Who's Who at Innisfail Meeting Room, AB

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Innisfail Meeting Room, Red Deer, AB (TW-Lowe-EB) +1903-1909; (TW-EB) 1909-1973

Correspondents

  • Elijah Bunker Watson +1903-1917+ (b. 1854 Peel Twp., Wellington, ON - d. 1944 Edmonton, AB)
  • Gilbert Vaughan Grant +1914+ (b. 1883 Inverness, Highland, Scot. - d. 1969 Edmonton, AB)
  • Ellen Lavina Clarke Schwertfeger +1923+ (b. 1864 Malakoff, Carleton, ON, m. 1887 @ Nipissing, ON, d. 1952 Calgary, AB)
  • William Michael Dodd +1920-1930 (b. 1896 Gravenhurst, ON - d. 1953 Calgary, AB)
  • Elizabeth Adelaide Whealon +1944+ (b. 1890 QC - d. 1955 Knee Hill Valley, AB).
  • Euphemia Alma Whealon +1927-1973 (b. 1878 QC - d. 1973 Red Deer, AB)

Families

Bowler family

The Bowler family emigrated from England in 1910, settling initially at Medicine Hat, then in Stettler, Red Deer, AB in 1916. In 1911, Thomas was employed as a farmer, and the three daughters as "house help", and the family was Anglican. In 1916, Thomas was a soldier, Evelyn as an accountant for a laundry, and Doris was a telephone operator, and the family was PB, possibly KLC as Doris married Henry Ducommun, son of Emile & Rachel Ducommun, who were PB in Vancouver in 1911.

  • Thomas Bowler +1916+ (b. 1862 Grantham, Lincoln, Eng. - d. 1949 Vancouver, BC)
  • Margaret Eliza Seaby Bowler +1916+ (b. 1861 Sawtry, Huntingdon, Eng. - d. 1935 North Vancouver, BC), daughter of John Seaby (b. 1838 Sawtry, Eng. - d. 1897 Ecclesall Bierlow, York, Eng.) & Sarah Richardson Seaby (b. 1839 Woodwalton, Huntingdon, Eng. - d. 1915 Huntingdonshire, Eng.)
    • Harriet C. Bowler (b. 1881 Eng.)
    • Evelyn Bowler +1916+ (b. 1890 Nottingham, Eng. - d. 1951 Vancouver, BC)
    • Doris Bowler Ducommun +1916+ (b. 1894 Nottingham, Eng. - d. 1961 Vancouver, Bc). Husband: Henry Eugene Ducommun (b. 1883 Switzerland - d. 1966 Vancouver, BC), son of Emile Ducommun (b. 1853 Switzerland - d. 1948 Vancouver, BC) & Rachel Gentile Ducommun (b. 1866 Switzerland - d. 1917 North Vancouver, BC).
      • Harold Raymon Ducommun (b. 1923 Vancouver, BC - d. 1986 White Rock, Vancouver, BC). Wife: Phyllis Yvonne Fosker Ducommun (b. 1921 Esquimalt, BC - d. 1980 North Vancouver, BC), daughter of Harry Fosker (d. 1978) & Rhoda Fosker (b. 1902 Angus, Scot. - d. 1996 Duncan, BC). Rhoda emigrated to Victoria, BC in 1910, where she met Harry, and they moved to the Cowichan Valley in 1931, and was a member of the Gideons.

Henry Ducommun's brothers were:

      • Charles Albert Ducommun (b. 1889 Saint Maries, ID - d. 1987 Penticton, BC). Wife: Elsie Edith Elms Ducommun (b. 1895 Hamilton, Wentworth, ON - d. 1974 Penticton, BC), daughter of William Abner Elms (b. 1872 Nelson, Burlington, Halton, ON - d. 1957 Vancouver, BC) & Annie Coe Elms (b. 1874 Ely, Cambridge, Eng. - d. 1956 Cove Cliff, Vancouver, BC). William Elms was a son of Abner Elms & Margaret Blair Elms.
      • Robert Francis Ducommun (b. 1887 Saint Maries, Benewah, ID - d. 1976 Vancouver, BC). Wife: Cecile Marguerite Monard Ducommun (b. 1895 Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, ID - d. 1998 Vancouver, BC), daughter of Eugene Charles Monard (b. 1866 Switzerland - d. 1943 Coeur d'Alene, ID) & Marie Louise Ducommun Monard (b. 1866 Switzerland - d. 1937 Spokane, WA).

