Jacob William Ott1,2

M, #1866, b. 30 October 1898, d. 25 April 1985
Father*Jacob Ott3,4,2,1,5 b. 1 May 1870, d. 26 Feb 1955
Mother*Dorothea Mohr3,4,1,2,5 b. 9 Apr 1877, d. 28 Oct 1951
Last Edited6 Jul 2022
     He was born on 30 October 1898 at the Neudorf district, RM of McLeod No. 185, Saskatchewan, Canada, Saskatchewan Birth Registration 1751.2 Alternatively, he may have been born on 31 October 1898 at Neudorf, RM of McLeod No. 185, Saskatchewan, Canada.6,4,1 Jacob married Ida Barbara Kreutzer on 26 February 1924 at Gillespie, Saskatchewan, Canada, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schick.7,8,1,9
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Lydia Dorothy Ott and Carl Schick. Charles Schick and Mrs. Charles Schick served in other roles (see their page for details.)9

     Jacob William Ott died on 25 April 1985 at Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California, USA, at age 86.3,10,1,11
     Jacob William Ott was buried at Odd Fellows Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.11
     He was commonly known as Jack.12,13,1 His name was also recorded as Jacob Wilhelm Ott.14,15,16
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 29 February 1924 :
Weddings:
OTT--KREUTZER
In the presence of a number of relatives and friends, on Tuesday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schick, Gillespie, Miss Eda Barbara Kreutzer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kreutzer, Liptbn, was married to Jacob William Ott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ott, Lipton. The bride, who wore radium lace over wine colored satin, was accompanied by Miss Lydia Dorothy Ott, as bridesmaid. The groom was attended by Carl Schick. The wedding march was played by Miss Mary Hunt, Abernethy. After the ceremony, which was conducted by Rev. J. W. Robinson, Abernethy, the bridal party sat down to dinner. The young couple will spend their honeymoon at Melville, and will be home to their friends in April, on their farm at Lipton.9
He moved with his parents, Jacob and Dorothea in December 1925 to Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA.1,5
     In the obituary of William C. Ott who died 1 April 1957, his brother, Jack Ott, was listed as a survivor.17
     In the obituary of John F. Ott who died 18 March 1967, his brother, Jacob Ott, was listed as a survivor.18
     Jacob William Ott was referenced in biographical information about Jacob Ott and Dorothea Mohr in August 2008 at Roger Kreutzer's 2008 Kreutzer Family genealogy; In 1915, they moved again. This time to Ogema where they unsuccessfully tried farming. They later moved on to the Lipton area where they farmed 2 sections (1280 acres.)1

