Person Page - 1977

     In the obituary of Esther M. Musselman who died 6 January 2010, her sister who died in infancy, Myrtle Kuehl, was listed as predeceased.¹

     He was born on 4 August 1871 at Lisbon, Illinois, USA.¹
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Anderson, E." of Asquith.
Other comments:
     TENTATIVE IDENTIFICATION: Andrew Anderson is the only enlistment record I have found so far from the Asquith area that might be this man
Analysis:
     The 1916 census occurred shortly before this man's enlistment. It includes several Anderson families in the Asquith area, but there are none with the initial "E" that would have been old enough to enlist. It also does not include a John or an Andrew of the appropriate age.²

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Andrew Anderson of Asquith began military service on 25 July 1916 at the age of 44 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 223rd Overseas Battalion (Canadian Scandinavians). He was missing a portion of his left middle finger, but this did not impair his ability as a mechanic, his listed occupation. He was described as being 5' 7 1/2" with blue eyes, medium light hair and a fair clear complexion. He was assigned regimental number 294624.¹
     On 24 January 1917, at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, after his medical examination he was "rejected" for service.¹ Andrew Anderson ended his military service on 20 February 1917 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, being "Medically unfit for Military Service." He had served in Canada. He intended to return to Asquith after his discharge.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹

     He was born on 26 February 1885 at Parry Sound, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Anderson, T." of Springwater, near Biggar but his father was at Juniata.
Other comments:
     The Honour Roll does not indicate that he had been wounded at Vimy Ridge.²

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Thomas Henry Armstrong of Springwater, near Biggar began military service on 5 April 1916 at the age of 31 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no miliitary experience. He was described as being 6' tall with blue eyes, brown hair and a fresh complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, Thomas Armstrong of Juniata. He was assigned regimental number 204657.¹ On 9 April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, Pas de Calais, France, he received a shrapnel wound to his left arm, resulting in it's amputation above the wrist.¹ Pte. Thomas Henry Armstrong ended his military service on 23 May 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, being found physcially unfit due to wounds.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹

     Thomas Armstrong of Juniata, Saskatchewan was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Thomas's attestation (enlistment) papers.¹

     He was born on 20 August 1895 at Baldwin, Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     Reginald Bailey died on 11 April 1983 at Prince Albert Hospital, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 87.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Reg Bailey.
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Bailey, Reg." of Warman.
Other comments:
     TENTATIVE IDENTIFICATION: There is nothing in his service file to connect him to Asquith at the time of WWI. His father was located in the Warman area. Reg did not move to the Asquith district to farm until in the 1940's. However, his step-sister Irene became Mrs Fred Warren, so there may have been undocumented connections, resulting in his being included in this Honour Roll.³

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Reginald Bailey of P.O. Box 22, Warman was conscripted on 15 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the 83rd draft of the First Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment. He was a single farmer without military experience. He was described as being 5' 4" with a ruddy complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his father, Nelson Bailey of Warman Post Office. He was assigned regimental number 3352389.¹
     On from 1918 to 1919, at France, he served with the Canadian War Graves Detachment, arriving in France May 18, 1919. In September/October 1918 he was hospitalized in England with influenza, but recovered and was discharged. He had also had the mumps in August of 1918.¹ Pte. Reginald Bailey ended military service as part of general demobilization on 7 August 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada,

End of WWI Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Reg Bailey.²
     In 1906, Reg moved from Manitoba to Warman, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     In 1920,Reginald moved to the Birch Hills district, Saskatchewan, Canada. And then in the 1940's to the Asquith district where he farmed until his retirement to Prince Albert in 1981.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 13 April 1983.²

     Nelson married Rachel McLease.²
     Nelson Bailey of Warman Post Office was listed as next-of-kin on his son Reginald's conscription papers.¹
     In the obituary of Reg Bailey who died 11 April 1983, his father, Nelson Bailey, was listed as predeceased.²