Carlton family

Thomas Carlton was a farmer, living in Red Deer in AB in 1916. The family resided in Vancouver in 1911, which is the earliest mention of PB affiliation, connected to the whole family. In 1921, they lived at Dublin, Red Deer. In 1901, William was single, and working as a farm laborer in Westbourne, Macdonald, MB and registered Methodist, and living with his elder sister and brother-in-law, also Methodist, William Robert Herron (1864-1939) & Lottie Carlton Herron (1876-1918), who were registered "Christian" by 1911 in Vancouver, then "Church of Christ" in 1916. Robert was employed for 28 years by C.L. Jacques, manager of the Immigration Agency, as a carpenter, and lived for 36 years in Calgary where he died. Dr. W.G. Wilson officiated his memorial.

  • William "Thomas" Carlton +1916-1921+ (b. 1881 Simcoe or Muskoka, ON - d. 1943 Cut Knife, SK), son of William John Carlton (b. 1853 Bruce Co., ON - d. 1924 Point Grey, Vancouver, BC) & Isabella Kirkland Carlton (b. 1857 Wolford, ON; m. 1875 Muskoka, ON; d. 1922 Vancouver, BC). The elder William John Carlton resided in Vancouver 1911-1924, previously living in Plumas, MB, and registered Episcopalian in 1875, Isabella was Methodist. Thomas resided in Vancouver & Alberta, relocating to farm in Vera in 1923. Memorial officiated at the PB meeting place, and officiated by Mr. Graham of Calgary. Pallbearers were John Broadfoot, John Martin, Ralph Mullins, Art Marshall, John Rutley & Harvey Rutley.
  • Penelope MacLean Grant Carlton +1916-1921+ (b. 1878 Guelph, ON - d. 1966 Abbotsford, BC), daughter of Peter Grant (b. 1840 Wellington, ON - d. 1921 Vancouver, BC) & Penelope Wallace MacLean Grant (b. 1807 Badenoch, Inverness, Scot. - d. 1879 Guelph, ON). Peter Grant was affiliated with the PB as early as 1891, and Wellington was settled in the 1830's, so he and his family would be considered early settlers there. Penelope's memorial in 1966 was at the Abbotsford Gospel Hall on Tessaro St., speakers included Alex Wilson & Hector Alves.
    • Stanley Victor Carlton +1916-1921+ (b. 1905 Plumas, MB - d. 1977 Cut Knife, SK). Wife: Mary Agnes Barr Rutley Carlton (b. 1919 Hillsdale, SK; m. 1935 Saskatoon, SK; d. 2011 Cut Knife, SK), daughter of Harvey Rutley (b. 1885 Stormont, ON - d. 1969 Chilliwack, BC) & Ellen Campbell "Nellie" Stewart Rutley (b. 1897 Scot.; emig. 1913; d. 1922 Cut Knife, SK). D.C. Johnstone officiated Harvey's memorial.
    • Mary Vera Carlton Ganert +1916-1921+ (b. 1907 Plumas, MB - d. 1987 Victoria, BC). Husband (1934 @ Lloydminster, AB): Gus Gottlieb Ganert (b. 1907 Romania; emig. 1910; 1916 Maple Creek, SK; 1922 Kingsgate, BC as Lutheran;), son of Gottlieb Ganert (b. 1883 Romania - d. 1971 Maple Creek, SK) & Josephine Kost Ganert (b. 1877 Romania - d. 1951 Maple Creek, SK). Gus' parents farmed at Cutknife & Golden Prairie before retiring to Maple Creek. 1963 @ Fraser Valley, BC. Children: Alice Irene Penny Ganert Bliss, Larry Ganert, & Ronnie Ganert.
    • Reba Irene Carlton Barber +1916-1921+ (b. 1909 Vancouver, BC - d. 1988 Abbotsford, BC). Husband: Philip Joseph Barber (b. 1913 Delisle, SK - d. 1998 Chilliwack, BC), son of Joseph Barber (b. 1888 Chicago, IL - d. 1972 Ferndale, Whatcom, WA) & Harriett Jane Griffin Barber (b. 1885 London, Eng. - d. 1974 Lynden, Whatcom, WA); Joseph & Harriett were PB @ Saskatoon, SK in 1916, and Harriett was a member of Bellingham Bible Chapel at the end of her life. Philip's siblings were: Norman Barber (Lynden, WA), Ella Barber Massey (Langley, BC) & Mrs. Dan Clark (Lynden, WA).
    • Alma May Carlton Patrick +1916-1921+ (b. 1911 MB - d. 1999 Wintersville, Jefferson, OH); Husband: James Walte Patrick (b. 1902 - d. 1983 Wintersville, OH), son of Alexander Patrick (b. 1863 Banton, Stirling, Scot. - d. 1926 Canton, Stark, OH) & Margaret "Maggie" Lees Patrick (b. 1865 Kilsyth, Stirling, Scot. - d. 1926 Loudon Twp., Carroll, OH). Alexander was employed in 1901 in Barrwood, Kilsyth, Stirling, Scot. as a coal miner.
    • Margaret Pearl Carlton Rutley +1916-1921+ (1914-1985 Vancouver, BC); Lived in Chilliwack until 1941 when she moved to Forest Grove, returning to Chilliwack in 1962. Longtime in fellowship with Watson Road Gospel Chapel. Memorial officiated by Alec Wilson & Matt Murphy. Husband: Alexander Stewart "Alex" Rutley (b. 1916 Regina, SK - d. 1976 Surrey, BC), son of Alexander J. Rutley
    • Peter A. Carlton 1917-1921+ (b. 1917 Red Deer, AB - d. 1999 Cut Knife, SK). Wife: Helen Maule Carlton (b. 1926 - d. 2019 Cut Knife, SK), daughter of Thomas Grieve Maule (b. 1879 Cupar, Fife, Scot. - d. 1943 Cut Knife, SK).
    • William H. Carlton 1917-1921+ (b. 1917 AB)
    • Helen B. Carlton Denham 1918-1921+ (b. 1918 Dublin, Red Deer, AB) - Husband: C. Denham
    • Margery Carlton Evans 1920-1921+ (b. 1920 Dublin, AB); Husband: D. Evans


