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     He was born in 1884.¹ Thomas married Grace Glen.²
     Thomas Arthur Helson died on 26 July 1955 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Thomas Arthur Helson was buried at Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     He was commonly known as Arthur Helson.²
     In the obituary of Mrs. Arthur Helson who died 24 January 1926, her husband, Arthur Helson, was listed as a survivor.²

     She was born circa 1860 at Howick, Lower Canada, British North America.² Jean married James Glen on 11 January 1877 at Ormston, Québec, Canada.¹
     She was also known as Jane Alexander.³
     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 18 January 1927 :

     Jean Alexander, his widow, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of James Glen, who died 4 August 1939.⁴

     He was born on 17 December 1899 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     He was commonly known as Fred Glen.²
     Fred Glen, of Kingston, was referenced in an article about the wedding anniversary of his parents,James Glen and Jean Alexander which appeared on 18 January 1927 at the newspaper, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Church and Neighbors Honor Briercrest Folk, Married Half Century
     MR. AND MRS. JAMES GLEN, HAPPY AND HEALTHY, OBSERVE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDING AT TESTIMONIAL FETE---PIONEER SPIRIT IS. SUBJECT OF MUCH CONGRATULATION
     (Photos)MR. AND MRS. James Glen
     (Special to The Leader)
     BRIERCREST, Jan- 17---Friends, fellow-pioneers and relatives from far and near assembled in large numbers at Briercrest last week to do honors to Mr. and Mrs.. James Glen on the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The golden wedding celebration was held under the auspices and direction of Knox Presbyterian church, with which Mr. and Mrs. Glen have been actively connected since Its organization and In which Mr. Glen has been senior elder and clerk of session from the first.
     James Glen and Jean Alexander were united in marriage on January 11, 1877, at Ormston, Quebec by late Rev. D. M. Morrison. D.D. On August 4, 1890, they arrived at Moose Jaw and shortly afterwards took up land in the district of Drinkwater at Briercrest, where they raised a large family, all of whom survive, except one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Helesson, late of Kincaid.
     Children Present
     All the surviving members of the family. with the exception of one son, Fred, of Kingston, were present at the golden wedding celebration.
     These were Mrs. George Motta, Moose Jaw; Mrs. Frank Collier, Drinkwater; John and Andrew of Briercrest; Ernest, of Kincaid, and Mrs. James Cameron, of Briercrest. These, with the members of their families and old friends and neighbors, filled the church. Mr. and Mrs. Glen received the greetings of the people as they entered the church and a book of congratulations, appropriately gilt-bound and decorated, was signed by all.
     A large, three-storey cake held the place of honor. The session, managers and Ladies' Aid, Young People and other organizations of Knox Presbyterian church tendered the banquet.
     Comes from Regina
     The Rev. Dr. Bayne, Regina, who came especially for the occasion, presided and paid a warm tribute to the couple. He emphasized the lessons taught by the lives and character of such good citizens ana church workers as Mr. and Mrs. Glen.
     Toasts were proposed by William Ogilvie, Jr.. and William Ogilvie. Sr.
     Thomas Findlay gave a toast to "Our Guests” referring to them as the members of the family of the honored couple and invited guests other than the members and adherents of the Presbyterian church. This was ably responded to by Captain Jaques who referred as did the other local speakers to the pioneer days when Mr. and Mrs. Glen were friends and helpers to all-comers in the district. Piano solos by Mrs. Jackson and Miss G. Nichols varied the program and were greatly, enjoyed as were also songs by Mr. Shenton and Mr. McArthur. Short speeches were given by A. J. Walker, W. G. Gallaugher, C. McCulloch, W. Douglas, G. H. Coward, E. Wilt, W. McNaughton and by Mrs. Walter Hillson.
     Many Congratulations
     Dr. Bayne read letters of greeting and congratulations from Revs. W. A. Cameron, Saskatoon; D. G. Cameron, Swift Current; H. R. Home, Moose Jaw; D. Smith and Mrs. Duff, Maniwakl, Quebec. Telegrams were read from Glen, Jean and Grace Motta, Winnipeg; and Fred, Kingston, and Rev. G. M. and Mrs, Williams, D.D., on behalf of the session of the church at Georgetown, Quebec, which Mr. and Mrs. Glen, had attended.
     Presentations Made
     An impressive incident occurred near the close when Mrs. C. Findlay read to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn an address, while Mrs. William Elliot handed to Mrs. Glen a cream and sugar set, gold lined, to Mr. Glen a massive gold headed cane, and to both an eider down comforter. Both gave fitting replies. Mr. Motta, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Glen fittingly thanked all who took any part in the celebration and expressed the family's appreciation of the honor given to their father and mother.²
     In the obituary of James Glen who died 4 August 1939, his son, Dr. Fred Glen of Birsay, was listed as a survivor.³

