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     Benson married Jannet May Knapp on 7 October 1942.¹
     Benson Hurst died on 28 January 1946.

     James married Jannet May Knapp on 19 February 1947.¹
     James McCloskey died on 20 September 1955.

     She was born on 5 April 1910 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^3,4,7,5 Elsie married Verner Ritzen on 5 May 1931 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.^8,3 Elsie married Verner Ritzen on 7 May 1932 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹ Elsie married Raymond Leahy.^8,9
     Elsie Helene Kreutzer died on 27 January 2004 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at age 93.^3,10,11,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Elsie Helene Kreutzer was buried in the Peaceful Hollow Block at Lake of The Woods Cemetery, Kenora, Ontario, Canada.³
     In the obituary of Ida Barbara Kreutzer who died 20 February 1966, her sister, Elsie Helene Kreutzer, was listed as a survivor.¹² She was a survivor of her husband Verner who died in 1969.^8,3
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kreutzer who died 15 April 1974, her daughter, Elsie Ritzen, of Kenora, ON, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Caroline Bausmer who died 11 December 1987, her sister, Elsie Leahy, was listed as a survivor.^14,15
     In the obituary of Gladys Thelma Kreutzer who died 24 December 2003, her sister-in-law, Elsie Ritzen, was listed as a survivor.¹⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 31 January 2004.¹¹
     In the obituary of Eleanor Eileen Seib who died 6 March 2004, Elsie (deceased), was incorrectly listed as a survivor.¹⁷

     She was born on 8 May 1901 at Killarney, RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.² Jannet married Leo F Hollingshead on 12 December 1917.³ Jannet married Benson Hurst on 7 October 1942.³ Jannet married James McCloskey on 19 February 1947.³
     In the obituary of Joseph Laton Knapp who died 26 April 1950, his sister, Janet McClockey, of Milner, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Ethel Mary Knapp who died 7 November 1954, her sister, Mrs. Janet McClocky (sic), of Vancouver, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁵

     He was born on 23 July 1876 at Burk's Falls, Has? Twp., Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 027725.^4,2 Alternatively, he may have been born on 15 July 1877 at Ontario, Canada, according to his son's declaration on his death registration⁵; or, in July 1878 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁶ John married Lucy Bessant on 27 December 1906.^7,6,5
     John Dayton Knapp died on 29 March 1948 at Pouce Coupe Hospital, Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, Canada, at age 71 according to BC Death Registration 1948-09-004540.⁵ The informant on his death registration was his son.⁵
     John Dayton Knapp was buried on 2 April 1948 at Shearerdale Cemetery, Shearerdale, British Columbia, Canada.⁵
     He was commonly known as Dayton.⁶
     Dayton Knapp and Lucy Knapp appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer. Their daughter Jane was listed as living with them.⁶

     She was born on 23 November 1893 at Wawanesa, RM of Oakland, Manitoba, Canada.³ Edith married Harold Turner on 20 July 1917.⁵ Edith Lillian Knapp and Harold Turner were divorced after 1945.⁵
     Edith Lillian Knapp died on 8 August 1976 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 82.⁵
     In the obituary of Joseph Laton Knapp who died 26 April 1950, his sister Edith, Mrs. Harry Turner, of Moose Jaw, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Ethel Mary Knapp who died 7 November 1954, her sister, Edith Lillian Knapp, of Moose Jaw, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁷

     He was born on 26 October 1881 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 020123.^1,3
     William David Knapp died on 19 September 1944 at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 62 according to Saskatchewan Death Registration 4185.²

     He was born on 18 April 1884 at Burk's Falls, Ryerson Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 019341.^1,2,5,4 Alonzo married Pauline Fleming on 14 April 1908.^5,6,2
     His name was also recorded as Lonz Cornelius Knapp according to his birth registration.⁴
     He was commonly known as Lawn.
     Alonzo Cornelius Knapp and Mary Knapp appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a Baptist and a farmer.²
     In the obituary of Joseph Laton Knapp who died 26 April 1950, his brother, A. C. Knapp, of Powell River, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Ethel Mary Knapp who died 7 November 1954, her brother, A. C. Knapp, of Powell River, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     He was born on 26 January 1887 at RM of Riverside, Manitoba, Canada.^2,4
     Research notes (April 2023):