Graham family

  • Oliver Will Graham +1916+ (b. 1889 MB - d. 1977 Gadsby, Wainwright, AB)
  • Emma Jane Caddell Graham +1916+ (b. 1887 New Westminster, BC - d. 1973 Red Deer, AB). Gene Bushnell officiated her memorial service. Daughter of Richard Caddell (b. 1857 Ireland - d. 1905 New Westminster, BC) & Susan Kane Caddell (b. 1858 Ireland - d. 1942 New Westminster, BC).
    • Alvin Graham +1916+ (b. 1911 BC) - Gadsby, AB
    • John Frederick Graham (b. 1917 AB - d. 2012 Red Deer, AB). Memorial @ Cornerstone Gospel Chapel, Red Deer. Wife (1941 @ Athabasca, AB): Norma Elizabeth "Beanie" Sanderson Graham (b. 1920 Halkirk, Red Deer, AB - d. 2016 Gadsby, AB), daughter of Thomas Inglis Sanderson (b. 1882 Hibbert Twp., Perth, ON - d. 1955 Stratford, Perth, ON) & Dorothy "Coco" Holroyd Sanderson (b. 1896 Leeds, York, Eng.; m. 1918 Edmonton, AB), daughter of James Holroyd (b. 1865 Leeds, Eng. - d. 1891-1901) & Elizabeth Ann Walker Holroyd (b. 1865 Beeston, York, Eng.)
    • Bertha Cristina "Christie" Graham Rushton +1916+ (b. 1909 BC - d. 2000 Gadsby, AB). Husband: Granton Woodrow Rushton (b. 1912 - d. 1993 Gadsby, AB), son of Nicholas Rushton (b. 1881 Taftville, New London, CT - d. 1952 Edmonton, AB) & Jean Fairweather Youngson Rushton (b. 1890 Longside, Aberdeen, Scot. - d. 1927 Calgary, AB).
    • Belle Graham Herbert +1916+ (b. 1914 BC) - Vernon, BC
    • Jessie Elizabeth Graham Jackson +1916+ (b. 1915 AB - d. 2007 Gadsby, AB). Husband: Stanley Thomas Jackson (b. 1915 - d. 2001 Gadsby, AB), son of George Harvey Jackson (b. 1881 Maple, York, ON - d. 1948 Calgary, AB) & Daisy Ethel Saigeon Jackson (b. 1885 Vaughan, York, ON - d. 1958 Three Hills, Strathmore, AB).
    • Gloria Evelyn Graham Tees (b. 1923 - d. 1996 Edmonton, AB)

