Person Page - 2064

     She was born circa 1882 at Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.¹
     Maggie Summers appeared on the 1891 British Census of Cruden, at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of her parents, George and Annie Summers.¹

     He was born circa 1887 at Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.¹
     Andrew Summers appeared on the 1891 British Census of Cruden, at Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of his parents, George and Annie Summers.¹

     He was born on 13 December 1875 at Stormont County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Introductory Overview:
     Dan McLaughlin is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Other comments:
     Dan was lving at Asquith when he enlisted in 1916. About 6 weeks later, he was discharged as unlikely to become an efficient soldier. I have been unable to locate his Ontario birth registration, but many births were not registred.¹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Dan McLaughlin of Asquith began military service on 12 February 1916 at the age of 40 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, joining the 90th Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles. He was an unmarried laborer/lumberman who had once been a cook for the 58th Milita. He was described as being 5' 4" with a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He was assigned regimental number 186360.¹ Pte. Dan McLaughlin ended his military service on 31 March 1916 being classified as "unlikely to become an efficient soldier." He was likely discharged in Winnipeg, although this is not noted in his service file..

End of Military Service section.²

     She was born circa 1874 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.¹ Mary married George Summers.¹
     George and Mary Summers appeared on the 1901 British Census of Scotland, Cruden, at Aberdeenshire, enumerated effective 31 Mar 1901, described as a fishrman and she was listed as a fisherman's wife. Their children Joseph, Charles and William were listed as living with them.¹

     She was born circa 1891 at California, USA, according to the 1940 census.³ Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1899 possibly in Chico, at California, USA, since she claimed to be 32 at the time of her marriage in 1931.¹ Pearl married Walter Seedohin, He was a widower and she was a widow. He did not know his mother's name. She was a nurse. I cannot read her birthplace, on 1 May 1931 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Registration 7313.^1,2
     Pearl Seedohin died on 27 October 1959 at Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA.^4,5
     Pearl McDougall was buried at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA.⁴
     Walter and Pearl Sudhoin appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Butte, Montana, enumerated 1 April 1940, described as a miner in a copper mine. They had lived in the same place in 1935.³ She was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Walter Seedohin.⁶
     In the obituary of Walter Seedohin who died 16 May 1955, his wife, Pearl Seedohin, was listed as a survivor.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Montana Standard published in Butte, Montana, 29 October 1959.⁵

     He was born at Russia.^2,1
     He was also known as Walter Seedohin on his death certificate.²

     He was born circa 1817 at St. Martine, Lower Canada, British North America.² Leon married Eliza (?) say 1837.¹
     Leon Emard died on 7 October 1893 at Russell Twp., Russell County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 014797.²

     He was born on 3 May 1895 at Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, USA.^1,5,2,3 John married Theresa Pershey circa 1922, since he was 26 and she was 19 at the time of their marriage.^4,6,7
     John William Schneider died on 26 July 1941 at Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, USA, at age 46.^8,4
     John William Schneider was buried at Saint John's Cemetery, Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, USA.⁹
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Schneider, Jack" of Asquith, but he was probably at the family farm south of Asquith in the Vanscoy/Delisle distrct.
Family Background:
     Francis Schneider and Annie Elizabeth Fiday came to the Vanscoy/Delsisle district in 1907, settling on a homestead that he had filed on several years early. He died in 1909, and Annie eventually received the patent on the homestead, probably with the aid of her young sons. She died in 1918. Two of their sons, Frank and Joseph farmed in the district all of their working lives. A third son, Edward, farmed in the Elrose district. Two of their daughters, Elizabeth and Julia, married Gesy brothers, Joseph and Henry, respectively. They lived and farmed in the same general area.
Other comments:
     John William "Jack" Schneider was conscripted in June 1918. After several weeks, presumably in training, he was granted Harvest Leave whcih ultimately was extended up to his discharge date. Some time in the early 1920's, Jack returned to his native Joliett, Illinois, where he married and had a family of three. He died in 1941 at the age of 46.¹⁰

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     John William Schneider of Asquith was conscripted on 6 July 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 1st Depot Battaltion, Saskatchewan Regiment. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 8" with brown eyes, dark hair and a fair complexion. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his mother, Annie Elizabeth Schnider (sic) of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 3354469.¹¹
     On 16 August 1918, he was granted Harvest Leave to 27 Sep 1918. This was extended three times, ending on his discharge date.¹¹ Pte. John William Schneider ended military service as part of general demobilization on 15 February 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, after serving in Canada only.