     He was born on 11 August 1897 at Yorkshire, England.³ Harold married Edith Lillian Knapp on 20 July 1917.³ Harold Turner and Edith Lillian Knapp were divorced after 1945.³
     Harold Turner died on 28 May 1973 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 75.³
     He was commonly known as Harry.¹ He immigrated circa 1908 to Canada from England.³

     She was born on 15 November 1895 at RM of Turtle Mountain, Manitoba, Canada.³ Maud married William E Coates on 5 August 1914.^1,2
     Her name was also recorded as Maude.²
     In the obituary of Joseph Laton Knapp who died 26 April 1950, his sister Maud, Mrs. Bill Coates, of Birsay, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Ethel Mary Knapp who died 7 November 1954, her sister, Maud Harriet Knapp, of Birsay, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁵

     He was born in 1906.³ Verner married Elsie Helene Kreutzer on 5 May 1931 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,3 Verner married Elsie Helene Kreutzer on 7 May 1932 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Verner Ritzen died on 11 March 1969.^2,3
     Verner Ritzen was buried in the Peaceful Hollow Block at Lake of The Woods Cemetery, Kenora, Ontario, Canada.³
     His name was also recorded as Werner on his gravemarker.³
     He was commonly known as Warren.
     In the obituary of Elsie Helen (sic) Leahy who died 27 January 2004, her first husband, Werner Ritzen, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     William married Maud Harriet Knapp on 5 August 1914.^1,2

     He was born on 22 January 1898 at Rainy River, Ontario, Canada.³
     Benjamin Marcus Knapp died on 15 August 1917, during the first day of fighting near Loos, at France at age 19.⁵
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Knapp, Ben" died on field of honor of Asquith.
Commemorated on the Asquith Cemetery WWI Plaque:
     "B. KNAPP"
Family Background:
     The Mahlon Knapp family came to the Asquith district in the spring of 1903. They were charter members of the Asquith Baptist church in February 1906. Their son William homesteaded 1/2 mile west of Asquith and that is where his parents, Mahlon and Margaret lived. Benjamin was still a young lad, so this would have been his home as well. They had 11 children, and 5 sons filed homesteads in the area.
Other comments:
     Ben volunterred for service 27 Mar 1916, the same day as Fred Richardson who was also from Asquith. Fred was severely wounded the same day as Ben was killed in action. Benjamin was an uncle of Rod Rousell, who was less than a year old when Ben enlisted.^6,7

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Benjamin Marcus Knapp of Asquith Post Office began military service on 27 March 1916 at the age of 18 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no prior military experience. He was described as being 5' 6" with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and light brown hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Margaret Knapp of Asquith Post Office. He was assigned regimental number 204577.^8,4
     On 26 September 1916, He sailed with his unit from Halifax on the "S.S. Laconia." They landed in Liverpool, England 10 days later, on 06 Oct 1916. He was transferred to the 13th Battalion 12 Nov 1916 and arrived in France the next day.⁴ Pte. Benjamin Marcus Knapp was killed in action on 15 August 1917 at Loos, France. He died during an attack on Hill 70

End of WWI Military Service section.^4,9,10

     Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; Private Benjamin Marcus Knapp¹¹