Grant family

  • Gilbert Vaughan Grant +1914+ (b. 1883 Inverness, Highland, Scot. - d. 1969 Edmonton, AB), son of William Longmore Grant (b. 1851 Keith, Moray, Scot. - d. 1946 Bowden, AB) & Helen Boyne Ross Grant (b. 1853 Elgin, Moray, Scot. - d. 1921 Bowden, AB). William was a son of John Grant (b. 1816 Boharm, Banff, Scot.) & Elisabeth Riddoch Grant (b. 1821 Pathlow, Banff, Scot.). Helen was a daughter of James Ross (b. 1829 Inverness, Scot.) & Elspet Gilbert Ross (b. 1827 Knockando, Elgin, Scot.)
  • Mary Emily Watson Grant +1903-1914+ (b. 1887 ON - d. 1986 Calgary, AB), daughter of Elijah Bunker Watson +1903-1917+ (b. 1854 Peel Twp., Wellington, ON - d. 1944 Edmonton, AB) & Louisa Augusta Vaughan Watson (b. 1878 Sittingbourne, Kent, Eng. - d. 1930 Edmonton, AB). See Watson family.

Lockerby family

John & Mary Lockerby were PB in Beauharnois, QC by 1901 which had a correspondent 1914-1917 of Mrs. Hudson. There was also a William Lockerby as a correspondent in 1923 @ Pique, SK, 1927 @ Harris, SK & 1944 @ Bents, SK.

  • John Lockerby +1911-1924 (b. 1854 Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague, Monteregie, QC - d. 1924 LaCombe, Red Deer, AB), son of David Lockerby (b. 1831 QC) & Jane Alexander Somerville Lockerby (b. 1833 QC).
  • Mary Ann McEwen Lockerby +1911-1924 (b. 1861 QC - d. 1921 LaCombe, AB), daughter of John McEwen (b. 1814 Argyll, Scot. - d. 1863 Georgetown, QC) & Mary McCaig McEwen (b. 1829 Kilean, Argyll & Bute, Scot. - d. 1887 SLdG, QC). McEwen's were CoS, no known relation to John Knox McEwen, OB preacher.
    • Arthur John Lockerby (b. 1884 SLdG, QC - d. 1959 Hayward, Alameda, CA). Wife: Lina Sigurlin Baldwinson Lockerby (b. 1894 Winnipeg, MB - d. 1942 Hayward, CA), daughter of Baldwin Larus Baldwinson (b. 1856 Iceland - d. 1936 Hayward, CA) & Helga Sigurdardott Baldwinson (b. 1866 Iceland - d. 1911 Winnipeg, MB).
    • Edwin Archibald Lockerby (b. 1888 Ormstown, QC - d. 1933 LaCombe, AB)
    • May Lockerby (b. 1886 QC)
    • Lorne Wilbert Lockerby (b. 1890 QC - d. 1977 Calgary, AB). 1st wife (1925 @ Seattle, WA): Marjorie Lila Mortson Lockerby-Edwards (b. 1905 Beausejour, MB - d. 2001 Caraway, Craighead, AR); 2nd wife (1938 @ Poplar Crescent, SK: Jean Ruth Rennie Lockerby (b. 1907 Truro, Colchester, N.S. - d. 1966 Calgary, AB).
    • Violet Ruth Lockerby Randall (b. 1893 SLdG, QC - d. 1963 San Leandro, CA). Husband (1920 @ Detroit, MI: Harold Moulton Randall (b. 1896 Magog, QC - d. 1967 Oakland, CA).
    • Victor Robert Lockerby (b. 1895 Howich, QC - d. 1982 New Westminster, BC). Wife: Alda Margaret Vanderzyl Lockerby (b. 1909 Numa, IA; emig. AB 1912; BC 1941; d. 1992 Surrey, BC). Lived @ Burnaby, Surrey & Delta, BC.
    • Otta Ruby McEwen Lockerby MacLeod (b. 1903 QC - d. 1971 Manchester, Mendocino, CA). Husband: Wilfred Dan "Donald" MacLeod (b. 1894 Washington, MD - d. 1971 Manchester, CA). Ruby moved to California in 1954, teaching at Elk Grammar School as the lone teacher, then at Manchester School in 1958, and Point Arena School starting in 1966.