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Jack Schneider.¹²
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Troy Twp., Will County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Schneider.³ John Schneider immigrated with his parents, Frank Schneider and Elizabeth Schneider in 1907 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from Iowa, settling south of Asquith in the Delisle/Vancsoy district.¹³
     John Schneider appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his mother Elizabeth Schneider, he was listed as a farmer's son.²
     John W. and Teresa I. Schnieder appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as a laborer for a roofing plant. Their children: Lloyd W., were listed as living with them.⁷
     John W. and Thresa I. Schneider appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, enumerated 3 April 1940, described as a laborer for a roofing company. Their children: Lloyd W., Shirley A. and Denis J., were listed as living with them. They were all born in Joliett, and had lived in the same house in 1935.⁵
     In the obituary of Lloyd William Schneider who died 13 May 2021, his parents, John Schneider and Theresa Pershey were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁴

     He was born on 14 June 1896 at Russia.³ Alternatively, he may have been born on 12 June 1896 at Arlee, Saskatchewan, Canada, according to his WWI enlistment papers. However, the primary date above appeared later in his service file, as well as the birth place of Russia.¹ Walter married Lillian Vautier in December 1918 at Marylebone district, Middlesex, England. She must have been married before, because at the time of his second marriage in 1931, he refered to her as Lilian Carr. Early in 1919 he authorized $15 of his pay to be directed to Mrs. Lilian Seedohin of S. Marylebone, London. She died between Jan and Mar 1919, then he assigned the same amount to Mrs. N. Carr, of New Pound, Sheffield, the guardian of a child. Either he assumed responsibility for Lilian's child by an earlier marriage, or their child was born shortly before her death. I cannot find a birth registration which would clarify this. Note that the child's guardian was also a Carr, possibly her mother.⁴ Walter married Pearl Lawson, He was a widower and she was a widow. He did not know his mother's name. She was a nurse. I cannot read her birthplace, on 1 May 1931 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, according to Washington Marriage Registration 7313.^5,6
     Walter Seedohin died on 16 May 1955 at Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA, at age 58.^7,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Walter Seedohin.
     Walter Seedohin was buried on 20 May 1955 at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, USA.⁸
     Introductory Overview:
     Walter Seedohin of Asquith is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     Walter's father was variously identified as Walter or Andrew. At the time of his 1931 marriage, he indicated that he did not know his mother's name. His obituary refers to a brother, with a different surname. This may indicate that this brother, George Badashvesky of Saskatoon, was adopted into another family.
Other comments:
     Walter Seedohin claimed to have been born at Arlee, Saskatchewan on his WWI Attestation Paper, and he resided at Asquith. From his military service file we learn that both of his parents were deceased. Later in this file, we see that his birth date changed from the 12th to the 14th of June, 1896, and his birthplace was Russia, rather than Arlee. It would be interesting to know why he did not provide this information at the time of his enlistment. His service file mentions several people from Arlee and Asquith, including Mrs. Annie Rabbuka and Mr. and Mrs. S. Fogal. He was wounded in France but was not left with a permanent disability. In late 1918, he married Lilain Vautier, who may have been married before. It appears her maiden name was Carr. She died early in 1919, possibly of complications in childbirth, but this is not directly supported by any documentation, He was providing financial support to a child's guardian after Lilain's death, and the guardian was also a Carr. in 1920, he moved to the US, and was naturalized in 1939. He married a widow in 1931, but they did not have children.⁹