     He was born on 25 March 1893 at Rosseau P.O., Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.¹ James married Helen Jane Allan on 22 March 1922 at Spokane, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Registration 31268.^3,4
     Rev. James Henry Beirnes died on 28 March 1971 at Butte County, California, USA, at age 78.⁵
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Beirnes, J. H." of Springwater, near Biggar.
Commemorated on the Asquith Cemetery WWI Plaque:
     memorial
Family Background:
     John Ferris Beirnes and Matilda Armstrong were the parents of three men who enlisted for service in WWI. They were James Henry Beirnes, John Harland Beirnes and Joseph Clinton Beirnes.
Other comments:
     Note that both James Henry and his brother, John Harland Beirnes, share the initials "J.H." and they both served in WWI. The Asquith Roll of Honor entry could be for either of them. I have chosen to document John Harland in the next chapter since James was wounded at Vimy Ridge. Within three years of his demobilizatiion James emigrated to the US and served as a clergyman for the Foursquare Gospel denomination. It's founder, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, one of the earliest radio evangelists, was preaching at this time. In 1923, she built her hugely popular church, the Angelus Temple, in Los Angeles. It may be considered the first "megachurch." From July 1938 to May 1940, James pastored the Crescent City Foursquare Church.^6,7

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     James Henry Beirnes of Springwater, near Biggar began military service on 15 April 1916 at the age of 23 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried farmer with no military experience. He was described as being 5' 8" with fair hair, blue eyes and a fresh complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, John F. Beirnes of Juniata. He was assigned regimental number 204656.¹ On 9 April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, Pas de Calais, France, he received a shrapnel wound to his right arm and shoulder. He was hospitalized for nearly two weeks. He had been in France since October 27, 1916. On March 29, 1918 he transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Regiment (CMGR.)¹ (Note: Clinton Beirnes' service file contains several forms that should have been filed in his brother James' file.)⁸ Pte. James Henry Beirnes ended military service as part of general demobilization on 28 March 1919 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada, having served with the 3rd Canadian Machine Gun Corps.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Jim.⁹ His name was also recorded as Rev. James Henry Beirnes.¹⁰
     James appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, in the household of John Bernice (sic) and Matilda Bernice (sic), listed as being in Camp Hughes with the 96th Battalion.² James Henry Beirnes declared the intention to become naturalized on 15 July 1921 at United States District Court, Washington, USA, having entered the US on Oct 28, 1920 at Eastport, Idaho via the Canadian Pacific Railway, boound for Spokane, Washington.¹¹
     The following article appeared in the Marshfield, Oregon The Coos Bay Times, 8 February 1941 :
He and Helen Jane Beirnes applied for naturalization on 8 February 1941 at Coquille, Coos County, Oregon, USA.¹⁰ James Henry Beirnes registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA, at the age of 49. He was employed by Four Square Gospel. He was described as 5' 8 1/2", 150 lbs. with gray eyes, red hair and a light complexion.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Helen Beirnes.³
     In the obituary of Matilda Beirnes who died 12 February 1951, her son, James Beirnes, of California, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of John Harland Beirnes who died 16 June 1951, his brother, James Beirnes, of Lonsdale, California, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Wilfred Clarence Beirnes who died 1 July 1983, his brother, Jim Beirnes, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     He was born on 20 August 1896 at Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     John Harland Beirnes died on 16 June 1951 at Port Oxford, Oregon, USA, at age 54.^3,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John Harland Beirnes.
     Introductory Overview:
     John Harland Beirnes of Juniata Post Office is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Other comments:
     Only two of the Beirnes brothers were included in the Honour Roll. Since only initials were given I assume James Henry and Clinton were recognized in the Honour Roll and John Harland was not.¹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     John Harland Beirnes of Juniata P.O. was conscripted on 8 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in the 106th draft of the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment. On July 28, 1918 he sailed from Montreal, arriving in Liverpool on August 15th. He was taken on strength of the 15th Reserve Battalion.. He was described as being 5' 7 1/2" with grey eyes, a fresh copmlexion and light brown hair. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his father, John F. Beirnes of Juniata. He was assigned regimental number 277287.¹
     On 30 January 1919, at Buxton, England, he was assigned to the Canadian Army Medical Corps at the military hospital.¹ Pte. John Harland Beirnes ended military service as part of general demobilization on 23 August 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada,