McKenzie family

Gilbert & Agnes McKenzie lived in New Richmond, Bonaventure QC 1891-1901, affiliated with the PB, formerly Presby, which Gilbert returned to by 1911.

  • Gilbert McKenzie (b. 1862 QC - d. 1942 Vancouver, BC). William Reid officiated memorial @ Mount Pleasant Chapel, Vancouver.
  • Agnes Jane Thorburn McKenzie +1911+ (b. 1857 New Richmond, QC - d. 1922 Red Deer, AB)
    • Alice McKenzie (b. 1882 QC)
    • Hugh Allan McKenzie (b. 1889 QC - d. 1969 Vancouver, BC)
    • John Calvin McKenzie (b. 1901 QC). Wife (1926 @ Calgary, AB): Avis Adella McDowell Clark-Sawatzky-McKenzie (b. 1902 Lucas, Chariton, IA - d. 1987 Edmonton, AB). Avis relocated from IA to Didsbury, AB in 1913, then Red Deer, married in 1926 @ Calgary, then moved to Jasper, then in 1932 to Wainwright, then in 1948 to Edmonton where she taught school until 1966, and moved to Claresholm in 1985. Her memorial @ Faith Community Baptist Church, Claresholm.
    • Thomas McKenzie (b. 1891 QC)
    • Louisa Victoria McKenzie Armstrong (b. 1897 New Richmond, QC - d. 1977 Edmonton, AB). Husband: John Gerald Armstrong (b. 1887 Shawville, Outaouais, QC - d. 1966 Calgary, AB), son of John Armstrong (b. 1841 QC - d. 1934 Botha, Wainwright, AB) & Mary Jane Mee Armstrong (b. 1846 QC - d. 1929 Botha, AB). John, Sr. & Mary Jane Armstrong were Methodists. John, Jr. & Victoria wee of the Botha United Church. John Jr. came to Stettler in 1906, then to Botha where he lived 35 years, and moved to Calgary in 1940.

Munro family

Annie Munro and her sister Reta worked as clerks for a general store in Red Deer in 1916, and lodged with Thomas Mark Wright and his wife Lucy Wright, an Anglican family. Annie married Levering Benedict (b. 1892 Stantontown, OH - d. 1956 Altadena, Los Angeles, CA), and moved to Carmel Hills Retirement Home in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1986 where she remained until her death in 1992, and in fellowship with Charlotte Gospel Hall, NC (KLC).