Family

Ida Barbara Kreutzer b. 19 Mar 1906, d. 20 Feb 1966
Marriage*Jacob married Ida Barbara Kreutzer on 26 February 1924 at Gillespie, Saskatchewan, Canada, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schick.7,8,1,9 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Lydia Dorothy Ott and Carl Schick. Charles Schick and Mrs. Charles Schick served in other roles (see their page for details.)9
 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1883] Roger Kreutzer, The Kreutzer Family from Reichau Austria 1898-2008 (Prince George, BC: Kreutzer, Roger, July 2008), p. 18. Hereinafter cited as The Kreutzer Family.
  2. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Jacob William Ott, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 30 Oct 1898, Birth Place: Neudorf District, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Jacob Ott, Mother: Dorothea Mohr,.
  3. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records, First Name: OTT; First Name: JACOB; Middle Name: WILLIAM; Birth Date: 10/31/1898; Mother: MOHR; Sex: M; Birth Place: CANADA; Death Place: SACRAMENTO; Death Date: 04/25/1985; SS#: 573-18-5000; Age: 86 yrs. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index.
  4. [S794] LaJoan (Ott) Hardin, "Hardin , LaJoan (Ott) email," e-mail message from (email address withheld for privacy) (unknown address) to Rick Moffat, various, Jacob (NMI (No Middle Initial?)); Born - October 31, 1898; Born - Neudorf, Saskatchewan, Canada; Married - Edith Kreutzer; Died - April 25, 1985; Place of Death - Elk Grove, California. Hereinafter cited as "Hardin , LaJoan (Ott) email."
  5. [S12905] Jacob Otts Observe Golden Wedding, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, The Sacramento Bee, Page 3, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, 50th Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Ott. Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  6. [S367] California Death Index, online California Death Records.
  7. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), based upon a photo of the wedding party and guests.
  8. [S794] LaJoan (Ott) Hardin, "Hardin , LaJoan (Ott) email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, various, Jacob...Edith...married Feb 22, 1923.
  9. [S9131] Weddings: Ott--Kreutzer, Regina Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Feb 29, 1924, Page 6, columns 4 & 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Ott--Kreutzer continued. Hereinafter cited as Leader Post.
  10. [S794] LaJoan (Ott) Hardin, "Hardin , LaJoan (Ott) email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, various.
  11. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi
    Jacob William Ott.
  12. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat , Carole's Uncle Jack visited us in Sherwood Park. This was his common nam ewithin the family.
  13. [S123] Lipton and Area Historical Society, editor, Trails and Tales of Settlement and Progress, Lipton and District, 1875-1985 (Regina, Saskatchewan: Focus Publishing Inc., 1987), Page 596, OTT, Jacob and Dorothea (Mohr) submited by Wilhelmina (Ott) Neves. Hereinafter cited as Trails and Tales ...Lipton and District, 1875-1985.
  14. [S122] Bob Turner, "William & Elizabeth Kreutzer -- Their Family", Before 1985 (Cupar, Saskatchewan). Foreward by Len Kreutzer writen for Lipton History. Family information gathered by Lee Kreutzer., page 1. Hereinafter cited as "Kreutzer Family."
  15. [S123] Lipton and Area Historical Society, Trails and Tales ...Lipton and District, 1875-1985, Page 489, KREUTZER, William & Elizabeth (Porth) submitted by Len Kreutzer; and
    Page 596, OTT, Jacob and Dorothea (Mohr) submited by Wilhelmina (Ott) Neves.
  16. [S143] Charleen nee Ott Kuykendall, "Kuykendall, Charleen (Ott) email," e-mail message from iwthheld (Portland, OR) to Rick Moffat, various, Email March 26, 1999.
  17. [S12904] Death Notices: Ott, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 03 Apr 1957, Page 37, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William C Ott (Aged 43). Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  18. [S12902] Death Notices: Ott, The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California, 19 Mar 1967, Page 56, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John F OTT (Aged 64). Hereinafter cited as Sacramento Bee.
  19. [S794] LaJoan (Ott) Hardin, "Hardin , LaJoan (Ott) email," e-mail to Rick Moffat, various, Email March 20, 2004 - Lajoan wrote: I'm having a terrible time finding any record of Charleen's older brother, Norman. I'm wondering if there were ever any records of him since he died so young. Do you know anything about him? Charleen said he was born in 1925, I think in Lipton but the family never talked about him. His nickname was Sonny.

Duncan J. McFadyen1

M, #1868, b. circa 1850, d. 31 July 1899
Father*John McFadden2
Mother*Sarah Carmichael2
Last Edited20 Feb 2021
     He was born circa 1850 at Argyllshire, Scotland.3,2 Duncan married Mary Jane Bready on 18 March 1885 at Methodist Church, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 012362.2
     Duncan McFadgen died on 31 July 1899 at Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 027352.1,3 The cause of his death was given as cancer of the rectum.4,3
     His name was also recorded as Duncan J. McFadden according to his marriage registration.2

Family

Mary Jane Bready b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Mary Jane Bready & Duncan J McFadden.
  3. [S1347] Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario), Ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946; "This database is an index (with images) to over 2 million deaths that were registered in Ontario from 1869 to 1938, and 1943 to 1946. The database also includes deaths of Ontario military personnel overseas from 1939-1947"; cited as "ON Deaths, 1869-1946., Name:     Duncan McFadgen.
  4. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen; Page 49. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  5. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Wilber Henry James McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  6. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Royal Elgin McFadden
    Correction made 2/7/21 by Mary Jane to record their surname as McFadyen.
  7. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Earl Wilmot McFadyen.
  8. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Clarence Stanley McFadgen.