     He was born in March 1853 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^2,3,4,5,6 George married Susie Johnson on 12 October 1880 at Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Michigan, USA. . He was a carpenter.^2,4,5 George married Katherine Annie Beardsmore after 1908.^2,6
     George Leonard Hambly was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     George Leonard Hambly died before 22 February 1935 at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,7
     He immigrated in 1870 to USA from Canada.⁴
     Leonard and Susie Hambley appeared on the 1895 State Census of Becker County, Minnesota, enumerated in 1895, described as a farmer. Their children Milicent, Mary, Maud and William were listed as living with them.⁸
     George Hambly appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Weber Twp., Cavalier County, North Dakota, enumerated 8 June 1900, described as a farmer. His children: Mary, Maud and Willie L, were listed as living with him.⁴
     George and Catherine Hambly and their blended family appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911, described as a farmer . Their children William Hambly, Clara Suter, Laura Suter and Edith Suter were listed as living with them. As was his granddaughter, Edna Dyer.³
     George and Catherine Hambly and their blended family appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as described as a farmer and his religion was given as Independent. His wife and her daughters were listed as Baptist, and his children were listed as Presbyterian . Their children Beatrice Suter, Clara Suter and Laura Suter were listed as living with them. Thier household also included their granddaighters, Edna Dyer and Joyce Hambly. Note that on this enumeration, Catherine and here daughters were shown to have come to Canada in 1805 (sic). This should be 1905.⁶
     In the obituary of Laura Suter who died 1 March 1990, her step-father, George Hambly, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     She was born on 10 January 1861 at Germany.^5,6,7 Alternatively, she may have been born in 1862 according to her grave marker.⁸ Ottilie married Hans Heinrich Mohr circa 9 January 1882 at Hartenholm, Schleswig-Holstein, Prussia/Preußen (modern Germany).^1,9,5,7 Alternatively, they married in 1876 at Germany, according to the 1900 census.⁶
     Ottilie Henriecka Klabert died on 12 December 1936, at home in the Asquith district, at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 75.^10,2,3
     
     Ottilie Henriecka Klabert was buried on 20 December 1936 at Avondale Woodlawn Cemetery, Avondale district, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, but her obituary indicates it may have been on Dec 15th.^2,3,9
     Hans Heinrich and Ottilie Henriecka Klabert immigrated in 1887 to Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA, from Germany, accompanied by Alma.^5,6,11
     Hans H. and Henrietti O. Mohr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, enumerated 11 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: Claus E., John, Henry, Carl, Rudolph, Bertha and Edmund O, were listed as living with them.⁶
     In 1902,Ottil and Henry moved with their family, Claus, Ted, Bertha, Carl, Ralph, Henry and John, from Nebraska to the Asquith district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada. This is supposing that the family all moved together in 1902. Their daughter, Alma, Mrs. J. F. Lentfer, remained behind.¹¹
     Henry and Ottil Mohr appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. Henry was described as a farmer and Lutheran. Their children Carl, Eddie and Bertha were listed as living with them.⁷
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 13 January 1932 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 14 December 1936:

     He was born on 4 January 1890 at Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska, USA.^4,1 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1886 at USA.^5,6 Johann married Mabel Marriott in 1913.^7,2,5
     John Moore (sic) died on 12 November 1918 at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 28 according to Saskatchewan Death Registrationin 4988. He reportedly died in the flu epidemic.^2,8,7,6
     Johann Albert Mohr was buried at Avondale Woodlawn Cemetery, Avondale district, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^9,6
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska in the household of his parents, Hans and Henrietti O. Mohr.⁴ John Mohr moved to the Asquith district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Henry Mohr and Ottil Mohr and family in 1902. This is supposing that the family all moved together in 1902. Their daughter, Alma, Mrs. J. F. Lentfer, remained behind.¹⁰
     John A. and Mabel Mohr appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 7 June 1916, described as described as a farmer and a Lutheran. Agnes Russel was a roomer in the household.⁵
     In the obituary of Bertha Mohr who died 13 February 1980, her brother, John Mohr, was listed as predeceased.¹¹
     In the obituary of Ted Mohr who died 9 April 1982, his brother, John Mohr, was listed as predeceased.¹²

     He was born in February 1892 at Nebraska, USA.⁴
     Henry Mohr died in 1961.¹
     He was commonly known as Hank.¹
     Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska in the household of his parents, Hans and Henrietti O. Mohr.⁴ Henry Mohr moved to the Asquith district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Henry Mohr and Ottil Mohr and family in 1902. This is supposing that the family all moved together in 1902. Their daughter, Alma, Mrs. J. F. Lentfer, remained behind.⁶
     In the obituary of Otille H. Mohr who died 12 December 1936, her son, Henry Mohr of Markwell, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Henry Mohr who died 18 May 1945, his son, Henry Mohr of Makwa, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Bertha Mohr who died 13 February 1980, her brother, Hank Mohr, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Ted Mohr who died 9 April 1982, his brother, Hank Mohr, was listed as predeceased.⁹