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     In the obituary of Clyde J. Beck who died 20 May 2008, his son-in-law, Edward Gries, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Otis married Betty (?).¹
     In the obituary of Neil Alfred Millard who died 24 November 2018, his father, Otis Millard, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Betty married Otis Millard.¹
     In the obituary of Neil Alfred Millard who died 24 November 2018, his mother, Betty Millard, was listed as predeceased.¹

     Alternatively, he was born on the same date at South Bay, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada, according to the US Social Security index.⁵ He was born on 3 December 1889 at Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 001560.^1,3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born on 3 December 1888 at Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada, according to his WWI enlistment papers.⁶
     John Elliott Owen died on 27 January 1940 at USA at age 50.⁵
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     Owens (sic), J. E.. (wounded).
Family Background:
     John James (J.J.) Owen(s) and Mary Elizabeth Elliott of Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron, married in 1889. John, who died in 1906, was a fisherman. They had four children: John Elliott, Joseph Stuart (who enlisted as Stuart Owen), Margaret (commonly know as Birdie), and Sarah (Violet).
Other comments:
     John Elliott Owen enlisted as Elliott Owen. He served in France and was twice wounded
Analysis:
     In the 1911 census, Stuart appears to have been lodging in Asquith. His mother and sisters were in Asquith by 1912. By 1920, the family had moved to Detroit, where the trail goes cold.⁷

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Elliott Owen began military service on 24 October 1914 at the age of 24 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 28th Battalion. He was an unmarried labourer with active militia experience. He was described as being 5' 9 1/2" with a dark complexion, grey eyes and black hair. He was assigned regimental number 73689.⁸
     On 29 May 1915, at Montréal, Québec, Canada, he embarked with his unit on the "S.S. Northland."⁹
     On 17 September 1915, he went to France with the 28th Battalion.¹⁰
     On 24 June 1916 in or near St. Eloi, Belgium, received a gun shot wound (G.S.W.) to his right thigh. He was a Corporal at this time. St. Eloi had been the scene of fighting since the British detonated 6 large "galleries" of explosives under no man's land on 27 Mar 1916. Most of the action was over by 16 Apr 1916. He was treated at St. Eloi, Boulogne, Bristol and finally at Epsom where he had an operation on his wound. He was discharged on 26 Aug 1916.^8,11,12
     On 14 August 1918, he was wounded again, this time by shrapnel in the left thigh. He was treated at Tranville and Etaples where he was discharged on 20 Sep 1918. On 3 Dec 1918 he was treated for trench foot and was discharged on 21 Dec 1918.¹³ Pte. Elliott Owen ended military service as part of general demobilization on 14 February 1919 at London, Ontario, Canada, after serving in France with the 28th Battalion.

End of WWI Military Service section.¹⁴

     His name was also recorded as Elliott E. (sic) Owen on the US Social Security index.⁵
     John Owen appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Mary Owen.⁴
     John E. Owen appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Carnarvon Twp. Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Mary Owen.³
     John Elliott Owen appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. John was described as a lodger in an Asquith household. His occupation is not legible.¹⁵ He crossed the border on a temporary visit on 18 December 1912 at Marcus, Washington, USA, travelling on a C.N. train. He was a carpenter and his last address was Kelowna. His mother, Mary Owen, lived at Asquith.¹⁶
     John E. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in the household of hismother, Mary E. Owen, listed as a machinist in a repair shop.²

     She was born on 27 October 1863 at Assininack Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^1,2,3,4 Mary married John James Owens on 14 May 1889 at Assininack Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada.^1,5,4
     Mary E. Owen of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son Stuart's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁶
     John and Mary Owen appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, enumerated 7 May 1891. John was described as a fisherman. Their children, John and Stewart, were listed as living with them.⁴
     John and Mary Owen appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Carnarvon Twp. Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a general labourer. Their children: John E., Joseph S., Margaret C. S. and Sarah V. H. V., were listed as living with them.³ Elliott Owen gave his mother, Mary Owen, of Asquith as his nearest relative on his border crossing declaration on 18 December 1912 at Marcus, Washington, USA; travelling on a C.N. train. He was a carpenter and his last address was Kelowna. His mother, Mary Owen, lived at Asquith.⁷
     Mary E. Owen appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a widow, retired, living on income. Her children Birdie and Violet were listed as living with her.⁸ Mary E. Owen emigrated in 1919 from Canada to the USA, probably to Detroit.²
     Mary E. Owen appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, enumerated 6 January 1920, described as a widow. Her children: John E., Stuart J., Birdie M. and Violet E., were listed as living with her.²

     He was born on 22 December 1862 at Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1860 at Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada, according to his death registration.⁵ John married Mary Elizabeth Elliott on 14 May 1889 at Assininack Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada.^6,4,7
     J. J. (John) Owen died on 27 October 1906 at Algoma District, Ontario, Canada, at age 43 according to Ontario Death Registration 005051. . He was a resident of Providence Bay on the south shore of Manitoulin Island. He was married and a fisherman.⁵ The informant on his death registration was Alexander Owens.⁵
     His name was also recorded as John James Owens.³
     John I. Owens appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Wiarton, Bruce County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Joseph and Alexandriane Owens.²
     John and Mary Owen appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, enumerated 7 May 1891. John was described as a fisherman. Their children, John and Stewart, were listed as living with them.⁷
     John and Mary Owen appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Carnarvon Twp. Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a general labourer. Their children: John E., Joseph S., Margaret C. S. and Sarah V. H. V., were listed as living with them.⁸

     He was born on 9 February 1891 at Providence Bay, Mindemoya Twp. Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada, according to his WWI enlistment declaration. His birth registration confirms this date, but gives South Bay in Tehkummah Twp. as his birth place.^4,5 Alternatively, he may have been born on 9 February 1890 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 census³; or, circa 1892 at Canada according to the 1920 US census.² Stuart married Frances E. Wood, at the home of the bride's father, J. F. Wood, on 3 August 1920 at Delisle, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁶ Joseph Stuart Owen and Frances E. Wood were divorced before 1930.⁷
     Introductory Overview:
     Stuart Owen is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     See his family details on the memorial page for his brother, Elliott Owen
Other comments:
     Decide if he should be included.⁸

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Stuart Owen began military service on 1 July 1915 at the age of 24 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, joining the 66th Battalion. He was an unmarried coal miner with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 8 1/2" tall with a clear complexion, light brown eyes and brown hair. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Mary E. Owen of Asquith, Saskatchewan. He was assigned regimental number 100255.⁴
     On 28 September 1918, at France, received a gun shot wound to his right knee and was admitted to No. 4 General Hospital, Dannes Camieres. He was evacuated to Epsom Hospital in England and discharged on 28 Oct 1918.⁹ Joseph Stuart Owen ended military service as part of general demobilization on 4 April 1919 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada,

End of WWI Military Service section.¹⁰

     Stewart Owen appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of Tehkummah Twp., Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Mary Owen.⁵
     Joseph S. Owen appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Carnarvon Twp. Manitoulin Island, Algoma District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Mary Owen.³
     Stuart J. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in the household of hismother, Mary E. Owen, listed as a carpenter in ship building.²
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 5 August 1920 :