Person Page - 2002

     He was born on 10 May 1891 at Plympton Twp., Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.³ Alternatively, he may have been born on 10 May 1892 according to his WWI attestation, at Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. Note that his son Gordon's death registration gives his father's birthplace as Petrolia, Ontario.^2,4 John married Lillian Bertha Brinkworth.⁵
     John Franklin McPhedran died on 22 September 1963 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA, at age 72.^5,2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John F. McPhedran.
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "McPhedran, Frank".⁶

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     John Franklin McPhedran of Biggar P.O. began military service on 17 April 1916 at the age of 24 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried lumberman with no prior military experience. He was described as being 5'7" 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, John MacPhedran of Wyoming P.O., Ontario. He was assigned regimental number 204747.²
     On 27 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, his unit embarked on the "S.S. Laconia", disembarking at Liverpool on 06 Oct 1916 where he was appointed an Acting Lance Corporal (A/L/Cpl) and joining the Canadian Machine Gun Depot. He became an Acting Sergeant (A/Sgt) on 13 Jun 1917 and then reverted to his permanent grade before going to France on 09 Nov 1917.²
     On 17 November 1917, at France, he joined the 16th Canadian Machine Gun Company. On 19 Dec 1917 he was promoted to Sergeant. On 1 Sep 1918 at Arras, he received a shrapnel wound to his left foot, later amended to his left ankle. By this time, his father had moved to Croswell, Michigan. He was invalided to England and was discharged from hospital on 13 Dec 1918.²
     On 5 February 1919, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he disembarked from the "Baltic."² Sgt. John Franklin MacPhedran ended military service as part of general demobilization on 4 March 1919 at London, Ontario, Canada, when he was discharged as medically unfit due to his wound. He intended to reside at 515 Ave. G. South, Saskatoon.

End of WWI Military Service section.²

     He was commonly known as Frank McPhedran.⁷ His name was recorded as John Franklin McPhederan on his birth registration.³
     In the obituary of Edna McPhedran who died 7 March 1942, her son, Frank McPhedran in Manitoba, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Sacramento Bee published in Sacramento, California, 25 September 1963.⁵
     In the obituary of Jack McPhedran who died 26 February 2010, his father, Franklin McPhedran, was listed as predeceased.⁸

     Margaret married Jacob Barclay.¹

     He was born in October 1896 at Inverkeithny parish, Banffshire, Scotland.^3,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 12 October 1898 at Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to his CEF attestation.²
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "McKenzie, C. (wounded)" of Asquith.
Family Background:
     The William and Catherine McKenzie family moved to the Eagle Bank district near Asquith in 1905. They had 2 daughters and 7 sons. It was Mrs. McKenzie that suggested the name "Eagle Bank" for the new school district in March 1906. They named their farm "Eagle Bank Farm." Their son John (Jack) donated 2 acres for the school location. Their daughter Jean had come to Canada in 1898 and lived in Manitoba. She returned to Scotland in about 1903 and encouraged her family to move to Canada. When she returned, three of her brothers, Peter, William and John accompanied her. John filed on a homestead in the Eagle Bank district and took out one for his father as well. His parents and the rest of the family came out in 1905. Three of the younger sons, Harry (Sept 1914), Charles (Mar 1916) and Allen (Nov 1916) enlisted during WWI. Various service file entries show that Mrs. McKenzie's address was changed several times, including Medicine Hat and Cranbrook, B.C.
Other comments:
     Charles and two other brothers, Harry and Allan served during WWI. He began service in 1916 with the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders but was later transferred to a labour battalion. He received a shrapnel wound to his right ear in 1917. In 1918 he requested a transfer to 1st Division Motor Transport Corps to be with his older brother (unnamed, but probably Harry.)⁷

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Charles McKenzie of Asquith began military service on 23 March 1916 at the age of 19 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 5'9" tall with blue eyes, brown hair and a dark complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, William McKenzie of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 204538.²
     On 27 September 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, his unit embarked on the "S.S. Laconia," arriving at Liverpool 06 Oct 1916 and transferring to the 92nd battalion.²
     On 13 November 1916, at France, he joined the 13th Battalion. On 15 Aug 1917 he received a shrapnel wound to his right ear. He was discharged back to duty on the 22nd. On 18 Jun 1919 he embarked in Glasgow on the "H.M.T. Saturnia", arriving in Montreal on 28 Jun 1919. He was transferred to the C.A.S.C. (Canadian Army Service Corps.)²
     On 15 June 1918, at France, his request to transfer to the 1st Division M.T. Co. (Motor Transport Corps) in order to be with his elder brother was approved.² Charles McKenzie ended military service as part of general demobilization on 4 July 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He intended to return to Eagle Bank (a district about 7 miles from Asquith), Asquith, Saskatchewan. It was also the name of the family farm.

