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     She was born on 26 August 1884 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{1,2,10,4,5,11} Alternatively, she may have been born on 16 August 1885 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.^9,6 Emma married Franz Heinrich Herman Biesenthal on 7 August 1907 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 018352, withnessed by Levina Yurt of Killaloe. Who is she? Emma's father was listed as William.^{12,4,7,13,11,6}
     Emma C. Yourth died on 6 July 1956 at age 71.^8,4,5
     Emma C. Yourth was buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pembroke - Boundary Road, Laurentian Valley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,5
     Emmie Yerk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Mat and Bertha Yerk.⁹

Emma C. Yourth and Franz Heinrich Herman Biesenthal appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer. Their son Albert was listed as living with them. Note that Albert was an adopted son.¹¹
     Frank and Emma Biesenthal appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Frank was described as a merchant with his own shop.⁶
     In the obituary of George Yourth who died 13 July 1937, his sister, Mrs. Frank Biesenthal was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Annie Wilhelmiene Yourth who died 11 April 1946, her sister, Mrs. Frank Biesenthal was listed as a survivor.¹⁵

     He was born on 10 May 1880 at Ontario, Canada,^1,4; or, circa 1880 at Ontario, Canada, since he was 51 in the 1931 census.⁵ Franz married Emma C. Yourth on 7 August 1907 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 018352, withnessed by Levina Yurt of Killaloe. Who is she? Emma's father was listed as William.^6,4,7,8,9,5
     Franz Heinrich Herman Biesenthal died in 1960.⁴
     Franz Heinrich Herman Biesenthal was buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pembroke - Boundary Road, Laurentian Valley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^4,8
     He was commonly known as Frank.^4,7,6
     Franz Heinrich Herman Biesenthal and Emma C. Yourth appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer. Their son Albert was listed as living with them. Note that Albert was an adopted son.⁹
     Frank and Emma Biesenthal appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Frank was described as a merchant with his own shop.⁵

     He was born on 12 June 1890 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.³ Alternatively, he may have been born on 12 June 1891 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his obituary.⁴ William married Minnie Martha Solomon on 23 August 1911 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.^5,1,6,7
     William George Yourth died on 13 July 1937 at Pembroke General Hospital, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 47.^8,9
     
     George Yourth was buried on 14 July 1937 at Killaloe Grace Evangelical Cemetery, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^5,9,11
     

Canadian Military Service

     William George Yourth was conscripted on 24 September 1917 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, assigned to the 1st Depot battalion of the 1st Central Ontario Regiment.¹²
     He was commonly known as George, as he signed his marriage registration.^13,1 His name was also recorded as William Yurth on his conscription papers and his signature is Wm Yurth.¹²
     George Yerk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Mat and Bertha Yerk.³
     George Yourth appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Carleton County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. George was described as a boarder in the household of William and Gousy? Potvin. Gousy was probably Louise, the sister of George's future wife, Minnie. He was listed as a fireman at a mill. His birth date was given as June 1892.¹⁴
     George and Minnie Yurth appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Killaloe Station, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as a laborer, nature of work may read "on street". Their children Emma, Norman, illegible given name, Martel and Gordon were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     The following obituary appeared in an email from the late Jean Panke 12 March 2006 :



Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for William George Yourth¹⁷

     He was born on 2 March 1895 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada,^7,1,4,3,5; or, on 2 March 1896 at Canada according to his wife's information on his death registration, at the age of 41 years 25 days (which calculates to 04 Mar 1896.)^4,6 Albert married Florence St. Martin on 1 November 1927 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009381. They were both Roman Catholic, and he was listed as a "pensioner."^4,8,9
     Albert Mathew Yourth died on 27 March 1937 at Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa, Nepean Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 42 according to Ontario Death Registration 011126. He was described as an "unemployed returning soldier." He died 3 months before his brother, George.^{10,4,6,11,12,9} The informant on his death registration was his wife, Florence Yourth.⁴ The cause of his death was given as "myocardial failure [inserted line: P.M. (post mortem) diagnosis (D A? Little)] during anesthetic. This occurred during a tonsillectomy. He also had arthritis and chronic bronchitis.⁴
     
     Albert Mathew Yourth was buried on 29 March 1937 at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa East of the Rideau, Ontario, Canada.^{4,6,13,11,12,9,14}
     
     Albert Yourth began military service on 15 March 1916 at the age of 21 years and 13 days at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, and was assigned to the 42nd Regiment of the 130th Battalion.⁷ Albert Mathew Yourth ended his military service on 20 February 1919 at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, as medically unfit (not service related) for further military service.