  • Roderick Munro (b. 1846 Inverness, Scot. - d. 1938 Innisfail, AB)
  • Anne Joanna "Annie" McLean Munro (b. 1848 Elgin, Moray, Scot.; m. 1868 Inverness, Scot.; d. 1910 Bowden, AB)
    • Henry George Munro (b. 1868 Scot. - d. 1929 Yakima, WA). Wife: Jane Munro (b. 1865 Scot.). PB 1911 @ Calgary, AB
      • Andrew M. Munro (b. 1892 Scot.)
      • Annie Catherine Munro Benedict +1916+ (b. 1894 Calgary, AB - d. 1992 Charlotte, NC). Husband: Levering S. Benedict (b. 1892 Stantontown, OH - d. 1956 Altadena, Los Angeles, CA), son of William Henry Benedict (b. 1863 Lincoln, Morrow, OH - d. 1958 Los Angeles, CA) & Fannie Esther Levering Benedict (b. 1867 Perry, Morrow, OH - d. 1956 Los Angeles Co., CA). William & Fannie were buried in Greenleaf, Canyon, ID.
      • Henrietta Helena "Reta" Munro Peacocke +1916+ (b. 1898 Calgary, AB - d. 1970 Red Deer, AB). Husband (1920 @ Calgary, AB): Thomas James Peacocke (b. 1897 Tillingham, Essex, Eng.), son of Charles Church Peacocke (b. 1874 Tillingham, Eng. - d. 1944 Calgary, AB) & Helenor Sarah Claxon Peacocke (b. 1889 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Eng. - d. 1941 Calgary, AB). Charles Peacocke retired as a baker in 1928, member of St. Peter's Anglican in Okotoks.
    • Mary Ann Munro Holmes (b. 1878 Inverness, Scot. - d. 1914 Innisfail, AB). Husband: John Abraham Holmes (b. 1867 Carleton, Craven, or Keighley, York, Eng. - d. 1946 Innisfail, AB), son of Thomas Holmes (b. 1822 Denton, York, Eng. - d. 1875 Wharfedale, Riding, Eng.) & Margaret Elizabeth Watkinson Holmes (b. 1826 Kildwick, York, Eng. - d. 1897 Wharfedale, Eng.).
    • Jessie Wilhelmina Munro Baines (b. Inverness, 1888 Scot. - d. 1935 Red Deer, AB). Husband: William Baines (b. 1882 Coniston, Eng. - d. 1971 Red Deer, AB), son of George Baines (b. 1857 Coniston, Cumbria, Eng. - d. 1942 Red Deer, AB) & Ann Jane Tyson Baines (b. 1858 Manchester, Eng. - d. 1943 Red Deer, AB).
    • Duncan Masson Munro (b. 1873 Edinburgh, Scot.; Helena, MT 1900; Anaconda, MT 1903; d. 1948 Anaconda, MT). Wife: Sarah McNairn Munro (b. 1883 Gate House of Fleet, Scot. - d. 1954 Anaconda, MT), daughter of John Stewart Dickson McNairn (b. 1844 Kirkcowan, Wigtown, Scot.) & Agnes Welsh McNairn (b. 1846 Kells, Kirkcudbright, Scot.).
    • Jemima Ann Munro Smith (b. 1875 Edinburgh, Scot. - d. 1946 Vancouver, BC). Husband: Rufus George Smith (b. 1872 London, Eng. - d. 1939 Vancouver, BC), son of William L. Smith (b. 1826 Isleworth, Middlesex, Eng. - d. 1903 Calgary, AB) & Lydia W. Collins Smith (b. 1831 Fulham, Middlesex, Eng. - d. 1902 Calgary, AB).
    • Isabella Masson Munro Scully (b. 1876 Edinburgh, Scot. - d. 1922 Calgary, AB). Husband: Denys Vincent Arthur Scully (b. 1873 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland - d. 1958 Montreal, QC), son of Vincent Skully (b. 1846 Golden Tipperary, Ireland - d. 1927 Dublin, Ireland) & Emma Eliza Mary Clare Barron Skully (b. 1842 Belmont Park, Waterford, Ireland - d. 1890 Mantle Hill, Munster, Ireland).
    • Catherine Munro Scott (b. 1879 Petty, Inverness, Scot. - d. 1937 Fortrose, Highland, Scot.). Husband: John Scott (b. 1863 Invergordon, Ross, Scot. - d. 1930 Fortrose, Scot.), son of
    • Margaret Georgina Munro Bond (b. 1879 Inverness, Scot., emig. 1894). Husband: John Bond (b. 1872)
    • Donald "Dan" Munro (b. 1882 Inverness, Scot. - d. 1951 Nanton, Claresholm, AB). Wife: Violet Rosamand Callender Munro (b. 1888 Weston, Somerset, Eng. - d. 1965 Nanton, AB), daughter of Henry Sealy Callender (b. 1837 Bristol, Eng. - d. 1890 Lower Weston, Eng.) & Lucy Beatrice Williams Callender (b. 1851 Cerne Abbas, Dorset, Eng. - d. 1931 Keynsham, Somerset, Eng.). PB 1911 @ Calgary, AB

