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     She was born circa 1932.¹
     Leavon Gibbs died on 27 December 2000.¹
     In the obituary of Beverly Edwin Allen who died 15 March 2013, his mother, Leavon Allen, was listed as a survivor.²

     He was born on 31 March 1892 at Roland, RM of Stanley, Manitoba, Canada, according to Manitoba Birth Registration 1893-005512.^3,5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 31 March 1894 at Manitoba, Canada, according to the 1901 census.⁴ Edward married Eliza Ann Lowes in 1916 at Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,6
     Edward Blake Williamson died on 22 November 1973, a local nursing home, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 81.^3,7,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Edward Blake Williamson.
     Edward Blake Williamson was buried on 24 November 1973 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁷
     He was commonly known as Blake according to the 1901 census.^4,8
     Blake Williamson appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Assiniboia, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan) in the household of his parents, Anthony and Eliza J. Williamson.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 23 November 1973.⁶
     The funeral service of Edward Blake Williamson was held in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix 24 November 1973 . The active pallbearers were: David Moffat and Brian Moffat
     WILLIAMSON
The funeral servlce of Edward Blake Williamson, who died on November 22nd, 1973, was held from the Chapel of the Saskatoon Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 24th at 1.30 conducted by Dr. R. F. Schnell. Pallbearers were: Norman Lowes, David Moffat, Dale Moffat, Bruce Moffat, Brian Moffat, Monty Williamson. Interment took place in Woodlawn Cemetery.⁷
     In the obituary of Annie Williamson who died 26 November 1978, her husband, Edward Blake Williamson, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     John married Florence Ethel Jones.²
     John P. Williams was recorded as father of the bride at the marriage of Gerald Langdale White and Edith Frances Helen Williams on 13 August 1938.¹

     He was born circa 1896 at USA.²
     Frank Russell moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.¹
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, W. and Jane Russell.²
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her brother, Frank Russell was listed as a survivor.³

     He was born between 1895 and 1896 at USA.^3,1 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1893 according to his obituary.⁴ William married Ellen Jane (?).³
     William Felix Russell died on 21 September 1951, at his farm home, at Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada.^5,4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Felix Russell.
     William Felix Russell was buried on 25 September 1951 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     He moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with his parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.²
     He appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, W. and Jane Russell.¹
     Felix Russell and Ellen Jane Russell appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, Cory census district, enumerated 1 June 1921, described as a farmer. His father, William Russell, a widower, was included in the household.³
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her brother, Felix Russell of Clavet, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 24 September 1951.⁴
     Research notes (July 2019):

     Laura married Herbert Hornby.² She was born circa 1893 at USA.¹
     Laura Russell moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with her parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.²
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, W. and Jane Russell.¹
     In the obituary of Lillian Helen Junop who died 19 September 1933, her sister Laura, Mrs. Hornby was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of William Felix Russell who died 21 September 1951, his sister, Laura Hornby, in California, was listed as a survivor.⁴

     She was born in 1900 or 1901 at USA.^3,2
     
     Agnes Ballantyne died before 6 November 1929.⁴
     Agness Russell was buried on 6 November 1929 at Avondale Woodlawn Cemetery, Avondale district, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.⁴
     She moved to the Avondale district, south of Asquith, RM of Loganton, Northwest Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, with her parents Bill Russell and Jennie Russell and family in 1901. This is according to the family biography in the Asquith history.¹ Agness Russell immigrated in 1902 to Canada from the USA. Note that her father gave his year of immigration as 1903 in the same census.³
     She appeared on the 1906 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, W. and Jane Russell.²
     Agnes appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, in the household of John A. Mohr and Mabel Mohr.³
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 9 November 1929:

     He was born on 20 September 1863 at Vespra Twp., Simcoe County, Canada West, United Province of Canada.^3,4,5,6,7 William married Emma M Boadway on 15 July 1885 at Doe Lake, District of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 007562.^3,5,4,8,7
     William George Ashdown died on 2 January 1944 at Arcola Hospital, Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 80.⁷
     Another surviving sister, Mrs. E. Wilson, may have referred to Eva.⁷
     William George Ashdown of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on his son Arthur's attestation (enlistment) papers.⁹ William George Ashdown of Asquith Post Office was listed as next-of-kin on his son Newman's conscription papers.¹⁰
     William Ashdown appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Muskoka District, Ontario in the household of his parents, John and Margret Ashdown.⁶ William Ashdown was listed as a witness to the marriage of John James Ashdown and Annie Cawthra on 23 April 1884.¹¹
     William and Emma Maria Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer and a Baptist. Their children: Earnest, Olive, George, Newman and Aurther, were listed as living with them.⁵
     Note regarding William George Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway: were charter members of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.¹²
     William and Emma Maria Ashdown appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan, enumerated 5 June 1911. William was described as a Baptist and a Farmer. Their children Ernest, George, Vine, Arthur, Gordon and Pearl were listed as living with them.⁴
     The following article appeared in the Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton Journal, 19 July 1935 :