Earlier, he had been absent without leave for 228 days (Apr 14 to Dec 14, 1918) in Canada, and there is a form indicating he was "discharged as a deserter," dated Mar 13, 1917. This may not mean discharged from service, but ready to return to active service.

He claimed that he was "returning from leave of absence on April 13th, 1918 and he had a hemorrhage from lungs when he was at Golden Lake Ontario. He went to his sister's residence and called in Dr. J. P. Maloney from Eganville, who informed him to remain in bed and that he, Dr. Maloney would inform informed (sic) the Military Authorities at Kingston as to his (A. Yourth) condition. Dr. Maloney further informed him to remain at his sisters until he (Dr Maloney) would give him a certificate that he was well enough to report for duty in Kingston. Yourth stated he was arrested at the residence of his sister on December 12th 1918 by the Military Police"

The medical board stated that he was not fit to undergo detention.

He had served in Canada and England.

End of Military Service section.⁷

     Albert Yerk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Mat and Bertha Yerk.⁵ Pte. Albert Yourth was included on a passenger manifest the "Olympic", carrying "medically unfits" due for discharge dated 21 March 1918 arriving at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, after sailing from Liverpool. This was the 8th sailing in 1918.¹⁵
     Albert and Florence Yourth appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Albert was described as having no occupation. The household included his mother, Bertha Yourth, who came to Canada in 1871 and was naturalized in 1931.¹⁶
     The following account of the funeral of Albert Yourth appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Citizen, on 30 March 1937 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario 30 March 1937:


     In the obituary of George Yourth who died 13 July 1937, his brother, Albert Yourth was listed as a survivor.¹⁷

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; Private Albert Yourth¹⁸
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.

     She was born on 15 February 1898 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to her Ontario Delayed Statement of Birth 502173.^8,9 Alternatively, she may have been born on 10 June 1898 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁷ Julia married Frederich Herman Wilhelm Witt on 9 August 1916 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to their marriage regisration.^6,10 Julia Ella Witt submitted a delayed birth registration for herself on 15 October 1962, at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Julia Ella Yourth died in 1962 at Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4,5,9
     Julia Ella Yourth was buried at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Locksley) Cemetery, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁹
     Julie Yerk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Mat and Bertha Yerk.⁷
     In the obituary of George Yourth who died 13 July 1937, his sister, Mrs. Fred Witt was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Annie Wilhelmiene Yourth who died 11 April 1946, her sister, Mrs. Fred Witt was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Dorothy Ella Witt who died 26 March 2003, her mother, Julia Yourth, was listed as predeceased.¹³

     He was born on 12 October 1887 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,6,2,8,7,9 Frederich married Julia Ella Yourth on 9 August 1916 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to their marriage regisration.^7,9
     Fred Witt was buried at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Locksley) Cemetery, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁹
     Frederich Herman Wilhelm Witt died on 15 April 1967 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 79.^1,2,6,9
     He was commonly known as Fred Witt.⁹ His name was recorded as Frederick Witt on his birth registration.⁸
     In the obituary of Louisa Debursey who died 23 August 1935, her brother, Fred Witt of Alice township, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Dorothy Ella Witt who died 26 March 2003, his father, Fred Witt, was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     Research notes (February 2017):