End of WWI Military Service section.²

     Charles McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.⁵ Charles McKenzie immigrated with his parents, William McKenzie and Catherine Lorimer Scott in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland.¹
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.⁴
     Charles McKenzie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Katherine McKenzie.³
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie, listed as a farmer's son but currently at Camp Hughes.⁶
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, Charlie McKenzie of Grenfell, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her brother, Charles McKenzie, of Big River, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.⁹

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Pte. Charles McKenzie⁷

     He was born in June 1852 at Alvah, Banffshire, Scotland.^1,3,4,5,6 William married Catherine Lorimer Scott at Scotland.^1,7,5,6
     William McKenzie died on 11 June 1932 at the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,8
     
     William McKenzie was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,9,8
     William McKenzie of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Charles's attestation (enlistment) papers.²      William McKenzie of Asquith P.O. was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Allan's attestation (enlistment) papers.¹⁰
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, Aberdeenshire, enumerated effective 31 Mar 1901, described as a ploughman. Their children Jane A., Harry, Elizabeth, George and Charles were listed as living with them.⁵ William and Catherine Lorimer Scott immigrated in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland, accompanied by Harry, Elizabeth, George, Charles and Allan.¹
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, the Wheatfield district, enumerated 1 June 1906. Their children Elizabeth, George, Charles, Allen and John were listed as living with them.⁴
     William and Katherine McKenzie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1911. Their children John, Lizzie, Charles and Allen were listed as living with them.³
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer. Their children Harry, Charles and Allan were listed as living with them.⁶
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, her father, William McKenzie of Eagle Bank Farm, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 21 June 1932:

     She was born in 1854 at Alvah, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^2,3,4,5 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1855 at Scotland according to the 1911 census.⁶ Catherine married William McKenzie at Scotland.^1,2,4,5
     Catherine Lorimer Scott died on 28 November 1919 at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2
     Catherine Lorimer Scott was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     Mrs. William McKenzie of Eagle Bank Farm, Asquith, Saskatchewan was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son Harry's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁷ Katherine McKenzie of Box 106, Asquith was listed as next-of-kin on her son Allan's conscription papers.⁸
     She was also known as Kertie McKenzie according to her son Charles' family history within his service file.⁹
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, at Aberdeenshire, enumerated effective 31 Mar 1901, described as a ploughman. Their children Jane A., Harry, Elizabeth, George and Charles were listed as living with them.⁴ William and Catherine Lorimer Scott immigrated in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland, accompanied by Harry, Elizabeth, George, Charles and Allan.¹
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Saskatchewan, the Wheatfield district, enumerated 1 June 1906. Their children Elizabeth, George, Charles, Allen and John were listed as living with them.³
     William and Katherine McKenzie appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1911. Their children John, Lizzie, Charles and Allen were listed as living with them.⁶
     William and Catherine McKenzie appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a farmer. Their children Harry, Charles and Allan were listed as living with them.⁵
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, her mother, Mrs. William McKenzie of Eagle Bank Farm, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     Catherine Lorimer McKenzie, his late wife, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of William McKenzie, who died 11 June 1932.¹¹

     She was born on 26 April 1879 at Alvah, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^1,3 Jean married Rev. John Leech-Porter.^4,1
     Jean Allan McKenzie died on 16 December 1964 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at age 85.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Jean Allan McKenzie was buried on 23 December 1964 at Grenfell Cemetery, RM of Elcapo No. 154, Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,5
     She immigrated in 1897 to Canada from Scotland.²

Jane A. McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, in the household of her parents, William and Catherine McKenzie, listed as a general domestic servant.³
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his widowed daughter, Jean Leech-Porter was listed as a survivor.⁶
     She left her home in Kinley, Saskatchewan to moved to Hamilton, Ontario to be close to her son Jack.⁷
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 18 December 1964.⁵
     The University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing awards the Jean A. Leech-Porter Prize in Obstetrics. I have been unable to determine when this prize was established but it was still being awarded in 2005.⁸

