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     He was born in 1897 at New Zealand.^6,4
     Pvt. Ronald Wentworth White died on 14 September 1916 at Deoartment de la Somme, France, when he was killed in action.^2,5,7,8,3,9
Cpl. Ronald Wentworth White is remembered on a gravemarker at Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, "...Also Corp. Ronald Wentworth White N.Z. Rifle brigade, 10th N.Z.E.F. killed in action on the Somme, France 14th Sept. 1916 aged 19 years..."⁹
     Ronald Wentworth White was buried at Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Deoartment de la Somme, France.²
     
     

Military Service - New Zealand Expeditionary Force

     Ronald Wentworth White began military service in 1915 as a Private, joining the 2nd Bn., Wellington Regiment. His occupation was given as a draper.^10,5
     On 4 March 1916, he embarked for the Suez Canal with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade from Wellington, New Zealand on Mar 4, 1916.¹¹
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Taranaki Daily News published in New Plymouth, Taranaki 9 October 1916:


     The following obituary appeared in the article "The Fallen and Wounded" in the newspaper the Press published in Canterbury 11 October 1916:

     She was born between 1902 and 1904.³
     The following article appeared in the Hawera, Taranaki Hawera & Normanby Star, 3 February 1917 :

     In the obituary of Percy James Hoyland White who died 16 December 1942, her daughter, Mesdame R Hawkins was listed as a survivor.⁴

     She was born on 24 January 1909 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.² Ailsa married Alexander Ian Isdale in 1931 at New Zealand.^3,4,5
     Ailsa Griffiths White died on 21 June 1988 at Wellington, New Zealand, at age 79.²
     In the obituary of Percy James Hoyland White who died 16 December 1942, her daughter, Mesdame A. Isdale was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born on 16 March 1908.² Alexander married Ailsa Griffiths White in 1931 at New Zealand.^3,4,1
     Alexander Ian Isdale died on 13 April 1957 at New Zealand at age 49 according to my reading of his grave marker.⁵ Alternatively, he died on 13 November 1957 at New Zealand at age 49 according to a published transcription of his grave marker.²
     Alexander Ian Isdale was buried at Opotiki Cemetery, Opotiki, East Cape, Poverty Bay, New Zealand.^4,2
     He was commonly known as Alex Isdale.³

     He was born on 14 August 1909 at Brompton, London, England.^4,3
     Charles Reginald White died on 6 May 1987 at Boston, Lincolnshire, England, at age 77.
     Charles Reginald White appeared on the 1911 British Census of London, England, at 22 Yeoman's Row, Brompton Road S.W., in the household of his parents, Sydney W. and Alice Mary White.³ Charles Reginald White, farmer was an heir to the estate of Sydney Wales White on 29 October 1945; ; leaving his effects of £166 10s. 7d to his son, Charles Reginald White, farmer.⁵

     He was born on 1 August 1821 at Scotland. He may have been born in 1822, consistent with the christening date given by Mary Gow, and his stated age at time of death per his death certificate.^7,5,9 Walter William Moffat was christened in 1822, possibly in Kirkpatrick Juxta Parish, at Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹⁰ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1823 at Kirkpatrick Juxta Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, accoridng to the 1851 & 1891 census^11,12; or, circa 1826 at Scotland since he was age 35 in 1861 census, age 45 in the 1871 census and age 55 in 1881 census.^13,14,15 Walter married Agnes Graham on 4 June 1852 at Kirkpatrick Juxta Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^{1,16,10,17,18,9,14,15,19}
     Walter William Moffat died on 16 September 1899 at Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78.^{20,8,21,22,23,9}
     Walter William Moffat was buried at Lakeview Cemetery (aka Newtonville Cemetery), Newtonville, Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, Canada.^24,9
     Walter appeared on the 1851 British Census of Scotland, Dumfriesshire, in the household of Thomas Marchbank, listed as a shepherd.²⁵
     Walter and Agnes Moffit appeared on the 1861 United Province of Canada Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 14 January 1861. Walter was described as a farmer. Their children, Robert, Thomas, David, Jenet and John, were listed as living with them. As was Elizabeth McGee of an undisclosed relationship. They lived in a log house.¹⁶
     Walter and Agnes Moffat appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Upper Canada, enumerated 2 April 1871. Walter was described as a farmer. Their children, Robt, Thomas, David, Jane, John, William, James, Bella J. and Walter, were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Walter and Aggnes Moffat appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Clarke Twp., Durham County, Ontario, enumerated 4 April 1881. Walter was described as a Presbyterian and a farmer. Their children, John, Jennet, William, James, Bella J., Walter, Rodger and Alfred, were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Walter Moffatt was referenced in the following: In the March 31, 1885-1886 Financial Statement for the Orono Presbyterian Church, Miss Isabella Moffatt is listed as one of the Missionary Collectors.