Mary Jane Bready1,2

F, #1869, b. March 1860, d. March 1943
Father*Edward Bready3
Mother*Rachel Wilson3
Last Edited31 Dec 2019
     She was born in March 1860 at Ireland.1 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1860 at Perth County, Ontario, Canada, according to her marriage registration.3 Mary married Duncan J. McFadyen on 18 March 1885 at Methodist Church, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 012362.3 Mary married Robert Alexander Fawcett in 1904 or 1905.1
     Mary Jane Bready died in March 1943 at Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     Mary Jane Bready was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     Mary Jane Fawcett of Asquith P.O., Saskatchewan was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son Wilber's attestation (enlistment) papers.2      Mary Jane Fawcett of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son Earl's attestation (enlistment) papers.4      Mary Fawcett of Asquith Post Office was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son Roy's attestation (enlistment) papers.5

Family 1

Duncan J. McFadyen b. c 1850, d. 31 Jul 1899
Marriage*Mary married Duncan J. McFadyen on 18 March 1885 at Methodist Church, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 012362.3 
Children

Family 2

Robert Alexander Fawcett b. c 1855, d. 7 Sep 1935
Marriage*Mary married Robert Alexander Fawcett in 1904 or 1905.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Mary Jane Bready & Duncan J McFadden.
  4. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Earl Wilmet McFadyen.
  5. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Military Service File: Roy Elgin MacFadyen (or McFadyen on some records).
  6. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Wilber Henry James McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  7. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Royal Elgin McFadden
    Correction made 2/7/21 by Mary Jane to record their surname as McFadyen.
  8. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Earl Wilmot McFadyen.
  9. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Clarence Stanley McFadgen.

Robert Alexander Fawcett1,2,3

M, #1870, b. circa 1855, d. 7 September 1935
Last Edited23 Jan 2020
     He was born circa 1855 at Palmerston, Blenham Twp., Ontario, Canada.4,3 Robert married Hannah Cross on 16 November 1876 at Peel Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.3,5 Robert married Mary Jane Bready in 1904 or 1905.1
     Robert Alexander Fawcett died on 7 September 1935 at Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     Robert Alexander Fawcett was buried on 11 September 1935 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.
     Robert Alexander Fawcett of Asquith, SK was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son David's attestation (enlistment) papers.6,7

Family 1

Hannah Cross b. c 1855, d. 13 Nov 1894
Children

Family 2

Mary Jane Bready b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Robert Alexander Fawcett. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  3. [S1349] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1936 (Publisher: Archives of Ontario, Toronto), Archives of Ontario, Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1785-1935; "Ontario, Canada, Select Marriages. Archives of Ontario, Toronto. This database includes images of the registrations. In some cases, alternative images in FamilySearch provide additional information"; cited as "Ontario Marriages, 1826-1936., Robert A Fawcett & Hannah Cross.
  4. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 133ff: R. A. Fawcett.
  5. [S252] Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), online Genealogical Research Library (Subscription Required), Robert A. Fawcett & Hannah Cross. Hereinafter cited as Genealogical Research Library.
  6. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): David Earl Fawcett. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  7. [S9867] 96th Overseas Battalion, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 25 Mar 1916, Page 5, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, 96th Battalion Enlistments of March 24, 1916. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  8. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: John Henry Fawcett.
  9. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Lillian Fawcett
    1947 registration certified by her aunt Sarah Patmore.

