorded as Bessie Dickerson.²
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 3 February 1943:

     He was born circa 1844 at Ontario, Canada, since he was age 37 in the 1881 census.³ Alexander married Julia Margaret Robinson before 1877.^4,2,3
     Dr. Alexander McLeod Dingwall died in 1887 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Alexander M and Julia M Dingwall appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of an unknown place , enumerated 4 April 1881, described as an M.D. (medical doctor) and a Presbyterian. Their son Fred J. C. was listed as living with them.³

     He was born on 22 October 1914, east of Juniata, at land location 12 36 09 W3, southeast of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada^G.^3,1,2
     Malcolm McLeod Dingwall died on 14 June 1998 at Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, at age 83 according to BC Death Registration 1998-09-016117.² The informant on his death registration was his wife.²
     Malcolm McLeod Dingwall was buried on 19 June 1998 at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, Cedar, British Columbia, Canada.²
     He, the bride's brother,was Best Man in the marriage of John Robert McGowan andEvelyn Ruth Dingwall on 9 July 1939.⁴
     In the obituary of Bessie Cowan Dingwall who died 1 February 1943, her son, Malcolm Dingwall in the R.C.A.F., was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Hugh Norman McGowan who died 22 April 1994, his uncle, Malcolm Dingwall, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Ruth McGowan who died 17 March 2001, her brother, Malcolm McLeod Dingwall, was listed as predeceased.⁷

     He was born on 27 December 1915, east of Juniata, at land location 12 36 09 W3, southeast of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada^G.^3,1,2
     Lyle Alexander Crawford Dingwall died on 22 May 1989 at North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 73 according to BC Death Registration 1989-09-009647. He was a retired CPR conductor.² The informant on his death registration was his wife.²
     He was commonly known as Crawford Dingwall.³
     In the obituary of Bessie Cowan Dingwall who died 1 February 1943, her son, Crawford Dingwall of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     He was cremated on 25 May 1989 at Garden Chapel Crematorium, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.²
     In the obituary of Ruth McGowan who died 17 March 2001, her brother, Crawford Dingwall, was listed as predeceased.⁵