     He was commonly known as Willie McKenzie.² William McKenzie, John McKenzie and Peter McKenzie immigrated in 1904 to the Eagle Bank district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, from Scotland. They accompanied their sister Jean who had returned to Scotland to encourage her family to come to Canada. Note that the 1906 census shows he immigrated in 1902.²
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, William McKenzie (presumably her brother) of Medicine Hat, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, William McKenzie of Medicine Hat, was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born in June 1884 at Scotland.¹ John married Jessie Ann Buchan on 10 July 1912 at the Eagle Bank Farm, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     John McKenzie died in 1958.⁴
     He was commonly known as Jack McKenzie.³ He, William McKenzie and Peter McKenzie immigrated in 1904 to the Eagle Bank district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, from Scotland. They accompanied their sister Jean who had returned to Scotland to encourage her family to come to Canada. Note that the 1906 census shows he immigrated in 1902.³
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.²
     John McKenzie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Katherine McKenzie, listed as a farmer.¹
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, John McKenzie (presumably her brother) of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In 1924,Jack and Jessie moved from to the Grenfell district where they farmed and ran a dairy business.⁴
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, Jack McKenzie of Grenfell, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Jessie Ann McKenzie who died 5 August 1962, her husband, John McKenzie, was listed as predeceased.⁷

     Peter McKenzie immigrated with his brothers William McKenzie and John McKenzie in 1904 at the Eagle Bank district, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada. . They accompanied their sister Jean who had returned to Scotland to encourage her family to come to Canada. Note that the 1906 census shows he immigrated in 1902.¹
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, Peter McKenzie (presumably her brother) of Crow's Nest, British Columbia, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, Peter McKenzie of Trail, BC, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her brother, Peter McKenzie, of Vancouver, B.C., was listed as a survivor.⁴

     He was born on 21 December 1888 at Turiff Parish, Auchenhamper, Banffshire, Scotland.^6,7,2,3,5 Harry married Emily Marita Katharine McDonagh on 31 December 1936 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, according to BC Marriage registration 36-09-443234. They were probably married at the St. Andrew's Wesley United Church manse since the address given is close to the church, and is also the address of the clergyman. . Harry was a foreman at a sawmill operation and she was a widow.^5,4
     Harry McKenzie died on 22 April 1975 at Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 86 according to BC Death Registration 75-09-006758.. He had been a Sawyer with MacMillan & Bloedell.⁵
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harry McKenzie.
     Harry McKenzie was buried on 25 April 1975 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.^8,7
     Introductory Overview:
     Harry McKenzie is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     See his family history in the section for his brother Charles
Other comments:
     Harry was the oldest of three sons of William and Catherine McKenzie to serve in WWI. He had volunteered shortly after the war was declared going to Valcartier Camp in Quebec where he had his medical examination on 09 Sep 1914 and officially enlisting on the 23rd.⁹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Harry McKenzie began military service on 23 September 1914 at the age of 25 joining the 72nd Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada milita. He was an unmarried "setter" with no previous military experience. A later form gave his occupation as "settler". He was described as being 5' 8 3/4" with blue eyes, black hair and a dark complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mrs. William McKenzie of Eagle Bank Farm, Asqiuth. He was assigned regimental number 29125.¹⁰
     On 3 October 1914, at Québec, Québec, Canada, his unit embarked on the "S. S. Andania" arriving in England on the 7th.¹¹
     On 12 February 1915, he disembarked in France.¹²
     On 17 March 1915, he was treated for influenza by the No. 3 Field Ambulance, returning to duty on the 19th.¹²
     On 1 April 1915, he embarked for France.¹³
     On 2 September 1915, at France, he was transferred to the 1st Canadian Division Supply Column.¹⁴
     On 30 December 1916, at France, he was awarded a Good Conduct Badge. On 18 May 1917 he was given 14 days Field Punishment #1 for "allowing civilians to ride on W.D. vehicles."¹⁵
     On 15 April 1918, he was taken on strength to the 1st DMT Coy (1st Divisional Motor Transport Company?)¹⁶
     On 22 February 1919, he "proceeded to England" from France.¹³
     On 18 May 1919, at Southhampton, Hampshire, England, he embarked for Canada on the "S. S. Aquitania," arriving on 25 May 1919.¹⁷ Pte. Harry McKenzie ended military service as part of general demobilization on 27 May 1919 at Montréal, Québec, Canada. He intended to return to Asquith.