Wilber Henry James McFadyen1,2,3

M, #1871, b. 6 March 1887, d. 3 August 1945
Father*Duncan J. McFadyen1,3 b. c 1850, d. 31 Jul 1899
Mother*Mary Jane Bready1,2,3 b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943
Last Edited11 Nov 2020
     He was born on 6 March 1887 at Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 041953.1,4,3 Wilber married Della May Beirnes in May 1918.1,5,6
     Wilber Henry James McFadyen died on 3 August 1945, while driving with his family from Saskatoon to Asquith, at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 58.1,2,7,8
     
     Wilber Henry James McFadyen was buried on 6 August 1945 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.7,8
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "McFadyen, W. H." of Springwater, near Biggar.
Family Background:
     Robert A. Fawcett, a widower with 5 sons married Mary McFadyen née Bready, a widow from Juniata. She also had 5 sons. They initially lived at her homestead and then moved to his homestead in the Eagle Creek area. Of these 10 sons, David Fawcett, Royal (Roy) Wilber and Earl (Mack) McFadyen all joined the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders in WWI. Only Wilber was not wounded during the conflict.2

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Wilber Henry James McFadyen of Springwater, Saskatchewan began military service on 9 March 1916 at the age of 29 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer, with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 8" with a fair complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mary Jane Fawcett of Asquith P.O., Saskatchewan. He was assigned regimental number 204431.2
     On 26 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, sailed with his unit on the "S.S. Laconia," arriving at Liverpool on 06 Oct 1916. On 25 Apr 1917, he went to France with the 15th Battalion.9 Wilber Henry James McFadyen ended his military service on 31 July 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, being physically unfit due to illness (rheumatism.) He was to receive further treatment with the Invalided Soldiers' Commission, with treatment at the Saskatchewan Military Hospital in Moose Jaw, and the Earl Grey Military Sanatorium. He had served seven months in Canada, six months in England and five or six months in France with the 15th Battalion.
End of WWI Military Service section.10

     Wilber Henry James McFadyen was a pallbearer in the funeral ofIngram Lake.11
     In the obituary of Roy McFadyen who died 17 December 1943, his brother, Wilbur McFadyen of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.12
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 23 August 1945:
W. H. McFADYEN
     ASQUITH.--Members of the Canadian Legion attended in a body the funeral service of their comrade, the late Wilbur (sic) H. McFadyen, held in the United Church Monday, August 6. Many relatives and friends were also present, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the town and community. The service was conducted by Rev. R. Swanson, and Mrs, Swanson sang "Does Jesus Care." Burial took place in the Asquith cemetery, and was in charge of the Legion. Pallbearers were H. C. Matheson, Gordon Minty, George Summers and William Allen, all veterans.
     Mr. McFadyen died suddenly while returning from Saskatoon in his car. Mrs. McFadyen and their only son, Wallace, were with him at the time of his death.
     Born in Toronto in 1887, he came to the West in 1906. He served In the First Great War, enlisting in 1916 with the 96th Battalion, and going overseas with the 15th Battalion from Saskatoon.
     On returning from active service ha settled in Ruthilda for a time, moving to Asquith in 1934. At the time of his death Mr. McFadyen was secretary and treasurer of the Asquith School Board, a member of the board of stewards of the United Church, president of the Canadian Red Cross branch and an active member of the Canadian Legion. He also took a keen interest in all worthwhile community activities and will be greatly missed.
     He leaves his widow, and son, Wallace, 12; three brothers, John C., E. W., and 8. C. McFadyen.8



Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Wilber Henry James McFadyen13