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Walter Seedohin of Asquith began military service on 14 March 1916 at the age of 19 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 96th Battalion, Canadian Highlanders. He was an unmarried shoemaker with no previous military experience. He claimed to have been born at Arlee, but later in his service file his birthplace is given as Russia. His "Particulars of Fmaily" form stated that his parents were not living.. He was described as being 5' 8 1/2" with a fair complexion, brown eyes and dark brown hair. He was assigned regimental number 204471.¹ On 13 September 1916 Walter Seedohin wrote his will leaving all to Mr. S. Fogal of Asquith. In May 1917, he scheduled a special remittance of $50 to Mrs. S. Fogal at the Arlee Post Office, but the payment was returned by the post office, so the assignment was cancelled.¹⁰
     On 26 September 1916, embarked for overseas with his unit, arriving in England on 06 Oct 1916 on the "S.S. Laconia."¹¹ Between October 1916 and March 1918, a number of payments from the military pay of Pte. Walter Seedohin were made to an unknown person of Arlee.¹⁰
     On 15 August 1917, he received a gunshot wound to his right wrist. The following day, he was admitted to the #11 General Military Hospital at Camieres.¹²
     On 9 April 1918, he was transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps where he probably served as a labourer. This Corps was brought to the United Kingdon and Europe to fell forests to provide the vast quantities of wood required for dukboards, shoring timbers, crates and other wooden materiel.¹³
     On 16 November 1918 or 4 December 1918, he was granted permission to marry. His service file makes this notation on the dates above.¹⁴
     On 31 January 1919, at Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, he received his medical examination prior to his leaving the service. He was described as 5' 10" and 160 lbs. The documentation gives his birth information as 14 Jun 1896 in Russia. A second examination, on 17 Mar 1919, noted that he had a scar on his right wrist from a bullet wound which did not result in a disability.¹⁵
     On 16 April 1919, at Liverpool, Lancashire, England, he embarked on the "S.S. Belgic" to return to Canada, landing at Halifax on 23 Apr 1919.¹⁶ Pte. Walter Seedohin ended military service as part of general demobilization on 28 April 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. His discharge papers note his service in France. He is back to 5' 8 1/2" in height. He intended to reside with a friend in Saskatoon.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹⁷

     On 13 November 1916, he went to France, with the 13th Battalion.¹⁸ On 28 August 1917, he was evacuated to England and admitted to 1st Western General Hospital, Fazakerley. On 17 Sep 1917, he was moved to Woodcote Park Military Convalescent Hospital at Epsom in Surrey; and, he was discharged on the 24th. at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹⁹
     The 1919 Canada Gazette, published July 2, 1919 lists him as postmaster of Ceepee, Saskatchewan at section 29, township 39, range 8, West 3rd meridian. On Google maps, it appears to be a crossing point on the Saskatchewan River, a few miles northeast of the Borden Bridge. If so, he was appointed soon after his return from overseas.²⁰ He emigrated on 22 August 1920 from Canada to the U.S.A. through the Port of Pembina, North Dakota. This emigration was too late to be included in the U.S. Federal Census of 1920, and occurred before the Canadian Census of 1921, so we do not find him in census records until 1930 when he was a farm laborer in Walla Walla County of Washington.²¹
     Several newspaper clippings indicate he was active in the Modern Woodsmen of America during the mid-1930's. This is a fraternal benefit society that sold life insurance, annuities and financial investment opportunities. They held camps and hosted other community level activities.²² He was naturalized on 9 October 1939 at U.S. District Court, Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA.^23,21
     Walter and Pearl Sudhoin appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Butte, Montana, enumerated 1 April 1940, described as a miner in a copper mine. They had lived in the same place in 1935.²⁴ Walter Seedohin registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He did not give a birth place on this registration. He worked for A.C.M. Co. in Butte.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Pearl Seedohin. He was described as 5' 11" and 175 lbs. with brown eyes and hair, and a dark complexion. It was noted that the big toe on his left foot was missing.²⁵
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Montana Standard published in Butte, Montana, 24 May 1955.⁶