     She was born on 2 February 1899 at Killaloe, Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,7,5,2 She was born on 6 February 1899 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁶ Martha married John T. Brasch on 14 April 1917.^5,2
     Martha Elizabeth Yourth died on 5 November 1972 at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 73.^5,1,2,4,8
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Martha Elizabeth Yourth was buried on 8 November 1972 at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Pembroke - Boundary Road, Laurentian Valley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,10,8
     Martha Yerk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Mat and Bertha Yerk.⁶
     In the obituary of George Yourth who died 13 July 1937, his sister, Mrs. J. T. Brash was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Bertha Gutzeit who died 31 January 1939, her daughter, Mrs. J T Brasch was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Annie Wilhelmiene Yourth who died 11 April 1946, her sister, Mrs. John Brash was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Doris Ruth Wilkinson who died circa 24 May 2004, her mother, Martha Brash, was listed as predeceased.¹⁴

     He was born on 24 May 1901 at Hagarty Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his Ontario Delayed Statement of Birth 502295.^1,2,3,4,5 Harvey Richard Yourth submitted a delayed birth registration for himself on 16 August 1967, at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     Harvey Richard Yourth died on 13 August 1977 at Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 76 Note courtesy of Jean (Yourth) Panke, 01 Nov 2003:
     Harvey Yourth, wasn't married, she (Grace (Lehman) Francois) tells me that William wasn't either.^1,3,4
     Harvey Richard Yourth was buried at Mount Zion United Church Cemetery, Petawawa Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁴
     In the obituary of George Yourth who died 13 July 1937, his brother, Harvey Yourth was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Annie Wilhelmiene Yourth who died 11 April 1946, her brother, Harvey Yourth was listed as a survivor.⁷

     She was born in 1938.¹
     Sheila Phannenhour was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Sheila Phannenhour died in 1939.¹
     In the obituary of Garnet George Phannenhour who died 23 May 1994, his daughter, Sheila Phannenhour, was listed as predeceased.³

     He was born on 7 November 1863 at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^{4,1,2,6,9,10,11,8,3} Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1862 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹² Frederick married Bertha Augusta Schmidt on 8 July 1889 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{13,14,1,2,6,9,10,11,15,16,12}
     Frederick Yourth died on 10 March 1940 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 76.^17,1,2,3
     Frederick Yourth was buried at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^18,19,20,21
     He was listed as next-of-kin on John's conscription papers. He listed his trade as a cook. His service number was 3324787, joining the East Ontario Regiment, 2nd Depot Battalion.²²
     Frederick Gurt appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Godforty and Hanna Gurt.⁷
     Fredrick Youart appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Godfred and Hanah Youart.⁸
     Fredrick and Bertha Youart appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 24 April 1891, described as a farmer and an Evangelical.. Their daughter Alvina was listed as living with them.¹¹
     Fred and Bertha G. Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Farmer, and an Evangelick (Evangelical?). Their children: Alwine M, William E., Edwin M., Clara L, John F, Elias H., Alfred H. E. and Harrisson, were listed as living with them.⁹
     Fredick and Bertha Yurth appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Fredick was described as an Evangelical and a Farmer. Their children Alweine, William, Edwin, Clara, John, Elias, Alferdt, Harrison, Gladys, Adeline, Alice and Ruby were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Fredrick and Bertha Yarth (sic) appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Fredrick was described as a farmer and a Methodist. Their children Harrison, Addeline, Alice, Ruby, Evelyn Bertha Eulione and Gertrude were listed as living with them.¹²
     In the obituary of Godfrey Yourt who died 11 March 1931, his brother, Frederick Yourth was listed as a survivor.^23,24
     Frederick Yourth was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Arthur David Bartlett and Ruby Marguerite Yourth on 31 October 1931.
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 26 October 1933 :

     Frederick Yourth was referenced in a newspaper article about Alice Bertha Yourth and Joy Alice Mae Schimmens on 13 September 1934 at the newspaper the Renfrew Mercury.²⁶
     In the obituary of Bertha Augusta Schmidt who died 1 August 1936, her husband ("companion"), Fred Yourth was listed as a survivor.²⁷
     The following article appeared in the Renfrew, Ontario Renfrew Mercury, 10 December 1937 :

     The following obituary appeared in the peridoical the Evangelical Messenger published in New Berlin, Pennsylvania 18 May 1940 :