     He was born on 30 January 1884 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.^1,2,3 William married Lizzie Runtz on 26 September 1908 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.^4,5,2
     William John Leschinsky died on 24 February 1963, in a local hospital, at Ventura (offically San Buenaventura), Ventura County, California, USA, at age 79.³
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William J. Reed.
     He was also known as William J. Reed.³
     William John Leschinsky, of Detroit, registered for the draft on 17 September 1918 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, at the age of 34. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Louise Emma Leschinsky. He was described as tall and stout with brown eyes and dark hair. He was a grinder for Northway Motor Company in Detroit.¹
     William and Louise Reed appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, enumerated 22 April 1930, described as a rivetter in auto radiator mfg.. Their children: Elmer, were listed as living with them. His brother, Albert Leschinsky, was included in this household. Note the change in surname for William and his family.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Ventura County Star-Free Press, California, 25 February 1963.³

     He was born on 17 May 1876.¹
     Hermann A. Runtz died on 10 March 1877.¹
     Hermann A. Runtz was buried at Albert Street Cemetery - Block B, Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     In the obituary of Ferdinand Charles Runtz who died 28 February 1987, his brother, Herman Runtz, was listed as predeceased.²

     She was born in 1958.¹
     Sandra Claire Runtz was buried at Albert Street Cemetery - Block G, Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     Sandra Claire Runtz died in 1960.¹

     Frederick married Charlotte Abel.¹
     In the death registration of Willam Runtz, who died on 6 February 1942, Frederick Michelson was identified as his father.¹

     He was born circa 1911 at Michigan, USA.¹
     Elmer appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan in the household of his parents, William and Louise Reed, listed as a messenger for a bank.¹
     In the obituary of William J. Reed who died 24 February 1963, his son, Elmer Reed, of Ventura, was listed as a survivor.²

     He was born in 1879 at Germany.^2,1 Charles married Auguste Runtz on 7 August 1907 at Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 018375.^3,2
     Charles H. Speaker was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.^4,1
     Charles H. Speaker died in 1967.¹
     He was also known as Charles Speaker.⁵ He was also known as Charles Spicker.² He was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Gussie Louise Speaker, who died on 7 February 1948.³

     He was born at Germany.¹ August married Charlotte Neumann.¹

     Charlotte married August Spicker.¹ She was born at Germany.¹

     He was born on 16 January 1876 at McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^3,4 Hermann married Emilia Mathilda Runtz on 20 March 1901 at Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 015134.^1,3,4
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Herman Karyus was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.²
     Herman Karyus died in 1942.²
     Herman and Matilda Karyus appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Arnprior, McNab Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a labourer and a Baptist.⁴ Herman Karyus, of 9 Spadina Road, Kitchener, was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Emilia Mathilda Karyus, who died on 30 November 1933.¹

     Charles married Maria Wendler before 1876.¹
     Charles Karyus was recorded as the father of the bridegroom at the marriage of Hermann Karyus and Emilia Mathilda Runtz on 20 March 1901.¹

     Maria married Charles Karyus before 1876.¹
     Maria Wendler was recorded as the mother of the bridegroom at the marriage of Hermann Karyus and Emilia Mathilda Runtz on 20 March 1901.¹