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Harland.^4,5
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, John and Matilda Bernice (sic), listed as a farmer's son.²
     In the obituary of Matilda Beirnes who died 12 February 1951, her son, Harland Beirnes, of Victoria, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Times Colonist published in Victoria, British Columbia, 20 June 1951.³
     In the obituary of Wilfred Clarence Beirnes who died 1 July 1983, his brother, Harland Beirnes, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 24 April 1898 at Rosseau, Seguin Twp., District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.^1,2
     Joseph Clinton Beirnes died on 30 March 1974 at Seattle, King County, Washington, USA, at age 75.³
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Beirnes, C." of Juniata.¹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Joseph Clinton Beirnes of Juniata began military service on 25 March 1916 at the age of 17 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. His address was Juniata, Saskatchewan.. He was an unmarried farmer with no military experience. He was described as being 5' 5 1/2" with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair compexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, John Beirnes of Juniata. He was assigned regimental number 204564.¹
     On 30 January 1917, at Aldershot, England.¹
     On from 13 June 1917 to 28 June 1917, at France, he was hospitalized for a hernia. This resulted in a level of on-going disablilty as noted at the time of his discharge.¹ (Note: Clinton Beirnes' service file contains several forms that should have been filed in his brother James' file.)¹ Pte. Joseph Clinton Beirnes ended military service as part of general demobilization on 28 March 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He had served in Canada from March 25, 1916 to October 8, 1916. Then he served in England until May 3, 1917 when he went to France until January 13, 1919, serving with the 15th Battalion.

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Clinton.⁴
     Joseph appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, in the household of John Bernice (sic) and Matilda Bernice (sic), listed as being in Camp Hughes with the 96th Battalion.⁵
     Joseph Clinton Beirnes registered for the draft on 15 February 1942 at Washington, USA, at the age of 43.²
     In the obituary of John Harland Beirnes who died 16 June 1951, his brother, Clinton Beirnes, of Anchorage, Alaska, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Wilfred Clarence Beirnes who died 1 July 1983, his brother, Clinton Beirnes, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     He was born on 12 March 1904 at Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.^1,3 Wilfred married Charlotte Hilda Caroline Wilkins, in a double wedding with Sigurd Valdemar Hultman and Velma Laurine Beirnes, on 26 January 1927 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. at 822 Fourteenth Street.^1,4
     Wilfred Clarence Beirnes died on 1 July 1983, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 79.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Wilfred Clarence Beirnes.
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, John and Matilda Bernice (sic).³
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 27 January 1927 :

     In the obituary of John Harland Beirnes who died 16 June 1951, his brother, Wilfred Beirnes, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Ada Viola McFadyen who died 3 October 1977, her brother, Wilfred Beirnes, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 5 July 1983.¹
     In the obituary of Hilda Beirnes who died 22 August 1991, her husband, Wilfred Beirnes, was listed as predeceased.⁴

     She was born on 20 July 1906 at Feltham, Frome Civil Parish, Somerset, England.^4,3,5 Charlotte married Wilfred Clarence Beirnes, in a double wedding with Sigurd Valdemar Hultman and Velma Laurine Beirnes, on 26 January 1927 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. at 822 Fourteenth Street.^6,5
     Charlotte Hilda Caroline Wilkins died on 22 August 1991, probably in Saskatoon, at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Hilda Wilkins appeared on the 1911 British Census of at Somerset, England, at Beach Farm, Feltham, Frome Civil Parish, in the household of her parents, Josiah and Hannah Wilkins.^4,7,8 Hilda Wilkins immigrated with her parents, Josiah Wilkins and Hannah Wilkins in 1912 to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, from England.⁹
     Hilda Wilkins appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Park No. 375, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Josiah and Hannah Wilkins.³
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 27 January 1927 :

     In the obituary of Amy Amelia Lake who died 2 January 1944, her sister, Mrs. W. C. Bearness (sic) of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Hannah Wilkins who died 26 December 1946, her daughter, Hilda Beirness (sic) of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Josiah Wilkins who died 9 August 1951, his daughter, Hilda Beirnes, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of Winnifred Kate Wilkins who died 19 December 1967, her sister, Mrs. W. C. Beirnes, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.¹²
     In the obituary of Robert Henry Wilkins who died 9 December 1975, his sister, Hilda Beirnes, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Lena Wilkins who died 22 May 1979, her sister, Charlotte Hilda Caroline Wilkins, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 August 1991.⁵