Person Page - 1992

     He was born on 8 July 1897 at London, Middlesex, England.^1,2
     Introductory Overview:
     William Henry Martin is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Other comments:
     The second of George and Connie Martin's sons was conscripted in June 1918, but withina weak he was discharged when he was found to be medically unfit for service. He retuened to the Juniata farm.³

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William Henry Martin of Juniata was conscripted on 11 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 1st Depot Battion, Saskatchewan Regiment. He was an unmarried farmer with no previus military experience. He was described as being 5' 5" with a medium complexion, grey eyes and dark brown hair. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his father, George Augustus Martin of Juniata P.O.. He was assigned regimental number 277575.¹ William Henry Martin ended his military service on 19 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, being found medically unfir for service due to a "suppurative discharge from left ear since childhood".

End of Military Service section.¹

     He immigrated with his parents, George A Martin and Constance E Martin in 1903 to Manitoba, Canada, from England.² William Martin moved to Juniata, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents George A Martin and Constance E Martin and family in 1905.⁴
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, George and Constance Emily Martin, listed as a farmer's son.²
     In the obituary of Reginald Clarence Martin who died 3 December 1992, his brother, William Martin, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     He was born circa 1864 at England.² George married Constance Emily Willmott from January 1893 to March 1893 at St. George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex, England.^3,2
     George A Martin of Saskatoon was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son George's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁴ George Augustus Martin of Juniata Post Office was listed as next-of-kin on his son William's conscription papers.¹
     George A and Constance E Martin immigrated in 1903 to Manitoba, Canada, from England, accompanied by George and William.²
     In 1905,George and Constance moved with their children, George, William and Reginald, from Manitoba to Juniata, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵
     George A and Constance Emily Martin appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a Methodist and a Farmer. Their children William, Reginald, Lenard and Constance were listed as living with them. Their oldest son, George A Martin was included in the enumeration but was listed as overseas with the 53rd Battalion.²

     She was born circa 1874 at England.² Constance married George Augustus Martin from January 1893 to March 1893 at St. George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex, England.^3,2
     Constance Emily Willmott died on 14 January 1924 at Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     Constance Emily Willmott was buried on 17 January 1924 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     George A and Constance E Martin immigrated in 1903 to Manitoba, Canada, from England, accompanied by George and William.²
     In 1905,Constance and George moved with their children, George, William and Reginald, from Manitoba to Juniata, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵
     George A and Constance Emily Martin appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a Methodist and a Farmer. Their children William, Reginald, Lenard and Constance were listed as living with them. Their oldest son, George A Martin was included in the enumeration but was listed as overseas with the 53rd Battalion.²

     He was born on 12 November 1895 at Housnlow, Middlesex, England.^2,3 George married Rosetta Sophia Leaman on 8 October 1916 at St. John the Evangelist's Church, Hammersmith Parish, London, Middlesex, England, according to entry 364 in the 1916 parish register. He gave his age as 25, and listed his father's occupation as an Estate Agent. She was a widow, and her late father was a tailor. There is an entry in his service file that his marriage was approved on this date.^4,3 Alternatively, they married on 1 December 1916, according to a marginal notation in his service file.³ George married Frances Call, sometime after the death of his wife Rosa in 1942. Frances had been widowed in 1937.⁵
     George Augustus Harrydine Martin died on 16 October 1965, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 69.^6,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George Martin.
     George Augustus Harrydine Martin was buried on 20 October 1965 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Martin, G. A." of Juniata.
Other comments:
     George A. and Connie Martin came to the Juniata district in about 1905. They later moved to Saskatoon, while their sons continued to farm. George was the first of their sons to enlist. He married while in England, and was wounded on the first day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. When he returned from the war, his wife, a step-son and a two year old daughter followed.⁷

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     George Augustus Martin of Juniata began military service on 15 May 1915 at the age of 19 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his medical examination. On June 12th, at Camp Sewell (later Camp Hughes), Manitoba, his Attestation paper was finalized and he joined the 53rd Battalion. He was an unmarried farmer. He was described as being 5' 6 1/2" with a medium complexion, blue eyes and medium hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, George A Martin of Saskatoon. He was assigned regimental number 440405.³
     On 29 March 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he embarked aboard the S.S. Empress of Britain for England. On June 8th, he transferred to the 42nd Battalion in France.³ On 9 April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, Pas de Calais, France, he received a gunshot wound to his left leg. On April 20th, he was admitted to No. 32 Stationary Hospital at Wimereux. He was then evacuated to England. He was not discharged until Jun 8th.³ Pte. George Augustus Martin ended military service as part of general demobilization on 18 September 1919 at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, after service in France for 9 months, and most recently being with the 53rd Battalion, Central Ontario Regimental Depot (C.O.R.D.) He intended to return to Juniata.