End of Military Service section.¹⁸

     Harry McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.² Harry McKenzie immigrated with his parents, William McKenzie and Catherine Lorimer Scott in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland.¹
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie, listed as a farmer's son but currently overseas in the military.³
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, Harry McKenzie of Powell River, BC, was listed as a survivor.¹⁹
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her brother, Harry McKenzie, of Vancouver, B.C., was listed as a survivor.²⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Vancouver Sun published in Vancouver, British Columbia, 24 April 1975.⁷

     She was born in August 1891 at Scotland.^1,3,4 Lizzie married Rodney Donaldson at Eagle Bank Farm, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,6
     Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson died on 27 October 1918 at Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, at age 27.^6,2
     
     She was commonly knownas Lizzie McKenzie.^2,3

Elizabeth McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, in the household of her parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.⁵ Elizabeth McKenzie immigrated with her parents, William McKenzie and Catherine Lorimer Scott in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland.²
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.⁴
     Lizzie McKenzie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, William and Katherine McKenzie.³
     Rodney and Elizabeth Donaldson appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Strathcona, Alberta, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a railway fireman.⁷
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Lethbridge Herald published in Lethbridge, Alberta 21 November 1918:


     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his youngest daughter, Lizzie was listed as predeceased.⁸

     He was born circa 1894 at Inverkeithny parish, Banffshire, Scotland.^4,2,3 George married Lillian Wyatt in March 1924.⁴
     George McKenzie died in 1976.⁴
     George McKenzie appeared on the 1901 British Census of at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Auchterless civil parish, in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.³ George McKenzie immigrated with his parents, William McKenzie and Catherine Lorimer Scott in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland.¹
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.²
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, George McKenzie of Beatty, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her brother, George McKenzie, of Vancouver, B.C., was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In the obituary of Harry McKenzie who died 22 April 1975, his brother, George McKenzie, of Vancouver, was listed as a survivor.⁷

     He was born in May 1900 at Inverkeithny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, since he was 10 months old in the 1901 census.^5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born in May 1901 at Scotland according to the 1911 census, but this is obviously incorrect since he appeared in the 1901 census prior to this date⁷; or, on 16 May 1890 or 16 May 1898 at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to his CEF attestation papers (both dates appear in his files.)^2,3
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "McKenzie, Allan" of Asquith P.O..
Family Background:
     See the section for his brother Charles McKenzie for their family history
Other comments:
     Allan volunteered for the CEF in 1916 but authorities discovered he was underage. He was discharged 38 days later. In 1918 he was conscripted and served in England in labour battalions. After the war he moved to the United states according to obituaries for his father (1932, when he was at Adarville, California) and for his sister Jean (1964, when he was at Haines, Alaska.)⁸

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Allan McKenzie of Asquith P.O. began military service on 21 November 1916 at the age of 16 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 243rd Battalion. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He falsified his birth year in order to appear old enough to enlist. He was described as being 5'6" tall with brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, William McKenzie of Asquith P.O.. He was assigned regimental number 1051422.³ Pte. Allan McKenzie ended his military service on 28 December 1916 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, as medically unfit after 38 days for being underage. He had shown his birth certificate to military authorities prior to his discharge.

End of WWI Military Service section.³

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Allan McKenzie of Box 106, Asquith was conscripted on 31 May 1918 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, joining the Engineering and Railway Construction Depot. He was a fireman and laborer, and had previously served with the 243rd Battalion in Saskatoon. He was described as being 5'7" tall with gray eyes, fair hair and a medium complexion. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his mother, Katherine McKenzie of Box 106, Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 250434.²
     On 29 July 1918, at Montréal, Québec, Canada, he embarked with his unit arriving at Liverpool on 15 Aug 1918. He embarked for his return to Canada on 12 Dec 1918.² Pte. Allan McKenzie ended military service as part of general demobilization on 15 January 1919 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, after serving in England with the Forestry and Railway Construction Company. His discharge certificate notes he was a local casualty in England but no other details are given.