Family

Della May Beirnes b. 3 Jan 1895, d. 18 Oct 1990
Marriage*Wilber married Della May Beirnes in May 1918.1,5,6 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Wilber Henry James McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  4. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen; Page 1 & 16.
  5. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen; Page 13.
  6. [S9483] Della Mae McFadyen née Beirnes, Death Registration 1990-09-017708 (Oct 23, 1990), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Della Mae McFadyen née Beirnes. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - McFadyen, D M.
  7. [S4658] Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project , Rootsweb, Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project - Asquith; "This index of burials includes some photos of the related grave markers"; cited as "Sask Cemeteries Project - Asquith., Wilber H.J. McFadyen
    Grave marker transcription:
    204431 Private Wilber H.J. McFadyen 15th Battalion C.E.F. 3rd Aug 1945 Lovingly remembered by wife and son Della and Wallace.
  8. [S9876] Obituary: W. H. McFadyen, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 Aug 1945, Page 15, column 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wilbur H. McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  9. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen; Page 7 & 16.
  10. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Wilber Henry McFadyen; Page 11 & 23.
  11. [S9913] Ingram Lake, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 19 Oct 1936, Page 3, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral: Ingram Lake. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  12. [S8716] Obituary: R. McFadyen / J. E. Fawcett, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 24, 1943, Page 21, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roy McFadyen & J. E. (Ted) Fawcett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  13. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Royal Elgin McFadyen1,2

M, #1872, b. 26 April 1891, d. 17 December 1943
Father*Duncan J. McFadyen1,2 b. c 1850, d. 31 Jul 1899
Mother*Mary Jane Bready1,2 b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943
Last Edited11 Nov 2020
     He was born on 26 April 1891 at Merfield, Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 041476.1,3,2 Royal married Olive Gekill in June 1922.1,4
     Royal Elgin McFadyen died on 17 December 1943 at Ruthilda, RM of Grandview No. 349, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 52.5,1
     
     Royal Elgin McFadyen was buried on 20 December 1943 at Ruthilda Cemetery, RM of Grandview No. 349, Saskatchewan, Canada.6
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "McFadyen R. (wounded)" of Springwater, near Biggar but his mother was in the Asquith district.
Family Background:
     Robert A. Fawcett, a widower with 5 sons married Mary McFadyen née Bready, a widow from Juniata. She also had 5 sons. They initially lived at her homestead and then moved to his homestead in the Eagle Creek area. Of these 10 sons, David Fawcett, Royal (Roy) Wilber and Earl (Mack) McFadyen all joined the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders to serve in WWI. Earl and Wilber enlisted on the same day, while Royal enlisted 11 days later. Only Wilber was not wounded during the conflict but he was disabled by illness related to his service. Earl and Wilber married sisters, Ada and Della Beirnes
Other comments:
     His service record primarily spells his surname as MacFadyen, although a number of forms in the file use the more usual spelling. He was wounded n the knee and later was diacnosed with tuberculosis, resulting in his being "invalided" to Canada for further treatment.7

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Pte. Roy Elgin MacFadyen of Springwater, near Biggar began military service on 17 March 1916 at the age of 24 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 7 1/2" with grey eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mary Fawcett of Asquith Post Office. He was assigned regimental number 204500.3
     On 26 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, his unit embarked on the "S.S. Laconia." They arrived at Liverpool, England on 06 Oct 1916 joining the 92nd Battalion. On 12 Nov 1916 he was taken on strength to the 13th Battalion in France.3
     On 17 August 1917, he was hospitalized for about two months with a gunshot wound in the right knee. By 16 Mar 1918 he was diagnosed with tuberculosis.3
     On 16 May 1918, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, aboard the "S.S. Llandovery Castle." He was posted to thr Earl Grey Sanatorium on 21 May 1918 and was granted leave until June 11th. Sometime prior to July 31st, he was granted permission to marry but I have no record that he actually was married at this time.3 Pte. Roy Elgin MacFadyen ended his military service on 31 July 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, when he was discharged as "physically unfit - sickness." He had served in France for 10 months with the 13th Battalion.
End of WWI Military Service section.3

     He was commonly known as Roy.1
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 December 1943.5
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 24 December 1943:
R. McFADYEN
J. E. FAWCETT

ASQUITH.---Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur McFadyen, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. McGowan, J. E. McFadyen of Asquith, and Dave Fawcett of Saskatoon attended the funeral on Monday of the late Roy McFadyen of Ruthilda, who died suddenly on Friday, December 17, at his home. Mr. McFadyen was a veteran of the First Great War and had suffered poor health for some time, The funeral service was in charge of the Canadian Legion branch.