     In the obituary of Ruby Margaret Bartlett who died circa 12 September 1971, her parents, Frederick Yourth and Bertha Yourth were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁹
     The following biographical information was shared at an email from the late Jean Panke, 28 October 2003:

     She was born on 4 March 1871 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{9,3,8,12,13,11,14,6,15,7} Bertha married Frederick Yourth on 8 July 1889 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^{1,16,3,12,11,14,6,15,7,17,18}
     Bertha Augusta Schmidt died on 1 August 1936 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 65 according to Ontario Death Registration 030659.^{19,3,12,13,20,21} The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Mrs. Harry Bloedow. Her parents were identified as Henry Schmidt and Mary Finning.¹³
     
     Bertha A. Schmidt was buried on 4 August 1936 at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^22,13,20
     Bertha Yurth of Golden Lake was listed as next-of-kin on her son William's conscription papers.²³ Bertha Yurth of Golden Lake, Ontario was listed as next-of-kin on her son Eli's conscription papers.²⁴
     Fredrick and Bertha Youart appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 24 April 1891, described as a farmer and an Evangelical.. Their daughter Alvina was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Fred and Bertha G. Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a Farmer, and an Evangelick (Evangelical?). Their children: Alwine M, William E., Edwin M., Clara L, John F, Elias H., Alfred H. E. and Harrisson, were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Fredick and Bertha Yurth appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 5 June 1911. Fredick was described as an Evangelical and a Farmer. Their children Alweine, William, Edwin, Clara, John, Elias, Alferdt, Harrison, Gladys, Adeline, Alice and Ruby were listed as living with them.⁶
     Fredrick and Bertha Yarth (sic) appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Fredrick was described as a farmer and a Methodist. Their children Harrison, Addeline, Alice, Ruby, Evelyn Bertha Eulione and Gertrude were listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Bertha Smith was recorded as mother of the bride at the marriage of Arthur David Bartlett and Ruby Marguerite Yourth on 31 October 1931.
     Bertha Augusta Schmidt was referenced in a newspaper article about Alice Bertha Yourth and Joy Alice Mae Schimmens on 13 September 1934 at the newspaper the Renfrew Mercury.²⁵
     The following obituary appeared in the peridoical the Evangelical Messenger published in New Berlin, Pennsylvania 12 September 1936 :


     In the obituary of Ruby Margaret Bartlett who died circa 12 September 1971, her parents, Frederick Yourth and Bertha Yourth were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁶

     She was born on 30 April 1890 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,5,4 Alvina married Alfred Thur, at Lot 1, Conc 2, on 17 January 1912 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 017547.^1,5,6,7,8
     Alvina Bertha Yourth died on 7 September 1976 at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 86.^1,5
     Alvina Bertha Yourth was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     Alvina Youart appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fredrick and Bertha Youart.⁴
     Alwine M Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fred and Bertha G. Jurth.²
     Alweine Yurth appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fredick and Bertha Yurth.³
     In the obituary of Clara Lucinda Yourth who died 15 October 1968, her sister, Alvina Thur, was listed as a survivor.^9,10
     In the obituary of Luella Gertrude Yourth who died 27 June 1973, her sister, Alvina Thur, of Pembroke, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     He was born on 10 December 1889 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,4 Alfred married Alvina Yourt, at Lot 1, Conc 2, on 17 January 1912 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 017547.^1,2,3,5,6
     Alfred H. Thur died on 31 December 1958 at Pembroke, Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 69.^1,2,4
     Alfred H. Thur was buried at Zion Evangelical United Church Cemetery (aka Zion Evangelica United Brethren), Alice Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.²
     In the obituary of Clara Lucinda Yourth who died 15 October 1968, his brother-in-law, Alfred Thur, was listed as a survivor.^7,8

