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     He was born on 11 December 1890 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.^1,4,7 The informant on his birth registration was John Johnston, his father.⁴ Alternatively, he may have been born on 11 December 1891 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to his enlistment papers.⁹ Robert married Gertrude Ivadelle Swift, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Swift, on 12 January 1921 at Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Robert Hartley Johnston died circa November 1943.^1,8,5,10
     Robert Hartley Johnston was buried on 18 November 1943 at Indian Head Cemetery, Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹¹
     
     Robert Hartley Johnston began military service on 25 September 1914 at the age of 23 years, 9 months and 14 days at Valcartier, Québec, Canada, he gave his occupation as teacher at the time of his attestation.⁹
     On 27 January 1916, he left the 3rd Canadian Field Artillery to join the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery (RCHA). On Feb 23, 1917 he was appointed "A/Bdr". Later, on Oct 6, 1917 he reverted back to Gunner at his own request.⁹ Gunner Robert Hartley Johnston ended his military service on 31 May 1919 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, leaving the 3rd Canadian Field Artillery.

End of Military Service section.⁹

     Robert H Johnston appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Frances E. Johnston.⁷
     In the obituary of Frances Elizabeth White who died 21 February 1904, her son, Rob Johnston was listed as a survivor.¹²
     The following information is from my personal research:

     
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 18 January 1921 :

     In the obituary of John Johnston who died 9 August 1923, his son, Robert Johnston of Kerrobert, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     Robert Hartley Johnston was described as Wholesale Mercantile Business circa 1943.⁸
     In the obituary of G Ivadelle Johnston who died 17 November 1972, her husband, Robert Hartley Johnston, was listed as predeceased.¹⁵
     In the obituary of Myrtly (sic) Sophia Hamwood who died 25 October 1975, her brother, Robert Johnston, was listed as predeceased.¹⁶
     In the obituary of Mabel May Elliott who died 29 August 1976, her brother, Robert Johnston, of Yorkton, was listed as predeceased.¹⁷

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Robert Hartley Johnston¹⁸

     She was born after 1 June 1921.² Phyllis married Francis Woodrow Wussow on 12 January 1946 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,3
     Phyllis Bergren died in 2007.³
     In the obituary of Doris Rattray who died 17 September 1982, her sister, Phyllis Wussow, of Churchbridge, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Francis Woodrow Wussow who died 8 July 2015, his wife, Phyllis Wussow, was listed as predeceased.³

     He was born on 4 July 1920 at Churchbridge, RM of Churchbridge No. 211, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ Francis married Phyllis Bergren on 12 January 1946 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,1
     Francis Woodrow Wussow died on 8 July 2015 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Esterhazy, Fertile Belt No. 183, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 95.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Francis Woodrow Wussow.
     Francis Woodrow Wussow was buried on 13 July 2015 at Churchbridge Town Cemetery, Churchbridge, RM of Churchbridge No. 211, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     
     Francis Woodrow Wussow began military service in 1942 at the age of 21 years in the Canadian army.³ Francis Woodrow Wussow ended his military service in 1945

End of Military Service section.³

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper Yorkton This Week published in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, 15 July 2015.¹

     She was born on 24 May 1905 at Fertile, Minnesota, USA.^4,2 Bernice married John Stevens in 1928.¹ Bernice married Ernest Arthur Marriott after 1950.^1,3,2
     Bernice Wilhelmina Bergren died on 15 June 1967 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 62.^3,2 The informant on her death registration was her husband, Ernest Arthur Marriott.² The cause of her death was given as carcinoma of the breast.²
     Bernice Wilhelmina Bergren was buried on 20 June 1967 at Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.²
     Vernice (sic) Bergren appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Hyas, RM of Clayton No. 333, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Frank and Elvina Bergren.⁴
     In the obituary of Doris Rattray who died 17 September 1982, her sister, Bernice Marriot, was listed as predeceased.³