Among the Contributors to Support of Ordinances, 1885 were:
Mr. J. A. Gairdner $12
Mr. W. Moffatt Sr $12
Mr. William Moffatt $ 3
Mr. J. Renwick $30
Mr. H. Renwick $10
Mr. J. G. Renwick $15
Mr. F. Squair $13.²⁶
     Walter Moffitt was recorded as the father of the bridegroom at the marriage of David Moffitt and Aggie Balintyne Scott on 11 December 1889.²⁷
     Walter and Agnes Moffat appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Haldimand Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, enumerated 1 April 1891. Walter was described as a farmer. Their children, Jannet, John G, Walter, Roger and Alfred, were listed as living with them.¹²
     In the obituary of Janet Riddell who died 10 January 1932, his father, Walter Moffatt was listed as predeceased.²⁸
     The following biographical information is from my (Rick Moffat's) personal knowledge or recollections, circa 2000:

     She was born on 8 November 1856 at Beaver Valley Farm, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, according to family records.^2,3,5,6 Alternatively, she may have been born on 2 April 1857 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^8,9,10,1,7 Susanah married William F. Johnston on 25 December 1882 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 003815.^{11,12,13,14,15,16,9,4,8,10}
     Susie Johnston died on 1 April 1935 at Alice Street, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78 according to Ontario Death Registration 016617.^8,17,5,10 The cause of her death was given as myocardial failure.⁵
      The informant on her death registration was her son, F. H. Johnston.⁵
     Susanah White was buried on 4 April 1935 at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery, Thornbury, Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^18,8,5,10
     She was commonly knownas Susie.^8,19,10
     Susanah White appeared on the 1861 Canadian Census of Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Martha White.¹
     Susan White appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Martha White.⁶
     Susan White appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Thomas and Martha H. White.⁷
     William and Susanah Johnston appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Euphrasia Twp., Grey County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as described as Methodist and a Farmer. Their children: Frances (sic), Arletta, Clarence, Gladys and Frederick, were listed as living with them.⁹
     In the obituary of Frances Elizabeth White who died 21 February 1904, her sister, Mrs. Wm. Johnston of Thornsbury, Ontario, was listed as a survivor.²⁰ In the death registration of Clarence Russell Johnston who died on 9 March 1915, Susanna White was identified as his mother.²¹
     In the obituary of Martha Smith who died 13 July 1919, her daughter Susie, Susanah White of Thornbury, ON, was listed as a survivor.²²
     The following obituary appeared in an email from Barbara Flett circa 2 April 1935:

     She was born on 2 February 1914 at England.³
     Beatrice White died circa 2011 at New Zealand.

     He was born on 23 February 1944 at Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.^3,1
     Robert Leslie White died on 31 October 2007 at West Parry Sound Health Centre, Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, at age 63.^3,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Robert Leslie White.
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the online newspaper the MuskokaRegion.com published in Huntsville, Ontario, circa 1 November 2007.²

     He was born on 29 September 1919 at Ontario, Canada.^2,4,6 Ralph married Elaine M. Chatsick on 11 August 1943.^3,4
     Ralph William Ristow died on 1 March 1979 at age 59.^3,4
     Ralph William Ristow was buried at Emmanuel (aka Immanuel) Baptist Cemetery, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G.^3,4
     Ralph Ristaw appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Augusta Ristaw.⁶
     Ralph is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembrokelibrary.ca/kpl010602/history_project/pmwc/pm027.jpg.⁷ Ralph William Ristow was a witness Phyllis is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembrokelibrary.ca/kpl010602/history_project/pmwc/pm027.jpg.⁸
     Ralph William Ristow was referenced in a newspaper article about Aldene Mabel Boland in 1930.⁹ Ralph William Ristow was a witness Erwin is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembroke.library.on.ca/Killaloe/history_project/pmwc/pm027.htm.⁸ He was a witness Ardella is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembroke.library.on.ca/Killaloe/history_project/pmwc/pm027.htm.⁸ He was a witness Mabel is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembroke.library.on.ca/Killaloe/history_project/pmwc/pm027.htm.⁸ He was a witness Albert is included in a photo of the Junior Room at Killaloe Public School in 1930. The photo can be viewed on-line at http://www.pembroke.library.on.ca/Killaloe/history_project/pmwc/pm027.htm.⁸
     In the obituary of Phylis Ruth Zummach who died 21 August 2000, her brother, Ralph Ristow, was listed as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Erwin James Ristow who died 8 June 2013, his brother, Ralph William Ristow, was listed as predeceased.¹¹