     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Ernest William Sheffield began military service Ernest William Sheffied, 268908 Rockhaven, SK.¹
Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     Sheffield, William.
Other comments:
     I have been unable to find a service file or newspaper reference for this soldier.²
     He was commonly known as William Sheffield.³

     Eliza married Leon Emard say 1837.¹

     He was born on 24 September 1887 at Sheffield, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.¹ Alternatively, he may have been born on 24 September 1886 at England according to his death registration.² William married Minnie Baker circa December 1918 at Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^3,4,2
     William Turnell died on 3 June 1968 at Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 80 according to B.C. Death Registration 1968-09-008008.² The informant on his death registration was his son, R. E. Turnell.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Turnell.
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William Turnell began military service 472909 Asquith farmer.¹
Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Turnell, W. H." of Asquith.
Family Background:
     He was the son of Joseph Turnell and Emma Needham. He had at least two brothers and a sister. One of them, Joseph, worked for Miss Brown who owned the Arlington Hotel in Asquith from 1912 to 1947. It is not clear whether William or Joseph first arrived at Asquith, but they were both there during the early 1920's.
Other comments:
     William Turnell was a veteran of both WWI and WWII. Two sons and a daughter, Fus. Robert Edward (sic) Turnell, Pte. William Gordon Turnell and Pte. Joan Turnell, followed him in service during WWII. While oversseas during WWI, he married Minnie Baker of Sheffield, England. He returned to Asquith after demobilation, along with his wife. At least 3 of their children were born while the family lived at Asquith and Possibly, Saskatoon. I am unsure where Ernest Joseph Turnell was born. They later moved to BC where he worked as an insulator.⁶

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William Turnell of Asquith began military service on 3 January 1916 at the age of 28 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 65th Battalion. He was an unmarried farmer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 3.5" with blue eyes, light brown hair and a fair complexion. He was assigned regimental number 472909.¹
     On 18 June 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he sailed with his unit on the "S.S. Empress of Britain," arriving on 28 Jun 1916. On 10 Aug 1916 he proceeded to France where he served with the 46th Battalion. His obituary notes that he served at Vimy Ridge. He received permission to marry on 19 Nov 1918. He did not return to England until 23 Apr 1919. On 3 Oct 1919, he sailed back to Canada aboard the "S. S. Minnedosa," accompanied by his wife.⁷ William Turnell ended military service as part of general demobilization on 15 October 1919 at Québec City, Québec, Canada,

End of Military Service section.¹

Military Service (Reenlisted/Resumed)

     William resumed military service in 1940 joining the Canadian Forestry Corps during WWII.^8,9 William Turnell ended his military service circa 1942 with an honourable discharge after two years service overseas.

End of Military Service section.⁹

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Province published in Vancouver, British Columbia, 5 June 1968.⁵

     She was born on 13 November 1883 at Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, USA.^1,3,4,2 Elizabeth married Joseph Gesey on 11 April 1904 at Fonda, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA.¹
     Elizabeth Schneider died on 16 November 1975 at Victoria General Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 92 according to BC Death Registration 1975-09-016909.^3,4
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Troy Twp., Will County, Illinois in the household of her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Schneider, she was listed as a servant.²
     Elizabeth Gesy was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband, Joseph Henry Gesy, who died 14 December 1933.⁵
     In the obituary of Julia Ann Gesy who died 25 April 1960, her sister, E. Gesy, of Victoria, B.C., was listed as a survivor.⁶
     In 1962,Elizabeth moved from However, her obituary may be incorrect about this date since she was already "of Victoria" at the time of her sister Julia's death in 1960. to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.³
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Times Colonist published in Victoria, British Columbia, 19 November 1975.³