     He was born on 28 August 1892 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his obituary.^1,6,5 Alternatively, he may have been born on 17 August 1892 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census^2,3,4,7; or, circa 1891 at Ontario, Canada, since he was 29 in the 1921 census.⁸ Edwin married Alice Mildred Maxwell on 30 December 1915 at Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011682.^1,2,8,7,9 Edwin married Edna Luella Reeson on 5 October 1957.^1,10,5
     Edwin Milton Yourth died on 28 November 1976 at Oshawa General Hospital, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, at age 84.^1,6,11,12,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Edwin M. Yourth.
     Edwin Milton Yourth was buried on 1 December 1976 at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.^12,5
     He was commonly known as Ed Yourth.¹³
     Edwin M. Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Fred and Bertha G. Jurth.³
     Edwin Yurth appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Fredick and Bertha Yurth, listed as a farmer.⁴
     Ewin (sic) appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Oshawa, East Whitby Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, in the household of Alfred Yourth and Ethel G. M. Yourth, listed as a "Plummer" possibly at General Motors.⁸
     Edwin and Alice M. Yourth appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Edwin was described as a wood worker in an auto factory. Their children Maxwell Edwin, Margaret G. and Lois Joan were listed as living with them. His sister, R:Other] was included in the household.⁷
     E. M. Yourth was referenced in the engagement announcement of Doris Yvonne Virtue and Pte. Maxwell E. Yourth on 5 June 1941 at the newspaper at The Canadian Statesman; Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. W. Virtue announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Yvonne, to Pte. Maxwell E. Yourth, son of son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Yourth, Oshawa. The marriage to take place quietly in June.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Alice Mildred Maxwell who died 26 October 1955, her husband, Edwin Milton Yourth, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Clara Lucinda Yourth who died 15 October 1968, his brother, Ed Yourth, was listed as a survivor.^15,16
     In the obituary of Luella Gertrude Yourth who died 27 June 1973, her brother, Ed Yourth, of Oshawa, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Canadian Statesman published in Bowmanville, Ontario, 1 December 1976.⁵
     In the obituary of Edna Luella Yourth who died 10 April 2003, her husband, Edwin Yourth, was listed as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Yvonne Bateman who died 3 January 2004, her father, Edwin Yourth, was listed as predeceased.¹⁷

     She was born on 30 June 1889 at Maxwell, Osprey Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, but note that she was born in Parry Sound (district?) according to her marriage registration.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Alice married Edwin Milton Yourth on 30 December 1915 at Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011682.^1,3,4,5,6
     Alice Mildred Maxwell died on 26 October 1955 at Oshawa General Hospital, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, at age 66.^1,6
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Alice Mildred Maxwell was buried on 29 October 1955 at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.⁶
     She was commonly knownas Mildred.⁴
     Mildred appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Oshawa, East Whitby Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, in the household of Alfred Yourth and Ethel G. M. Yourth.⁴
     Edwin and Alice M. Yourth appeared on the 1931 Canadian Census of Oshawa, Ontario County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1931. Edwin was described as a wood worker in an auto factory. Their children Maxwell Edwin, Margaret G. and Lois Joan were listed as living with them. His sister, R:Other] was included in the household.⁵
     Mrs. E. M. Yourth was referenced in the engagement announcement of Doris Yvonne Virtue and Pte. Maxwell E. Yourth on 5 June 1941 at the newspaper at The Canadian Statesman; Engagement
     Mr. and Mrs. W. Virtue announce the engagement of their daughter, Doris Yvonne, to Pte. Maxwell E. Yourth, son of son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Yourth, Oshawa. The marriage to take place quietly in June.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Canadian Statesman published in Bowmanville, Ontario, 10 November 1955.⁶
     In the obituary of Edwin M. Yourth who died 28 November 1976, his wife, the former Alice Mildred Maxwell, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Yvonne Bateman who died 3 January 2004, her mother, Mildred Yourth, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     She was born on 18 October 1900 at West Whitby Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 Edna married Edwin Milton Yourth on 5 October 1957.^1,2,4
     Edna Luella Reeson died on 10 April 2003 at Hillsdale Manor, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, at age 102.^2,3
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Edna Luella Reeson was buried on 14 April 2003 at Union Cemetery, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.^2,3
     In the obituary of Edwin M. Yourth who died 28 November 1976, his secondwife, the former Edna Luella Reeson, was listed as a survivor.⁴

