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     He was born on 8 January 1899 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 030182. Family sources and his military service file indicate he was born at or near Burk's Falls.^2,5,1,6
     Introductory Overview:
     Pte. James Briden Ashdown of Asquith is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     See Arthur Allen Ashdown for the Ashdown family background
Other comments:
     He enlisted when he was 17, claiming to be older and was sent to England. When it was determined he was underage and too small for military service he was returned home and discharged.⁷

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     James Briden Ashdown of Asquith began military service on 4 April 1916 at the age of 17 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, with the permission of his parents.. His father had given his consent in writing that Briden could join the 65th Battalion CEF, dated Apr 3, 1916. Witnessed by Mrs. John LaBrash.. He was described as being 5' 3/4" tall with brown eyes, dark brown hair and a dark complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, Newman Vine Ashdown of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 474259.⁶
     On 18 June 1916, he sailed with his unit from Halifax on S.S. Empress of Britain. His date of service in England was June 28th, 1916.

On July 13, 1916, he was attached to the 51st battalion pending discharge. On Aug 1, 1916, he was discharged to Canada from Bath, England.⁶ Pte. James Briden Ashdown ended his military service on 29 August 1916 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, when he was discharged as "permanently unfit." According to the form "Proceedings of Medical Board at Discharge Depot," he was "17 years old & evidently is unable to carry on as a soldier. Is undersize for military requirements.".

End of Military Service section.⁶

     Briden Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.²
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 22 August 1916 :


Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for James Briden Ashdown⁹

     He was born on 12 September 1900 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 031430 Family sources indicate he was born at or near Burk's falls.^1,5 Alternatively, he may have been born in September 1901 at Ontario, Canada.² John married Margaret Nina Ashdown, at the Know United Church manse, on 2 January 1918 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. . However, this marriage may have been annulled shortly after. He was 17 and she was 13. See the newpaper correction of March 8th below.⁶
     He was commonly known as Newman 1911 census.²
     He was commonly known as Neuman family sources.^4,3
     Newman Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.²
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon Daily Star, 8 January 1918 :

     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Saskatoon Daily Star, 8 March 1918 :

     She was born on 15 December 1902 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 033215. Family sources indicate she was born at or near Burk's falls.^1,5 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1903 at Ontario, Canada.²
     She was commonly known as Zella according to family sources.^4,3
     Zilla Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.²

     He was born on 17 December 1904 at Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 034862. Family sources indicate he was born at or near Burk's falls.^3,5 Alternatively, he may have been born in December 1905 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁴
     Himan Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.⁴

     He was born in April 1907 at Saskatchewan, Canada, at or near Asquith. The 1911 census indicates he was born in Ontario.^3,1
     Hattley? Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.³

     She was born in October 1910 at Saskatchewan, Canada, at or near Asquith. The 1911 census indicates she was born in Ontario.^3,1
     Ellen Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Vine and Martha Ashdown.³

     She was born on 2 April 1897 at District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.^4,3,6,2
     Esther Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Ryerson Twp., Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of her parents, Frank and Margaret Ashdown.⁴
     Esther Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Frank and Margaret Ashdown.³
     She appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Franklin and Margerate Ashdown.⁶
     In the obituary of Franklin L Ashdown who died 23 September 1948, his daughter, Esther Boen possibly of Invermay, was listed as a survivor.⁷

     Milton married Eva Josephine Esther Ashdown on 23 March 1896.¹

     She was born on 7 March 1878 at Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.^2,5,4,7,8 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1877 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1916 census when she was reported to be 39⁹; or, circa 1879 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1921 census.⁶ Margaret married Franklin Laroque Ashdown on 1 July 1896 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 008391.^{10,2,5,3,4,9,6,8}
     Margaret Lucy Louise Crawford was buried at Invermay Cemetery, RM of Invermay No. 305, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹¹
     Margaret Lucy Louise Ashdown died on 10 May 1949, at home, at Invermay, RM of Invermay No. 305, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 71.^11,8
      ; and, Margaret Lucy Louisa Crawford according to a family biographical sketch by two of her children.⁸
     Margaret Crawford appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of her parents, John and Lucy Labrash.⁷
     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.³
     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.⁴
     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.⁹
     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.⁶
     In the obituary of Franklin L Ashdown who died 23 September 1948 Mrs. Ashdown, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1779 based upon stated age of 88 years at time of death on Dec. 18, 1867 per his tombstone.⁴ He was born on 26 December 1786 at Seamer parish, Yorkshire, England.⁵ Mayman married Charlotte Ackroyd on 25 November 1817 at Brompton By Sawdon, Yorkshire, England.⁶
     Mayman Green died on 18 December 1867 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.^7,4
     Mayman Green was buried at White's Methodist Church Cemetery, Lot 18, Conc. 10, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.⁸
     He was Baptised/Christened on 27 December 1786 at near, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Seamer parish.^9,5
     Mayman Green was described as Labourer in 1822.¹⁰
     The 1861 Census of Clarkstown (Clarksburg) (An Illustrated History of Collingwood Township, page 315) lists an Issac Green. Is there a possible connection?

On page 332 of the same book, Mayman Green's record in the White cemetery gives his birth year as 1779. Parish records from England indicate a 1786 birth date. Other evidence is consistent to indicate they are the same person.¹¹
     

     She was born between 1791 and 1792, possibly in Yorkshire, at England.^3,4 Charlotte married Mayman Green on 25 November 1817 at Brompton By Sawdon, Yorkshire, England.⁵
     Charlotte Ackroyd died on 23 April 1866 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.⁴
     Charlotte Ackroyd was buried at White's Methodist Church Cemetery, Lot 18, Conc. 10, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, "In Memory of Charlotte wife of Mayman Green Died April 23, 1866 Aged 75 years.^6,4

     James married Eliza Toby before 1859.¹
     James Wheeler died between 1877 and 1881 Eliza was enumerated as a widow in the 1881 census, so he died sometime between the birth (or conception) of his son William and the 1881 census.²
     In the obituary of Sarah Wheeler who died 30 October 1938, her father, James Wheeler was listed as predeceased.³

     He was born before 19 December 1824.⁶
     Martin Green died before 15 November 1831 at Seamer parish, Yorkshire, England.^5,7
     Martin Green was buried on 15 November 1831 at Yorkshire, England, Seamer parish.⁵
     He was Baptised/Christened on 19 December 1824 at Yorkshire, England. West Ayton or Hutton Bushel.^8,2,3