Word was received the same day, advising the family of the sudden death of another half brother, the late J. E. (Ted) Fawcett at the West Coast The late Mr. McFadyen and Mr. Fawcett were half brothers and were well known here where they were born and had lived until manhood. Mr. Fawcett went to the Coast about a year ago hoping that the change of climate might improve his health. Burial will be made from his home there.5



Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Royal Elgin McFadyen8

Family

Olive Gekill b. 1896, d. 23 Jul 1978
Marriage*Royal married Olive Gekill in June 1922.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Royal Elgin McFadden
    Correction made 2/7/21 by Mary Jane to record their surname as McFadyen.. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  3. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Military Service File: Roy Elgin MacFadyen (or McFadyen on some records). Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  4. [S1758] The Starks and my entire database , www.pyatts.com; "This family tree was posted by Gary Pyatt, but has since been deleted from the web. Consider it an unreliable source to be used as a guide to furhter researach."; cited as "The Starks and my entire database., http://home.cogeco.ca/~tammman2/b23.htm#P56
  5. [S8716] Obituary: R. McFadyen / J. E. Fawcett, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 24, 1943, Page 21, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roy McFadyen & J. E. (Ted) Fawcett. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Roy Elgin McFadyen
    Grave marker transcription:
    Royal Elgin McFadyen 181 - 1943 Husband Ever Remembered, Ever Loved.
  7. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 31: Asquith and District Honour Roll.
  8. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Earl Wilmet McFadyen1

M, #1873, b. 4 September 1894, d. 7 December 1956
Father*Duncan J. McFadyen2,3 b. c 1850, d. 31 Jul 1899
Mother*Mary Jane Bready2,1,3 b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 4 September 1894 at Merfield, Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 035302.2,3 Earl married Ada Viola Beirnes in January 1930.2
     Earl Wilmet McFadyen died on 7 December 1956 at Kinhop, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 62.2,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Earl McFadyen.
Survivor(s): Jack McFadyen and Stan McFadyen. His wife, Ada Viola McFadyen was referenced but not by name.4

     Earl Wilmet McFadyen was buried on 11 December 1956 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     
Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Earl Wilmet McFadyen of Springwater, near Biggar began military service on 9 March 1916 at the age of 21 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 10" with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and dark brown hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mary Jane Fawcett of Asquith P.O.. He was assigned regimental number 204429.1
     On 26 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was to have sailed with his unit aboard the S.S. Laconia, but instead was quarantined with diptheria. On 28 Oct 1916, he arrived in England aboard the S.S. Metagama. On 09 Nov 1916 he was transferred to the 92nd Battalion, later moving to the 5th Reserve Battalion, and then to the 15th Battalion in France on 25 Apr 1917.1
     On 15 August 1917, he was reported missing in the field at or near Loos or Lens (both are mentioned in his file. They are about 5 km apart) and the next day was recorded as wounded with a compund fracture of the left forearm and was treated at General Hospital #18 at Dannes Camiers. Medical records show that shrapnel fractured his ulna with "a great deal of muscle tissue destroyed" and that the lower 1/3 of his ulna was "gone." He lost nearly total function of his left hand. From there he was treated in a succession of hospitals in France and England until he was invalided back to Canada, where he was treated at the Saskatchewan Military Hospital in Moose Jaw for atrophied muscles in his left forearm. Note that his service file contains two x-rays of his arm showing the deformity from the wound.5 Private Earl Wilmet McFadyen ended his military service when he was discharged as "Physically Unfit - Wounds" on 26 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He had served in France for 4 months before being wounded.
End of World War I Military Service section.6

     His name was recorded as Earl Wilmot McFadyen on his birth registration.2,3
     He was commonly known as Mac McFadyen.7
     In circa 1900, Earl moved to Ruthilda, RM of Grandview No. 349, Saskatchewan, Canada.4
     In the obituary of Wilbur (sic) H. McFadyen who died 3 August 1945, his brother, E. W. McFadyen 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, 10 December 1956.4
     In the obituary of Ada Viola McFadyen who died 3 October 1977, her husband, Mac McFadyen, was listed as predeceased.7