     He was born on 17 August 1892 at Ashford, Kent, England.² Ernest married Bernice Wilhelmina Bergren after 1950.^3,4,1
     Ernest Arthur Marriott died on 26 February 1978 at Burnaby General Hospital, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, at age 85.² The cause of his death was given as aspitarion of gastric contents related to acute leukemia.²
     He was commonly known as Ernie Marriott.^3,4 He was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Bernice Wilhelmina Bergren, who died on 15 June 1967.¹
     He was cremated on 3 March 1978 at Vancouver Crematorium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.²

     She was born in 1859 at Russia.^2,3 Elizabeth married August Schmuland before June 1921, Note that her married name prior to this marriage was probably Schmidt or Smith. This is based upon name variants for her son, Peter, who they were going to visit according to several border crossing manifests.^4,3
     Elizabeth Daffe died in 1939.²
     Elizabeth Daffe was buried at Baptist Cemetery (Fenwood), RM of Stanley No. 215, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     She immigrated in 1900 to Canada from Russia.³

Elizabeth Schmuland and August Schmuland appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Stanley No. 215, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer and a Baptist. Their daughter Lidia was listed as living with them. Note that Elizabeth was Lydia's step-mother.³ Elizabeth Schmuland and August Schmuland crossed the border on a temporary visit circa 14 July 1934 at Eastport, Boundary County, Idaho, USA. They were making a 6 week visit to his half son (probably her son), Peter Smith (earlier manifests gave his name as P. J. Schmidt and Peter Schmidt) of Sunnyside, Washington. From this manifest we learn that August was 5'6", with a medium complexion, gray hair and blue eyes. He gave his birthplace as Rawa, Poland.⁵ Elizabeth Schmuland and August Schmuland crossed the border on a temporary visit on 10 June 1938 at Eastport, Boundary County, Idaho, USA. They were making a 3 1/2 month visit to Peter Smith of Sunnyside, Washington. From this manifest we learn that August was 5'6", with a medium complexion, gray hair and blue eyes and lame in the right leg. It gives his birthplace as Rawa, Piotrkow, Poland.⁵

     She was born in 1915 or 1916 at Hyas, RM of Clayton No. 333, Saskatchewan, Canada.^3,4,5
     Frances Bergren died on 3 June 1959, in hospital, at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,4,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Frances Theofan was buried on 5 June 1959 at Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     Frances Bergren appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Hyas, RM of Clayton No. 333, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Frank and Elvina Bergren.³
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 5 June 1959.⁴
     In the obituary of Doris Rattray who died 17 September 1982, her sister, Frances Theofan, was listed as predeceased.²

     Nonice Bergren died circa 1926 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ She was born circa 1926.¹
     In the obituary of Doris Rattray who died 17 September 1982, her infant sister, Nonice Bergren, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Nathaniel married Jessie Hastie before 1880.^2,1

     She was born on 25 December 1894 at Inidian Head, Assiniboia, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada.^4,1,2,3 Gertrude married Robert Hartley Johnston, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Swift, on 12 January 1921 at Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵ G Ivadelle died on 17 November 1972 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 77.^6,7,8
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     G Ivadelle Johnston was buried on 21 November 1972 at Indian Head Cemetery, Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan, Canada.^9,8
     She was commonly knownas Ivadell.³
     Gertrude I Swift appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, James and Nancy G. Swift.²
     Ivadell Swift appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, James and Nancy G. Swift.³
     The following information is from my personal research, 11 July 1919:

     
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 18 January 1921 :