Schwerdfeger family

  • @ Knee Hill Valley 1901-1905; Innisfail 1905-1923+; In 1887 when William & Sadie were married, both were registered as Church of England, and in 1901, as Episcopal.
  • William Harvey Schwerdfeger +1911-1917 (b. 1866 Osgoode, ON - d. 1917 Innisfail, AB)
  • Ellen Lavina "Ellie" / "Nellie" Clarke Schwerdfeger +1911-1923+ (b. 1864 Malakoff, Carleton, ON, m. 1887 @ Nipissing, ON, d. 1952 Calgary, AB). Daughter of George Clarke (b. 1816 Co. Cavan, Ireland - d. 1907 North Gore, Essex, ON) & Mary Ellen Pettapiece Montgomery-Clarke (b. 1835 Stittsville, ON - d. 1895 North Gower, ON). Rev. John Petibe officiated Nellie's memorial service.
    • Clara Belle Schwerdfeger Hewitt (b. 1889 ON - d. 1971 Yakima, WA). Husband (1905 @ Bowden, AB): Samuel Walter Hewitt (b. 1883 Bracebridge, Simcoe, ON - d. 1965 Innisfail, AB), son of William Hewitt & Abigail Willis Hewitt. William Hewitt was born in Macauley, Ireland, managed a hotel in Bracebridge, and was CoE in 1871. Samuel came to Innisfail as a child (after 1891), and was credited in his obit as a "pioneer resident" of that area. He homesteaded in the Knee Hill Valley district early in life, then became a cattle buyer in Innisfail. He served overseas with the 187th Battalion in WWI. Walter Love & John L. Tiebe officiated his memorial.
    • Myrtle Schwerdfeger Smith (b. 1891 Franktown, Lanark, ON - d. 1955 Innisfail, AB). Husband: Frederick Allen "Fred" Smith (b. 1882 Woodstock, Oxford, ON - d. 1965 Innisfail, AB), son of Anthony Smith (b. 1838 Pittington, Durham, Eng. - d. 1924 Innisfail, ON) & Charity Eliza Jury Smith (b. 1851 Ashreigney, Torridge, Devon, Eng., m. 1876 Blandford, Oxford, ON, d. 1929 Innisfail, AB). Anthony & Charity were Episcopalian in 1876.
    • Sarah Jane "Sadie" Schwerdfeger Carter +1911 (b. 1894 ON - d. 1962 Red Deer, AB). Husband (1911 @ : Wilbert John Carter (b. 1893 Huron Co., ON - d. 1966 Red Deer, AB), son of Albert Emmanuel Carter (b. 1866 - d. 1942 Benalto, Red Deer, AB) & Flora Campbell Fulton Carter (b. 1865, m. 1887, d. 1952 Edmonton, AB). Wilbert was raised Presbyterian, which is what he and Sadie were registered as in 1921. Kenneth Grant performed Sadie's memorial service.
    • Anne Muriel "Annie" Schwerdfeger Bauman +1911-1915+ (b. 1898 ON - d. 1984 Calgary, AB). Husband: Noah Martin Bauman (b. 1894 May City, Osceola, IA - d. 1959 Didsbury, Calgary, AB). Presby 1921, later Crossfield Baptist, Calgary.
    • Norman Schwerdfeger +1911+ (b. 1896 ON - d. 1974 Richmond, BC). CoE 1921. 1962 @ Kelowna, BC. Wife (1917 @ Olds, AB): Elise Grace "Bessie" Wagner Schwerdfeger-Wood (b. 1896 - d. 1983 Innisfail, AB). Bessie's 2nd husband was Sgt. David Charles "Charlie" Wood (b. 1897 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scot. - d. 1986 Innisfail, AB), son of David Muir Wood (b. 1862 Orkney Islands, Scot. - d. 1941 Calgary, AB) & Helen Wood (b. 1874 Orkney Islands, Scot. - d. 1949 Innisfail, AB).
    • Evert Arlington "Arlie" Schwertfeger / Swerdfeger +1911+ (b. 1901 Innisfail, AB - d. 1977 Vancouver, BC). 1943-1973 @ Chilliwack, BC. Wife (1919 @ Innisfail, AB): Jessie May Brown Schwertfeger (b. 1898 Innisfail, BC - d. 1984 North Vancouver, BC), daughter of John Brown (b. 1870 Glasgow, Scot. - d. 1921 Armstrong, North Okanagan, BC) & Annie Hewson Levick Brown (b. 1876 New Cross, London, Eng. - d. 1937 Vancouver, BC). 1921 both Presby, Jessie was raised such as well. Rev. Dr. Taylor performed his memorial.
    • Jean Ethel "Jennie" Scherdfeger Dodd +1911-1930 (b. 1903 - d. 1991 Calgary, AB). Husband (1920 @ Calgary): William Michael Dodd +1920-1930 (b. 1896 Gravenhurst, ON - d. 1953 Calgary, AB). They moved to Clareshom in 1930, William was mgr of Jenkins Groceteria, then to Calgary in 1947. He served overseas with the Canadian Army during WWI, and a member of the Bethel Baptist.
    • Daniel Schwerdfeger (b. 1901 Knee Hill, ON)