Family

Ada Viola Beirnes b. 6 Jun 1907, d. 3 Oct 1977
Marriage*Earl married Ada Viola Beirnes in January 1930.2 

Citations

  1. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Service File (large PDF file): Earl Wilmet McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Earl Wilmot McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  4. [S11997] Deaths: McFadyen, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 10 Dec 1956 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl McFADYEN (Aged 62). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  5. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Earl Wilmet McFadyen; Page 31, 35 & 61.
  6. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, WWI Service Files, WWI Attestation Papers search, CEF Service File (large PDF file): Earl Wilmet McFadyen; Page 27.
  7. [S9757] Deaths: McFadyen, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 06 Oct 1977, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ada Viola McFadyen née Beirnes. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  8. [S9876] Obituary: W. H. McFadyen, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 Aug 1945, Page 15, column 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wilbur H. McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Stanley Clarence McFadyen1

M, #1874, b. 22 May 1896, d. 1959
Father*Duncan J. McFadyen1,2 b. c 1850, d. 31 Jul 1899
Mother*Mary Jane Bready2,1 b. Mar 1860, d. Mar 1943
Last Edited23 Oct 2021
     He was born on 22 May 1896 at Maryborough Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 039493.1,2 Stanley married Jessie Benedict in May 1917.1
     Stanley Clarence McFadyen died in 1959.1
     Stanley Clarence McFadyen was buried at Ruthilda Cemetery, RM of Grandview No. 349, Saskatchewan, Canada.3
     He was commonly known as Stan McFadyen.4 His name was recorded as Clarence Stanley McFadgen on his birth registration.2
     In the obituary of Wilbur (sic) H. McFadyen who died 3 August 1945, his brother, S. C. McFadyen was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Earl McFadyen who died 7 December 1956, his brother, Stan McFadyen, of Ruthilda, was listed as a survivor.4

Family

Jessie Benedict
Marriage*Stanley married Jessie Benedict in May 1917.1 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 207ff - John E McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Clarence Stanley McFadgen. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Stanley C. McFadyen
    Grave marker transcription:
    Stanley C. McFadyen In loving Memory 1896 - 1959.
  4. [S11997] Deaths: McFadyen, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 10 Dec 1956 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Earl McFADYEN (Aged 62). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  5. [S9876] Obituary: W. H. McFadyen, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 Aug 1945, Page 15, column 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Wilbur H. McFadyen. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Caroline Wilhelmine Kreutzer1,2,3

F, #1877, b. 8 January 1905, d. 11 December 1987
Father*Wilhelm Kreutzer4,5,6 b. 10 Feb 1883, d. 17 Jan 1971
Mother*Elizabeth Porth4,5,6 b. 9 May 1885, d. 15 Apr 1974
RelationshipAunt of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited21 Apr 2023
     She was born on 8 January 1905 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.4,5,7,3,8 Caroline married William Bausmer on 5 August 1926 at Lipton, RM of Lipton No. 217, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,9,3,5
     Caroline Wilhelmine Kreutzer died on 11 December 1987 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 82.5,7,3,10
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Caroline Wilhelmine Kreutzer was buried on 14 December 1987 at Lipton Memorial Gardens, Lipton, RM of Lipton No. 217, Saskatchewan, Canada.5
     Her name was recorded as Caroline Wildemine Kreutzer on her birth registration.8
     She was commonly known as Lena.11,3
     In the obituary of Ida Barbara Kreutzer who died 20 February 1966, her sister, Caroline Wilhelmine Kreutzer, was listed as a survivor.12
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kreutzer who died 15 April 1974, her daughter, Caroline Bausmer, of Lipton, SK, was listed as a survivor.13
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 14 December 1987.10
     In the obituary of William Bausmer who died 28 July 1992, his wife, Caroline Bausmer, was listed as predeceased.14
     In the obituary of Arthur R Kreutzer who died 22 February 2002, his sister, Lena, was listed as predeceased.15
     In the obituary of Eleanor Eileen Seib who died 6 March 2004, her sister (Caroline), Lena, was listed as predeceased.16
     In the obituary of Doreen Sabko who died 1 February 2005, her mother, Caroline Bausmer, was listed as predeceased.17