End of WWI Military Service section.²

     Allan appeared on the 1901 British Census of Scotland, at Aberdeenshire, in the household of William McKenzie and Catherine McKenzie.⁶ Allan McKenzie immigrated with his parents, William McKenzie and Catherine Lorimer Scott in 1905 to the Eagle Bank district, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Scotland.¹
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie.⁵
     Allen McKenzie appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Katherine McKenzie.⁴
     He appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces RM of Perdue No. 346, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Catherine McKenzie, listed as a farmer's son.⁹
     In the obituary of William McKenzie who died 11 June 1932, his son, Allan McKenzie of Adarville, California, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her brother, Allan McKenzie, of Haines, Alaska, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     In the obituary of Harry McKenzie who died 22 April 1975, his brother, Allan McKenzie, of Haines, Alaska, was listed as a survivor.¹²

     He was born circa 1886 at Scotland.² Rodney married Lizzie McKenzie at Eagle Bank Farm, Saskatchewan, Canada.^3,4
     Rodney and Elizabeth Donaldson appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Strathcona, Alberta, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a railway fireman.²
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, her husband, Rodney Donaldson of Lethbridge, was listed as a survivor.⁴

     He was born circa 1916 probably after June 1 since he was not enumerated in the 1916 census.^1,2
     Morley McKenzie Donaldson died on 2 November 1918 at Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.^1,2

     He was born in 1861.² John married Jean Allan McKenzie.^1,3
     Rev. John Leech-Porter was buried at Grenfell Cemetery, RM of Elcapo No. 154, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     Rev. John Leech-Porter died in 1920 at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,2
     In the obituary of Elizabeth Kirton Donaldson who died 27 October 1918, her brother-in-law, Rev. John Leech-Porter of Grenfell, Saskatchewan, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Jean A. McKenzie Leech-Porter who died 16 December 1964, her husband, Rev. John Leech-Porter, was listed as predeceased.⁵

     Lillian married George McKenzie in March 1924.¹
     Lillian Wyatt died in 1963.¹

     He was born on 16 May 1894 at Gloucestershire, England, although his CEF enlistment papers give his birthplace as Austria.^1,4 Gilbert married Clara May Whiteman on 17 September 1923 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada.^2,5
     Gilbert Thomas Hitchings died on 8 October 1967, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 73.^4,6,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Gilbert Thomas Hitchings.
     Gilbert Thomas Hitchings was buried on 12 October 1967 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.^6,4
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Kitchen (sic) Gilbert" of Asquith.
Family Background:
     John Hitchings came to the Asquith district in April 1912 from England. He was accompanied by his daughter Edith (18) and son Herbert (19.) The rest of the family, including Gilbert, came in August 1912. Note that the Asquith history showed that he came with his father earlier in the year, but he is included in the passenger list with his mother and siblings in August 1918.
Other comments:
     Gilbert spent about a quarter of his service time on harvest leave (with extensions) from 19 Aug 1918 to 26 Oct 1918. He served only in Canada, and possibly only in Saskatchewan. After the war, "Gib" married and farmed in the Asquith district until retiring in 1959 when he and his wife moved to Saskatoon.¹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Gilbert Thomas Hitchings of Asquith was conscripted on 25 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 1st Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He had had his medical examination in Saskatoon on 25 Oct 1917. He was described as being 5' 1 3/4" tall with brown eyes, dark hair and a fresh complexion. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his father, John Hitchings of Asquith P.O.. He was assigned regimental number 3353468.¹ Pte. Gilbert Thomas Hitchings ended military service as part of general demobilization on 14 February 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He spent about a quarter of his service time on harvest leave, with extensions.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Gib Hitchings.² He; listed as a labourer was found on a passenger list for the "Royal Edward" from Bristol, England with his mother dated 28 August 1912. They were joining her husband at Asquith, Saskatchewan where he was a farmer.^2,3
     In the obituary of John Thomas Hitchings who died 24 January 1947, his son, Gilbert Hitchings of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In 1959,Gilbert and Clara moved from their Asquith distrct farm to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 10 October 1967.⁴
     In the obituary of Wilfred Lionel Owens who died 22 March 1987, his brother, Gilbert Hitchings, was listed as predeceased.⁸
     In the obituary of Wilson George Hitchings who died 21 April 1987, his brother, Gilbert Hitchings, was listed as predeceased.⁹