End of WWI Military Service section.³

     He immigrated with his parents, George A Martin and Constance E Martin in 1903 to Manitoba, Canada, from England.² George Martin moved to Juniata, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents George A Martin and Constance E Martin and family in 1905.⁵
     George appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, in the household of George A Martin and Constance Emily Martin, listed as overseas with the 53rd Battalion.²
     George and Rosa Martin appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as described as a teamaster. Their children Horace and Constance were listed as living with them.⁸
     In the obituary of William Stanley Leaman who died 19 March 1965, his step-father, George Martin, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 18 October 1965.⁵
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, her second husband, George Martin, was listed as predeceased.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Reginald Clarence Martin who died 3 December 1992, his brother, George Martin, was listed as predeceased.¹¹

     He was born on 17 January 1904 at Melita, RM of Arthur, Manitoba, Canada.^3,2,1
     Reginald Clarence Martin died on 3 December 1992 at St. Ann's Senior Citizen's Village, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 88.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Reginald Clarence Martin.
     Reginald Martin moved to Juniata, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada, with his parents George A Martin and Constance E Martin and family in 1905.⁴
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, George and Constance Emily Martin.²
     In the obituary of George Martin who died 16 October 1965, his brother, Reg Martin, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, her son-in-law, Reg C Martin, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 4 December 1992.¹

     He was born circa 1908 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, George and Constance Emily Martin.¹
     In the obituary of Reginald Clarence Martin who died 3 December 1992, his brother, Leonard Martin, was listed as predeceased.²

     She was born circa 1911 at Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     Constance Victoria Mae Martin died on 20 August 1954 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Constance Victoria Mae Martin was buried on 18 October 1954 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     She appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, George and Constance Emily Martin.²
     In the obituary of Reginald Clarence Martin who died 3 December 1992, his sister, Mae, was listed as predeceased.³

     Rosetta married William Stanley Leaman.¹ She was born circa 1883 at England.² Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1885 according to her marriage record in the parish register.¹ Rosetta married George Augustus Martin on 8 October 1916 at St. John the Evangelist's Church, Hammersmith Parish, London, Middlesex, England, according to entry 364 in the 1916 parish register. He gave his age as 25, and listed his father's occupation as an Estate Agent. She was a widow, and her late father was a tailor. There is an entry in his service file that his marriage was approved on this date.^1,3 Alternatively, they married on 1 December 1916, according to a marginal notation in his service file.³
     Rosetta Sophia Barkham died on 27 May 1942, at a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.^4,5
     
     Rosetta Sophia Martin was buried on 29 May 1942 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁵
     She immigrated in 1919 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from England, accompanied by Constance and Horace. George was transported with returning troops and demobilized in Halifax.²
     George and Rosa Martin appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as described as a teamaster. Their children Horace and Constance were listed as living with them.²
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 28 May 1942:

     William Bremer Barkham died before October 1916.¹
     William Bremer Barkham was described as a tailor according to his daughter's marriage record in the parish register.¹

     William married Rosetta Sophia Barkham.¹

     She was born circa 1890.¹ Frances married Jack Call.¹ Frances married George Martin, sometime after the death of his wife Rosa in 1942. Frances had been widowed in 1937.²
     Frances Fowler died on 19 April 1989, at her residence, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Frances Fowler was buried at Wheatfield Cemetery (land location NW ¼ 24 36 11 W3), RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     In the obituary of George Martin who died 16 October 1965, his wife, Frances Martin, was listed as a survivor.²
     She was cremated.¹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 April 1989.¹

     He was born on 22 June 1907 at Hammersmith district, London, Middlesex, England.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1911 at England.²
     Horace Edward Martin died on 11 August 1992 at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, at age 85 according to B.C. Death Registration 1992-09-014620.¹ The informant on his death registration was his wife.¹
     His name was also recorded as Horace Leaman.² He immigrated with his mother, Rosetta Sophia Martin in 1919 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from England.²
     Horace Martin appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, George and Rosa Martin.²
     In the obituary of Rosetta Sophia Martin who died 27 May 1942, her son, Horace was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of William Stanley Leaman who died 19 March 1965, his brother, Horace Martin, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of George Martin who died 16 October 1965, his son, Horace, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, her step-son, Horace Martin, of Kamloops, B.C., was listed as a survivor.³
     He was cremated on 13 August 1992 at Pine Grove Crematorium, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.¹

     She was born circa 1919 at England.¹ Constance married Lawrence Smith.³
     Constance Martin died before 19 April 1984 since she predeceased her step-daughter, Frances.⁴
     She immigrated with her mother, Rosetta Sophia Martin in 1919 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from England.¹
     Constance Martin appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, George and Rosa Martin.¹
     In the obituary of Rosetta Sophia Martin who died 27 May 1942, her daughter, Mrs. L. Smith was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of William Stanley Leaman who died 19 March 1965, his step-sister, Mrs. L. Smith, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of George Martin who died 16 October 1965, his daughter, Connie Smith, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, her step-daughter, Connie Smith, was listed as predeceased.²

     Lawrence married Constance Martin.²
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, the husband of her her step-daughter, Lawrence Smith, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Jack married Frances Fowler.¹
     Jack Call died in 1937.¹
     In the obituary of Frances Martin who died 19 April 1989, her first husband, Jack Call, was listed as predeceased.¹