     She was born on 19 May 1894 at North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration
028806.^2,3,7,6,5 Clara married John Leslie Thomas on 9 April 1919 at Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3,8
     Clara Lucinda Yourth died on 15 October 1968 at Victoria Hospital, Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 74.^1,2,3,4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Clara Lucinda Yourth was buried on 17 October 1968 at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,3,9,4
     Clara L Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fred and Bertha G. Jurth.⁶
     Clara Yurth appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, Fredick and Bertha Yurth.⁵
     Leslie and Clara Thomas appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Leslie was described as a Lutheran and a laborer in a sawmill, while she was listed as a Methodist..¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Journal published in Ottawa, Ontario, 15 October 1968.⁴
     In the obituary of John Leslie Thomas who died 16 February 1970, his wife, the former Clara Yourth, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Marjorie Enid Roesler who died 16 February 2017, her mother, Clara Yourth, was listed as predeceased.¹¹

     He was born on 27 July 1889 at Ontario, Canada.^3,1 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1884 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1921 census.⁴ John married Clara Lucinda Yourth on 9 April 1919 at Ontario, Canada.^3,5,6,2
     John Leslie Thomas died on 16 February 1970 at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.^3,1,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John Leslie Thomas.
     John Leslie Thomas was buried on 18 February 1970 at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,7,2
     Leslie and Clara Thomas appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 1 June 1921. Leslie was described as a Lutheran and a laborer in a sawmill, while she was listed as a Methodist..⁴
     In the obituary of Clara Lucinda Yourth who died 15 October 1968, his husband, John Leslie Thomas, was listed as a survivor.^6,8
     In the obituary of Marjorie Enid Roesler who died 16 February 2017, her father, Leslie Thomas, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 13 October 1895 at Golden Lake, Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 028883.^{1,5,10,7,3,9,8,2} John married Lucinda Pearl Molkentin on 18 March 1925 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 018334.^{1,2,11,12,9,4,13}
     John Fredrick Yourth died in 1965 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^6,1,2,14
     John Fredrick Yourth was buried at Golden Lake United Cemetery (AKA St. John's United Church Cemetery), Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹⁵
     

Canadian Military Service

     Spr. John Frederick Yourth was conscripted on 21 June 1918 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. He listed his trade as a cook. His service number was 3324787, joining the East Ontario Regiment, 2nd Depot Battalion.⁷ Spr. John Frederick Yourth ended military service as part of general demobilization on 15 January 1919 at Brockville, Ontario, Canada, On his discharge papers from the Canadian Engineers he was described as 5' 7" and 152 lbs. with brown eyes. He had two scars, one on thee right shin and the other on his left foot..

End of Military Service section.¹⁶

     His name was recorded as John Yourt on his birth registration.⁸ His name was also recorded as John Frederick Yurth as he signed his marriage registration.^12,9
     He was commonly known as Jack.^17,11,18
     John F Jurth appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Fred and Bertha G. Jurth.⁵
     John Yurth appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Fredick and Bertha Yurth, listed as a farmer.³ John Fredrick Yourth was listed as a witness to the marriage of Harrison George Yourth and Lorna Ardella Molkentin on 8 March 1928 at Wawbewawa, Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada; according to Ontario Marriage Registration 022388. He was listed as a bushman. Some sources give the day of their marriage as the 15th.^1,19,20,21 John Yourth, of Golden Lake, was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Lucinda Pearl Yourth, who died on 8 May 1935.²²
     The following article appeared in the Ottawa, Ontario The Ottawa Journal, 10 August 1937 :

     In the obituary of Clara Lucinda Yourth who died 15 October 1968, his brother, Jack Yourth, was listed as predeceased.^18,24
     The following biographical information was shared at an email from the late Jean Panke, 28 October 2003:


Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for John Fredrick Yourth²⁶
     In the obituary of John Albert Yourth who died 5 March 2022, his parents, John Yourth and Lucinda Molkentine were listed or implied as predeceased.²⁷