Watson family

  • Correspondent @ St. Thomas Meeting Room, ON +1901+;
    • Red Lodge, Spruce Hill +1903-1905+; Bowden +1908-1914+; Innisfail +1917+. See Grant family.
  • Elijah Bunker Watson +1903-1917+ (b. 1854 Peel Twp., Wellington, ON - d. 1944 Edmonton, AB). +1861-1871+, the Watson family was Wesleyan Methodist. In 1871, they resided in Minto, Wellington, ON.
  • Louisa Augusta Vaughan Watson +1903-1917+ (b. 1878 Sittingbourne, Kent, Eng., m. 1878 Perth Co., ON, d. 1930 Edmonton, AB). Daughter of George Vaughan (b. 1828 Rainham, Kent, Eng. - d. 1910 St. Thomas, Elgin, ON) & Rebecca Mary Green Vaughan (b. 1826 Eng., m. 1852 @ Gillingham, Kent, Eng., d. 1899 Toronto, York, ON). 1871 Geo & Rebecca were CoE.
    • George Edward Alexander Watson (b. 1879 Wellington Co., ON - d. 1959 Innisfail, AB). Wife (1907 @ Calgary, AB): Maud Elizabeth Kenny Watson (b. 1883 ON - d. 1941 Innisfail, AB).
    • Mary Emily Watson Grant +1903-1914+ (b. 1887 ON - d. 1986 Calgary, AB). Husband: Gilbert Vaughan Grant +1914+ (1883-1969). See Grant family.
    • Charles Louis Watson +1903-1911+ (b. 1891 Elgin Co., ON - d. 1957 Westlock, AB). Wife (1918 @ Olds, AB): Ella May Pollock Watson (b. 1896 Muskoka & Parry Sound, ON - d. 1982 Westlock, AB), daughter of Arthur Henry Pollock (b. 1867 Fenelon, Victoria, ON - d. 1947 Kelowna, BC) & Annie Lackey Pollock (b. 1870 Grey Co., ON - d. 1945 Kelowna, BC).
    • Louise Olive Watson Veness (b. 1895 - d. 1941 Rich Valley, Whitecourt, AB). Husband (1920 @ Edmonton, AB): Walter Arnold Veness. Walter & Louise's son Tpr. Walter Frank Veness was killed in action in the Netherlands during WWII on Jan. 22, 1945. He served with the 18th Armd. Car Regt. (12th Manitoba Dragoons), R.C.A.C.

Whealon family

  • @ Innisfail 1894-1927+; Knee Hill Valley +1933-1951+; Innisfail +1962-1973
  • Jeremiah Duncan Whealon (b. 1828 Ireland - d. 1890 Huntingdon, Monteregie, QC). Catholic.
  • Anna "Annie" Pringle Whealon (b. 1837 Ormstown, Monteregie, QC) - d. 1919 Knee Hill Valley, AB). Canadian Presbyterian / Church of Scotland.
    • Euphemia Alma Whealon +1927-1966+ (b. 1878 QC - d. 1973 Red Deer, AB). Never married. Rev. David Sellick officiated her memorial.
    • Elizabeth Adelaide Whealon +1944+ (b. 1890 QC - d. 1955 Knee Hill Valley, AB).
    • Robert Walter Whealon (b. 1866 Tatehurst, Monteregie, QC - d. 1948 Knee Hill Valley, AB)
    • William Edward Whealon (b. 1868 Huntingdon, Monteregie, QC - d. 1959 Red Deer, AB)
    • John Alexander Whealon (b. 1860 QC - d. 1941 Red Deer, AB)
    • Mary Whealon (b. 1858 QC - d. 1929 Red Deer, AB)
    • James Duncan Whealon (b. 1863 Ormstown, QC - d. 1936 Butte, Silver Bow, MT). Wife: Ada Elizabeth Haywood Whealon (b. 1876 MO - d. 1931 Butte, MT), daughter of Albert L.E. Haywood (1841-1883 Des Moines Twp., Clark, MO) & Allianza Means Haywood (b. 1849 Blue Hill, Hancock, ME - d. 1890 SHeridan, Madison, MT).

Sources

  • TW LOG 1911
  • TW/EB db 1878-2016
  • Ancestry.com
  • Findagrave.com
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