Family

William Bausmer b. 2 Jul 1900, d. 28 Jul 1992
Marriage*Caroline married William Bausmer on 5 August 1926 at Lipton, RM of Lipton No. 217, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,9,3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S122] Bob Turner, "William & Elizabeth Kreutzer -- Their Family", Before 1985 (Cupar, Saskatchewan). Foreward by Len Kreutzer writen for Lipton History. Family information gathered by Lee Kreutzer., Page 1. Hereinafter cited as "Kreutzer Family."
  2. [S123] Lipton and Area Historical Society, editor, Trails and Tales of Settlement and Progress, Lipton and District, 1875-1985 (Regina, Saskatchewan: Focus Publishing Inc., 1987), Page 489. Hereinafter cited as Trails and Tales ...Lipton and District, 1875-1985.
  3. [S1883] Roger Kreutzer, The Kreutzer Family from Reichau Austria 1898-2008 (Prince George, BC: Kreutzer, Roger, July 2008), p. 7 & 17. Hereinafter cited as The Kreutzer Family.
  4. [S122] Bob Turner, "Kreutzer Family", Foreward by Len Kreutzer writen for Lipton History. Family information gathered by Lee Kreutzer.
  5. [S678] Bausmer, Caroline (Lena) nee Kreutzer, The Fort Qu'Appelle Times, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, Dec 22, 1987 viewed at R G Moffat papers - Watson Binder. Hereinafter cited as Fort Qu'Appelle Times.
  6. [S1883] Roger Kreutzer, The Kreutzer Family, p. 7.
  7. [S921] Trevor Seib, online http://www.seiber.com/kreutzer/, unknown author (Regina, Saskatchewan), downloaded Printed to PDF Dec 6, 2004, Caroline Lena Kreutzer was born Jan 8th , 1905 in Winniipeg, Manitoba, Canada and died on Dec 11, 1987.
  8. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, CAROLINE WILDEMINE KREUTZER, Sex: FEMALE, Date of Birth: 08 Jan 1905, Mother Given Names: ELIZABETH, Mother Maiden Last Name: PORTH, Mother's Marital Status: MARRIED, Parents Married: YES, Place of Birth: WINNIPEG, Registration Number: 1905-007843 , Date of Birth: 08 Jan 1905. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  9. [S123] Lipton and Area Historical Society, Trails and Tales ...Lipton and District, 1875-1985, Bill married Caroline Kreutzer in August of 1926...; P. 296.
  10. [S8816] Death Notice: Basuer, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Dec 14, 1987, Page 31, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Caroline "Lena" Bausmer née Kreutzer. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  11. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Carole's Aunt Lena.
  12. [S795] (title clipped off), undated newspaper clipping (partial), unknown location, about 21 Feb 1966 viewed at R G Moffat papers - Watson Binder. Hereinafter cited as undated newspaper clipping (partial).
  13. [S7902] Deaths: Kreutzer, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 16, 1974, Page 30, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elizabeth Kreutzer. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  14. [S8824] Deaths: Bausmer, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jul 29, 1992, Page 25, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Bausmer. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  15. [S223] KREUTZER, Arthur R, The Regina Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Feb 25, 2002, Page 26, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Arthur R. Kreutzer. Hereinafter cited as Regina Leader-Post.
  16. [S791] Death Notices: Seib, Eleanor, Regina Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, March 9, 2004, Page 25, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Eleanor Seib. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  17. [S959] Doreen Sabko, The Regina Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Feb 3, 2005 viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Doreen E. Sabko née Bausmer. Hereinafter cited as Regina Leader-Post.
  18. [S1883] Roger Kreutzer, The Kreutzer Family, p.18.