     In the obituary of James Britton Swift who died 24 May 1935, his daughter Ivadelle, Mrs. R H Johnston was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of James Ernest Swift who died 25 November 1967, his sister Gertrude, Mrs. R H Johnston, of Regina, was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     Gertrude Ivadelle Swift was described as Piano Teacher, Darke Hall. In a Google Search I found the following:
Darke Hall. Home of the Regina Cons (Conservatory of Music, University of Regina) and, until 1970, the Regina Symphony Orchestra. The gift of Regina businessman Franklin N. Darke, the building, with its fine 578-seat auditorium, was designed by J.H. Pontin. Darke Hall opened 6 Jan 1929, 'dedicated to music and arts and the enrichment of the lives of the people of the city'. Ambrose C. Froom donated a Casavant pipe organ and Dr Hugh MacLean a large art collection more recently housed in the Norman MacKenzie Art Gallery. In 1963 extra rehearsal, recording, storage, and dressing rooms were added and in 1986-7 the basement and foundations were rebuilt. Darke Hall has housed performances by Jorge Bolet, Marjorie Lawrence, Nino Martini, Nan Merriman, Jan Peerce, Teresa Stratas, Jean Watson, and Efrem Zimbalist, among others.
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0000885 before 1972 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 17 November 1972.⁸

     Jessie married Nathaniel Walker before 1880.^2,1

     He was born in 1886 or 1887 at Michigan, USA.^1,2,3 Jesse married Nellie Frances Thomas after 9 April 1910, The 1930 census indicates that he was 23 and she was 25 when they married, but in the 1910 census they were both single and boarding with Leona Powers, so they were married after the date of enumeration on April 9th, 1910.^1,2,4,5
     Jesse Earle Thornton died on 11 December 1965.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Jesse E Thornton.
     Jesse Earle Thornton was buried at Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood Twp., Branch County, Michigan, USA.^4,5
     Jesse E Thornton appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Albion, Cassia County, Idaho, in the household of Leona Powers, listed as a Normal School teacher.³
     Jesse E and Nellie T Thornton appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, enumerated 9 January 1920, described as a University teacher. Their children: Frances C, Joseph E. and Iona J, were listed as living with them.²
     Jesse E and Nellie T Thornton appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a University teacher and she was a University Library assistant. Their children: Frances C, Joseph E. and Oma J, were listed as living with them.¹
     The following biographical information was published at the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer in Cincinnati, Ohio, 19 June 1939:

     Jesse E Thornton was referenced in a society article about a tea in honor of newlyweds Joseph Earle Thornton and Jessie Martha nee White published on 19 June 1939 at the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer.⁶

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Chicago Tribune published in Chicago, Illinois, 12 December 1965.⁵
     In the obituary of Iona Jane Thornton who died 23 November 2002, her father, Jesse Earl Thornton, was listed as predeceased.⁷

     She was born in 1884 or 1885 at Kansas, USA.^3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1887 at Kansas, USA.⁵ Nellie married Jesse Earle Thornton after 9 April 1910, The 1930 census indicates that he was 23 and she was 25 when they married, but in the 1910 census they were both single and boarding with Leona Powers, so they were married after the date of enumeration on April 9th, 1910.^3,4,6,7
     Nellie Frances Thomas died in 1982.¹
     Nellie Frances Thomas was buried at Sherwood Cemetery, Sherwood Twp., Branch County, Michigan, USA.¹
     Nellie Thomas appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Albion, Cassia County, Idaho, in the household of Leona Powers, listed as a Normal School teacher.⁵
     Jesse E and Nellie T Thornton appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, enumerated 9 January 1920, described as a University teacher. Their children: Frances C, Joseph E. and Iona J, were listed as living with them.⁴
     Jesse E and Nellie T Thornton appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a University teacher and she was a University Library assistant. Their children: Frances C, Joseph E. and Oma J, were listed as living with them.³
     The following biographical information was published at the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer in Cincinnati, Ohio, 19 June 1939:

     Mrs. Jesse E Thornton was referenced in a society article about a tea in honor of newlyweds Joseph Earle Thornton and Jessie Martha nee White published on 19 June 1939 at the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer.⁸

     In the obituary of Jesse E Thornton who died 11 December 1965, his wife, Nellie Thornton, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Iona Jane Thornton who died 23 November 2002, her mother, Nellie Frances Thomas, was listed as predeceased.²

     (?) Thornton died after 1939.¹ She was born after 1939.¹