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Saskatoon Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 15 January 1944:

     She was born in February 1904 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada, on the family homestead, south of town, but the 1911 census indicates she was born in Ontario.^5,4 Annie married John Maxwell Baxter.⁶
     Annie Pearl Ashdown died on 24 November 1973 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 69 BC Death Registration 1973-09-016222.^5,1
     Pearl Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.⁴
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Mrs. J. M. Baxter, their daughter (Annie) and the hostess of the Grande Prairie celebration.⁷

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Baxter was listed as a survivor.⁸
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his sister, Mrs. J. M. Baxter, of Unity, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁹

     John married Annie Pearl Ashdown.²
     John Maxwell Baxter died after 1981.
     John Maxwell Baxter was described as Pastor of Asquith Baptist Church from 1939 to 1943 at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.³ He performed the marriage ceremony for George Henry Seymour and Muriel Beulah Summach on 27 November 1940.⁴

     He was born in October 1901 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.^3,1
     Gordon Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.¹
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Gordon Ashdown, their son, pastor of Hillhurst Baptist church in Calgary.⁴

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Gordon Ashdown of Olds, Alberta, was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his brother, Rev. C G Ashdown, of Port Alberto, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁶
     Gordon Ashdown was described as was a Baptist minister. He was still in the pastor of Bowness Baptist Church in Calgary when I attended BLTS 1970/71.^7,2

     He was born on 2 May 1891 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1901 & 1911 census.^3,4 Alternatively, he may have been born in 1900. Why does his gravestone give his year of birth as 1900? The 1901 census shows he was 9 years old and the 1911 census shows he was 20. Both indicate he was born in 1891., at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     George W. Ashdown died in 1918 in the global flu epidemic.^6,7
     George W. Ashdown was buried at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.^6,7
     George Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.³
     George Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.⁴

     He was born on 1 March 1887 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.^4,3 Ernest married Hannah Gagen.⁵
     He was commonly known as Ernie.¹
     Earnest Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.⁴
     Note regarding Ernest Ashdown: was a Charter member of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.⁶
     Ernest Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.³
     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Ernest Ashdown of Chelan, was listed as a survivor.⁷ In the death registration of Edwin William Ashdown who died on 25 October 1995, Ernest Ashdown was identified as his father.⁵

     He was born on 1 March 1898 at Burk's Falls, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,2
     Introductory Overview:
     Pte. Arthur Allen Ashdown of Asquith is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     See James Briden Ashdown for the Ashdown family background
Other comments:
     Art was born in Ontario and came to the Asquith district with his parents and siblings in 1902. His parents, William and Emma had 5 sons and 2 daughters. The whole family moved to Eldersley, Saskatchewan east of Tisdale in 1922. He later farmed at Porcupine Plains. .⁴

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Arthur Allen Ashdown of Asquith began military service on 7 July 1916 at the age of 18 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, enlisted in the 232nd Battalion.. He was a farm labourer. He was described as being 5' 11 1/2" tall with blue eyes, fair hair and a fair complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, William George Ashdown of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 1018579.¹ Pte. Arthur Allen Ashdown ended his military service on 12 January 1917 at Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, discharged as medically unfit The form "Medical History of an Invalid" included in his service file mentions a "deformed arm." It later lists the following reasons: loss of left thumb, slight enlargement of heart and tuberculosis of both lungs as the reasons for his being found medically unfit..

End of Military Service section.¹

     He was commonly known as Art.^5,6
     Aurther Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.³
     Arthur Ashdown appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.²
     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his son, Arthur Ashdown of Porcupne Plain, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his brother, Arthur Ashdown, of Porcupine Plain, SK, was listed as a survivor.⁸

Link to the Canadian Great War Project:; "Soldier Page" for Arthur Allen Ashdown⁴

     She was born on 13 May 1889 at Ontario, Canada.³ Olive married John Ewbank Leister.^1,4
     Olive Ashdown appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Muskoka and Parry Sound District, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Emma Maria Ashdown.³
     Note regarding Olive Ashdown: was a Charter member of Asquith Baptist Church, organized on 6 February 1906.⁵
     An article about the golden wedding anniversary of William G. Ashdown and Emma Maria Boadway published on 19 July 1935 at the newspaper the Edmonton Journal referenced Mrs. J Lester (sic), their daughter (Olive) of the Eldersley, SK.⁶

     In the obituary of William George Ashdown who died 2 January 1944, his daughter, Mrs. J. M. Lester of Tisdale, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Newman Vine Ashdown who died 19 August 1962, his sister, Mrs. John Leister, of Salmon Arm, BC, was listed as a survivor.⁸